Author: Zach_Wilson
US announces $3 billion in funding for new battery projects
The US Department of Energy announced today plans to dole out more than $3 billion to over two dozen battery projects across 14 states. The money will go toward processing critical minerals, building batteries and their components, and recycling batteries. It’s part of the Biden administration’s push for more domestic…
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FTC says social media apps are surveilling kids and teens
Social media apps are surveilling children and teenagers, and using the data gathered to earn billions of dollars every year. At the same time, they’re doing close to nothing to protect their young users from harmful content. This is one of the conclusions published in a new staff report from…
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Latest rumors indicate that the PlayStation 6 could come in two distinct variants
The PlayStation 5 Pro hasn’t even hit shelves yet, but that doesn’t mean that speculation isn’t already running wild about a potential PlayStation 6. Following reports that AMD will be designing the console’s chip the latest rumors indicate that the PS6 could come in two distinct variants. The information comes…
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Win a pair of Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones from The Verge
We’ve got a new pair of our favorite noise-canceling headphones, and we’re giving them away to celebrate the recent relaunch — err, refresh? — of our weekly deals newsletter. All you have to do is sign up for the new and improved Verge Deals, which continues to serve as a…
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The best gaming mouse in 2024
While no gaming mouse will magically stop you from getting wrecked in Counter-Strike or Call of Duty, the right model can give you a greater feeling of control and make your downtime altogether more comfortable. Which one is “best” for you ultimately comes down to preference: Shape is king, as…
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When You Call a Restaurant, You Might Be Chatting With an AI Host
Restaurants field a high volume of phone calls from inquisitive tourists or diners running late. Increasingly, voice chatbots are picking up on the other end of the line. Source
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