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macOS Sonoma lets Chrome use passwords stored in iCloud
/ Apple’s iCloud password manager can now be used in Chrome for Mac and other Chromium-based browsers thanks to an updated iCloud Passwords extension that works in macOS Sonoma. 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: The Verge If you’re using the new macOS Sonoma beta, you might want to know about a glorious new bridge between ecosystems that lets Mac Chrome users connect with their iCloud passwords. Apple has updated its iCloud Passwords Chrome extension with a new feature that lets you directly pull passwords from iCloud, keeping you from needing to open Safari or migrate...
Elon Musk Announces xAI Startup Designed To “Understand the Universe”
Elon Musk has announced the launch of yet another venture, this time in the artificial intelligence (AI) space under the name "xAI." According to its website, the platform is designed to "understand the true nature of the universe."Interestingly enough, the news comes just four months after Musk signed an open letter, alongside a thousand others, calling for a pause of massive AI experiments due to "profound risks to society and humanity." Just a month after that letter, however, Musk was reported to have purchased thousands of GPU units, which we can now assume were for xAI.The launch of xAI will undoubtedly put Musk in direct competition with OpenAI and it's quite possible this is a personal vendetta against the company he helped co-found in 2015 but left after disagreements in 2018.Now,...
Highlights of Apple iOS 17 Revealed in Public Beta
Apple has released the public beta of iOS 17, giving the average users a chance to try out new features before the official release later this year.While the updated iOS doesn't bring with it any overly significant changes, there are several notable improvements to app functionality and utility. Among probably the most important is the revamp of the Messages app, as it's now set to offer a more advanced search functionality and improved audio message handling.One completely new addition being introduced through iOS 17 is the "StandBy" app, which enables the ability to display full-screen widgets while an iPhone is charging -- potentially replacing traditional alarm clocks as one example shows in the gallery above. The feature is not just limited to a clock though, the choice of what widget...
The best Amazon Prime Day deals under $100
/ This is the sweet spot of deals that aren’t overly spendy but also go a long way. a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&>a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-white”>Tablet and e-reader deals Amazon’s latest Kindle Paperwhite has a 6.8-inch E Ink display with adjustable color temperature for nighttime reading. It also boasts a faster processor, additional battery life, IPX8 waterproofing, and — finally — a USB-C port. Read our review. Amazon’s new entry-level Kindle is essentially the budget-friendly six-inch version of the Kindle Paperwhite. It lacks waterproofing but otherwise is similar, with the same sharp display and USB-C support. Read our review. The second-gen Apple Pencil ditches the awkward Lightning po...
Increasing speed limits can lead to more crashes and deaths, AAA finds
/ The motor club association analyzed a dozen roads and found that lowering speed limits can decrease crash frequency while also doing little to lengthen commute times. 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 Robert Nickelsberg / Getty Images Raising speed limits leads to more frequent car crashes, while lowering them leads to fewer crashes, a new analysis by AAA concludes. It’s the kind of conclusion that seems obvious on the surface but still needs to be highlighted given how many states seem convinced that raising speed limits can save drivers time, when all it really does is ...
The best Apple deals available for Amazon Prime Day 2023
/ Prime Day isn’t just for Amazon devices. Even in its waning hours, it’s still a great time to pick up a new pair of AirPods, an Apple Watch, or an iPad. 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-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 Obviously, Amazon Prime Day offers an excellent opportunity to save a lot of money on Amazon’s devices — it’s kind of in the name. Luckily, it’s also a good time to save on gadgets from other popular brands. We’ve included some of the best deal...
FTC is appealing ruling that cleared Microsoft to buy Activision Blizzard
/ Earlier this week, a judge ruled in favor of Microsoft in its fight with the FTC.
This cute retro handheld comes in Capcom and Taito flavors
/ The Super Pocket comes from the same team behind the Evercade, and it launches in October for $59. 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 Super Pocket Capcom edition versus the Taito version.
Xbox will now let you clip and report audio to clean up Call of Duty lobbies
/ Clips can be captured in the moment, then submitted later. 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 Xbox is adding reactive voice chat moderation. Rolling out today to Xbox Insiders, the new reporting feature will allow players to capture and submit 60-second audio clips of inappropriate voice chat messages, which will then be reviewed by the Xbox safety team. In an interview with The Verge, Xbox GM of Trust and Safety Kim Kunes said that voice chat moderation represented the next step in Xbox’s holistic approach to ensuring player safety. “If a pl...
Elon Musk Suspected by Tesla of Using Company Funds To Build Himself a Literal Glass House
It looks like Elon Musk has found himself in hot waters, once again. This time, The Wall Street Journal has reported that the board of Tesla is currently investigating their CEO for possible misuse of funds.According to the publication's sources, the investigation surrounds Musk's use of company funds to build a literal all-glass house near Tesla's Austin-area Gigafactory. The house in question is nicknamed "Project 42." The project is said to be part of an initiative that aided in the purchase of millions of dollar worth of special glass that drew employees' attention last year. Within the area, limited liability firms that have been linked to Musk and other Tesla executives are said to have bought large properties nearby. The space appears to be for personal use, featuring bedrooms, bath...
The best anti-Prime Day deals at Walmart, Best Buy, and other retailers
/ Lo and behold, you don’t have to be a Prime member to enjoy good deals on the Beats Studio Plus, the Roomba j7 Plus, and other gadgets. 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-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 Chris Welch / The Verge It’s easy to feel left out of Amazon Prime Day if you’re not a Prime member. Watching everyone else quickly grab deals you don’t have access to can inspire a major case of FOMO; however, you might want to wait before handing over your credit card for a Prime sub...
Meta Now Lets You Use an Avatar to Video Call In Real Time
Meta has created a new tool geared towards those who may have to hop on an early morning meeting or simply feeling less than camera ready. Messenger and Instagram now offer the option to video call with a Meta Avatar.Available across Android or iOS, the feature is billed as “a third option between camera-off and camera-on” that still allows users to feel present during a call. The avatar’s movements will correspond to the user’s own but won’t actually show any of their physical features.Meta has been gradually integrating its avatars into its various VR platforms and games. The company says that over one billion avatars have been created to date. And while most avatars are human, a few have animal personas, meaning you may find yourself on a video call with a cartoon llama.In other tech ne...
