Xbox’s Fall partner showcase 2024: All the news, trailers, and previews
Image: The Verge Xbox is putting on a 20-minute “no fluff, all games” showcase from third-party studios. Continue reading…
The dams are open: Spot Bitcoin ETFs harness $20B after 4th consecutive day of inflows
Spot Bitcoin ETFs have had four consecutive days of inflows, resulting in over $20 billion in cumulative flows since their launch in January.
AI: It’s Not What You Think
When people think about Artificial Intelligence (AI), they often envision a world filled with complicated algorithms, impenetrable code, and teams of expert mathematicians working with massive servers. For years, this intimidating image has kept non-technical people at bay, making AI seem like a realm accessible only to those with deep technological expertise. Yet, in 2024, … Read more
Apple Music’s latest feature lets artists create dedicated playlists for concerts and tours
Apple Music introduced a new feature for artists on Thursday to enable them to create playlists tied to their recent concert set lists. Dubbed “Set List,” the feature acts as a new promotional tool for musicians to engage with their fans. It allows artists to turn their set list from a single show, residency, or … Read more
Hacker arrested for the fake SEC tweet that caused a Bitcoin price spike
Illustration: Beatrice Sala The FBI has arrested an Alabama man who is accused of hacking the Securities and Exchange Commission’s X account in January. The indictment (PDF) alleges that 25-year-old Eric Council Jr. worked with co-conspirators to take control of the account and post a fake message from SEC Chair Gary Gensler about Bitcoin ETFs … Read more
Ambient Finance website hacked, team warns users to wait for fix
In 2024, malware spread through Python Package Index, text messages, fraudulent macOS programs, and even automated email threads.
U2U Network Introduces First DePIN Subnet Node Sale For Decentralized Infrastructure Growth
HO CHI MINH, Vietnam, October 15th, 2024, Chainwire/–U2U Network, a Layer-1 blockchain pioneer in decentralized infrastructure backed by top investors like KuCoin Ventures, Chain Capital, and IDG Blockchain, is excited to announce the launch of its first-ever DePIN Node sale. This sale provides an opportunity for participants to acquire decentralized nodes and contribute to U2U’s … Read more
The HackerNoon Newsletter: Google and Microsoft Bet on Nuclear Power to Fuel AI Growth (10/17/2024)
How are you, hacker? 🪐 What’s happening in tech today, October 17, 2024? The HackerNoon Newsletter brings the HackerNoon homepage straight to your inbox. On this day, Al Capone Goes to Prison in 1931, The London Beer Flood Occurred in 1814, OPEC Enacts Oil Embargo in 1973, and we present you with these top quality … Read more
FBI arrests hacker behind SEC fake Bitcoin ETF approval
Eric Council Jr. faces charges of conspiracy to commit aggravated identity theft and access device fraud.
The science of “Zoom fatigue”
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Increased LLM Vulnerabilities from Fine-tuning and Quantization: Appendix
:::info Authors: (1) Divyanshu Kumar, Enkrypt AI; (2) Anurakt Kumar, Enkrypt AI; (3) Sahil Agarwa, Enkrypt AI; (4) Prashanth Harshangi, Enkrypt AI. ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Problem Formulation and Experiments 3 Experiment Set-up & Results 4 Conclusion and References A. Appendix A APPENDIX A.1 EXPERIMENT UTILS We utilize various platforms … Read more
Google’s NotebookLM now lets you guide AI-generated audio conversations, launches business pilot
Google’s NotebookLM has updated Audio Overviews with the ability to focus on a specific topic in the given content and has introduced a NotebookLM Business pilot program for organizations. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Modders are using AI to create chatty companions in Skyrim and Stardew
Image: Jack Bullard for The Verge In Stardew Valley, you can usually only speak to characters a few times per day. This limitation has led to a number of mods that add things for them to say so that players can spend more time with their virtual pals. But like many games, Stardew recently turned … Read more
With $11.9 million in funding, Dottxt tells AI models how to answer
As we’ve reported before, enterprise CIOs are taking generative AI slow. One reason for that is AI doesn’t fit into existing software engineering workflows, because it literally doesn’t speak the same language. For instance, LLMs (aka large language models) require a lot of cajoling to deliver valid JSON. That’s where a U.S.-based startup called Dottxt … Read more
FBI Arrests Suspect in SEC Twitter Hack That Pumped Bitcoin
Remember when the SEC’s Twitter account was hacked to prematurely share that Bitcoin ETFs were approved? The FBI has arrested a suspect.
French court blocks porn sites over age verification for child protection
The Paris Court of Appeal ordered some pornography websites to be blocked on Thursday over failure to implement robust age verification systems that are capable of preventing minors from accessing the adult content, Politico reports. Porn sites Tukif and Xhamster were among several adult websites subject to the order. The sites have been given 15 … Read more
Bitcoin rally to $68.4K may have been the Uptober top — Here’s why
Bitcoin’s price rejection at $68,500 and the record high use of leverage could be signs that BTC is in for a sharp correction.
How influencers are changing advertising, with Digitas CEO Amy Lanzi
Photo illustration by The Verge / Photo: Digitas The future of marketing — and, in a way, everything else — is getting a shakeup. Continue reading…
Amnesty International gives EV makers low marks for human rights policies
SETIA ALAM, KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – 2024/07/21: A charging plug seen attached to BYD car 6 at the EvX expo. | Photo” Getty Images Automakers aren’t doing enough to identify and prevent human rights abuses along supply chains for EV batteries, Amnesty International warns in a new report. The charity ranked 13 of the world’s largest … Read more
Universal Orlando’s new Harry Potter and Nintendo worlds will open in May
The park expansion is still under construction, but some early illustrations (pictured) give us an idea of what to expect. | Image: Universal Universal’s Florida resort will open new worlds themed around franchises like Harry Potter and Super Mario on May 22, 2025. The announcement sets a date for the new park expansion, dubbed “Epic … Read more
Trump says Tim Cook called him to complain about the European Union
Laura Normand / The Verge Donald Trump said Apple CEO Tim Cook called him to discuss the billions of dollars that Apple has been fined in the European Union. Trump made the statement during his appearance on the PBD Podcast — and said that he won’t let the EU “take advantage” of US companies like … Read more
Resident Evil 4 remake hits a new low just in time for Halloween
Sorry, Chris Redfield, but Leon S. Kennedy is still Resident Evil’s best protagonist. | Image: Capcom The Silent Hill 2 remake just came out for those looking for a nostalgic scare, but if you’re in need of heebie-jeebies on a budget, the Resident Evil 4 remake is just as capable. It’s down to $21.99 ($8 … Read more