Wit Studio Apologizes After Being Caught Using Generative AI Background Art Again
Following fan roastings for the AI-generated background art in its Crunchyroll fantasy anime, 'Ascendance of a Bookworm,' the studio promises to actuaâŚ
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How to watch the Artemis II landing
After its history-making trip around the Moon, NASA's Artemis II mission is set to return to Earth later today. The Orion spacecraft carrying astronauâŚ
France to ditch Windows for Linux to reduce reliance on US tech
France's move to ditch Windows for Linux is its latest effort to reduce its reliance on American tech giants.
YouTube Premium and YouTube Music are getting more expensive
The YouTube Premium individual plan is increasing from $13.99 to $15.99 per month, while the family plan is increasing from $22.99 to $26.99 per monthâŚ
Every fusion startup that has raised over $100M
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NASA Artemis II Day 10: It's Splashdown Day for the Astronauts
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Itâs Already Time to Start the Casting Rumors for Marvelâs âX-Menâ Movie
Plus, the team behind 'Final Destination: Bloodlines' is going to try taking on 'Metal Gear Solid'.
Why your Whoop might tell you to up your testosterone
This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and poâŚ
Last 24 hours: Save up to $500 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass
This is it. Tonight is your last chance to lock in savings of up to $500 for your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass. These discounts end at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Sony Bravia Theater Bar 5 review: A basic TV sound booster
Not everyone needs a $1,000 soundbar. Itâs easy to argue the sonic superiority of those flagship models from Samsung, Sonos and Sony, but for some peoâŚ
My Phone Now Runs My Whole Life. I'm Not Sure If I Should Be Worried
Cash, cards, keys and tickets -- all replaced by your phone. It makes everything easier, but is that a good thing?
PSA: If you use the Meta AI app, your friends will find out and it will be embarrassing
Now that Meta released its Muse Spark model, more people are downloading the Meta AI app. And if you join the app, your friends will probably get an IâŚ
Here's what to expect from the fiery, 14-minute return of Artemis II
"Letâs not beat around the bushâwe have to hit that angle correctly." Death, taxes, and the gravitationally bound return of the Artemis II mission on âŚ
Cloudflare made a WordPress for AI agents
Cloudflare, the cloud provider that connects millions of sites to the internet, wants to "fix" another digital giant: WordPress. It announced a new opâŚ
YouTube Premiumâs US pricing is going up
Another day, another subscription price hike, this time for YouTube Premium. Every plan for YouTubeâs ad-free tier is going up, and depending on whichâŚ
Pro-Iran Explosive Media trolls Trump with AI-generated Lego cartoons
Group has released over a dozen videos mocking President Trump and the US. Minutes after President Donald Trump announced that he would not wipe out ââŚ
After a Lifetime of Gas, I Switched to an Induction Stove. I'm Never Going Back
The culinary intelligentsia would have you believe that gas stoves are the only kind worth considering. Here's my case for induction after making the âŚ
Interior design at 25,000 mph
As the Artemis II astronauts prepare for the most dramatic and potentially dangerous part of their mission - reentry into Earth's atmosphere - the eyeâŚ
Return to âTron: Legacyâ With Hasbroâs Electric New Action Figures (Exclusive)
After trying to bring some classic 'Tron' figures to life, Hasbro is heading back to the grid for a spin with the stars of the 2010 cult classic.
The Apple Watch Series 12 May Revive a Throwback Feature, but No Redesign
The next Apple Watch might look the same, but rumors point to a big new feature hiding under the surface.
These 1970s Predictions for Inflation in 2026 Show Things Could Be a Lot Worse
For one, they predicted TVs would cost $11,200.
This Coffee Writer Brewed 20 Bags of Grocery Store Beans. Here Are the 5 Best to Buy
You can find great coffee at the grocery store if you know where to look. I put my senses to the test to find five bags of beans worthy of brewing.
Fear and loathing at OpenAI
Sam Altman's tenure at OpenAI has been⌠messy. Messy to the point where Altman was briefly fired from his role as CEO, only to be reinstated days lateâŚ
Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov Fight: When to Watch the Action on Netflix
Fury returns to the ring with a showdown against the Russian heavyweight in London.
Apple AirPods Max 2 Review: Seemingly Small Changes Make a Substantial Difference
The pricey AirPods Max 2 may not seem like much of an upgrade from their predecessor. But the changes are significant and impressed me enough to awardâŚ
Microsoft starts removing unnecessary Copilot buttons in Windows 11
Microsoft has rolled out a Notepad update for Windows Insiders that removes the Copilot branding and icon from within the app, Windows Central has repâŚ
The Best MacBooks: From Budget to Beast Series video
The calculus for buying a new Mac has officially changed. With the debut of the $599 MacBook Neo and a massive power bump for the M5 series of processâŚ
The Many Times Apple Products Left Earth
The iPhone has been to space a few times now -- in fact, Apple products have a long history of space travel.
Hades 2, the Award-Winning Sequel, Lands on Xbox Game Pass Soon
Game Pass Premium subscribers are also getting a handful of games, including the remastered Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion.
This Is the Camera Gear You Need for Pro-Level Travel Photography
Want to take amazing travel photos on your vacation this year? These are the cameras, tripods and bags to consider.
Maulâs Lightsabers in âShadow Lordâ Are Powered by Sam Witwerâs Screams
One of the most beloved angsty men of 'Star Wars' has found a new way to have edge.
Snap is sticking with Qualcomm for its next AR glasses
Snap's upcoming consumer AR glasses are still set to launch sometime this year, and they'll be powered by a Snapdragon XR chip from Qualcomm, accordinâŚ