The MacBook Neo is the best thing to happen to Windows in years
If there’s one thing I know about Microsoft after covering the company for more than 20 years, it’s that it will always respond to a competitive threat. Apple’s MacBook Air convinced Microsoft and Intel to launch thin and light laptops with the Ultrabook initiative, the iPad pushed Microsoft to create its own tablet hardware, […]
Slay the Princess’ developer is the latest to expand into indie game publishing
A screenshot from Slay the Princess. | Image: Black Tabby Games Black Tabby Games, the two-person studio behind the hit indie games Slay the Princess and Scarlet Hollow, is getting into indie publishing. The publishing arm, which was revealed on Thursday, is called Black Tabby Publishing and has already signed deals for two games: […]
Mastodon is about to launch its take on Bluesky’s starter packs
Mastodon is preparing to roll out “Collections” in the next few weeks, a feature that allows you to find and create lists of accounts worth following, according to an announcement on Thursday. Collections, which take inspiration from Bluesky Starter Packs, will come with the ability to add up to 25 accounts to a single […]
Fubo’s mobile app is pushing more sports highlights
Fubo is rolling out a big mobile app update today that adds a bunch of new features, including short-form videos with news about your favorite teams and leagues. You’ll also find a carousel of live video as soon as you open the app, allowing you to preview games before you tap into them. The […]
Tesla is un-canceling its plan to build a smaller, cheaper EV: report
It looks like a smaller, cheaper Tesla is back on the menu. Today, Reuters is reporting that the electric automaker is calling around to suppliers about building an all-new – that is, not based on the Model 3 or the Model Y – electric SUV that would be more affordable than its current lineup. […]
The AI industry’s race for profits is now existential
Today on Decoder, let’s talk about the looming AI monetization cliff, and whether some of the biggest companies in the space can become real, profitable businesses before they careen right off it. My guest today is Hayden Field, who’s our senior AI reporter here at The Verge. She’s been keeping close tabs on both […]
