Month: August 2024
Are Copilot Plus PCs really the Windows alternative to Chromebooks?
Two of Microsoft’s Copilot Plus PCs. (Left: the Surface Pro; right: the Surface Laptop.) | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge Before the beginning of summer, it was a little easier to shop for a basic productivity laptop. You could choose from a single version of Windows (x86), an Apple macOS device, or a … Read more
Progmat, DMM partner to introduce stablecoin for Seamoon Protocol
The DMM conglomerate hopes the coins powering its anime-filled Web3 ecosystem will be used with and among its partners as well.
Web3 Gaming in 2024: Evolution, Trends, and Market Dynamics
The Web3 gaming sector has seen significant evolution since its inception. Initially driven by play-to-earn (P2E) models, the industry is now shifting towards more balanced “play-and-earn” approaches, prioritizing engaging gameplay alongside earning potential. This shift addresses sustainability concerns of pure P2E models, particularly in developing economies where gaming guilds played a crucial role. As we … Read more
Meta pulls plug on plans for high-end Vision Pro competitor
RIP La Jolla. | Photo by David Pierce / The Verge Meta is calling it quits on making a high-end mixed reality headset to compete with the Apple Vision Pro, The Information reports. This is despite recent news that the headset, codenamed La Jolla, would arrive sometime in 2027. According to The Information, Meta had … Read more
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Ring’s flexible Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam is on sale for the first time today
Ring’s latest wired security camera is a lot like the Ring Indoor Cam, only with a motorized base and a lengthy USB-C power cable. | Image: Ring Many of today’s indoor security cameras are great, but unless you have multiple cameras positioned throughout your home at different angles, it can be tough to keep an … Read more
Black Myth: Wukong is too mediocre for all this drama
Image: Game Science A perfectly fine action game has become saddled with a lot of baggage. Continue reading…
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A bank exec stole $47 million for a crypto scam, and now he’s going to jail
Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge; Getty Images A Kansas man was sentenced to 24 years in prison after pouring $47.1 million into a pig butchering scam — using money from the bank he was in charge of. Shan Hanes, the former CEO of the small Heartland Tri-State Bank, pleaded guilty to embezzlement after routing … Read more
The Noonification: Introducing Builder: Your Buddy in Test-Driven Development (TDD) (8/23/2024)
How are you, hacker? 🪐What’s happening in tech this week: The Noonification by HackerNoon has got you covered with fresh content from our top 5 stories of the day, every day at noon your local time! Set email preference here. ## Introducing Builder: Your Buddy in Test-Driven Development (TDD) By @easytdd [ 21 Min read … Read more
Blink Twice is a glitzy thrill ride that gets lost in the darkness of its own ideas
Image: Amazon MGM Studios Zoë Kravitz’s directorial debut has Get Out aspirations, but it lands somewhere closer to Don’t Worry Darling. Continue reading…
‘Snow Crash’ Author Neal Stephenson and Special FX Studio Wētā Debut New Metaverse Project
The best-selling author said Artefact will be an open metaverse that “provides a foundation that ensures long-term value and creative quality.”
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‘Disappointed but not surprised’: former employees speak on OpenAI’s opposition to SB 1047
Two former OpenAI researchers who resigned this year over safety concerns say they are disappointed but not surprised by OpenAI’s decision to oppose California’s bill to prevent AI disasters, SB 1047. Daniel Kokotajlo and William Saunders previously warned that OpenAI is in a “reckless” race for dominance. “Sam Altman, our former boss, has repeatedly called … Read more
Elon Musk says X staff can get their stock — if they prove they deserve it
Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photo by STR / NurPhoto, Getty Images Elon Musk sent an email to X staff overnight about their much anticipated stock grants — but there’s a catch. In an email to staff viewed by The Verge, the company is planning to award stock options based on the anticipated … Read more
We’ve Reached the ‘Crack Head Dev’ Stage of the Meme Coin Cycle
A Solana “meme coin dev” smoked drugs, faked his own death, and hung out with a stripper on stream. This is his story.
Peloton adds $95 activation fee for used equipment
The move is an effort to squeeze additional revenue from second-hand products, over concerns that cheaper, slightly used bikes, treadmills and rowers could cannibalize used sales. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
WazirX to Phase In Indian Rupee Withdrawals Starting Aug. 26
Users of the Indian crypto exchange will be able to take out up to 66% of their rupee funds in two phases following a suspension instituted after last month’s $230 million dollar hack.
Web3 adoption’s main issue: Seed phrases won’t work for 95% of mainstream users
Crypto wallets with easier sign-in options and recoverable passwords could become the industry standard in the future.
Pulse Check: Tracking News Headlines For Your Next Story Idea
Hey hackers! Now that we’ve gone over the importance of content calendars, here’s another strategy that can help in your writing endeavors: tracking news headlines (or any content, for that matter!). You probably already consume a lot of news and content on a daily basis, but instead of shelving it away in some part of … Read more
Last day for massive ticket savings to TechCrunch Disrupt 2024
Time is running out! These are the last hours to save up to $600 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 tickets — offer ends tonight at 11:59 p.m. PT. Join 10,000+ startup and VC leaders from October 28-30 at Moscone West in San Francisco. Be part of one of the year’s most anticipated tech events. Reserve your … Read more
Microsoft to host CrowdStrike and others to discuss Windows security changes
Image: The Verge Microsoft is hosting an important summit on Windows security at its Redmond, Washington, headquarters next month. The Windows Endpoint Security Ecosystem Summit on September 10th will bring together Microsoft engineers and vendors like CrowdStrike to discuss improvements to Windows security and third-party best practices to try and prevent another CrowdStrike incident. “Microsoft, … Read more
Bitcoin price taps $62K sell wall as analyst sees 'up only' for crypto
Bitcoin bulls charge into key BTC price resistance as the US Federal Reserve gives a clear signal over interest rate cuts.