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Reddit Is Reportedly Aiming To Launch IPO in March
Reddit is gearing up to go public, according to Reuters. The social content site has reportedly been angling to launch its initial public offering (IPO) for over three years, the newspaper reported, citing people familiar with the matter.The platform apparently filed confidentially for its IPO back in December 2021. The confidential filing means it was able to set in motion its plan to go public while still keeping sensitive information under wraps from competitors, as well as those who may invest in the company. In a confidential IPO filing, the paperwork involved – largely financial details – only becomes publicly available 15 days ahead of the IPO launch.Reddit is reportedly planning to make its filing public by late February, per Reuters. From there, it’s expected to launch in mid-Marc...
You won’t be able to use the YouTube app on Vision Pro
/ Netflix is already off the list, and Spotify might block its native app from working on the device, according to a report from Bloomberg. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Nilay Patel Just like Netflix, YouTube also isn’t building a native app for the Vision Pro. Its iPad app won’t support the $3,499 headset, either, as YouTube spokesperson Jessica Gibby tells The Verge, “YouTube users will be able to use YouTube in Safari on the Vision Pro.” Those aren’t the only major services that won’t have dedicated apps on the Vision Pro. A source familiar with the situation tells Bloomberg ...
The Rabbit R1 will receive live info from Perplexity’s AI ‘answer engine’
/ The first 100,000 Rabbit R1 purchases will come with a year of Perplexity Pro.
Iowa sues TikTok for setting its App Store age rating too low
/ The state of Iowa claims TikTok is lying to parents about the accessibility of mature content on the app. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Illustration by Nick Barclay / The Verge TikTok is getting sued by the state of Iowa over claims that it’s lying to parents about the presence of sexual content, drugs, alcohol, profanity, and other inappropriate material in the app. In a lawsuit filed on Wednesday, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird claimed TikTok is making this kind of content “easily accessible” to young users while maintaining an inaccurate “12+” age rating on the Apple App...
Bose’s wild-looking Ultra Open Earbuds are here — kind of
/ The recently leaked clip-on buds are coming to market in a unique way: you’ll only be able to get them from Kith. But it’s likely a proper release will follow soon. a]:text-gray-13″>If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>The Ultra Open Earbuds clip onto your ears instead of resting in them.a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″...
Google CEO tells employees to expect more job cuts this year
/ In an internal memo, Sundar Pichai said recent layoffs are about “removing layers to simplify execution and drive velocity in some areas.” a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>Google CEO Sundar Pichai.
Apple Watches without banned blood oxygen features will go on sale Thursday morning
/ New versions of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 are here to get around a US ban. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Photo by Victoria Song / The Verge Following a lost bid to halt a ban on selling its newest Apple Watches, Apple says it’s going to sell the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 without their blood oxygen features beginning tomorrow, January 18th. The revised watches will be available from Apple’s website beginning at 9AM ET, and they’ll be available in Apple’s retail stores as well. If you currently have an Apple Watch with blood oxygen featu...
EA is finally launching Plants vs. Zombies 3
/ The game’s long-awaited third installment is launching in select countries.
Apple Overtakes Samsung As Biggest Smartphone Maker
Samsung has held the top spot among the world’s smartphone manufacturers for over a decade. After 12 years of its reign, however, the South Korean company has been knocked out of the lead by Apple.According to data shared by the International Data Corporation (IDC), Apple sold 234.6 million units in 2023, accounting for just over a fifth of the global smartphone market at 20.1%. Samsung, meanwhile, sold 226.6 million units, which equates to 19.4% of the market share.“The last time a company not named Samsung was at the top of the smartphone market was 2010, and for 2023 it is now Apple,” IDC said. “A sort of shifting of power at the top of the largest consumer electronics market was driven by an all-time high market share for Apple and a first time at the top.”Overall, the IDC reported tha...
Samsung Announces its Latest Galaxy S24 Series of Smartphones
Fresh off the back of a busy CES 2024, South Korean tech giant Samsung is showing no signs of slowing down and has today announced its newest generation of smartphones – the Galaxy S24 series.The Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 mark the latest flagship devices from the South Korean manufacturer and usher in a "new era of how smartphones work", according to a company spokesperson. All three of the new phones are powered by the latest chipset from Qualcomm, the Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy which – if you haven't already guessed from the name – has been customized for Samsung and is arguably the most powerful mobile phone chip currently available. In fact, according to benchmarking platform NanoReview, the base model Qualcomm chip used in the new Samsung S24 Ultra (even before ...
Netflix’s app won’t work on the Vision Pro
/ You’ll have to log in on the web to watch Netflix on Apple’s $3,499 headset. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Apple’s Vision Pro headset won’t have a dedicated Netflix app at launch, according to a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The streaming giant reportedly doesn’t plan to launch an app specifically for Apple’s headset, nor does it want to make its iPad app compatible with the platform. The move means users won’t be able to watch Netflix in a dedicated app — like the other streaming services that have announced support for the headset, in...
Music streaming platforms must pay artists more, says EU
/ The European Parliament wants to ensure performers in the music streaming industry are paid and promoted fairly, compared to top record labels and popular artists. a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>The European Parliament has made its case — now, it’s up to the European Commission to decide whether to initiate legislation proceedings.
