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  • PlanetScale has announced that its Postgres database service is now generally available, expanding options for developers working with SQL databases.
  • OpenAI has partnered with Nvidia to deploy a substantial number of AI data centers, potentially accelerating advancements in artificial intelligence with increased computational power.
  • eBay is acquiring social marketplace platform Tise as part of its strategy to modernize its services and enhance its presence in social commerce, particularly appealing to younger consumers.
  • A series of cyberattacks are causing significant disruptions in airport operations across Europe, highlighting ongoing vulnerabilities in technology infrastructure.
  • Significant layoffs continue across the tech industry, affecting major companies and startups alike as they adjust to changing market conditions and economic pressures.

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  • The best VPN service for 2025 7 hours ago by Sam Chapman
    Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Sam Chapman

    As frustrating as it is that governments and businesses are running roughshod over our online freedoms, at least we have plenty of good VPNs to choose from to keep us protected online. There are so many fast, intelligently designed, full-featured and affordable services on the market that the biggest problem is picking one. For any use case, you can bet at least two providers will be neck-and-neck for first place. On the other hand, the VPN world is still the Wild West in some ways. It's easy enough to slap a cheap VPN together that the market is flooded with low-quality

  • EA partners with the company behind Stable Diffusion to make games with AI 8 hours ago by Engadget
    Software, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US

    Electronic Arts has announced a new partnership with Stability AI, the creator of AI image generation tool Stable Diffusion. The company will "co-develop transformative AI models, tools, and workflows" for the game developer, with the hopes of speeding up development while maintaining quality. "I use the term smarter paintbrushes,” Steve Kestell, Head of Technical Art for EA SPORTS said in the announcement. "We are giving our creatives the tools to express what they want." To start, the "smarter paintbrushes" EA and Stability AI are building are concentrated on generating textures and in-game assets. EA hopes to create "Physically Based Rendering materials"

  • Blumhouse Games' Sleep Awake creeps onto Steam and consoles December 2 9 hours ago by Engadget
    Arts & Entertainment, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US

    Confession time: I’ve had the Sleep Awake Steam page open in a tab for about a month (hey, we all organize our thoughts in unique and beautiful ways), just so I don’t forget about it. The past year has been stacked with fabulous original games across a wide range of genres, including horror, and this is one I didn’t want to miss. Now, I can close the tab and put a firm release date on the calendar, as Sleep Awake is officially due to hit PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on December 2. Happy holidays, indeed. Sleep Awake is

  • Apple loses UK antitrust lawsuit over App Store fees 9 hours ago by Will Shanklin
    Company Legal & Law Matters, Technology & Electronics, Handheld & Connected Devices, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Will Shanklin

    Apple will owe money to UK users after losing an App Store antitrust lawsuit there on Thursday, according to Financial Times. The Competition Appeal Tribunal ruled that the iPhone maker abused its dominant market position to inflate developer fees. The tribunal found that the company has "near absolute market power" for iOS app distribution and in-app payments. The decision declared that Apple has been "abusing its dominant position by charging excessive and unfair prices." FT reports that Apple will appeal the decision. The class action claimants said damages of about £1.5bn would be split between 36 million consumers. A subsequent hearing to

  • Nike pitches robotic sneakers and mind-altering mules 9 hours ago by Engadget
    Fitness, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US

    Nike is no stranger to a unique footwear concept, be it self-lacing shoes or a "Hyperboot" that can speed up recovery. The company claims its Project Amplify and new "neuroscience-based" footwear take things a bit further, though, by actively augmenting your body and mind while you're wearing them.  Developed with robotics startup Dephy, Project Amplify acts as "a second set of calf muscles" for "everyday athletes" who want to walk or run more. Nike says the first-generation model consists of a running shoe with a carbon fiber plate, a calf-mounted rechargeable battery, a motor and a drive belt. While it has


The Verge

  • Intel’s tick-tock isn’t coming back, and everything else I just learned 7 hours ago by Sean Hollister
    Business, Intel, Tech

    With Windows 10 on its last legs, Intel is looking forward to the PC industry growing more than it has in years - the most since 2021, when the covid-19 pandemic revived industry growth by creating a huge surge in demand. But it seems the struggling Intel, which just received lifelines from Nvidia, Softbank, and the US government, isn't fully ready to take advantage and is prioritizing AI instead. Today on the company's Q3 2025 earnings call, where Intel saw its first profit in nearly two years due primarily to those lifelines, CEO Lip-Bu Tan and CFO David Zinsner explained how

  • The best Sonos speakers to buy in 2025 8 hours ago by Chris Welch
    Buying Guides, Sonos, Speakers, Tech

    After the self-induced tumult Sonos has gone through this year, I can understand why some people are reluctant to spend money on the company’s products. But newly appointed CEO Tom Conrad has shown that he’s determined to get back on track and revitalize Sonos as the leading whole-home audio brand. The contentious mobile app is in a much better place now than it was last year, though some customers still encounter bugs and the frustration of speakers randomly vanishing from their system. It’s not all roses, but the situation is moving in the right direction — and I took Sonos’

  • Microsoft Edge’s new Copilot Mode turns on more AI features 9 hours ago by Emma Roth
    AI, Microsoft, News, Tech

    Microsoft is joining the AI browser wave with the official launch of a new “Copilot Mode” in Edge. The option, first announced in July, turns Copilot into your portal to the web, with each new tab opening a chat window where you can either ask a question, conduct a search, or enter a URL. Copilot Mode ties Microsoft’s AI assistant more closely to Edge, as it combines AI-generated responses, search results, and navigation into one window. It also draws from all of your tabs — not just the one you’re on — allowing you to ask Copilot to summarize the information

  • Nintendo’s chips let this Lego Game Boy upgrade kit play real cartridges 9 hours ago by Sean Hollister
    Gadgets, Gaming, Nintendo, Report, Toys

    The race to make the Lego Game Boy play actual Game Boy games ended before it even began. The same day Lego officially launched the set, Natalie the Nerd revealed she'd already transformed it to play real Game Boy cartridges on real Game Boy chips. Turns out she's not stopping there! Natalie is now working on complete drop-in upgrade kits for the Lego Game Boy - no soldering required - and partnering with maker marketplace Crowd Supply to handle the logistics. She warns that this won't be something you'll want to play every day, but she's still making it real. She's calling

  • Nike designed new gear to keep athletes cool in a warming world 9 hours ago by Justine Calma
    Climate, Entertainment, Environment, News, Science, Sports

    Nike announced its new Aero-FIT performance cooling technology. Nike is showing off new performance apparel today that it says it designed with climate change in mind. It introduced its new Aero-FIT performance cooling technology, which it says will make its debut in football kits Nike federations wear in 2026.  The company claims the technology boosts sweating efficiency by allowing for more air movement between skin and fabric. In contrast, stuffy uniforms can impede the body’s ability to cool itself down when sweat evaporates from skin. Aero-FIT will allow for more than double the airflow compared to the brand’s existing athletic apparel, Nike says.


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