Tesla’s humanoid robot program, Optimus, is reportedly in disarray amid the departure of the senior vice president in charge, Milan Kovac. Production has been delayed due to a new redesign, as the robot has yet to prove useful in Tesla’s factories. Elon Musk has previously set a goal for Tesla to produce 5,000 to 10,000… Continue reading Tesla Optimus is in shambles as head of program exits, production delayed
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Congress passes budget to expand mass deportations, cut social services, and stall clean energy
Trump will sign the bill on July 4th. Trump will sign the bill on July 4th. Adi Robertson is a senior tech and policy editor focused on VR, online platforms, and free expression. Adi has covered video games, biohacking, and more for The Verge since 2011. The Republican-controlled US Congress has passed a budget bill… Continue reading Congress passes budget to expand mass deportations, cut social services, and stall clean energy
The Percentage of Tasks AI Agents Are Currently Failing At May Spell Trouble for the Industry
It’s safe to say there’s a lot riding on “artificial intelligence,” a buzzy and nebulous swath of the tech industry pedaling all kinds of large language model (LLM) and similar software products. Since ChatGPT emerged in November 2022, venture capitalist investments in AI have skyrocketed, rising to $131.5 billion in 2024, an increase of 52… Continue reading The Percentage of Tasks AI Agents Are Currently Failing At May Spell Trouble for the Industry
A Leading Indicator Has Emerged Suggesting That the AI Industry Is Cooked
In the world of cultural commentary, there are plenty of benchmarks used to determine when a trend is on its deathbed. From the classic shark-jumping episode of “Happy Days” to the adoption of Facebook by grandparents the world around, those with their ears to the ground can spot when a craze is on its way… Continue reading A Leading Indicator Has Emerged Suggesting That the AI Industry Is Cooked
Creator of “Indie Band” Who Insisted It Wasn’t AI-Generated Just Admitted the Truth
A “band” that sparked a heated debate for heavily relying on generative AI — and still somehow accumulating over half a million listeners on Spotify — has finally admitted the truth. Earlier this week, a self-proclaimed “indie rock band” called The Velvet Sundown claimed on its “official” X account that it “never” used any AI,… Continue reading Creator of “Indie Band” Who Insisted It Wasn’t AI-Generated Just Admitted the Truth
OpenAI Says It’s Hired a Forensic Psychiatrist as Its Users Keep Sliding Into Mental Health Crises
Among the strangest twists in the rise of AI has been growing evidence that it’s negatively impacting the mental health of users, with some even developing severe delusions after becoming obsessed with the chatbot. One intriguing detail from our most recent story about this disturbing trend is OpenAI’s response: it says it’s hired a full-time… Continue reading OpenAI Says It’s Hired a Forensic Psychiatrist as Its Users Keep Sliding Into Mental Health Crises
Trump Officials Want to Prosecute Over the ICEBlock App. Lawyers Say That’s Unconstitutional
As the popularity of ICEBlock, an app where people can share sightings of immigration enforcement officials, has soared in recent days, Trump administration officials have threatened to prosecute its developer and CNN for reporting on the platform. But legal experts tell WIRED that there is nothing illegal about the app and prosecuting its creator would… Continue reading Trump Officials Want to Prosecute Over the ICEBlock App. Lawyers Say That’s Unconstitutional
Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Would Leave Millions Without Health Insurance
Senate Republicans on Tuesday passed President Donald Trump’s sprawling tax and spending package, known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” paving the way for a major overhaul of the country’s Medicaid program. If passed by the House, which could happen before the July Fourth holiday, millions of people stand to lose their health insurance. The… Continue reading Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Would Leave Millions Without Health Insurance
Whoop MG review: a big whoop for a small crowd
I regret to say it’s still only athletes who should give a whoop about Whoop. by Victoria Song Photography by Amelia Holowaty Krales Jul 3, 2025, 2:00 PM UTC Victoria Song is a senior reporter focusing on wearables, health tech, and more with 13 years of experience. Before coming to The Verge, she worked for… Continue reading Whoop MG review: a big whoop for a small crowd
Google’s customizable Gemini chatbots are now in Docs, Sheets, and Gmail
A ‘Gem’ of an upgrade for Workspace users. A ‘Gem’ of an upgrade for Workspace users. Jess Weatherbed is a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering news and hardware reviews. Google is giving Workspace users a way to access “Gems” — customizable versions of… Continue reading Google’s customizable Gemini chatbots are now in Docs, Sheets, and Gmail