The AI Renaissance: How Machines are Transforming Art, Music, and Literature

Humanity’s creative spirit has manifested in countless forms throughout history, from the evocative paintings of the Renaissance to the heart-wrenching symphonies of the Romantics. Creativity is often considered a uniquely human trait, but the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) challenges this notion. With algorithms capable of generating art, music, and even literature, the question arises: … Read more

Apple Intelligence AI features will wait for iOS 18.1

Illustration by Nick Barclay / The Verge Apple’s new AI features for the iPhone may not arrive with the initial rollout of iOS 18 and the expected launch of the iPhone 16 in September, according to a report from Bloomberg. Instead, the company reportedly plans on launching Apple Intelligence with iOS 18.1 in October as … Read more

Arc’teryx’s new powered pants could make hikers feel 30 pounds lighter

Arc’teryx’s new powered MO/GO pants claim to boost leg strength by up to 40 percent. | Image: Arc’teryx Strength-boosting exoskeleton suits can help make jobs with physical labor feel less strenuous, but Arc’teryx has partnered with Skip, a spinoff of Google’s X Labs, to bring the technology to leisure time. The powered MO/GO pants feature … Read more