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As noted in a MacRumors report, Google Maps is still in the process of incorporating the long-awaited Live Activities support for iOS devices.

Beyond cutting what looks to be nearly 1,000 jobs across various departments amid a reorganization of teams, Google is also planning to remove “underutilized features” within Google Assistant, its voice assistant that debuted seven years ago. Duke Dukellis, Vice President of Google Assistant, said on Thursday major changes are coming, focusing on refining user experience...

Google has confirmed the elimination of approximately a thousand roles, impacting various divisions including Google Assistant and the core engineering teams. A company spokesperson confirmed to The Verge that it had cut “a few hundred” jobs at each of Google’s divisions including core engineering teams and Google Assistant. These layoffs are not isolated incidents but...

Apple is hosting in-store demos of Apple Vision Pro in the U.S., coinciding with its launch on February 2nd.

Netflix's ad-supported tier now has over 23 million global active users, 14 months after launching in 12 markets.

Best Buy Canada looks to have accidentally leaked details of the new PlayStation 5 V2 DualSense Wireless Controller on its website. The new controller was listed online with comprehensive details, including its price and features. The PlayStation 5 V2 DualSense Wireless Controller, listed under model number 1000039935 and web code 17668451, is priced at $89.99...

Apple launched iOS 17.3 beta 3 yesterday for developers and an equivalent version was made available for public beta testers today. What's new in iOS 17.3 beta 3? We have a full breakdown from zollotech, detailing the slight changes. iOS 17.3 beta 3 comes in at 573.7 MB and accompanies beta updates for iPadOS, watchOS,...

OpenAI has introduced a significant expansion to its ChatGPT service with the launch of the GPT Store, a platform for users to access a variety of custom ChatGPT models. Customizable GPTs were first announced two months ago, and since then OpenAI says they have seen the creation of over 3 million variations by users. The...

Tech startup Humane has laid off 4 percent of its workforce this week, amounting to 10 employees, as part of a cost-cutting measure. The news comes as the company prepares to ship its first device, a $699 USD screenless, AI-powered pin designed as a smartphone replacement. Sources told The Verge that the decision was communicated...

Popular gaming platform Steam has just introduced new guidelines for AI content after spending the past few months researching this domain.

Netflix's gaming venture witnessed a substantial surge, with downloads skyrocketing by over 180% in 2023 fueled by the popularity of games like GTA.

Elon Musk's X, previously known as Twitter, has just announced plans to introduce peer-to-peer payments within the year in a recent blog post.