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Wattpad’s alleged smut ban sends fan-fiction readers running to AO3
Wattpad says it did not ban smut. Here’s what its content rules allow and why readers are talking about moving to AO3.
Deus Ex and Dishonored designer Harvey Smith has a new studio making immersive sims
New gaming studio Black Pony Immersive has veterans from Arkane, Insomniac and Epic.
The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Why Did Starbucks Bring Back the Unicorn Frappuccino
It's worse than you think.
The wearable future is stuck in weird, experimental, existential limbo
This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they'r...
Grab an iPad Air M4 for its lowest price since the June increase
Almost everything with high-end memory or storage is more expensive these days, and tablets are no exception, so we’re glad to see that Amazon and Best Buy have...
IKEA is teasing some Xbox... things
Who wouldn't want to rest their tush on a green Xbox logo cushion?
If You Loved 'The Hawk,' There's One Movie You Need to Watch Next
If you’re a big fan of Will Ferrell’s newest sports comedy, there’s one movie you should watch immediately.
Meta AI is now available as a more capable desktop app for Mac
Meta continues to get serious about its AI technology. The latest sign? A dedicated Mac app for Meta AI.
Level up your gaming battlestation with $650 off the massive 57-inch Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 gaming monitor
As of August 19, save $650 on the Samsung 57-inch Odyssey Neo G9 at Amazon.
Get the Narwal Flow 2 robot vacuum for $200 less at Amazon
As of Aug. 19, you can get the Narwal Flow 2 robot vacuum-and-mop combo for $1,299.98, down from $1,499.99, at Amazon. That's a 13% discount, or $200 in savings...
OpenAI hit the brakes. Now what?
With a looming IPO, intense competition from Anthropic, and Chinese and open-weight rivals nipping at its heels, OpenAI has plenty of reasons to move fast. Inst...
Meta AI now has a dedicated desktop app for Mac
Meta's new Mac app is part of the company's push to make more business-friendly AI tools.