From fancy OLED TVs to robot vacuums with arms, we tend to cover a lot of cool stuff here at The Verge that, unfortunately, often costs as much as a month’s rent (or more). But with the ongoing tariff situation in the US and a global memory shortage pushing up the cost of, well, everything, we’re well aware that not […]
Vinton Cerf, 83, is retiring as Google's chief internet evangelist next week after over 20 years with the company. Cerf, a co-architect of the internet's core protocols, spoke at the Open Frontier conference about the future of AI agents and the need for standardization.
The US has removed export restrictions on Anthropic's Mythos and Fable AI models, restoring public access. The restrictions, imposed in June, had hindered foreign access. Anthropic agreed to enhanced security measures and collaboration with the US government.
Reddit will soon require users to log in to access old.reddit.com, citing efforts to combat abusive scraping and automated traffic. The change aims to enhance security and user signal, though it may alienate some long-time users who prefer the classic interface for its navigation and privacy. The company also hinted that Old Reddit may not be supported indefinitely.
Amazon is halting new Fire Stick models with sideloading capabilities, citing malware risks. This move also aligns with efforts to combat streaming piracy and increase control over device features and ad revenue.
OpenClaw, a free open-source AI agent, has launched as an app for iOS and Android devices. Users can connect their phones via the OpenClaw Gateway to run AI agents for tasks like coding and meal planning, though results may vary.
The Acer Swift Go 16 AI laptop, featuring an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, 32GB RAM, and 1TB SSD, is on sale for $899.99 at Best Buy, down from $1,549.99. It boasts a 16-inch OLED touchscreen, extensive ports, and over 20 hours of battery life.
