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Xbox Cloud is getting a much-needed upgrade

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Over the past week, I’ve been using Nvidia’s new RTX 5080 GeForce Now tier. Nvidia’s cloud gaming service has been the best on the market for years now, and this upgrade makes it even better. I’ve been playing Cyberpunk 2077, Overwatch 2, and Silksong, and it’s genuinely comparable to my own PC. The upgrade is also a staggering reminder of just how far behind Xbox Cloud Gaming

Box CEO Aaron Levie on AI’s ‘era of context’

On Thursday, Box launched its developer conference Boxworks by announcing a new set of AI features, building agentic AI models into the backbone of the company’s products. It’s more product announcements than usual for the conference, reflecting the increasingly fast pace of AI development at the company: Box launched its AI studio last year, followed by a new set of data-extraction agents in February, and others for search and deep research in May. Now, the company is rolling out a new system

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Ted Cruz’s new bill would let AI companies set their own rules for up to 10 years

is a NYC-based AI reporter and is currently supported by the Tarbell Center for AI Journalism. She covers AI companies, policies, and products. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. On Wednesday, Sen. Ted Cruz introduced legislation to create a regulation “sandbox” that would allow artificial intelligence companies to experiment with minimal federal oversight. The SANDBOX Act, if passed by Congress, would allow companies to apply for modificat

Apple isn’t packing a charging cable in with the AirPods Pro 3

is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. The AirPods Pro 3 seem like a solid upgrade, but they have one significant drawback: Apple isn’t including a charging cable in the box, MacRumors reports. Apple spells it out right on the AirPods Pro 3 tech specs page, saying in the “In the Box” section that “USB‑C Charge Cable sold separately.” That means that if you want to charge the case for the AirPods Pro 3, you’ll n

Amazon's Zoox launches its autonomous robotaxi service

Amazon's Zoox has announced that its robotaxi service is now available on and around the Las Vegas Strip after months of testing. The autonomous rides are free and can be booked through the Zoox app for iOS and Android devices. This is the company's first official service launch after Amazon acquired the self-driving startup in 2020. The Las Vegas service will operate at select pickup and drop-off locations along the Strip, and riders will enter and exit the vehicles at each destination's ride-

Amazon's Zoox jumps into U.S. robotaxi race with Las Vegas launch

In this article AMZN Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Five years after its splashy $1.3 billion acquisition of Zoox, Amazon has officially entered the U.S. robotaxi race, which to date has been dominated by Alphabet's Waymo. Zoox's first public launch kicks off Wednesday on the Las Vegas strip. The company is offering free rides from a few select locations, with plans to expand more broadly across the city in the coming months. Riders will eventually have to pay, but Zoox said it

Zoox Launches Its Robotaxi Service in Las Vegas. Here's How to Hitch a Ride

Table of Contents Zoox Launches Its Robotaxi Service in Las Vegas. Here's How to Hitch a Ride Zoox on Wednesday launched its robotaxi service for members of the general public, starting in Las Vegas. Anyone can now download the Zoox app for iOS or Android and hail a ride aboard what the company calls its "purpose-built robotaxis" -- meaning there's no driver's seat, steering wheel or pedals. The boxy vehicles will drive on and around the Las Vegas Strip, and rides will initially be free. "Ride

Zoox’s robotaxis are open for business in Las Vegas

is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Amazon’s Zoox announced today that it’s making its robotaxis available to all customers in Las Vegas. The company says it is the first to operate with a purpose-built autonomous vehicle in public service. And the news comes a few weeks after federal regulators gave the company the green light to expand the use of its robota

Zoox opens its Las Vegas robotaxi service to the public

Zoox robotaxis — custom-built all-electric and autonomous vehicles that operate without a steering wheel or pedals — can now be hailed by the public in Las Vegas. But this isn’t a commercial service just yet. For now, the Zoox robotaxi service currently offer rides for free. The Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle company, which launched the free service on Wednesday, has been chugging toward this milestone for years now. The company spent six years developing its technology before unveiling its p

Microsoft and LG Team Up to Help You Play Xbox in Your Car (Not While Driving, Please)

If you just can't get enough Xbox, take heart. Soon, you may be able to play even in your car. (Not while driving, duh, this is a passenger-aimed perk.) Thanks to a partnership between Microsoft and LG, you can access Xbox Cloud Gaming on internet-connected vehicles. The vehicles must have LG's Automotive Content Platform, and a new app will soon appear there to play cloud versions of Xbox games on in-car screens. Access will be available for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers, and some of the

Firefox provides AI page summaries if you shake your iPhone

AI summaries seem to be everywhere, with the latest entry into the mix coming courtesy of Mozilla. The company has announced that its web browser, Firefox, is rolling out page summaries on mobile devices. Notably, this feature is only available for English-language iOS users in the US right now. Unlike other major summary tools from Google and the like, Firefox's page summaries are available when you shake your device. If you feel a bit weird doing that then you can, instead, tap the thunderbol

Microsoft and LG Are Bringing Xbox to Cars

Gamers are taking to the streets. On Tuesday, Microsoft announced a partnership with LG to bring its Xbox Cloud Gaming platform to cars that have LG-provided internet capabilities. “Whether you’re waiting at an EV charging station or trying to entertain your passengers on an extended road trip, pass the time by playing games, keeping everyone entertained and making the journey feel more fun,” Microsoft wrote in a press release. The gaming platform will be built into LG’s webOS Automotive Cont

Xbox and LG are bringing cloud gaming to cars

LG's in-vehicle entertainment platform will soon come integrated with an Xbox app for select internet-connected vehicles. Yes, people will be able to play full games on their infotainment systems, as long as they have an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription so that they can stream titles available on the service, as well as games they already own. They'll, of course, need to switch on internet access on their cars and to use a compatible Bluetooth controller to be able to play games, including D

Nuclearn gets $10.5M to help the nuclear industry embrace AI

Companies that have dug deep into AI have fallen in love with nuclear power for its promise of 24/7 electricity. Meta, Google, and Microsoft have all made deals with startups or reactor operators. But does the nuclear industry love AI back? Yes, with caveats. No one is proposing to let an AI run a reactor, but power companies are increasingly interested in the technology’s potential to tighten things up on the business side, Bradley Fox, co-founder and CEO of Nuclearn, told TechCrunch. Fox an

Xbox is coming to cars thanks to an LG and Microsoft partnership

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Microsoft and LG are partnering up to bring Xbox Cloud Gaming to internet-connected vehicles. A new Xbox app will soon be available on cars that use LG’s Automotive Content Platform (ACP), allowing Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers to access cloud versions of Xbox titles directly on in-ca

Is OOXML Artifically Complex?

Is OOXML Artifically Complex? A while ago, the official blog of LibreOffice published a provocative article: “An artificially complex XML schema as a lock-in tool.” Its target is Microsoft’s XML-based file formats — the Office Open XML (OOXML). The article alleges that, although Microsoft put its Office formats through standardization, the spec is engineered to be so complex that it obstructs interoperability with third-party software. Moreover, the complexity is allegedly gratuitous and disco

Autumn Equinox Is in 2 Weeks: What It Is and What It Looks Like

Even if the leaves haven't yet begun turning where you live, Labor Day is over, school is back in session and fall is almost here. The official arrival of the season is the autumnal equinox, which occurs in the Northern Hemisphere this month. After a hot summer, the September equinox marks a welcome shift in the seasons for many folks. But what exactly is an equinox? It's all about Earth and its relationship with the sun. Here's how to understand, visualize and celebrate the autumnal equinox.

Firefox 32-bit Linux Support to End in 2026

For many years, Mozilla has continued to provide Firefox for 32-bit Linux systems long after most other browsers and operating systems ended support. We made this choice because we care deeply about keeping Firefox available to as many people as possible, helping our users extend the life of their hardware and reduce unnecessary obsolescence. Today, however, 32-bit Linux (on x86) is no longer widely supported by the vast majority of Linux distributions, and maintaining Firefox on this platform

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49ers vs. Seahawks Livestream: How to Watch NFL Week 1 Online Today

When to watch the 49ers vs. Seahawks Sunday, Sept. 7, at 4:05 p.m. PT (1:05 p.m. ET). Where to watch The 49ers-Seahawks game will air on Fox. After missing the playoffs last year, the 49ers and Seahawks each faced a quarterback question this past offseason. The 49ers decided to stick with Brock Purdy and signed him to a massive five-year extension. The Seahawks went the other route and replaced Geno Smith with Sam Darnold, hoping that his success last season with the Vikings will continue t

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Titans vs. Broncos Livestream: How to Watch NFL Week 1 Online Today

When to watch the Titans vs. Broncos Sunday, Sept. 7, at 2:05 p.m. MT (4:05 p.m. ET, 1:05 p.m. PT). Where to watch The Titans-Broncos game will air on Fox. It's probably a stretch for Titans fans to hope that first overall pick Cam Ward can lead the team to the playoffs in his rookie season, as Bo Nix did last season for the Broncos. Ward will make his first NFL start on Sunday against a Broncos team that won 10 games last year and snuck into the playoffs as the AFC's seventh seed. While B

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Our favorite pocket e-reader is about to get two huge upgrades, and I took an early look

Stephen Schenck / Android Authority This year at IFA 2025 in Berlin, hundreds of brands are showing off their latest products, highlighting recent additions to their lineups and announcing new gear. But there’s also a lot of tech that’s not quite ready for prime time, and isn’t being publicly exhibited. I visited the BOOX booth today hoping to take another look at its great e-readers like the Palma 2, but ended up getting a surprise early preview of the next generation of Palma, with a couple m

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Buccaneers vs. Falcons Livestream: How to Watch NFL Week 1 Online Today

When to watch the Buccaneers vs. Falcons Sunday, Sept. 7, at 1 p.m. PT (10 a.m. ET). Where to watch The Buccaneers-Falcons game will air on Fox. The Buccaneers and Falcons figure to be the two contenders in the NFC South this season, which gives this Week 1 matchup more weight than your typical opening game. The Bucs won the division last year ahead of the Falcons, who finished a distant second. It's a new era in Atlanta with second-year QB Michael Penix Jr. taking the reins, while Baker Ma

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Giants vs. Commanders Livestream: How to Watch NFL Week 1 Online Today

When to watch the Giants vs. Commanders Sunday, Sept. 7, at 1 p.m. PT (10 a.m. ET). Where to watch The Giants-Commanders game will air on CBS. The Commanders were the surprise team of 2024, with rookie QB Jayden Daniels leading Washington to a 12-5 record in the regular season before making a playoff run to the NFL championship game. Their attempt to return to the playoffs this year begins with a divisional matchup at home against the Giants, who are looking to rebound from a 3-14 disaster o

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Bengals vs. Browns Livestream: How to Watch NFL Week 1 Online Today

When to watch the Bengals vs. Browns Sunday, Sept. 7, at 1 p.m. PT (10 a.m. ET). Where to watch The Bengals-Browns game will air on Fox. These two AFC North rivals open the season in Cleveland with the Bengals looking to return to the playoffs after a two-year absence. The Bengals are again hoping their offensive trio of quarterback Joe Burrow and receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins can put up enough points to offset any shortcomings on defense. The Browns, meanwhile, are looking to re

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Panthers vs. Jaguars Livestream: How to Watch NFL Week 1 Online Today

When to watch the Panthers vs. Jaguars Sunday, Sept. 7, at 1 p.m. PT (10 a.m. ET). Where to watch The Panthers-Jaguars game will air on Fox. The Panthers and Jaguars were two of the worst teams in the league last year, and if their respective quarterbacks don't improve this season, each will examine its supposed franchise QB closely. It's Year 3 in Carolina for former first overall pick Bryce Young, who showed some improvement last season in head coach Dave Canales' first year. It's Year 5

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The Top New Gadgets We Saw at IFA Berlin 2025

Every September, hundreds of thousands of visitors descend upon Berlin for IFA, one of the largest trade tech conferences in Europe. IFA heralds the unofficial start of Techtember, when companies launch products in anticipation of the holiday shopping season. For over 100 years, companies, financiers, and journalists have crossed the Spree and eaten cold liver sausage for breakfast, just to check out the latest innovations in consumer electronics. This year, those attendees include me and Gear

September's Fall Equinox Is Coming: What to Know and What It Looks Like

Labor Day has come and gone, and school is back in session. Though the leaves have yet to start turning, fall is making its way here. The official arrival of the season is the autumnal equinox, which occurs in the Northern Hemisphere in September. After a hot summer, the fall equinox marks a welcome shift in the seasons for many folks. But what exactly is an equinox? It's all about Earth and its relationship with the sun. Here's how to understand, visualize and celebrate the autumnal equinox.

Roblox announces short-video, AI features amid child safety concerns

Roblox on Friday announced new short-video and AI features that come amid increasing lawmaker scrutiny into how the company protects children on its platform. With Roblox Moments, users 13 and older will be able to create and share video clips of their gameplay with others on a feed within the platform. The artificial intelligence additions, meanwhile, will allow users to generate advanced 3D objects for the games they create on the platform. Tune in at 4:15 p.m. ET: Roblox CEO Dave Baszucki j

Fall Equinox Is Coming: What to Know and What It Looks Like

Labor Day has come and gone, and school is back in session. Though the leaves have yet to start turning, fall is making its way here. The official arrival of the season is the autumnal equinox, which occurs in the Northern Hemisphere in September. After a hot summer, the fall equinox marks a welcome shift in the seasons for many folks. But what exactly is an equinox? It's all about Earth and its relationship with the sun. Here's how to understand, visualize and celebrate the autumnal equinox.

Roblox announces short-form video feed for gameplay clips, new AI tools for creators, and more

Online gaming platform Roblox is launching a TikTok-like short-form video feed for sharing gameplay moments, the company unveiled on Friday at the Roblox Developers Conference. The company also announced increased earnings for creators, new AI tools to boost creation, and other advancements in performance. The new short-form video experience, called “Roblox Moments,” is launching in beta for users 13 and older. It allows users to capture clips of their gameplay, then edit and share those clips