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A source close to the company says the round assigns Science a post-money valuation of $1.25 billion.

No AI usage will be assumed on works that providers haven't voluntarily tagged. | Illustration: Alex Castro / The Verge Apple is asking artists and record labels on its music streaming platform to voluntarily label songs that were made using AI. The new "Transparency Tags" metadata system for Apple

You'd be forgiven for thinking that the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra looks a lot like the last four models. That's because it does, right down to its general design and rear camera layout. But on Samsung's latest flagship phone, some stealthy upgrades are hidden beneath its classic blocky silhouette tha

Do you have a Reddit alt, secret X, finsta, or Glassdoor account you trash your boss with? AI might have just made it a lot easier to unmask you. That's the conclusion of a recently published study, which hints at some uncomfortable consequences for staying private online - even if it's not quite ti

In otherwise minor software update, macOS now uses M5's new nomenclature.

One of the big surprises to come out of Sony’s recent State of Play showcase was the announcement of a sequel to 2021’s Kena Bridge of Spirits, the impressive debut from indie studio Ember Lab. If you missed the first game and want to catch up before its successor launches on PC and PS5 later this y

On this episode of Build Mode, David Park joins Isabelle Johannessen to discuss how he and his team are intentionally iterating, fundraising, and scaling Narada.

For an electric car to survive in this incentive-free, tariff-laden, emissions-loving world, it has to be very, very good. It also helps if it's priced right, and looking great doesn't hurt either. Unfortunately for BMW's latest EV, the i3 sedan, we still can't say much about those last two question

The best new shoes in this hybrid, niche footwear style can take you from your front door, down the asphalt, and into the trees.

If Rivian reaches its R2 sales target in 2026, it will be one of the fastest ramp-ups ever of a new EV in the United States.

AI procurement startup Lio announced a $30 million Series A in a round led by Andreessen Horowitz.

Apple's new MacBook Neo could help the company grow notebook shipments by nearly 8% this year, even as the broader laptop market faces a hefty...

Anthropic is reportedly trying to reach a new deal with the US Defense Department, which could prevent the government from labeling it a supply chain risk. According to Financial Times and Bloomberg, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has resumed talks with the agency over the use of its AI models. In parti

Nothing has announced its latest premium midrange device, the Phone 4a Pro. The company says it's the thinnest full-metal phone on the market, measuring in at 7.95mm. It also looks notably different from the prior A-series phones – and pretty much any of the company's phones to date. It features an

Rock your inner jock with a pair of sturdy, sweatproof, and tangle-proof headphones. Here are our favorites.

While music streaming apps like Bandcamp, Spotify and Deezer have taken steps to inform users about AI-generated content, we haven't heard much out of Apple Music in that regard. However, Apple Music has now introduced "Transparency Tags" designed to show listeners if any elements were generated in

Is a $250 Bluetooth speaker worth it? If it's this one made by KEF, it just might be.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is reportedly back at the negotiating table with the Department of Defense in an attempt to salvage the company's relationship with the US military and prevent it from being iced out of defense work for being a "supply chain risk." Talks between the two parties imploded on

The first Pokémon Pokopia event sees players meeting and befriending Hoppip, Skiploom and Jumpluff, but they'll only be around for a limited time.

Google is officially rolling out warning alert boxes, that highlight Play Store apps guilty of excessive battery usage.

Suunto's latest adventure fitness tracker finally introduces a bright AMOLED screen that's great for maps.

Nothing is back with two new smartphones, the entry-level Phone 4a and the mid-range Phone 4a Pro. With the base 4a in particular, there’s no shortage of substantial hardware upgrades since the 3a, even if the design doesn’t quite stand out as much. This year, that’s apparently the role of the Nothi

Nothing just revealed a new pair of over-ear headphones as a relatively budget-friendly alternative to the pre-existing Headphone 1. The Headphone (a) earphones feature a similar design language to the company's previous cans, but with more color. As a matter of fact, these will be available in four

Nothing won't launch a flagship phone this year, but the colorful and affordable Phone (4a), Phone (4a) Pro, and Headphone (a) are here to fill the void.