The world's most famous celebrity couple got engaged, and the first place the news broke was on Instagram. By now, it's not much of a surprise that pop star Taylor ... read more

Today, Framework announced the second-gen Framework Laptop 16 with two industry firsts: the first Nvidia graphics card upgrade you can perform at home in just a couple minutes, and the ... read more

This year, brands, retailers and publishers have further embraced innovation and emerging technology to foster unique, adaptive and highly relevant consumer interactions. This is clear among the finalists for the 2025 Digiday Awards, who also ... read more

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has agreed to settle a class-action complaint by authors who claim the company wrongly trained its large language model on copyrighted books. ... read more

Each handheld pocket features adequate room on the sides, and a layer of padding covering the screen area. Embracer Group-owned CRKD recently launched a backpack, the $99.99 Vortex 1.0. During ... read more

An injunction requiring Google to make sweeping changes to its app store "will harm app developers and app users, expropriating developers' intellectual property while exposing users' most sensitive data to all comers," the Chamber of ... read more

Dish's parent company, EchoStar, is selling a broad swath of its 5G spectrum licenses to AT&T for $23 billion. Under the deal, the Dish-owned Boost Mobile will primarily operate using ... read more

Apple has announced the date of its next big event: September 9th, 2024, at 1PM ET / 10AM PT. The event, which has the tagline “Awe dropping,” will take place ... read more

More than three years after revealing “pre-pre-pre-alpha” footage of its new Skate title, EA has finally announced that the free-to-play live service game will be launching for everyone in early ... read more

Google is putting AI-powered language learning tools into its Translate app. The new feature, rolling out now in beta, can create customized language lessons based on your skill level and ... read more

Loyalty took on a new meaning Tuesday when Google advanced personalized member-only pricing and shopping and shipping benefits for retailers. ... read more

Dyson’s 360 Vis Nav is $500 off. The Dyson 360 Vis Nav is one of the most powerful robot vacuums out there. In fact, its 65 air watts of suction ... read more

Tesla rejected a $60 million settlement in the wrongful death case that ended up costing the company $243 million in punitive and compensatory damages, Reuters reported today, citing newly filed ... read more

Framework CEO Nirav Patel said he would deliver "the holy grail for gamers" with the Framework Laptop 16. In 2023, he suggested it'd be the first consumer notebook to fulfil ... read more

Four and a quarter years ago, I told you how a USB-C cable could someday power all but the beefiest gaming laptops. Now, Framework is finally fulfilling the promise of ... read more

Some TikTok users have reported seeing a troubling product in the last few days: T-shirts for sale on TikTok Shop that are an antisemitic parody of the Jaws movie poster. ... read more

The report is based on an investigation by DeSmog, which bills itself as an international journalism group dedicated to exposing greenwashing by major fossil fuel organizations and other environmental issues. ... read more

New verification rules will take effect in certain regions next year, before rolling out globally. Google is increasing security measures around sideloading apps by removing anonymity for Android developers who ... read more

The Bromley 750 features an array of LEDs on the front reminiscent of concert stage lighting. | Image: Marshall Nothing is certain in life except death, taxes, and companies releasing ... read more

With streaming growing into one of the largest performance media channels, can a network like Fox afford to go dark on Google-owned YouTube TV? ... read more

Jake Paul is not a good boxer. That's right, I said it. Jake Paul is rubbish at boxing. But he managed to get 108 million of us to watch a boxing match that we pretty ... read more

Logitech’s new flagship mouse may be about to launch, and bring with it an unexpected upgrade: haptic feedback. WinFuture claims to have obtained leaked details on the MX Master 4, ... read more

CANNES – A powerhouse panel of marketing and technology executives convened at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity under the moderation of AJL Advisory founder Lou Paskalis to explore how innovation is transforming media ... read more

Magnite is making a play for pause ads. On Tuesday, the advertising platform announced the introduction of pause ads into its SSP. The post Magnite Is Making Pause Ads Available To Buy Programmatically appeared first ... read more

Netflix is making inroads of a different kind. "KPop Demon Hunters" has been on its platform since June - and just won its opening weekend as a theatrical release. ... read more

Unconventional cameras are having a bit of a moment. From the Sigma BF to the Fujifilm Half to young photographers reaching for old digital point-and-shoots, the camera industry has looked ... read more

The Level Lock Pro is the latest smart lock from Level. It features an upgraded processor, door sensing, and Matter-over-Thread support. Smart locks are among my favorite pieces of smart ... read more

The Wyze Cam Pan v4 comes with 360-degree pan and 180-degree tilt capabilities. Smart home tech provider Wyze is launching its first 4K security camera. The Wyze Cam Pan v4 ... read more

Seriously, guys. Enough with the ROAS (return on ad spend) obsession. It’s time for a smarter approach to measurement that focuses on more than short-term outcomes, says Melanie Babcock-Brown, VP of media and monetization for ... read more

CANNES — Artificial intelligence is no longer just a tool for content production—it is reshaping how marketers understand identity, audiences and growth, according to industry leaders at a Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity panel ... read more

If there is an Emmy Award for Most Male Swaggering in a Drama Series, then "The Terminal List: Dark Wolf" would be the winner. ... read more

YouTube leads with a 13.4% share in July - more than 10.4% higher vs. the same period a year ago. Netflix grew to 8.8% vs. 8.4% a year ago. Amazon is at 3.9% vs. 3.5%, ... read more

We've spent most of the year talking about gadgets getting more expensive. Thanks to US tariffs, prices are rising every few months, and even small upgrades have come with big ... read more

The Hasselblad X2D II 100C comes with some notable upgrades. Hasselblad has just launched the X2D II 100C, the first medium format camera capable of taking true HDR photos. Those ... read more

Spotify’s new messaging feature can even be used by free accounts. Spotify is introducing a direct messaging feature that allows users to share music, podcast, and audiobook recommendations with each ... read more

Since ChatGPT exploded into public consciousness, the conversation in ad tech has centered around AI. Generative tools, predictive models, attention algorithms: AI now touches nearly every part of the ecosystem, from media planning and creative ... read more

Sillicon valley bigwigs are getting into SuperPACS; turns out, shaming AI companies sorta works; and UK publishers are going “consent or pay.” The post Artificial Intelligence Goes To Washington; Perplexity Learns That Sharing Is Caring ... read more

The advent of AI is putting pressure on publishers to find new ways to connect with their audience, as AI summaries and answer engines are making it harder to reach new, indirect readers. Mobile apps ... read more

Many consider supply-path consolidation a yardstick for the maturation of ad tech; indeed, it has been a buzzword for the sector since the late 2010s, as programmatic advertising became the default means of allocating digital ... read more

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts • Spotify AI is the latest frenemy for ad agencies. On the one hand, generative AI technologies can make it easier for brands to take their marketing in-house. On the other ... read more

Perplexity is opening up a pool of $42.5 million to publishers. As part of a new subscription model called Comet Plus, publishers can now get paid from direct, crawler and AI agent traffic through Perplexity’s ... read more

With the start of the NFL season looming, it’s also a window where many TV contracts are up for renewal, and on Monday evening, YouTube TV and Fox sent out ... read more

xAI has ditched its official status as a public benefit corporation, and will no longer be responsible for the same societal and environmental obligations, according to a report by CNBC. ... read more

xAI has ditched its official status as a public benefit corporation, and will no longer be responsible for the same societal and environmental obligations, according to a report by CNBC. ... read more

Amazon’s 16GB Kindle Colorsoft is less than a month old, but it’s already on sale for $219.99 ($30 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target. Meanwhile, the new Colorsoft Kids ... read more

As TikTok's U.S. selloff deadline rapidly approaches, it has made headway in other regions - more than doubling its revenues across the U.K. and Europe since 2022. ... read more

Elon Musk has introduced Macrohard, a crowdsourced name on X. The move challenges Microsoft and others by building a software company run purely by AI. ... read more

"All those moments will be lost in time like tears in rain." I can't think of a better way to kick off an interview with Ed Dittus than by the final line uttered by Roy ... read more

The company spent $87 million on measured media, last year, according to agency research firm COMvergence. ... read more

AMENIA, NY — The retail media landscape is heading toward a decisive split between sustainable businesses and complementary revenue streams as brands demand accountability from an increasingly crowded marketplace. “Some retailers, as publishers, are driving ... read more

Phishing artists are claiming to be Google employees. And they want information. ... read more

Check out the “berry” red on the indoor Nest Cam. According to a new report from Android Headlines, Google’s next-generation Nest Cams might get an upgrade from 1080p to 2K. ... read more

Comet Plus, a subscription service that gives Perplexity users access to premium content from a group of publishers and journalists, creates a revenue sharing program. ... read more

Before joining PHM, Liebow spent over two decades at sibling agency Spark Foundry, most recently as president, marketplace and negotiations. ... read more

Before joining PHM, Liebow spent over two decades at sibling agency Spark Foundry, most recently as president, marketplace and negotiations. ... read more

A Colorado law requiring warning labels for social media would force "private websites to act as mouthpieces for the state," NetChoice says in a petition to block enforcement. ... read more

With Apple devices responsible for nearly half of all email, any change to the inbox experience has ripple effects. iOS 18 means opens no longer are a reliable measure of success. ... read more

Kwikset’s Halo Select smart lock is $20 off at multiple retailers. Setting up a smart home security system is important, even if you never want to think about having to ... read more

Going forward, the problem is sizing up the linear sports TV business versus the "secularly challenged entertainment networks." ... read more

Here's what happens when we stop noticing where the funny ends, and the truth gets turned into a blurry world of amplified misinformation. ... read more

Elon Musk is suing Apple and OpenAI over claims that their deal to build ChatGPT into the iPhone is stifling competition in the AI industry. In a lawsuit filed on ... read more

Robomart’s RM5 is a level-four autonomous delivery vehicle comprised of 10 individual lockers. | Image: Robomart A new company aims to take the idea of sidewalk delivery robots and supersize ... read more

Attendees during a media tour of the Revolution Wind construction hub at the Port of Providence in Providence, Rhode Island, US, on Thursday, June 13, 2024. | Photo: Getty Images ... read more

"Google Search does not meet the definition of a common carrier under Ohio law," Delaware County Common Pleas Court Judge James Schuck wrote in an order dismissing claims that the company wrongly preferences its own ... read more

Fi, the pet tech company known for its smart dog collar, has launched a clip-on GPS tracker that it says is the perfect size for your feline friend or small ... read more

A blank page is supposed to be ‘inconvenient.’ | Image: The Verge, Getty Images In July 2023, I deleted the Day One journaling app from my phone and laptop. It ... read more

Next month, Apple is rumored to debut a slimmed-down iPhone Air, breaking from the small design tweaks and spec bumps that have become routine at its launch events. The three-year ... read more

As President Donald Trump pushes federal law enforcement toward an immigration crackdown, agents and prosecutors fear he's drawing resources from one of the most vulnerable groups: victims of child sexual ... read more

EcoFlow’s Rapid Pro Power Bank fast charging at 320W on top of EcoFlow’s Rapid Pro Desktop Charger. It's now possible to charge a large 99Wh (27,650mAh) power bank - the ... read more

Omnicom this morning announced noteholders have tendered 93% of aggregate notes representing $2.95 billion as part of the exchange offer in its proposed merger with Interpublic. ... read more

A charter boat fisherman was among the first to discover the wreckage - a "mess," he called it, deep off the coast of Massachusetts. From behind a veil of pea ... read more

United Airlines and its agency Carat USA used Sightly's AI technology to surface real-time data and raise awareness of the airline's focus on customer values. ... read more

Netflix House Philadelphia. | Image: Netflix The first two Netflix House venues now have their grand opening dates. Netflix House Philadelphia will open on November 12th at King of Prussia ... read more

Search and ye shall … most likely be tracked. But a growing number of people want to search without leaving a trail, which is why privacy-focused search engines like DuckDuckGo and Brave Search are gaining ... read more

It used to be enough for brands to just track what their human customers were saying about them. Now they need to know what LLMs are saying about them, too. At the same time, the rise ... read more

Everything seems to get better and last longer. Remember when it was recommended to change your oil every 3,000 miles? Now it is 5,000 miles. Remember when milk used to go sour in the fridge ... read more

Meta’s AI vibes have been very different lately; times are tough for The Trade Desk; and fingerprinting has a bad reputation. The post Publisher Payment Plans; The Details Of Retail Data Deals appeared first ... read more

The creator economy is a minefield — from varying fees to trying to prove value to the C-suite — which is why marketers need to know how to operate professionally, in the same way they do ... read more

This story was first published by Digiday sibling, Modern Retail Amazon is escalating efforts to keep artificial intelligence companies from scraping its e-commerce data, as the retail giant recently added six more AI-related crawlers to ... read more

As if anyone needed yet another sign that the creator economy has become a core part of any marketing strategy, meal kit delivery brand Blue Apron has taken its influencer marketing in-house.  The move is ... read more

John Connors, CEO and founder of Boathouse, has spent the last 25 years zagging while most independents zig. And for the most part, the strategy has worked well enough that the Boston-based full service agency ... read more

It's all hands on deck at NBCU as NBC and Peacock prepare to promote Universal's new "Downton Abbey" movie a day before its premiere in theaters next month. ... read more

The "All Things Considered" host will do his last show on September 26. ... read more

"...Tesla's distinctive advertising strategy warrants a departure from the typical approach," according to U.S. District Judge Rita Lin. ... read more

"The Supreme Court's recent decision leaves us facing a hard reality: comply with Mississippi's age assurance law - and make every Mississippi Bluesky user hand over sensitive personal information and undergo age checks to access ... read more

Analysts estimate the animated movie took in between $18 million and $20 million - besting "Weapons" in its second week of release at $15.6 million, according to Warner Bros., the film's distributor. ... read more

Analysts estimates the animated movie took in between $18 million and $20 million - besting "Weapons" in its second week of release, where the movie took in $15.6 million, according to Warner Bros., the film's ... read more

AMENIA, NY – Brands that want to make their marketing dollars go further need to think smarter about where they invest and how they amplify those investments, said Heather Sparks, executive vice president and head ... read more

CANNES – At a Beet.TV panel moderated by Tameka Kee, executives from VML, The Trade Desk, WPP Media and PayPal Ads argued that the future of commerce-driven advertising will depend on blending cultural insight with ... read more

CANNES – As television advertising dollars flow into streaming environments, the programmatic machinery built to transact those ads is growing increasingly complex. A cottage industry of platforms providing aggregation and curation services is on the ... read more

It’s small, it’s relatively quiet, it has a handy sleep mode with remote wake-up, and the front tiles are even rotatable. The Framework Desktop is a great fit for a living room. ... read more

A protest in Netherlands. This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on deep-sea mining and critical minerals, follow Justine ... read more

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 95, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, new gadget season is starting, and also ... read more

Bose’s entry-level soundbar features a compact design, making it a great fit for small bedrooms. | Image: Bose If you’re looking to upgrade your movie night, a soundbar is an ... read more

Not all of The Verge’s staff live in the US. For example, news editor Dominic Preston is based in London and is, as he says, “responsible for keeping our news ... read more

The Fairphone 6 arrives almost two years after the 5, a testament to the company's approach to the upgrade cycle. If anything, I suspect the company would be frustrated if ... read more

Ninja Gaiden is having a renaissance. The last mainline entry was originally released more than a decade ago, but by the end of 2025, there will be three new Ninja ... read more

After the United Kingdom began enforcing its sweeping Online Safety Act in April, British regulator Ofcom served violation notices to three notorious sites: 4chan, Gab, and Kiwi Farms, each of ... read more

Apple is suing a former employee on the Apple Watch team who left to join Oppo, alleging that he “conspired to steal Apple’s trade secrets relating to Apple Watch and ... read more

Netflix has already faced backlash over the use of AI in  What Jennifer Did, director Jenny Popplewell’s 2024 true crime documentary that seemingly used AI-generated images in place of real ... read more