A device capable of intercepting phone signals was likely deployed during the 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, WIRED has learned, raising critical questions about who authorized its use and for what purpose. The device, known as a cell-site simulator, was identified by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), a digital rights advocacy organization, after… Continue reading Secret Phone Surveillance Tech Was Likely Deployed at 2024 DNC
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RIP to the entirely hypothetical streaming service Venu Sports
The long-awaited streaming service Venu Sports is no longer happening, according to The Hollywood Reporter and others. The sports-focused streaming service was to be a joint offering by Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery and Fox. There was no concrete reason given, other than corporate-speak. “In an ever-changing marketplace, we determined that it was best to meet… Continue reading RIP to the entirely hypothetical streaming service Venu Sports
Citizen Sleeper 2 asks how we stay human in a hopeless future
Life for Sleepers is fraught. They gain consciousness in a state of indentured servitude, an emulated human mind inside an android body, forced to work until they’re discarded. Those who escape don’t last long due to trackers in their bodies, and their hardcoded dependence on a drug known as Stabilizer. Without it, a Sleeper’s body… Continue reading Citizen Sleeper 2 asks how we stay human in a hopeless future
Lenovo CES 2025: The 10th-gen Legion Pro 7i gaming laptop supports up to RTX 5090 graphics
Lenovo has a new series of updated Legion gaming laptops at CES 2025. The star of the show is the 10th-generation Legion Pro 7i. It supports up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU, thanks to its cooling system that enables up to 250W thermal design power (TDP). It also has an AI engine… Continue reading Lenovo CES 2025: The 10th-gen Legion Pro 7i gaming laptop supports up to RTX 5090 graphics
The robots we saw at CES 2025: The good, the bad and the completely unhinged
It was an interesting year for robots at CES 2025. While we had hoped the AI boom would bring a new wave of useful robots to the show, it seems that many robotics companies are still figuring out exactly how to best use AI. What we found instead was a mix of adorable robot companions,… Continue reading The robots we saw at CES 2025: The good, the bad and the completely unhinged
Nintendo Switch 2: Everything we know about the upcoming console
As the world turns, so do the console generations. The Nintendo Switch is over seven years old, so it’s due for a refresh. Nintendo Switch 2 rumors have been swirling for years, but now they are really heating up. A sequel to Nintendo’s most successful home console ever is coming and it’s likely coming sooner… Continue reading Nintendo Switch 2: Everything we know about the upcoming console
Tesla recalls 200,000 vehicles with faulty on-board computers
/ The software update addresses computers that could short out, disabling safety features like the rearview camera. 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: Cath Virginia /… Continue reading Tesla recalls 200,000 vehicles with faulty on-board computers
Joe Biden’s national climate adviser sees AI as a ‘massive opportunity’
/ National climate adviser Ali Zaidi is still optimistic about the future. National climate adviser Ali ZaidiImage: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images Sure, President-elect Donald Trump is probably going to try to blow up efforts to tackle climate change as soon as he steps into office. There still isn’t enough renewable energy available… Continue reading Joe Biden’s national climate adviser sees AI as a ‘massive opportunity’
PowerSchool data breach leaks info of students and staff at schools across the US
/ Parents and educators are receiving notifications about the breach, but it’s still unclear exactly how many people have been affected or what information was leaked. 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… Continue reading PowerSchool data breach leaks info of students and staff at schools across the US
Indian NBFC Infinity Fincorp raises $35m funding led by SG-based Jungle VenturesJungle Ventures led a $26m funding round in the company last year.
Infinity Fincorp Solutions, an NBFC specialising in tailored property loans for MSMEs, said it has raised $35 million in a funding round led by existing investor Jungle Ventures, a Singapore-based independent VC firm. Infinity, which operates in eight Indian states, lends to micro-entrepreneurs like tea shop owners, vegetable vendors, small machine enterprises, restaurants, provision stores,… Continue reading Indian NBFC Infinity Fincorp raises $35m funding led by SG-based Jungle VenturesJungle Ventures led a $26m funding round in the company last year.