Border agents are going to photograph everyone leaving the US by car

The agency will reportedly use facial recognition technology to match all travelers’ photos to their passports or other travel documents. The agency will reportedly use facial recognition technology to match all travelers’ photos to their passports or other travel documents. Gaby Del Valle is a policy reporter at The Verge covering surveillance, the Department of… Continue reading Border agents are going to photograph everyone leaving the US by car

SF’s BART expects ‘major delays’ after a computer problem ground subways to a halt

Service is back online with ‘major delays.’ Service is back online with ‘major delays.’ 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 The Verge. San Francisco’s BART subway system is back up and running… Continue reading SF’s BART expects ‘major delays’ after a computer problem ground subways to a halt

Arlo’s new AI features summarize what your camera sees

The Arlo Secure 6 update will also tell you when cameras and video doorbells detect screaming or gunshots. The Arlo Secure 6 update will also tell you when cameras and video doorbells detect screaming or gunshots. Jess Weatherbed is a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at… Continue reading Arlo’s new AI features summarize what your camera sees

Brilliant launches new smart home control panels

The company survives under private equity to launch a second-generation product with more processing power. The company survives under private equity to launch a second-generation product with more processing power. 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… Continue reading Brilliant launches new smart home control panels

Threads was originally going to live inside the Instagram app

The Instagram team was shoehorning Twitter-like posts and replies inside the app. The Instagram team was shoehorning Twitter-like posts and replies inside the app. 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 The Verge.… Continue reading Threads was originally going to live inside the Instagram app

Reuters is ready to stand up for the press — and embrace AI

President Paul Bascobert on distribution, press freedom, and the value of facts. President Paul Bascobert on distribution, press freedom, and the value of facts. Today, I’m talking with Paul Bascobert, who is the president of Reuters, the news and information service you have undoubtedly heard of. This is part of a special Thursday series we’re… Continue reading Reuters is ready to stand up for the press — and embrace AI

Meta’s new AI glasses could have a ‘super-sensing’ mode with facial recognition

The company is developing new wearables that use AI to keep track of everything you’re doing throughout your day. The company is developing new wearables that use AI to keep track of everything you’re doing throughout your day. Umar Shakir is a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in… Continue reading Meta’s new AI glasses could have a ‘super-sensing’ mode with facial recognition

I put four robot lawnmowers through a brutal backyard showdown — and only one person got injured

These autonomous cutters show promise, but there’s still a ways to go before you should trust one in your yard. 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. It’s a scorching afternoon in August 2024, with temps hovering… Continue reading I put four robot lawnmowers through a brutal backyard showdown — and only one person got injured

How India’s spiritual tech startups are monetizing faith for the algorithm age

‘We are trying to meet people where they are — on their phones.’ ‘We are trying to meet people where they are — on their phones.’ When COVID-19 lockdowns swept across India in 2020, they brought religious life to a halt. Temples were shuttered, large gatherings banned, and in-person rituals suspended — many for the… Continue reading How India’s spiritual tech startups are monetizing faith for the algorithm age