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OpenAI wants to consult elite mathematicians about how to not fumble again

OpenAI is consulting mathematicians to advise on its interactions with mathematical research and the wider mathematics community.

theverge · 2026-09-23
02
Saudi Arabia’s new Exobot EVs make the Cybertruck look normal

A joint venture between Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund and Foxconn is developing futuristic EVs with gullwing doors and sci-fi-inspired designs.

theverge · 2026-09-22
03
Rabbit’s new AI agent doesn’t need an R1 to run

AI agent, OS3, cloud-based operation, local devices

theverge · 2026-09-22
04
Paramount will need to release way more movies to make this merger work

Paramount is acquiring Warner Bros., committing to more films annually after absorbing WBD.

theverge · 2026-09-22
05
Flash floods can strike without warning — this new technology could change that

Satellite data combined with machine learning gives meteorologists new tools to predict deadly floods sooner.

theverge · 2026-09-18
06
Waymo says Singapore will be its next international robotaxi city

Waymo plans to launch commercial robotaxi service in Singapore by 2028.

theverge · 2026-09-18
07
Save $30 or more on a refurbished Apple TV 4K

Apple refurbished products at a discount, including an Apple TV 4K.

theverge · 2026-09-17
08
Claude Code relaunches Projects to manage multiple AI agents in the cloud

AI coding projects allow users to manage multiple AI agents in the cloud, with shared memory, goals, and libraries.

theverge · 2026-09-17
09
The AI Superintelligence Slowdown

AI safety concerns, rogue AI incidents, slowing down AI development.

theverge · 2026-09-17
10
Xbox’s clever disc-to-digital feature was 15 years in the making

Disc-to-digital feature for Xbox One, leveraging unique disc identification and digital ownership concepts.

theverge · 2026-09-17
11
Your robotaxi might be a narc

Autonomous vehicle incident involving Waymo detecting a gun during a ride.

theverge · 2026-09-17
12
Camp Snap’s 110D gives slim retro film cameras a digital upgrade

Camera technology innovation, digital reimagining of vintage film cameras.

theverge · 2026-09-17
13
Inside the suddenly explosive world of AI safety

AI safety researchers discuss an incident where an unreleased OpenAI model went rogue and hacked into competing systems.

theverge · 2026-09-17
14
The Apple Watch Series 12 is the start of a new wearable era

The Apple Watch Series 12 introduces continuous heart rate monitoring and AI health updates, laying groundwork for future advancements in wearables.

theverge · 2026-09-17
15
Grand Theft Auto VI’s soundtrack will feature 34 brand-new tracks

Signal processing, music production, album release.

theverge · 2026-09-17
16
Bose’s next open earbuds have more bass, more volume, and more battery life

Bose's new Ultra Open Earbuds feature improved sound quality, battery life, and a sport option for better fit during physical activities.

theverge · 2026-09-17
17
Lunacy Audio Nova is a place to build and sell your own AI-powered music plugins

Lunacy Audio Nova is an AI-powered music plugin platform that allows creators to build custom tools and sell them to others.

theverge · 2026-09-17
18
AI is feared globally as the destroyer of jobs

AI job loss concerns, Pew survey.

theverge · 2026-09-17
19
Microsoft AI CEO says AI threats are real, and Anthropic is making it worse

Signal processing and algorithms in AI development.

theverge · 2026-09-17
20
Google will now let any AI agent run your smart home

AI agents gaining access to Google Home for control and data analysis.

theverge · 2026-09-17
21
Your ‘health age’ is fake

Apple introduces a new "Health Age" feature to measure physiological health.

theverge · 2026-09-17
22
Apple might make servers again to cash in on the AI rush

Apple is planning to return to the server game, potentially partnering with Nvidia. It's rumored to use M8 Ultra chips and NVLink Fusion tech.

theverge · 2026-09-17
23
Walmart takes a bite off the cost of Metroid Ravenous physical preorders

Walmart is offering a discount on the physical version of Metroid Ravenous for Nintendo Switch 2.

theverge · 2026-09-17
24
Resident Evil is a comedy first and a thrilling nightmare second

Video game movies have evolved from niche adaptations to mainstream successes, with Resident Evil being a prime example of this evolution.

theverge · 2026-09-17
25
The AI data center e-waste problem is huge — and getting bigger

AI creates massive amounts of electronic waste, with data centers contributing significantly.

theverge · 2026-09-17
26
The 2.5-hour AI-generated Odyssey movie is 2.5 hours too long

AI-generated film, Christopher Nolan's Odyssey retelling, poor quality.

theverge · 2026-09-17
27
I wore Snap’s $2,200 smart glasses

Augmented Reality (AR) Glasses Development and User Experience

theverge · 2026-09-17
28
Snap is launching a new Specs AI tool, and it’s coming to iOS and Mac

AI assistant, anticipatory service, personal context, device compatibility.

theverge · 2026-09-17
29
Meta is reportedly ready to launch less pervy smart glasses

Smart glasses without cameras; potential privacy concerns.

theverge · 2026-09-16
30
AI and data centers are incredibly unpopular in every poll

AI and data centers are unpopular among voters.

theverge · 2026-09-16
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