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Anthropic to pay $1.5 billion to authors in landmark AI settlement

is The Verge’s senior AI reporter. An AI beat reporter for more than five years, her work has also appeared in CNBC, MIT Technology Review, Wired UK, and other outlets. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. In what’s potentially the first major payout to creatives whose work was used to train AI systems, Anthropic has reached an agreement to pay “at least” a staggering $1.5 billion, plus interest, to authors to settle its class-action lawsuit.

‘Foundation’ Just Lowered the Boom

Season three of Foundation is nearly at its end, and the galaxy is in deep trouble. We’ve long known the fall of Empire would usher in a long period of darkness, something the Foundation was set up hundreds of years ago to try and mitigate. But while the end seems certain, exactly how it’ll come about has not yet been clear. The villainous Mule is certainly helping nudge things along… but might another doom-bringing element also emerge? “The Paths That Choose Us,” the ninth and penultimate epis

James Gunn Claims ‘Peacemaker’ Will Tie-In ‘Directly’ to ‘Superman: Man of Tomorrow’

Superman director James Gunn is doubling down on his recent Instagram post where he said that the second season of Peacemaker is essentially the “prequel” to upcoming Man of Steel sequel Man of Tomorrow. Responding to a fan on the platform, Gunn reiterated that the season finale of the current Peacemaker series will lead “directly” into Man of Tomorrow, despite the fact that three other DCU projects—Supergirl, Lanterns, and Clayface—will all come out in-between. Peacemaker‘s highly-acclaimed s

iPhone 17 Should Be Official Tuesday, but When Will It Ship? We're Tracking the Release

After Apple presumably unveils the iPhone 17 at next week's Awe-Dropping Apple event on Sept. 9, the familiar waiting game begins: a few days until preorders open, followed by what can feel like an endless slog before the new phones finally arrive. But when exactly? We don't know everything yet. Despite months of leaks, Apple still holds onto the key details, such as shipping dates, until the official announcement. Once the rumored iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, Pro and Pro Max are actually revealed

Marvel Rivals Season 4 Release Time: Angela Abilities and Balance Changes

Marvel Rivals season 4 is about to begin, bringing a one-winged angel of vengeance to the free-to-play game's roster of playable heroes. No, we're not talking about Sephiroth: The next vanguard is Angela, the former Image Comics angelic bounty hunter and current Marvel Comics Asgardian goddess. While the radiant new tank is the centerpiece of the season 4 update, a new map, hero balance changes, cosmetics and live events will also shake up how the game plays over the next two months. If you've

Apple TV+ releases season 3 trailer for Eugene Levy’s ‘The Reluctant Traveler’

Since 2023, Eugene Levy’s ‘The Reluctant Traveler’ has taken Apple TV+ subscribers through journeys across the globe. Now, for season 3, he’s bringing a few famous friends along as he crosses a few destinations and experiences off his bucket list. Watch the trailer below. Season 3 premieres September 19 Apple TV+’s “The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy” premiered in 2023 with little fanfare, but it turned out to be one of the most interesting travel shows, if you’re into that kind of thing.

Sting operation kills “copycat” sports piracy site with 1.6B visits last year

On Wednesday, a global antipiracy group, which included Apple TV+, Netflix, The Walt Disney Studios, and Warner Bros. Discovery, announced that it had assisted in a sting operation that took down Streameast, described as the “largest illicit live sports streaming operation in the world.” Now, accessing websites from the thwarted Streameast brings up a link from the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) that explains how to watch sports games legally. However, people have reported that

‘Strange New Worlds’ Has Terminal Prequel Brain

Strange New Worlds has been having a rough go of it this season. From tonal misfires to episodes that have swung for gimmicks over engaging with the material questions they raise, the show has traded depth for breadth in terms of the sheer variety of spaces it explores. But one thing has become clear over the course of the season that becomes crystal in its penultimate episode: the only time the show is willing to knuckle down and really focus is when it wants to ride on the coattails of the Tre

Silksong’s release is hammering Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo stores

is a reporter who covers the business, culture, and communities of video games, with a focus on marginalized gamers and the quirky, horny culture of video game communities. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Hollow Knight: Silksong launched today, and immediately afterward the major video game storefronts were struggling to stay online. Shortly after Silksong’s 10 AM ET release time, Steam, the Nintendo eShop, Xbox, and PlayStation stores al

Paramount Plus Coupon Codes and Deals: Up to 50% Off

The most talked-about TV show in the country right now, South Park, is on Paramount+. Don’t you want to know what got Trump in such a tizzy? Stream the much buzzed-about South Park, fan-favorite Yellowstone, original series MobLand, and rebooted crime drama Dexter & Dexter on Paramount+. The streaming network has a bingeable TV series for almost everyone. And whether you want to remember Lindsay Lohan’s old face in the classic Mean Girls flick, or wonder just how many more sequels Tom Cruise ha

Show HN: Entropy-Guided Loop – How to make small models reason

Logprobs Reasoning Loop with Weights & Biases Weave, an observability tool Uncertainty-Aware Generation with OpenAI's Responses API This project demonstrates a novel approach to improving AI model reasoning by leveraging token-level uncertainty metrics (logprobs) to create self-correcting generation loops. We compare this uncertainty-aware approach against traditional reasoning models to test whether explicit uncertainty handling can match or exceed the performance of dedicated reasoning archi

The largest illegal sports streaming service has been shut down after sting operation

The sports broadcasting piracy network Streameast has been shut down after it was investigated for a year by a US-based anti-piracy group. Streameast is the largest illegal sports streaming platform in the world, and while active it offered its users free access to 80 unauthorised domains. This allowed people to pirate live soccer matches from the Premier League and Champions League, as well as NFL, NBA and MLB games. According to ACE, annual traffic to the site topped 1.6 billion visits. The A

Police disrupts Streameast, largest pirated sports streaming network

The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) and Egyptian authorities have shut down Streameast, the world's largest illegal live sports streaming network, and arrested two people allegedly associated with the operation. Streameast, operational since 2018, was a free streaming service supported by advertisements, providing access to HD streams from licensed broadcasters. Streameast reportedly operates 80 domains, which collectively receive 136 million monthly visits. In the past year, t

Sports streaming hub Streameast ‘shut down’ in sting

is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism. He previously worked at Android Police and Tech Advisor. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Streameast, one of the largest sports piracy platforms in the world, has been shut down according to the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), an antipiracy group that counts NBC Universal, Netflix, and Disney among its members. ACE announced in a statement that it worked alon

The 50 Best Shows on HBO Max Right Now (September 2025)

HBO Max may not have the shine it once did, but the streaming service (previously just Max) is still home to some of the best TV shows of the past 25 years, from The Sopranos and The Wire to Game of Thrones and The Leftovers. Whether you’re a longtime fan of the “it’s not TV” cable network or a HBO Max newbie trying to figure out where to start, the shows below should give you plenty upon which to feast your eyes. Looking for more recommendations? Head to WIRED’s guide to the best TV shows on

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MrBeast isn’t stopping at snacks — he could take on T-Mobile and Verizon next

TL;DR YouTuber MrBeast is reportedly planning to enter the US telecom industry. His telecommunications company is expected to launch in 2026, according to a leak. MrBeast will reportedly use the MVNO strategy instead of setting up a standalone carrier. It hasn’t been long since 27-year-old YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, popularly known as MrBeast, entered the food industry by launching his chocolate and snack brand, Feastables. The YouTuber is now reportedly looking to expand into the telecommunic

IFA 2025: the biggest tech and gadget announcements

IFA, the European tech trade show equivalent to CES in the US, is just around the corner. Companies are gearing up to showcase their latest innovations, bringing us the latest product announcements, feature demonstrations, and design concepts that will shape future consumer tech releases. IFA will open its doors between September 5th and 9th, but many of the biggest announcements will start dropping shortly before the show’s public opening. And, as always, The Verge will be covering all the lat

Apple releases beta 9 for iPadOS 26, tvOS 26, watchOS 26, more [U]

Apple has just released another wave of beta updates for its forthcoming major software versions, including beta 9 for iPadOS 26, tvOS 26, and more. Update: Apple has now shipped public beta versions of the same builds, just a few hours after the developer releases. New beta 9 builds available for Apple’s major new OS versions Based on prior years’ patterns, last week’s beta 8 updates from Apple were widely expected to be the last releases before next week’s RC (release candidate) versions.

Apple releases beta 9 for iPadOS 26, tvOS 26, watchOS 26, more

Apple has just released another wave of beta updates for its forthcoming major software versions, including beta 9 for iPadOS 26, tvOS 26, and more. New beta 9 builds available for Apple’s major new OS versions Based on prior years’ patterns, last week’s beta 8 updates from Apple were widely expected to be the last releases before next week’s RC (release candidate) versions. Today, however, the company shipped a wave of beta 9 updates. New beta 9 releases include: iOS 26 iPadOS 26 macOS T

OpenAI to route sensitive conversations to GPT-5, introduce parental controls

OpenAI said Tuesday it plans to route sensitive conversations to reasoning models like GPT-5 and roll out parental controls within the next month — part of an ongoing response to recent safety incidents involving ChatGPT failing to detect mental distress. The new guardrails come in the aftermath of the suicide of teenager Adam Raine, who discussed self-harm and plans to end his life with ChatGPT, which even supplied him with information about specific suicide methods. Raine’s parents have filed

Removing Guix from Debian

Removing Guix from Debian [LWN subscriber-only content] As a rule, if a package is shipped with a Debian release, users can count on it being available, and updated, for the entire life of the release. If package foo is included in the stable release—currently Debian 13 ("trixie")—a user can reasonably expect that it will continue to be available with security backports as long as that release is supported, though it may not be included in Debian 14 ("forky"). However, it is likely that the Gui

MrBeast reportedly plans to launch a phone company

MrBeast, the 27-year-old popular YouTuber known for his elaborate challenges and giveaways, is venturing into a new realm: He’s reportedly launching his own phone company. According to Business Insider, which viewed a leaked investor deck, MrBeast is planning to launch a mobile phone service next year. Business Insider also reported that MrBeast and executives at Beast Industries are considering fintech and mobile gaming. The YouTuber’s new plan includes establishing a mobile virtual network o

Apple might have good news on iPhone 17 pricing, per report

We’re just one week away from Apple unveiling its flagship iPhone 17 lineup, and while market analysts have generally been expecting price increases on most new models, the latest report indicates we might be in for good news. JPMorgan projects slim-to-no price increases on iPhone 17 lineup JPMorgan has released its latest expectations ahead of Apple’s big iPhone 17 unveiling next week. In a research note seen by 9to5Mac, the firm forecasts surprisingly good news for iPhone 17 pricing. Until

Galaxy Z Fold 5, Flip 5 owners are get their first taste of One UI 8

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR The One UI 8 beta has started rolling out to the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 foldable phones. This beta release seems to be restricted to Korea for now. This comes after Samsung recently brought the One UI 8 beta to the Galaxy S23 series and some Galaxy A phones. Samsung has just brought the One UI 8 beta to the Galaxy S23 series and a few other phones. However, there’s good news if you’ve got a Galaxy Z Fold 5 or Galaxy Z Flip 5 and were waiting

Apple's MLS Season Pass drops to as low as $25 for the rest of 2025

The end of any sports season is usually the most exciting part, and MLS fans can watch the climax of the 2025 campaign for a discount. As it has done each year around this time since it locked up the rights to the top North American soccer league, Apple is offering the MLS Season Pass at a discount for the remainder of the season. Apple TV+ subscribers can get access for $25, while everyone else can snag the season pass for $29. This is just the latest MLS Season Pass price cut of 2025, as Appl

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MLS Season Pass price drops to $29 for rest of 2025

Like in previous years, Apple is dropping the price of the MLS Season Pass service as the year progresses. The annual sub is now just $29 for the rest of the 2025 season. That price is further discounted to $25 for Apple TV+ subscribers. The price change affects the 2025 season pass only, the monthly plan price remains the same. The price will return to its usual $99 at the beginning of the 2026 season. Note that MLS Season Pass will automatically renew at the standard price next year. However

Hollow Knight: Silksong costs $5 more than the original

After years of waiting, there's only three days left until Hollow Knight: Silksong is out in this world. We only got the September 4 release date a few weeks ago and now we have the final piece of the puzzle: price. Team Cherry, the indie studio behind the Hollow Knight series, has announced on X (formerly Twitter) that Hollow Knight: Silksong will cost $20. That's a $5 increase from 2017's original mega hit Hollow Knight game. Which, after almost a decade, isn't very surprising. We also have

Ticketless train travel to be trialled across cities

Ticketless train travel to be trialled across cities 5 hours ago Share Save Isaac Ashe BBC News, Derby Share Save BBC Passengers in the East Midlands will be the first to test the ticketing technology Ticketless train travel that works by tracking passengers' locations is being trialled in the East Midlands. The location-based technology will be tested by East Midlands Railway (EMR) from Monday, by up to 1,000 people travelling through Derby, Leicester, Nottingham and the stations in between.

Vibe coding as a coding veteran: from 8-bit assembly to English-as-code

Note 1: On Tower of Hanoi Solutions and their Complexity. I chose the Tower of Hanoi puzzle (Lucas, 1883) because of its almost mythical status in computer science and discrete mathematics communities. It’s a staple in AI education and typically the first encounter with elegant doubly recursive algorithms for CS undergraduates. And, I chose the search algorithms mentioned in Section 1 because they constitute the core of the “state space search” paradigm in most AI textbooks (e.g., Chapters 3 and

Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘Scarlet’ Gets Bumped to 2026 in North America

Mortal Kombat II isn’t the only movie leaving 2025. Scarlet, the next film from Studio Chizu and anime director Mamoru Hosoda, is now arriving in early 2026 for North American audiences. Sony’s opted to push the film out of its initial December 12 slot. It’s still expected to release on November 21 in Japan and screen at film festivals in Venice, Toronto, and New York through their respective film festivals in early September and early October. The press release calls these festival screenings