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  • ChatGPT has integrated voice and text capabilities into a single interface, allowing for real-time interactions that enhance conversational flow.
  • Warner Music has partnered with AI startup Suno, giving artists control over their likeness and compositions in AI-generated music, marking a significant step in the evolving music industry landscape.
  • OpenAI and Perplexity have introduced AI shopping assistants, but many competing startups remain skeptical about their ability to provide personalized experiences with general-purpose models.
  • China's Pony.ai plans a major expansion of its global robotaxi fleet, aiming to triple its size by the end of 2026, showcasing the country's ambitions in autonomous transportation.
  • Black Friday deals are dominating the tech space, with retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and various brands offering significant discounts on electronics, gaming consoles, and smart devices as holiday shopping kicks into high gear.

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  • Games Done Quick's Back to Black event returns in February an hour ago by Will Shanklin
    Sports & Recreation, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Will Shanklin

    Games Done Quick has wrapped up its 2025 events, but a new year of speedrunning for charity is on the horizon. The organization released the schedule for Back to Black 2026 on Tuesday. You can watch the action from February 5 to 8. As its name suggests, the event celebrates the Black community through the joy of gaming. Organized by Black in a Flash, the event will showcase all-Black speed runs of titles ranging from popular to obscure. There are plenty of fun runs on the schedule. Someone will take on Hades II, one of the best games of 2025. Then there's

  • Fubo accuses NBCUniversal of 'egregious' demands amid carriage dispute an hour ago by Andre Revilla
    Internet & Networking Technology, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Andre Revilla

    Fubo has issued a statement on its latest row with NBCUniversal over a carriage dispute involving NBC's most popular channels. This past Friday, NBCU networks went dark on Fubo across both live and on-demand services. Fubo subscribers trying to watch NBC content were met with a message that read, “We are working hard to bring this channel back. We are currently negotiating with NBCUniversal and are hopeful that we’ll bring this channel back to you soon.” Today, Fubo said it has been engaged in good-faith negotiations with NBCUniversal to renew a content agreement for its networks. Fubo said that NBCU's demands,

  • Black Friday streaming deals include one year of HBO Max for $36 an hour ago by Georgie Peru
    Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Georgie Peru

    HBO Max has rolled out a limited-time, one-year subscription deal, offering a chance to stream HBO originals and Warner Bros. blockbusters at a lower cost. The platform has reduced pricing to $3 per month for one year, bringing the final cost down to $36 for the year. With many streaming services increasing their rates, this short-term offer lets you catch up on hit shows and new releases without committing to a full year. You can sign up via HBO Max's website or, if you're a Prime Video subscriber already, via that service as an add-on. HBO Max has one of the

  • Black Friday streaming deal: Sling Orange Day Passes drop to $1 each an hour ago by Ian Carlos Campbell
    Sports & Recreation, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Ian Carlos Campbell

    Sling TV is one of the best live streaming streaming services out there right now, giving you the option to watch a number of traditional cable channels without the traditional, locked-in price of a cable subscription. For Black Friday, you can save on Sling TV's newly announced $5 Day Passes. That $5 price is the regular cost — for a limited time through November 30, a Day Pass for Sling Orange is only $1 and that includes access to 34 channels like ESPN, ESPN 2 and ESPN 3. Besides ESPN, the Sling Orange Day Pass includes access to TNT and TBS,

  • How to watch the Thanksgiving Day Chiefs vs. Cowboys game for less with Paramount+ an hour ago by Liz Kocan
    American Football, Sports & Recreation, National Football League, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Liz Kocan

    Ready for some turkey day football? (Getty Images) saje via Getty Images The Dallas Cowboys have become as much a part of Thanksgiving Day tradition as turkey and stuffing. The team has played a Thanksgiving game every year since 1978, and this year, they'll be setting the table to host the Kansas City Chiefs at AT&T Stadium. The Chiefs will likely arrive hungry; they haven't appeared in a turkey day game since 2006. The game is set to air on CBS and Paramount+, with kickoff scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET. If you want to welcome Dak Prescott, Patrick Mahomes and the rest


The Verge

  • These are my favorite Switch 2 accessories 2 hours ago by Cameron Faulkner
    Buying Guides, Entertainment, Gadgets, Gaming, Nintendo, Tech, Verge Shopping

    The Switch 2 can be enjoyed right out of the box, but it’s even better with the right accessories. Some of these add-ons are more crucial than others, especially if you’re deciding what to buy early on. For example, a case and a screen protector can keep your console safe from scuffs, scratches, and drops, so both are what I’d consider to be essential. If you’re not a fan of how the Joy-Con 2 feel to use, a cheap but good wireless controller wouldn’t hurt, either. On the other hand, a microSD Express card lets you add even more digital games

  • Perplexity says its AI personal shopper ‘puts you first’ 2 hours ago by Elissa Welle
    AI, News, Tech

    Perplexity is ramping up its AI shopping experience going into the holiday season, just like OpenAI and Google, with a free AI-powered shopping feature that is available now to US users. Its AI assistant looks similar to what we’ve seen from ChatGPT’s shopping research, as users type in what they’re looking for and refine the results with follow-up questions. The recommended products show up as cards with specs and reviews, and users can buy products directly through Perplexity from merchants that support PayPal.  If you ask for a jacket to wear on your commute by ferry across the Bay to San

  • Wyze’s new security camera watches your yard from inside your home 3 hours ago by Andrew Liszewski
    Cameras, Gadgets, News, Smart Home, Tech

    Wyze’s Window Cam keeps an eye on your property from the comfort of indoors. | Image: Wyze Wyze has announced an unorthodox approach to outdoor security cameras with its new Window Cam that monitors your yard and property from inside your home. This Rear Window approach to security means the camera doesn’t need batteries, Wi-Fi range extenders, access to an exterior power outlet, or weatherproofing. The company already offers window mounts for its indoor security cameras, but the Wyze Window Cam is purpose-built for the task with infrared and LED lighting completely removed to reduce glare and reflections. It’s available now

  • Bose and Sony headphones are up to $200 off in the run-up to Black Friday 3 hours ago by Brandon Russell
    Black Friday, Deals, Gadgets, Headphones, Verge Shopping

    Bose’s last-gen QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are $130 off in the run-up to Black Friday. There’s no better time to save on headphones and earbuds than Black Friday. We’ve been covering deals on audio gear all year, and right now we’re seeing some fantastic discounts on new and old releases, including models from Apple, Sony, Bose, Sonos, and more. For example, we’re currently seeing the best prices to date on the entry-level AirPods 4, Bose’s last-gen QuietComfort Ultra Headphones, and even the Sonos Ace. And there’s plenty more where that came from. Below, we’ve rounded up the best Black Friday discounts on some

  • Apple’s AirPods 4 are on sale starting at just $69 for Black Friday 4 hours ago by Brandon Russell
    Apple, Black Friday, Deals, Gadgets, Headphones, Tech, Verge Shopping

    The ongoing discount saves you a cool $60. It was only just a couple of weeks ago that Apple’s AirPods 4 dropped to a new low price; however, if you missed out on the former deal, you now have a chance to snag the excellent entry-level earbuds for even less. Right now, the AirPods 4 are on sale for around $69 ($60 off) at Amazon, Walmart, and Target in the lead-up to Black Friday, which is nearly a 50 percent discount. AIRPODS 4 Apple’s AirPods 4 are the latest update to the company’s base-model wireless earbuds. The hard, plastic buds feature improved audio


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