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Is streaming about to have a Wordle moment?

Is streaming about to have a Wordle moment?

Streaming services are getting really smart about keeping viewers entertained! More and more are adding casual games to their lineups – a clever way to hold onto people even when they've finished watching everything else. For example, Toronto's Zone-ify boosted its ad-supported service with free c

Elon Musk’s gangster tech regulation comes for Apple

Elon Musk’s gangster tech regulation comes for Apple

Elon Musk is at it again! This time, he's taking aim at Apple, threatening a lawsuit because neither X nor his new AI, Grok, are featured prominently on the App Store. Seriously? The whole thing's a bit dramatic, especially considering he aired his grievances between posts of AI-generated anime g

Verge readers can get a $25 exclusive discount on the Boox Palma 2

Verge readers can get a $25 exclusive discount on the Boox Palma 2

Love reading but tired of lugging around a library? The Boox Palma 2 is on sale, and it might be your perfect solution! This pocket-sized e-reader packs a punch. We were seriously impressed by its small size and the fact that it runs Android apps. Right now at Wellbots, you can grab a bundle with

Philips Hue’s new bridge could turn your lights into motion sensors

Philips Hue’s new bridge could turn your lights into motion sensors

Get ready, Hue fans! Philips Hue is about to drop a whole bunch of exciting new stuff, starting with a game-changer: the Hue Bridge Pro. This is the first bridge update in a decade, and it's packed with features. We got a sneak peek at a now-deleted product page, revealing a faster, more powerful

The head of ChatGPT won’t rule out adding ads

The head of ChatGPT won’t rule out adding ads

OpenAI is exploring new ways to boost revenue, and ads in ChatGPT are definitely on the table, although it's not a slam dunk. ChatGPT head Nick Turley, speaking on the Decoder podcast, was pretty open about it. He said he’s not ruling out ads completely, but stressed the need for a thoughtful, tas

You can pivot this wireless smartphone power bank to charge an Apple Watch, too

You can pivot this wireless smartphone power bank to charge an Apple Watch, too

Hey Apple fans! Need a portable power boost for your entire ecosystem? Check out Kuxiu's K1 MagSafe power bank. It's not just a battery; it's a charging station! Stick it to the back of your iPhone for a quick MagSafe charge on the go. But here's the clever part: flip it 90 degrees, and you've go

The head of ChatGPT on AI attachment, ads, and what’s next

The head of ChatGPT on AI attachment, ads, and what’s next

Welcome to Decoder! I'm Alex Heath, filling in for your usual host, and I'm thrilled to have Nick Turley, OpenAI's head of ChatGPT, with us today. While Sam Altman is the company's public face, Nick has been instrumental in ChatGPT's development from the very start. It's now the fastest-growing sof

UK porn site traffic tumbles following age gating rules

UK porn site traffic tumbles following age gating rules

The UK's new mandatory age verification rules for porn websites seem to be having a big impact. BBC News reports massive drops in UK traffic to major sites like Pornhub and XVideos – a whopping 47% decrease for both in just two weeks after the rules kicked in! That's over a million fewer visitors

HTC is getting in on AI glasses, too

HTC is getting in on AI glasses, too

That "berry" red is really catching my eye! Smart glasses are exploding in popularity, with Meta, Google, Samsung, and possibly even Apple all in the game. Now HTC's joined the party with their Vive Eagle smart glasses – and these aren't just any glasses. They've got built-in speakers, a 12MP ult

Google Messages is now blurring nude images

Google Messages is now blurring nude images

Hey everyone, Google's rolling out some handy new safety features to Google Messages on Android! They're adding sensitive content warnings that automatically blur images containing nudity. This is great – you can delete blurred pictures without even seeing them, and you can easily block the sender

These smart glasses use AI to help low-vision users

These smart glasses use AI to help low-vision users

Envision and Solos are teaming up to bring you the Ally Solos Glasses – smart glasses designed specifically for people with low vision or blindness! Pre-orders are open now for $399 (a special launch price – they'll eventually be $699!). These aren't your average smart glasses; they're packed with

Apple returns blood oxygen monitoring to the latest Apple Watches

Apple returns blood oxygen monitoring to the latest Apple Watches

Good news for Apple Watch owners in the US! Blood oxygen monitoring is back, albeit with a slight twist. Today, Apple's releasing a software update that cleverly gets around a recent import ban. The update, for Series 9, 10, and Ultra 2 models, means blood oxygen readings will be processed on you

I flew Insta360’s Antigravity — it could change how drones are made

I flew Insta360’s Antigravity — it could change how drones are made

I love a good pair of joysticks, but honestly? I'd rather just soar. The last thing I want to think about while flying is filming. I want to explore! That's why Insta360's new drone, launched under a separate drone company, is so exciting. It's called Antigravity, and it's shipping in January 20

GuliKit’s new anti-drift Switch 2 controllers are budget-friendly alternatives to Nintendo’s

GuliKit’s new anti-drift Switch 2 controllers are budget-friendly alternatives to Nintendo’s

Hey gamers! GuliKit's just dropped two new controllers, the ES and ES Pro, and they're looking like seriously strong contenders for your Switch 2. Following up on last month's affordable Elves 2, these guys are budget-friendly alternatives – especially if you dig an asymmetrical joystick layout. T

Cadillac’s Elevated Velocity concept could foreshadow the brand’s future in off-roading

Cadillac's new Elevated Velocity concept car is a real head-turner. At first glance, it's all gull-wing doors, plush red interiors, and a retractable steering wheel – your typical futuristic concept car. But then you notice the raised chassis and the off-road mode, hinting at a bold new direction

Apple accidentally leaked some of its upcoming chip bumps

Apple accidentally leaked some of its upcoming chip bumps

Hey tech fans! Apple's got some exciting upgrades brewing, if leaked code is anything to go by. MacRumors dug up some juicy details, hinting at some seriously powerful chip upgrades across several upcoming devices. For instance, their next-gen Vision Pro headset might get an M5 chip—that lines up

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