A Chinese AI chatbot called DeepSeek has rocketed to the top of the charts on Apple’s App Store — beating the ever-popular ChatGPT, among other competitors. But what had Silicon Valley leaders breaking out in a cold sweat over the weekend were claims that the open-source large language model it’s based on, DeepSeek V3, was… Continue reading Silicon Valley in Shambles as Chinese Startup Creates Top-Tier AI Without Billions of Investment
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8 Best Deals on Valentine’s Day Gifts (2025)
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re in the market for a gift for your significant other (or yourself), we’ve got you covered. We rounded up our favorite deals and discounts on sweet gifts that will arrive before February 14. Want more inspiration? We’ve got plenty of buying guides full of expert… Continue reading 8 Best Deals on Valentine’s Day Gifts (2025)
Now you can raise Anakin Skywalker with this Darth Vader Tamagotchi
Have you ever wanted to raise Anakin Skywalker, instead of letting those hoity-toity Jedi fumble the whole thing? Here’s your chance, albeit in the form of a virtual pet. Bandai just announced a Darth Vader-themed Tamagotchi, complete with a protective silicone case that’s shaped like the Sith lord’s iconic helmet. As for the software, it’s… Continue reading Now you can raise Anakin Skywalker with this Darth Vader Tamagotchi
China’s DeepSeek AI assistant becomes top free iPhone app as US tech stocks take a hit
Chinese AI assistant DeepSeek has become the top rated free app on Apple’s App Store in the US and elsewhere, beating out ChatGPT and other rivals. It’s powered by the open-source DeepSeek V3 model, which reportedly requires far less computing power than competitors and was developed for under $6 million, according to (disputed) claims by… Continue reading China’s DeepSeek AI assistant becomes top free iPhone app as US tech stocks take a hit
The best Super Bowl 2025 TV deals we could find
The big game is set, and the countdown to Super Bowl LIX is officially underway. In the tech world, that means it’s a decent time to hunt for a new TV. If you’re looking to make a living room upgrade before the Chiefs and Eagles go at it (again), we’ve dug through Amazon, Best Buy… Continue reading The best Super Bowl 2025 TV deals we could find
Apple’s M4 iPad Pro is up to $200 off right now
January is almost over, and Amazon has some new Apple deals for us. The 13-inch M4 iPad Pro is now down to a record-low price of $1,099 if you get the 256GB model. Additionally, the 11-inch M4 iPad Pro is also on sale for $899, and both color options have an extra $50 coupon to… Continue reading Apple’s M4 iPad Pro is up to $200 off right now
Three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate costs only $34 right now
Life can be really hard and sometimes all we want is to sink onto the couch, turn our brains off and play game after game. That’s part of the reason we’re such big fans of the Xbox Ultimate Game Pass, which offers access to hundreds of Xbox and PC games all for one monthly price.… Continue reading Three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate costs only $34 right now
Shift4Good Closes First fund, at €220M
Shift4Good, a Paris, France and Singapore-based global impact investment fund dedicated to decarbonizing the transportation sector, closed its first fund, at €220m. The fund’s diverse investor base includes Tier-1 corporates, institutional investors, and family offices from Europe and Asia. Notable LPs include Renault Group, BNP Paribas Group, Bpifrance, European Investment Fund (EIF), Edenred, PSA Ventures… Continue reading Shift4Good Closes First fund, at €220M
Genesis turned the GV60 into a snowmobile because it can
/ The one-off ‘Mountain Intervention Vehicle’ puts some luxury behind rescue operations. By Umar Shakir, 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. Share this story Image: Genesis Hyundai’s luxury nameplate Genesis is taking its… Continue reading Genesis turned the GV60 into a snowmobile because it can
How Ciena keeps the internet online, with CEO Gary Smith
One of the biggest tech companies you’ve never heard of is helping you listen to this podcast. Share this story Photo illustration by The Verge / Photo: Ciena Today, I’m talking with Gary Smith, CEO of the networking company Ciena. You probably aren’t familiar with Ciena — the company isn’t really a household name. But… Continue reading How Ciena keeps the internet online, with CEO Gary Smith