Sonos finally added Live Activities controls for your iPhone lock screen
Sonos released an update to its mobile app that finally introduces support for iOS’ Live Activities, giving iPhone users quick access to…
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Apple ordered to stop scaring iPhone and iPad users away from third-party apps
In its preliminary assessment, the Bundeskartellamt considered that the current design of the [App Tracking Transparency] prompt steers…
Anthropic explains how Claude’s invisible text watermarks will work
Take the sentence “The weather today was cold and…”. The next word is very unlikely to be “sugary.” But it is quite likely to be “overcast”…
Tesla Model Y headlights are too bright – urgent recall issued to fix them
Tesla is recalling more than 20,000 cars because their headlights are too bright. The recall covers certain Model 3 and Model Y vehicles…
How to take better photos of your pets
Like the pets of any self-respecting millennial, my cats have their own Instagram account. Noodle and Loaf — aka Carb Cats — aren’t exactly…
Whisker’s AI-powered litter robot thinks my cats swapped bodies
The greatest invention in pet tech in recent years is the litter robot. A machine that scoops your kitties’ poop so you don’t have to…
I loved adventuring on the Fiido Nomads Pro touring e-bike – but discovered a powerful motor isn’t everything
Introduction Can’t make up your mind between a commuter electric bike and something that’ll survive longer journeys – including over the…
OpenAI reportedly disbanded its preparedness team
According to the Financial Times, OpenAI disbanded its preparedness team at the end of last month. The job of the preparedness team was to…
Amazon is trying to crush class-action suits before they get started
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Rogue AI aren’t science fiction anymore
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on AI safety, follow Robert Hart…
Don’t overlook Elektron’s budget electronic music instruments
When I’m asked what to buy if you want to get into making electronic music, I often recommend Elektron’s budget-minded Model:Samples and…
The End of Oak Street is the surprise must-see movie of the summer
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 140, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, don’t…