Elgato’s Wave Link 2.0 promises clear vocals in any environment

Wave Link can generate Stream Deck profiles that includes channel and level controls. Wave Link can generate Stream Deck profiles that includes channel and level controls. 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 Elgato’s Wave Link 2.0 promises clear vocals in any environment

Google has ‘very good ideas’ for native ads in Gemini

Get ready for ads in the Gemini AI assistant – eventually. Get ready for ads in the Gemini AI assistant – eventually. Jay Peters is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Google’s Gemini AI assistant doesn’t have ads today, but the… Continue reading Google has ‘very good ideas’ for native ads in Gemini

Turmoil at OpenAI: what’s next for the creator of ChatGPT?

Updated Today, Feb 4, 2025, 10:02 PM UTC The world’s hottest AI company went through three CEOs in under a week and ended up with the same one it had at the start — so what happened, and what’s next? On November 17th, 2023, OpenAI’s nonprofit board abruptly announced that co-founder and CEO Sam Altman… Continue reading Turmoil at OpenAI: what’s next for the creator of ChatGPT?

Age of Empires is the latest Microsoft franchise coming to PS5

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition will join Forza Horizon 5 this spring on Sony’s console. Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition will join Forza Horizon 5 this spring on Sony’s console. Umar Shakir is a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15… Continue reading Age of Empires is the latest Microsoft franchise coming to PS5

Cruise announces layoffs as GM acquires defunct robotaxi company

The layoffs come two months after General Motors said it would stop funding Cruise. The layoffs come two months after General Motors said it would stop funding Cruise. Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily… Continue reading Cruise announces layoffs as GM acquires defunct robotaxi company

Meta says this is the make or break year for the metaverse

This year will decide if Horizon Worlds “will go down as the work of visionaries or a legendary misadventure,” according to a Meta executive. This year will decide if Horizon Worlds “will go down as the work of visionaries or a legendary misadventure,” according to a Meta executive. Wes Davis is a weekend editor who… Continue reading Meta says this is the make or break year for the metaverse

SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son says AGI will arrive ‘much earlier’ than he thought

SoftBank is also partnering with OpenAI on an AI system called ‘Cristal intelligence.’ SoftBank is also partnering with OpenAI on an AI system called ‘Cristal intelligence.’ Jay Peters is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. SoftBank isn’t just part of the… Continue reading SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son says AGI will arrive ‘much earlier’ than he thought

Sony and CBS are in a Jeopardy! distribution feud

Sony tells CBS it will take over distribution duties for ‘Wheel of Fortune’ and ‘Jeopardy!’ next week, to which CBS says ‘false.’ Sony tells CBS it will take over distribution duties for ‘Wheel of Fortune’ and ‘Jeopardy!’ next week, to which CBS says ‘false.’ Umar Shakir is a news writer fond of the electric vehicle… Continue reading Sony and CBS are in a Jeopardy! distribution feud

Apple’s attempt to intervene in the Google Search antitrust trial is denied

Apple won’t get to say how a Google monopoly breakup could affect its business dealings. Apple won’t get to say how a Google monopoly breakup could affect its business dealings. 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 Apple’s attempt to intervene in the Google Search antitrust trial is denied

EA wants the community to help shape the next Battlefield

Battlefield Labs is EA’s new testing program for the Battlefield franchise. Battlefield Labs is EA’s new testing program for the Battlefield franchise. Jay Peters is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. EA has announced a new “Battlefield Labs” community testing program… Continue reading EA wants the community to help shape the next Battlefield