Software & Apps
The Best TV Shows You Missed in 2024
There are two types of great television shows: the kind millions of people are watching and talking about and the ones that never quite break into the larger cultural conversation. In the case of the latter, it’s not for lack of worthiness. It’s just that not every great TV series finds its fandom. So you’d…
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The Verge’s favorite books from 2024
When it comes to entertainment and education, we can choose from podcasts, videos, games, live performances, or books, one of the oldest and still most popular ways to learn something new or escape (at least temporarily) from today’s troubled world. We asked the staff of The Verge what their favorite reads were in 2024. Their…
Ultimate Guide to AI Voice Recognition
Introduction What is AI Voice Recognition? AI voice recognition is a technology that allows computers and devices to understand and respond to human speech. Imagine talking to your phone or a smart speaker, and it understands what you’re saying and follows your commands. This technology makes it possible. It’s like having a conversation with a…
Building giant and ambitious games | Brendan Greene interview
Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Elvis Presley once said, “Ambition is a dream with a V8 engine.” Brendan Greene, the creator of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG), has a lot of ambition. His battle royale game, inspired by the Japanese film Battle Royale…
The best earbuds for Android devices in 2025
Whether it’s justified or not, Apple’s AirPods have become the default for most iPhone owners in the market for new wireless earbuds. If you use an Android phone, however, the best options aren’t as obvious. If you’re hunting for a new pair yourself, allow us to help: We’ve tested countless pairs over the years, so…
‘The Brutalist’ review: A modern American masterpiece
The Brutalist is a towering paean to the American dream, in all its force and folly. Set over several decades, Brady Corbet’s post-World War II immigrant saga is — like the architectural achievements of its protagonist — constructed with meticulous consideration, resulting in a work of multifaceted technique and piercing humanity. The film, arresting from…
The 66 Best Movies on Disney+ Right Now
In the game known as the streaming wars, Disney+ came out swinging, bringing with it a massive library of movies and TV shows—with new ones being added all the time. Watched everything on Netflix? Disney+ has a seemingly endless selection of Marvel movies and plenty of Star Wars and Pixar fare too. Problem is, there’s…
DALL-E Free: The Future of Image Creation is Here
In the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and creativity, DALL-E Free emerges as a groundbreaking innovation that promises to redefine image creation and visual storytelling. Drawing inspiration from the original DALL-E by OpenAI, DALL-E Free offers a glimpse into the future of image generation, making it accessible to a broader audience. This exciting technology, combined…
OpenAI confirms new frontier models o3 and o3-mini
Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More OpenAI is slowly inviting selected users to test a whole new set of reasoning models named o3 and o3 mini, successors to the o1 and o1-mini models that just entered full release earlier this month. OpenAI…
The best budgeting apps for 2025
Almost a year ago, I was prompted to look for another budgeting app. Intuit, parent company of Mint, the budgeting app I had been using for a long time, shut down the service in March 2024. The company encouraged Mint users to migrate to its other financial app, Credit Karma, but I found it to…