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Microsoft’s new Xbox Home UI is now available
/ After nearly a year of testing, the new Xbox Home experience includes more room for your backgrounds and quick access to games, the store, and settings. 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 new Xbox Home UI.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″>You can pin games and groups of apps or games to the home interface.
Casablanca Drops MAD Paris-Customized Contax G2 Camera for $8,300 USD
Casablanca and MAD Paris are collaborative pioneers, and the two have even come together once before for a limited-series run of customized Audemars Piguet Royal Oak watches. Now, the duo is back with another reworked oddity, this time giving the iconic Contax G2 camera a fitting MAD Paris x Casablanca makeover.The camera is as game-changing as its collaborators -- when it was launched in 1996 (and produced up until 2005), the G2 was the world's most advanced rangefinder camera. Its small body and punchy performance meant it became a trusty companion to any budding photographer, and more established ones who needed something portable, and today it still reigns as a camera loved by many.That's because it features a 35mm autofocus, a four-frame-per-second integrated motor drive, shutter spee...
GitHub and others call for more open-source support in EU AI law
/ The companies want some rules relaxed for open-source AI development. 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 Alex Castro / The Verge In a paper sent to EU policymakers, a group of companies, including GitHub, Hugging Face, Creative Commons, and others, are encouraging more support for the open-source development of different AI models as they consider finalizing the AI Act. EleutherAI, LAION, and Open Future also cosigned the paper. Their list of suggestions to the European Parliament ahead of the final rules includes clearer definitions of AI components, clarifyin...
The Hundreds of “X” Trademarks Could Result in Legal Problems for Elon Musk’s Rebranding of Twitter
Disputes over trademarks could be a major legal headache for Elon Musk as he rebrands Twitter to "X."Trademark attorney Josh Gerben told Reuters that there are almost 900 active trademarks registrations in the United States across numerous industries for the letter "X." Some of these companies include big names such as Meta and Microsoft, with Meta registering a federal trademark in 2019 for a blue and white "X" for software and social media, and Microsoft owning the "X" trademark for its Xbox console since 2003."There's a 100% chance that Twitter is going to get sued over this by somebody," Gerben said, although he added that Microsoft and Meta will probably not sue unless they feel like Twitter's rebranding is infringing on their trademarks.Even if Musk successfully rebrands Twitter to X...
T-Mobile says its ultrafast 5G capable of up to 3.3Gbps is rolling out now
/ T-Mobile’s new wireless tech is live in a few markets and will be available nationally in ‘weeks.’ a]:text-gray-13″>If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked: how to watch and what to expect
/ The next Unpacked is on July 26th — here’s everything you need to know. a]:text-gray-13″>If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Samsung’s second Galaxy Unpacked event of the year is just days away, and it’s going to be filled with new products. In addition to the highly anticipated launch of Samsung’s next-gen foldables, we’re also expecting Samsung to announce updates to its Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Tab lines. If you’re curious about the upcoming Unpacked, we’ve rounded up all you need to know about the event below. a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&>a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-white”>Where can I watch Galaxy Unpacked? There are sever...
Amazon’s new page alerts buyers to recalled or unsafe products
/ Amazon has argued it’s not responsible for products other companies sell on its site, but now it’s adding a new layer to let customers know about recall and safety alerts. 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 Alex Castro / The Verge Amazon has a new place to share product recall info for products purchased on its site. The personalized alert page can help consumers learn if anything they’ve bought on Amazon has known issues that make it dangerous to keep using. Amazon says it “always proactively” notifies customers about items purchased on its site that are part ...
Retrospekt Teams Up With Carrots for Limited-Edition Polaroid Camera
Milwaukee-based product design firm Retrospekt, known for refurbishing vintage film cameras, has tapped Anwar Carrots’ namesake brand for a reimagining of the classic Polaroid camera.The limited-edition Polaroid 600 Carrots Instant Film Camera was constructed out of refurbished parts from vintage cameras from the ‘80s and ‘90s and packaged in orange and green hardware, the color palette of the Carrots brand.Retrospekt describes the Polaroid 600 Carrots as working exactly as a new model does. The collaboration has also been officially licensed by both Polaroid and Carrots. To accompany the camera’s debut, Carrots has also designed a limited-edition apparel line.The Polaroid 600 Carrots Instant Film Camera is available on Retrospekt’s website for $179 USD beginning on July 25. The camera use...
LeBron James x PlayStation Team Up For PS5 Accessories
LeBron James has officially taken his talents to PlayStation.
Three new Starfield animated shorts offer more glimpses of Bethesda’s new universe
/ Starfield launches on September 6th.
The Exorcist: Believer looks like a hellish double feature in first trailer
/ The first trailer for David Gordon Green’s The Exorcist: Believer introduces a new generation of unsuspecting mortals to an old, familiar demonic presence.
AIAIAI Launches Lighter ‘XE’ Version of its TMA-2 DJ Headphones
Danish audio company AIAIAI has expanded its popular TMA-2 DJ headphones lineup with the introduction of the TMA-2 DJ XE, a "more versatile, cross-functional, and lightweight" model according to the brand's founder Frederik Jørgensen.Like its predecessor, the XE version retains the brand's signature modular design and allows users to replace individual parts of the headphones – from the earpads to the speaker units, components are fully customizable and users can adapt their headphones to suit their needs for a more a cost-efficient and sustainable approach to tech. In addition to this, the speaker units are made with recycled plastics (around 30%), the diaphragms from bio-cellulose, and the ear-cushions use vegan leather. AIAIAI also offers a lifetime trade-in service program in which use...
