OpenAI’s Text Generator Is Going Commercial
“The big mental shift is it’s much more like talking to a human than formatting things for a machine,” says Greg Brockman, OpenAI’s chief technology officer. “You give it a…
Working from home, with robots
When the pandemic stopped Sam Seifert from going into the office, he, like millions of other Americans, was forced to bring his work home with him. His work, though, wasn’t…
How to watch Sony’s PS5 game live stream
If you’ve been longing to learn more about the PlayStation 5, Sony’s new console, you’ll want to tune into the company’s live stream event that starts at 4PM ET /…
Digital game downloads for the Nintendo Switch are heavily discounted right now
This story is part of a group of stories called Only the best deals on Verge-approved gadgets get the Verge Deals stamp of approval, so if you’re looking for a…
Facebook, Twitter, Microsoft, and Google renew pledge to fight online child exploitation
A group of tech platforms has announced a new initiative aimed at combating online child sexual abuse, CNBC reported. Facebook, Google, Microsoft, and Twitter are all part of the 14-year-old…
8 Best Camera Accessories for Android and iPhone (2020)
Your smartphone’s camera is already great, but its key shortcoming is the built-in—and very small—lens. A bigger lens means more detailed and more dramatic images. That’s where Moment comes in.…
8 Wild Examples of Evolution Copying Itself
Undersized Archaic Humans Artist’s reconstruction of Homo floresiensis.Image: Kinez Riza Paleontological evidence suggests humans aren’t immune to the effects of convergent evolution. Homo sapiens is the last human species left…
Hollywood Is About to Reopen. It Could Be Better Than Before
The Monitor is a weekly column devoted to everything happening in the WIRED world of culture, from movies to memes, TV to Twitter. Culture and entertainment are changing; so is…
The Cyberwar Needs More Women on the Front Lines
Cybercriminals, like viruses, adapt to their environment. Since the coronavirus pandemic began, cybersecurity complaints to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center have quadrupled. Not only are governments and businesses more…
These 29 EVs all exceeded their advertised ranges — which is pretty awesome
One of the biggest concerns for new electric vehicle buyers is how far they can drive on one charge of the battery. Manufacturers quote estimated “real-world” ranges, but these aren’t…