Anthropic researcher quits with a warning: Self-improving AI could "kill us all"
"We really do earnestly believe AI could kill all humans!"
"We really do earnestly believe AI could kill all humans!"
The physical copy of the upcoming Ocarina of Time remake with its sparkly cover. | Image: The Verge Nintendo announced a variety of new titles at its September livestream, but among the most talked-about is the remastered The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2. Walmart has the physical copy of the upcoming game available for preorder for just $59.88, which is $10 lower than the physical price elsewhere, and the same as the digital price. The game officially releases on November 5th,
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The CameraJet is an AI-powered toothbrush with a camera that detects gaps between your teeth and shoots mouthwash into them. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Early users of Dyson's CameraJet are reporting that water is getting into the battery compartment of the newly launched $499.99 electric toothbrush. One user posted on the r/Dyson subreddit that their model "broke within 30 seconds." The problem appears to stem from the device getting wet, which is a big issue for a toothbru
Most one-base changes to the human genome do nothing, but a few are significant.
A new GTA mod lets you smash and shoot Flock’s automatic license plate readers around the fictional Los Santos.
Microsoft is starting to test some new Xbox console features with Insiders. Testers will be able to try out custom Xbox boot animations from the past, more personalization options for badges, a new local search feature, improved Remote Play quality, the ability to download while you play on cloud, and clearer voice chat. Xbox testers will be able to pick between the original Xbox One boot screen, the Xbox One X startup animation, the original Xbox Series X / S boot, and the new "we are Xbox" boo
Apple’s hosting its “Surprise and shine” launch event on September 9th at 1PM ET / 10AM PT, where it’s expected to announce the first phones in its iPhone 18 lineup — including Apple’s first foldable, the rumored “iPhone Duo.” This event will also be John Ternus’ first as Apple’s CEO after taking over for Tim Cook on September 1st. Ternus was previously Apple’s head of hardware engineering, and he spotlighted upcoming hardware launches in his first staff memo as CEO. All eyes will be on Ternus f
John Ternus, now Apple’s CEO, at WWDC in 2019 as the company’s VP of hardware engineering. | Photo by Brittany Hosea-Small / AFP via Getty Images It's not just time for any old Apple event, but one that's expected to usher in a new era for the company. This is the first iPhone keynote to be led by Apple's newly anointed CEO John Ternus, and all signs and rumors have been pointing to it being the one that also debuts a foldable iPhone. Ternus has already billed this as "a huge launch . . . that
Go, go escargots! | Image: Google Google is introducing a new Live Game Feed to keep you updated on NFL games as the regular season kicks off tonight. Look for the red "Live" icon and you'll see a recap of the ongoing game, play-by-play updates, top commentary on social, video highlights, and "AI-powered insights." It's available now on mobile in English, with support for college games and more languages coming later this month. Search on mobile is also getting a new carousel that lets you fli
In a "rare, positive update" amid the ongoing component shortage, Framework is lowering its RAM prices for some buyers of the Laptop 13 Pro - at least, for now. After increasing the laptop's memory pricing in July, Framework says it "secured a limited quantity of Micron 32GB and 64GB LPCAMM2 memory modules at lower cost," and plans to share the savings: We are committed to passing on savings whenever we can and keeping computers as accessible as possible in the current environment, so we are ro
Nintendo just announced a new 2D entry in the Metroid series for the Switch 2, titled Metroid Ravenous. It's launching on January 28th, 2027. The new game looks like an evolution of Metroid Dread. While it's still a 2D game, it features 3D graphics, lots of cinematic action shots, parrying enemies, and Samus rolling around in Morph Ball form. What's new for this game is that Samus also appears to somehow absorb energy from enemies to survive - Nintendo's marketing copy for the game uses the line
Getting out of a taxi shouldn't be a shameful experience. Yet I find myself feeling particularly embarrassed while exiting a Tesla Cybercab as it partially blocks a narrow road outside a popular Austin swimming hole. As a cadre of annoyed, sweaty Texan parking spot hunters pile up around it, the gold-painted two-seater just sits there obliviously, lights flashing. I try not to make eye contact, but I can feel the stares of frustrated pool-goers around me, whose earnest attempt at a peaceful outd
Falling token costs, cheaper models, and less spend per employee—AI adoption isn't playing out the way hyperscalers hoped.
Asus’ Cetra Open wireless earbuds are some of the best that I’ve tested, despite being open-style earbuds. Their drivers sit outside of your ear, which allows outside sounds to mix with audio coming from your console. Some gamers may not want this, but it works well for me as someone who prefers to be aware of their surroundings as they play or listen to podcasts. They’re $22 off at Amazon and Best Buy, costing $206.99. In addition to their great-sounding audio and respectable battery life (plus
It’s almost time for part two of Nintendo’s double feature this week. On Tuesday, the company hosted a showcase all about the Legend of Zelda franchise, including footage and a November 5th release date for the Switch 2 Ocarina of Time remake. On Wednesday, the company will be airing its next Nintendo Direct, which will spotlight Switch 2 games “launching this winter” in an approximately 45-minute presentation. Right after the Direct, Nintendo will also air a Treehouse Live stream that’s set to
The three Indian companies are accused of using hackers to steal information used to sway litigation.
Instacart is the latest app to bake a conversational AI assistant into its platform.
Scott Painter, founder of TrueCar, is still trying to build a business around vehicle subscriptions, where you can cancel at any time.
Cymphony was valued at more than $100 million in a $25 million Series A co-led by Sequoia and SMBC Fin Atlas Beyond Fund.