Ubisoft will reveal ‘the future of Assassin’s Creed’ this September

Ubisoft will reveal what’s next for its long-running Assassin’s Creed franchise later this year. The publisher announced today it will host a special event in September to discuss the future of the series. While we didn’t get many hints from the company during its recent AC 15th Anniversary Celebration livestream, we have a good idea… Continue reading Ubisoft will reveal ‘the future of Assassin’s Creed’ this September

Apple TV will stream every MLS game for a decade starting in 2023

After the debut of Friday Night Baseball, Apple is pushing further into live sports streaming. Starting in 2023, Apple TV will be the only place to watch every Major League Soccer game for the next decade. Soccer fans around the world will be able to stream all of the league’s matches through the Apple TV… Continue reading Apple TV will stream every MLS game for a decade starting in 2023

Microsoft ends Internet Explorer support in Windows 10 tomorrow

Internet Explorer is bowing out just short of its 27th birthday. As revealed last May, Microsoft will no longer support the Internet Explorer 11 desktop app for Windows 10’s usual Semi Annual Channel as of June 15th. You’ll still receive IE11 support if you’re using Windows Server 2022 or an earlier OS release with a… Continue reading Microsoft ends Internet Explorer support in Windows 10 tomorrow

Moog Mavis review: A surprisingly deep entry-level synth

[embedded content] The price of entry for a real-deal analog Moog synth isn’t particularly low. Other than the limited-run Werkstatt-01, the most affordable is the Minitaur, which will set you back $600. Now, that’s not unreasonably expensive but for those looking to dip their toes into the synth waters, it might be a big ask.… Continue reading Moog Mavis review: A surprisingly deep entry-level synth

Glade Brook Closes Growth Equity Fund, at $430M

Glade Brook Capital Partners, a Greenwich, CT-based global growth equity investment firm, closed Glade Brook Strategic Growth III, at $430m. More than 90% of SG III commitments are from Glade Brook’s existing partners across the globe, including leaders from the sovereign wealth, endowment, insurance, family office, RIA and technology founder communities. Through SG III, Glade… Continue reading Glade Brook Closes Growth Equity Fund, at $430M

Chevy is auctioning off a Corvette NFT, and the winning bidder gets the car, too

Chevrolet is the latest automaker to jump on the non-fungible token bandwagon, but it’s taking a slightly different approach. Chevy announced plans to auction off a Corvette-themed NFT, but the winner bidder won’t just get recorded on the blockchain, they’ll also get the actual sports car inspired by the artwork. The NFT, which depicts a… Continue reading Chevy is auctioning off a Corvette NFT, and the winning bidder gets the car, too

Ford is telling its dealers to stop selling the Mustang Mach-E over safety concerns

Ford issued a stop-sale order to its dealers for the Mustang Mach-E electric crossover over concerns that a safety defect may render the vehicle immobile, CNBC reports. The malfunction involves a potential overheating of the vehicle’s battery high voltage contactors, which can lead to the vehicle failing to start or losing power while in motion.… Continue reading Ford is telling its dealers to stop selling the Mustang Mach-E over safety concerns

How fandom built the internet as we know it, with Kaitlyn Tiffany

Every now and again, I’m asked to describe what The Verge is or do a mission statement or something like that. What I always come back to is that The Verge is about how technology makes us feel. Our screens and our systems aren’t inert or neutral. They create emotions, sometimes the strongest emotions anyone… Continue reading How fandom built the internet as we know it, with Kaitlyn Tiffany

Tesla Accused of Shutting Off Autopilot Moments Before Impact

Controversy over Tesla’s Autopilot functionality, which provides limited automation functionality, is nothing new. The feature has reportedly been involved in a number of crashes, some deadly. But while the Elon Musk-helmed electric car manufacturer has so far managed to stay legally unscathed by the feature, a bombshell report from the newly-expanded National Highway Traffic Safety… Continue reading Tesla Accused of Shutting Off Autopilot Moments Before Impact

India digest: Siply raises $19m; Tiger Global leads Groyyo, Battery Smart funding rounds …

Micro-savings platform Siply has raised $19 million in its pre-Series A round of funding led by QI Ventures. Separately, Tiger Global has led funding in B2B manufacturing and automation startup Groyyo and EV battery swapping network Battery Smart. Siply raises $19m pre-Series A Micro-savings platform Siply has raised $19 million in its pre-Series A round… Continue reading India digest: Siply raises $19m; Tiger Global leads Groyyo, Battery Smart funding rounds …