Electric Bikes After a year-long struggle, the boutique maker of stealthy electric bikes finally gets it right. Share this story Yes, that’s an e-bike, despite the hidden battery and motor that’s so quiet and diminutive that nobody would expect it. It’s built by Ampler, which isn’t a household name — but should be. Founded in… Continue reading Ampler Axel e-bike review: this is the way
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Your Google docs are about to look a little bit different
Google/ Tech / Google’s giving Drive, Docs, Slides, and Sheets a small refresh. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Google’s Workspace apps are getting a makeover. Google plans to refresh the design of Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides in the coming weeks to more closely align with its Material Design 3 design system, the… Continue reading Your Google docs are about to look a little bit different
Building Hello Tomorrow’s playfully retrofuturistic world
Production designer Maya Sigel talks about creating an optimistic version of 1950s sci-fi, with cute bots and lots of superfluous gadgets. Share this story Dewshane Williams in Hello Tomorrow.Image: Apple It didn’t take long for Maya Sigel to agree to work on Hello Tomorrow, the new series on Apple TV Plus. A production designer, Sigel… Continue reading Building Hello Tomorrow’s playfully retrofuturistic world
Samsung S23 and S23 Plus review: say ‘yes’ to the S
The Galaxy S23 and S23 Plus are the very definition of iterative updates. They’re still some of the best high-end mobile devices out there, but the competition from Google is heating up. Say you’re in the US and shopping for a fancy Android phone. You don’t want something over the top or a phone that… Continue reading Samsung S23 and S23 Plus review: say ‘yes’ to the S
The US Copyright Office says you can’t copyright Midjourney AI-generated images
/ A copyright registration granted to the Zarya of the Dawn comic book has been partially canceled, because it included “non-human authorship” that hadn’t been taken into account. A reproduction of the cover page and the second page of Zarya of the Dawn, from the US Copyright Office’s letter.Image: Zarya of the Dawn — Kris… Continue reading The US Copyright Office says you can’t copyright Midjourney AI-generated images
Nvidia is still making billions in Q4 2023 despite a giant drop in PC demand
/ $1.4 billion in profit might be half as much as last quarter, but the company’s still making major money. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Nvidia just reported its fourth quarter and full-year earnings, and it’s not exactly rosy — at least compared to pandemic highs. Last year, Nvidia had record quarterly revenue… Continue reading Nvidia is still making billions in Q4 2023 despite a giant drop in PC demand
Was trading NBA Top Shots actually like trading stocks? A lawsuit will decide
/ A judge allowed a lawsuit accusing Dapper Labs of selling unregistered securities to proceed, despite arguments that the NFT Moments are just like baseball cards. Image: NBA Top Shot NBA Top Shot developer Dapper Labs and its CEO, Roham Gharegozlou, will face a lawsuit accusing the company of selling unregistered securities in the form… Continue reading Was trading NBA Top Shots actually like trading stocks? A lawsuit will decide
Meet the mushroom that could one day replace plastic
Science/ Environment / This fungus might be able to replace plastic parts for electronics, vehicles, and sports equipment. Tinder bracket fungus / hoof fungus / horse’s hoof (Fomes fomentarius) on a fallen tree trunk in Belgium.Photo: Arterra/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Here’s one more reason to love a good mushroom: one day, you might… Continue reading Meet the mushroom that could one day replace plastic
Uber’s redesigned app uses the latest iPhone features
/ Uber is rolling out a redesigned version of its main app that embraces iOS 16 Live Activities and the iPhone 14 Pro’s Dynamic Island to show ride statuses. Uber’s new app update includes support for Dynamic Island and Live Activities for iPhone 14 Pro and iOS 16.Image: Uber Uber is launching a redesigned version… Continue reading Uber’s redesigned app uses the latest iPhone features
Gran Turismo 7 VR hands-on: it might make you a PSVR 2 believer
/ PSVR 2 reviewers didn’t get to review Gran Turismo in VR — here’s why that’s a shame. Today, Sony is officially launching its PlayStation VR2 headset. It costs $550, and you can read our PSVR 2 review right here. But there are a few key experiences that Sony didn’t distribute to reviewers ahead of… Continue reading Gran Turismo 7 VR hands-on: it might make you a PSVR 2 believer