97 percent of people struggle to identify AI music, but it’s not as bad as it seems

People don’t like not being able to identify AI-generated music. Streaming service Deezer ran an experiment recently, with the help of research firm Ipsos. The finding – that 97 percent of people can’t tell the difference between fully AI-generated and human-made music – was alarming. But it’s also not the whole story. In the survey, … Read more

What’s on your desk, Sarah Smithers?

This custom-built desk is only part of a fascinating (if crowded) office space. As senior editorial coordinator, Sarah Smithers wears a lot of hats here at The Verge. “The simplest way to put it,” she says, “is that I handle our operations and administrative tasks. Every day is a little bit different. I onboard new … Read more

Skylight’s smart calendars are up to $120 off for Black Friday

Skylight’s 27-inch Calendar Max is on sale for $499.99. Keeping track of multiple people’s schedules is tough, especially if the folks you live with have different calendars for work, school, personal appointments, and extracurriculars. Skylight’s Calendar is a practical tool that makes easy work of a hectic life, and the most affordable version, a 10-inch … Read more