Project Astra is Google’s most ambitious AI project, and its next job is to figure out how to involve itself in your life without being a pain. Project Astra is Google’s most ambitious AI project, and its next job is to figure out how to involve itself in your life without being a pain. David… Continue reading Google’s ‘universal AI assistant’ prototype can now do stuff for you — and you don’t even have to ask
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Apple will reportedly open up its local AI models to third-party apps
WWDC could follow up Google I/O with similar on-device AI news from Apple. WWDC could follow up Google I/O with similar on-device AI news from Apple. Umar Shakir is a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining… Continue reading Apple will reportedly open up its local AI models to third-party apps
Google I/O 2025: All the news and announcements
Updated Jan 1, 1970, 12:33 AM UTC Google I/O starts today, and would you believe it? They’re going to talk about AI. After getting everything Android out of the way in last week’s dedicated Android Show, we’re expecting today’s I/O developer conference keynote to be one big AI show. Gemini, Project Astra, and everything in… Continue reading Google I/O 2025: All the news and announcements
Gmail’s smart replies will use AI to pull context from your inbox and Drive
Smart replies are getting smarter. Smart replies are getting smarter. Jay Peters is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Gmail’s smart replies, which suggest potential replies to your emails, will be able to pull information from your Gmail inbox and from… Continue reading Gmail’s smart replies will use AI to pull context from your inbox and Drive
Google I/O 2025 live blog: Gemini takes center stage
Does Google have what it takes to reinvent itself? May 20, 2025, 4:30 PM UTC Does Google have what it takes to reinvent itself? May 20, 2025, 4:30 PM UTC We’re back at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California, for Google I/O. This year, we’re not expecting much hardware, but we’re naturally expecting a… Continue reading Google I/O 2025 live blog: Gemini takes center stage
Waffle House adds fast EV charging to its 24/7 diners
Smothered, covered, chunked, and charged. Smothered, covered, chunked, and charged. Thomas Ricker is a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. He’s been a tech journalist for 20 years. Soon you’ll be able to charge your electric vehicle at Waffle House diners while chatting… Continue reading Waffle House adds fast EV charging to its 24/7 diners
I tested a robot vacuum with an arm, and my dog may never forgive me
The Robrock Saros Z70 is the first vacuum that can tidy up before it cleans — but it’s still a work in progress. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy is a smart home reporter who’s been testing connected gadgets since 2013. Previously a contributor to Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, and US News. I suspect my dog does not like… Continue reading I tested a robot vacuum with an arm, and my dog may never forgive me
The Sonos Move 2 is cheaper than ever, just in time for summer
Get over $100 off the Move 2, and save on a Vizio Atmos soundbar and an open-box PlayStation Portal. Get over $100 off the Move 2, and save on a Vizio Atmos soundbar and an open-box PlayStation Portal. Cameron Faulkner is an editor covering deals and commerce. He joined in 2018, and served as commerce… Continue reading The Sonos Move 2 is cheaper than ever, just in time for summer
I used two GPS hiking apps for backpacking and I’ll do it again
A thing about me is I do belong among the wildflowers. A thing about me is I do belong among the wildflowers. Elizabeth Lopatto is a reporter who writes about tech, money, and human behavior. She joined The Verge in 2014 as science editor. Previously, she was a reporter at Bloomberg. For most of my… Continue reading I used two GPS hiking apps for backpacking and I’ll do it again
Meta faces Democratic probe into plans to power a giant data center with gas
New gas plants could be built to power the company’s largest data center yet. New gas plants could be built to power the company’s largest data center yet. Meta’s building a new AI data center so massive in Louisiana that the local utility company has plans to construct three new gas-fired power plants to provide… Continue reading Meta faces Democratic probe into plans to power a giant data center with gas