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Brutalist architecture inspired this blocky wireless speaker
/ Transparent’s new $4,000 speaker looks like a relic of 1950s design but it includes modern functionality. a]:text-gray-13″>If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Image: Transparent The design of Transparent’s latest wireless speaker looks like the complete opposite of the glass-enclosed see-through speakers that helped originally launch the brand. The $4,000 Brutalist speaker is made from aluminum, and although it stands around 23-inches tall in person, without context it could be e...
Can AI help connect more solar and wind farms to the power grid?
/ The US Department of Energy announced $30 million in funding for efforts to speed up interconnection using AI.
Porsche is holding on to gas cars for a bit longer
/ Porsche’s plan to switch to making only EVs is shifting as sales of all-electric models have dropped. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Photo by Sean O’Kane / The Verge Porsche is not ready to turn in its gas caps for charging ports just yet. The company reportedly plans to launch more internal combustion engine models due to a slowdown in EV sales, according to Automotive News Europe. The automaker’s CFO, Lutz Meschke, told the outlet, “What is clear is that we are sticking with the combustion engine for much longer.” As Car and Driver notes, he also said there’s a “clear trend i...
‘Mortal Kombat 1’ Allegedly Canceled Future DLC Following Poor Sales of “Khaos Reigns” Expansion, Gamers React
NetherRealm Studios has reportedly canceled any future DLC plans for a Kombat Pack 3 and any other future expansions for Mortal Kombat 1 following the release of Kombat Pack 2.
Max, Hulu, and Paramount Plus are all heavily discounted for Black Friday
/ The limited time promos can help take the sting out of recent price hikes, at least temporarily. a]:text-gray-13″>If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&>a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-white”>Hulu and Disney Plus deals Now until December 2nd at 11:59PM PT, you can get a year of ad-supported Hulu for 99 cents a month, or $11.88 for the year. Hulu grants access to originals like The Handmaid’s Tale, as well as non-Hulu content like Shogun, The Bear, Futurama, Say Nothing, and Alien: Romulus. Until December 2nd at 11:59PM PT, you can get alternatively get a Hulu with Disney Plus bundle f...
Artists say they leaked OpenAI’s Sora video model in protest
/ “Artists are not your unpaid R&D,” their open letter reads. a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>A still from a video generated by OpenAI’s Sora.*:last-child>*:last-child]:mb-0″> Do you work at OpenAI? I’d love to chat. You can reach me securely on Signal @kylie.01 or via email at kylie@theverge.com. When contacted by The Verge, OpenAI would not confirm on the record if the alleged Sora leak was authentic or not. Instead, the company stressed that participation in its “research preview” is “voluntary, with no obligation to provide feedback or use the tool.” “Sora is still in research preview, and ...
ISPs say there’s no need for new customer service rules; everything is great
/ If you ask the industry, there’s more than enough competition to make sure everyone’s very happy with their internet options. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photo from Getty Images Trade associations involved in US broadband and wireless service say competition forces them to have good customer service, which may be news to many customers. The comments are in response to the FCC’s October inquiry reviewing the quality of internet and phone providers’ customer support. Ars Technica quotes a filing from NCTA – The Internet & Television Association,...
GloRilla, Druski, Jayda Cheaves Team Up With Google For 5th ‘Black-Owned Friday’ Shopping Intiative
Google’s Black-Owned Friday continues spotlighting Black-owned businesses nationwide on America’s favorite shopping holiday. Black-Owned Friday is back for its fifth iteration and is sticking to the same formula of using the biggest Black celebrities and influencers to help spread the word about fantastic Black-owned businesses. Last year, Keke Palmer did a clever cover of Crystal […]
Anker’s 8-in-1 charging station is nearly half off
/ The versatile charger and phone stand hybrid is just $55.99 for Black Friday, which is a new all-time low price. a]:text-gray-13″>If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Image: Nathan Edwards / The Verge If you’re tired of cluttering up your desk with multiple chargers, check out Anker’s MagGo Magnetic Charging Station 8-in-1, because it can probably replace all of them. It’s one of our favorite MagSafe chargers precisely because it can power up eight devices at a time, and right now...
Huawei’s Mate 70 smartphones will run its new Android-free OS
/ All four models in Huawei’s Mate 70 lineup will be offered with the company’s own HarmonyOS Next, which isn’t compatible with Android apps. a]:text-gray-13″>If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Image: Huawei Huawei has announced its new Mate 70 series smartphone lineup, which will be the first offered with the company’s new HarmonyOS Next operating system that doesn’t rely on Google’s Android services and won’t run any Android apps, according to a report by Reuters. The four model...
Here We Goooo: Nintendo Cuts Prices on Switch Console Bundles, Accessories, & Games For Black Friday
Xbox and PlayStation currently have Black Friday sales, so it should be no surprise that Nintendo is also joining the money-saving fun. Like Xbox and Playstation, Nintendo’s Black Friday sale has also come early, before the official start of the annual shopping holiday on November 27. The iconic gaming company is offering discounts on software […]
The best Black Friday deals on AirPods, MacBooks, and other Apple tech
/ Amazon and other retailers are already offering the lowest prices we’ve seen on Apple earbuds, watches, laptops, and more. a]:text-gray-13″>If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge Since the beginning of November, Amazon and other retailers have been releasing a steady drip of early Black Friday deals. However, now that we’re officially just a few days out from the main event, it feels like there are more deals than ever — and they’re getting better by...
