Microsoft faces UK antitrust investigation over hiring of Inflection AI staff

After more than two months of tests and discussions, NASA has decided that astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will come home in February 2025 on a SpaceX Crew Dragon, and the Boeing Starliner they flew to the International Space Station on in June will return uncrewed. In a press conference on Saturday, Steve Stich,…

There is Clairo shade for those with the eyes to see and more and more people have the eyes. If you have no idea what I’m talking about, on X / Twitter users twist headlines and pop culture moments to be disparaging to the singer-songwriter, Clairo. They write, “Anyone else feel like this is Clairo…

Image: NASA NASA administrator Bill Nelson announced today that US astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore will return next February with the SpaceX Crew-9 mission after spending more than 80 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS). According to NASA Commercial Crew Program manager Steve Stich, “As we got more and more data over the…

Image: Pokémon A new all-Pokémon FAST channel is bringing the first 22 seasons of the original Pokémon anime, courtesy of Canadian distributor WildBrain. The channel will kick off its availability in the US, with Canada, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand to follow, according to WildBrain’s announcement this week. Melissa Pearce, senior director of media…

As meme coins continue to dominate the crypto market, PlayDoge is poised for a notable price increase, presenting attractive earning opportunities through its distinctive Tamagotchi-inspired gameplay. Currently in its presale phase, which is nearing completion, the token is attracting significant investor attention as they hurry to acquire it. Having already raised over $6 million, PlayDoge…

It’s seemed like everyone this summer has been talking about Valve’s in-development MOBA shooter, Deadlock, except Valve itself. Thousands of people have reportedly played it, some of whom have leaked screenshots and gameplay footage. But Valve has remained silent on the subject. Now, the company has finally confirmed the game’s existence with an official Steam…

Solana (SOL) is rebounding strongly in the crypto market, with rising trading volume and a bullish trend signaling a possible price surge. This analysis provides a comprehensive update on Solana (SOL), offering insights into both fundamental and technical aspects. Over the next 6 to 12 months, the price predictions for this cryptocurrency will be examined,…

Illustration: The Verge Android users participating in a pilot program can now add their California driver’s licenses to Google Wallet. The “mobile driver’s license” program is currently open to 1.5 million Californians, and previously only allowed digital IDs in the state’s “CA DMV Wallet” app for iOS and Android. “It’s never been easier to keep…

Meta has blocked WhatsApp accounts involved in “a small cluster of likely social engineering activity” on the service. In its report, it has revealed that it traced the activity to APT42 (also called UNC788 and Mint Sandstorm), which the FBI previously linked to a phishing campaign that targeted members of the Trump and Harris camps….

One Btn Bosses does exactly what it says in the tin, but there’s more to this tongue-in-cheek bullet-hell boss rush than you initially might suspect. You play as a small ship that moves along tracks and battles a string of bosses (quite literally, as you’re fighting your way through the ranks of a peculiar corporation)….

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who…

The Era 100 might resemble a roll of paper towels, but it remains our default smart speaker. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge Sonos’ Labor Day sale is bringing discounts to a variety of smart speakers and soundbars until September 2nd, many of which are on sale elsewhere for the same price. Both…

The Shokz OpenFit Air are a lightweight pair of open-ear buds that use air conduction. The bass is pretty good for open-ear fitness buds, but alas, my glasses foiled the ear hook design. Continue reading… Please follow and like us:

Atlus’ Persona franchise is gearing up for its latest edition to the hugely popular series, with rumors of a Persona 6 picking up pace. Its most recent main release was Persona 3 Reload, although we did get Persona 5: The Phantom X after that, but it was designed only for Android, iOS and Windows platforms….

Connections is the latest New York Times word game that’s captured the public’s attention. The game is all about finding the “common threads between words.” And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we’ve served up some hints and tips to get you over the…

Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer. If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for August 24’s Wordle solution revealed. But if…

As the cryptocurrency market evolves, investors constantly seek the next big opportunity that could turn them into crypto millionaires overnight. Shiba Inu (SHIB) stands out as one of the most discussed coins, having captured the imagination of many during its peak in 2021 and 2022. But the question remains: is Shiba Inu still a worthwhile…

Sinéad O’Connor’s life was marred with controversy over her steadfast, clear-eyed rejection of the status quo. She shaved her head in response to her beauty becoming a marketing tool, ripped apart a photograph of Pope John Paul II on Saturday Night Live to protest child abuse in the Catholic church, and sang illuminating protest songs…

Our Milky Way galaxy is a cannibal. It has grown by consuming other galaxies. Yet, it too, may be destined to collide and merge with an even bigger galaxy: Andromeda. Though galaxy collisions are normal events and NASA suspects this collision is inevitable (in billions of years), new research argues that with our current knowledge…

Seeking some exciting escapism? What could be more satisfying than fabulous fantasy films? This wonderous genre leads viewers down a path into magical realms, where myths and monsters roam, surprises lurk around every corner, and heroes set forth on adventures epic and enthralling. Whether you’re searching for a movie that’s frightening, family-friendly, mind-bending, heartbreaking, or…

During a solar storm, the sun unleashes a torrent of radiation into space.  If you’re on Earth, the planet’s atmosphere and magnetic field shield you against the most harmful health impacts. But if you were on Mars some 140 million miles away, how those gusts of energy would affect you and the rest of the…

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Looking to get lost in a postapocalyptic world of oversexed teenage superheroes who wield emotions as heightened as their spiky hairdos? Sounds like you want to watch yourself some anime. The Japanese word for “animation” is really so broad in meaning that it covers multiple genres and styles — anime can be deeply somber, it…

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Blink Twice is a thriller so rich with twists and clues you ought to see it twice. Sure, it begins like a dream: A cocktail waitress named Frida (I Wanna Dance With Somebody‘s Naomi Ackie) gets swept away to the private island of a debonair tech billionaire named Slater King (Channing Tatum). But beyond bountiful…

On Thursday, at the Democratic National Convention, a rumor took hold. Someone tweeted that Beyoncé would perform, and an anticipatory buzz commenced. TMZ confirmed it. Viewers waited with bated breath for the arrival of Queen Bey. And then, nothing. No Beyoncé. On Friday morning, in the cold light of day, the jokes began. “They’re saying…