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Campbell’s promises its soups are not made with 3D printed meat

Campbell’s is insisting that its soups aren’t made with 3D-printed chicken, lab-grown chicken, or bioengineered meat. The food giant issued the explanation on its website after leaked audio allegedly captured Campbell’s vice president of information technolog…

In 2025, wearables made a hard pivot to AI

Years from now, I'll look back at 2025 as the year when a fundamental shift happened in wearable technology. Over the last decade, the category has been synonymous with health and fitness. In many ways, that association is still the primary one. But this year…

Trump is recruiting Big Tech workers for the government

President Donald Trump will recruit workers from Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and other tech giants to form the US Tech Force, a new program that aims to "modernize the federal government," according to an announcement on Monday. Under the new prog…

LG enters the RGB LED fray in 2026 with the Micro RGB evo TV

In what is sure to be the beginning of a slew of announcements, LG has confirmed it is releasing its first flagship RGB TV in 2026. It wasn't a huge secret, considering "a premium LCD TV with Micro RGB technology" won a CES 2026 Innovation Award in November. …

Kia and Hyundai will spend millions fixing old cars to stop ‘Kia Boyz’ thefts

Kia and Hyundai will offer free repairs for millions of cars that lack anti-theft technology as part of a settlement with dozens of US states. The automakers agreed to outfit the roughly 9 million eligible cars sold between 2011 and 2022 with a zinc sleeve in…

Next-generation nuclear reactors could get a boost from the National Defense Authorization Act

President Trump signed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 Thursday with measures that further the bipartisan push for next-generation nuclear power plants. The Trump administration has embraced the technology as a new energy so…

The geek’s guide to running faster

One thing we talk a lot about on The Vergecast is how to engage with technology without losing your mind. One version of that discussion has to do with fitness, and the so-called quantified self: what does it take to make use of the tools and trackers availab…

Trump Media is merging with a nuclear fusion company

Trump Media, the company that runs social network Truth Social, is pivoting to nuclear fusion. It has announced a merger with California-based fusion power company TAE Technologies, and plans to start construction on a fusion power plant in 2026. Trump Media …

Samsung’s 2026 Micro RGB LED TVs can actually fit in your living room

Following the release of the 115-inch Micro RGB TV back in August, Samsung has revealed today that its Micro RGB technology will extend into smaller sizes ranging from that 115-inch behemoth all the way down to 55 inches. While we all enjoy dreaming big, it's…

Tackling Tremors With DIY Technology

[It’s Triggy!] had a problem to solve. His grandma was having issues with hand tremors, which made the basic tasks of daily life difficult to perform. He decided to explore whether a high-tec…

Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 233 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser that was first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ to allow users to test features that are planned for future release versions of the S…

It's Official: Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold arrives with a massive 10 inch screen

Samsung's unveils the Galaxy Z TriFold, the device combines cutting-edge technology with a sleek design.

Europol imagines robot crime waves in 2035

Rapid advances in AI and robotics are set to become both powerful tools for police and potent weapons for criminals, a 48-page report from pan-European police agency Europol argues. Earlier this month, Europol's Innovation Lab published "The Unmanned Future(s…

The shard moment of transition

When a new technology arrives, it appears unpolished, ill-formed and a bit wonky. As it gains traction, existing industries and processes begin to be threatened, often before their replacements in the new technology are fully ready. This is how Napster showed…

How much would you pay for a single AI killer app?

Sometimes a new technology just needs a single game-changing tool for users to pay up.

Indiegogo is launching ‘Express Crowdfunding’ so creators can ship things sooner

Indiegogo is planning to launch a new “Express Crowdfunding” campaign format that lets creators ship things while the campaign is on-going instead of forcing creators to wait until the campaign is over. Indiegogo spokesperson Maciej Kuc tells The Verge that t…

Trump signs order to block states from enforcing own AI rules

California's governor Gavin Newsom issued a strongly-worded statement in response to the executive order.

Nvidia to license Groq technology, hire executives

Nvidia has agreed to license chip technology from startup Groq and hire away its CEO, a veteran of Alphabet's Google, Groq said ​in a blog post on Wednesday....

Gemini can now build you custom mini apps with this experimental Gem

Google is letting users build mini apps within Gemini as part of an experimental Gem, bringing the technology from Opal to more users.

Feel your games and the savings with my favorite haptic vest, now $100 off ahead of Cyber Monday!

The Woojer Haptic Vest 4 is the latest in audio haptic technology, and it can be yours for way less this weekend.

Ace Combat 8 Will Incorporate Dogfighting Tips From Real Jet Pilots

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve's top developers chat about cloud technology, drones and all the world-building players don't see.

The new Spanx jeans have completely changed my mind about pull-on stretch denim — here's how they look and feel in real life

The new Spanx jeans feature cleverly hidden modern sculpting technology. The denim feels luxe, while the compressive panels reshape my hips and waist.

How AI broke the smart home in 2025

This morning, I asked my Alexa-enabled Bosch coffee machine to make me a coffee. Instead of running my routine, it told me it couldn't do that. Ever since I upgraded to Alexa Plus, Amazon's generative-AI-powered voice assistant, it has failed to reliably run …

Ukrainian women embrace combat roles as technology reshapes the battlefield

When Russia’s full-scale invasion began nearly four years ago, a 26-year-old soldier known as Monka didn’t see a combat role she could do. Last year, she...

US suspends technology deal with Britain, FT reports

AI is letting some workers quietly slack off — until their bosses catch on

Some employees are keeping mum about how the technology is helping them get their jobs done in a fraction of the time it used to take.

Meta hires longtime Apple design leader Alan Dye to run a new Reality Labs creative studio

Meta hires Apple design leader Alan Dye to head Reality Labs creative studio, focusing on design, AI, smart glasses, and next-gen technology.

I built a recruiting platform for AI jobs. Here's the challenging reality of the AI talent wars.

Alfredo Mercedes left a defense technology company in December and started building an AI-enabled modular recruiting platform inside a global VC firm.

Meet Jay Graber, the CEO of Bluesky, who is building a 'billionaire-proof' and decentralized social media platform

Graber spent her early years studying how technology interacts with society, and now leads Bluesky that is looking to be "billionaire-proof."

Disney CEO Bob Iger explains why he just did a blockbuster OpenAI deal

Disney CEO Bob Iger said the company's licensing deal with OpenAI will let it capitalize on a fast-growing technology and engage younger audiences.

Blackstone's CTO explains how he uses his 35-minute subway ride to stay sharp and upskill

John Stecher reads about technology in another industry on his daily subway ride to work and spends his weekends being hands-on with tools.

Anduril's Palmer Luckey makes an ethical case for using AI in war: 'There is no moral high ground in using inferior technology'

For "life and death decision-making," Anduril cofounder Palmer Luckey says it's "too critical" to not use the most advanced technology.

AI isn't likely throwing out your résumé. A human is.

Technology is playing a bigger role in the hiring process, but often it's people, not bots, who are rejecting your application.

Clean Up on the Black Friday Deals at Eureka and Save Big On These Five Powerhouse Vacuums

Robotic vacuum and mop combos, powerful floor vacuums, and ultra-versatile stick vacuums are up to 33% off now through Dec 1.

Qualcomm Acquires RISC-V Chip Designer Ventana Micro Systems

Qualcomm has acquired RISC-V startup Ventana to strengthen its CPU ambitions beyond mobile, "reinforcing its commitment and leadership in the development of the RISC-V standard and ecosystem," the company said in a press release. CRN Magazine reports: The San…

Palantir CEO Says Making War Crimes Constitutional Would Be Good for Business

Alex Karp vows to use his "whole influence" on immigration and defense policy.

Trump Is Building a ‘U.S. Tech Force’ of 1,000+ Early Career Workers

The program will also hire experienced technologists directly from the private sector

Maker Spotlight: Retro Roadshow

What do you do with a collection that keeps on growing? Turn it into a traveling retro technology roadshow, of course! The post Maker Spotlight: Retro Roadshow appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers.

U.S. Bank Calls Ability to Freeze Stablecoins ‘Appealing’ as Crypto Has Completely Lost the Plot

Dark days for the bros.

Proposed Space Station Could Be Deployed in a Single Launch

A prototype of Max Space's Thunderbird could launch as early as 2027.

AMD’s New Gaming Upscaler Is Here to Knock Nvidia Off Its Throne

The new 'Redstone" AI upscaler makes PC games look better, but it would be truly spectacular on consoles or handhelds.

The Best Bluetooth Speaker Is $50 off Right in Time for Christmas

The JBL Flip 7 is our top tried-and-tested Bluetooth speaker, and we haven't seen it sell for less than it is right now.

'Magic balls' installed by drones could conquer US market thanks to game-changing performance: 'It's never been like this'

Technology like this could offer a low-cost, high-impact solution.

James Webb and Hubble Space Telescopes snap images of same nebula, 10 years apart

The two images of Westerlund 2 show just how far the technology has come.

Don’t expect Trump Media’s nuclear fusion power plant to generate electricity soon

Trump Media - yup, the parent company of Truth Social - is the latest entrant in the near century-long race to develop a nuclear fusion power plant. It announced a merger agreement with fusion company TAE Technologies on Thursday, and a bold plan to break gro…

Beijing Unveils Supercritical CO2 Turbine That Could Upend Power Tech

Compact and versatile, the technology could revolutionize carbon capture by using CO2 for profitable energy generation, potentially lowering emissions and...

Amazon has a great Cyber Monday deal on a $100 smart tablet for only $55

Shoppers say it's the perfect piece of portable technology that gives you access to everything at your fingertips.

Credo Technology Stock Is Soaring. Is This a Top AI Play for 2026?

New technology and ‘old-fashioned’ detective work lead to arrest of hit-and-run suspect

An affidavit released Wednesday in the hit-and-run death of a University of Kansas student details how detectives used license plate readers, traffic cameras...

Hyundai and Kia will repair millions of vehicles under a deal to fix anti-theft technology

Automakers Hyundai and Kia must offer free repairs to millions of models under a settlement announced Tuesday by Minnesota's attorney general, who led an...

China exploits US-funded research on nuclear technology, a congressional report says

China is exploiting partnerships with U.S. researchers funded by the Department of Energy to provide the Chinese military with access to sensitive nuclear...

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights NVIDIA, Advanced Micro Devices, Intel, Micron Technology and BigBear.ai

Zacks' Analyst Blog says investors may look past NVIDIA as Micron and BigBear.ai outperform in 2025 and offer more upside from AI demand.

Build A Pocket-Sized Wi-Fi Analyzer

Wi-Fi! It’s everywhere, and yet you can’t really see it, by virtue of the technology relying on the transmission of electromagnetic waves outside the visual spectrum. Never mind, though, because …read more

Amazon Has New Frontier AI Models—and a Way for Customers to Build Their Own

Nova Forge lets Amazon’s customers train frontier models for different tasks—a potential breakthrough in making AI actually useful for businesses.

Jon M. Chu Says AI Couldn’t Have Made One of Wicked’s Best Moments

The Wicked: For Good director says being able to improvise on set allows for the kind of moments that are hard for machines to make.

OpenAI Launches GPT-5.2 as It Navigates ‘Code Red’

The ChatGPT-maker is releasing its “best model yet” as it faces new pressures from Google and other AI competitors.

Former Neuralink Exec Launches Organ Preservation Effort

Science Corporation, founded by Neuralink’s first president, Max Hodak, has unveiled a prototype machine to extend the life of organs for longer periods.

AWS CEO Matt Garman Wants to Reassert Amazon’s Cloud Dominance in the AI Era

As Google and Microsoft continue to surge, the AWS chief lays out his pitch: cheaper, reliable AI delivered at hyperscale.

An AI Dark Horse Is Rewriting the Rules of Game Design

The Chinese video game giant Tencent is now building some of the world’s best 3D AI models. This could have implications far outside game design.

2 Men Linked to China’s Salt Typhoon Hacker Group Likely Trained in a Cisco ‘Academy’

The names of two partial owners of firms linked to the Salt Typhoon hacker group also appeared in records for a Cisco training program—years before the group targeted Cisco’s devices in a spy campaign.

Border Patrol Bets on Small Drones to Expand US Surveillance Reach

Federal records show CBP is moving from testing small drones to making them standard surveillance tools, expanding a network that can follow activity in real time and extend well beyond the border.

Google asks UK experts to find uses for its powerful quantum tech

UK researchers will get a chance to develop applications for the tech giant's quantum processor.

VW Closes German Plant for First Time Ever. Plant Will Pivot to AI Research

The auto industry continues its push into an AI-driven future

Jeep, Ram, and Chrysler Owners Upset Over Annoying Pop-Up Ads on Their Cars’ Screens

Today's motorists are living in the age of the connected car, where technology and touch screens are not only a feature of a car, but have become the...

Tech analyst Dan Ives flags 10 stocks to own, insists there's no AI bubble

The AI revolution is still in its early innings. Wedbush analyst Dan Ives argues that investors are misreading one of the most significant technology build...

What to know about MIT professor Nuno Loureiro, who was shot at home near Boston

Authorities are searching for a suspect in the killing of Nuno F.G. Loureiro, a prominent physics professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, who...

As US battles China on AI, some companies choose Chinese

Even as the United States is embarked on a bitter rivalry with China over the deployment of artificial intelligence, Chinese technology is quietly making...

The 25-Year Shift That Made China a Global Superpower

China's entry into the WTO in 2001 accelerated its rise as a global manufacturing and technology powerhouse, fueled export growth, and helped stabilize...

Moore Threads unveils new AI chips to challenge Nvidia

Chinese chip designer Moore Threads Technology has unveiled a suite of new products, including its next generation of chip architecture and artificial...

Tensions flare as Wingtech slams chipmaker Nexperia's head office over deception

A fierce war of words has erupted between Dutch chipmaker Nexperia and its Chinese owner, Wingtech Technology, after China and the European Union signalled...

Constellation's Wang on Google-Nvidia Chips Rivalry

Constellation Research Founder Ray Wang discusses how Google's specialized AI chips are challenging Nvidia's dominant technology. He spoke with Yvonne Man on...

Micron to invest $9.6 billion in Japan to build AI memory chip plant, Nikkei reports

Micron Technology will invest 1.5 trillion yen (​$9.6 billion) to build a new ‌plant in Hiroshima in western Japan to produce advanced high-bandwidth memory ‌(...

Beijing approves first 2 L3 autonomous cars in leap towards 'hands-off' driving

Beijing has approved China's first two cars with level 3 (L3) autonomous driving capability, taking a leap towards widely deploying self-driving technology...

Shooting of MIT professor Nuno Loureiro has police searching for a suspect

Police intensified their search Wednesday for a suspect in the killing of professor Nuno F.G. Loureiro at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, two days...

Russian defense firms targeted by hackers using AI, other tactics

Dec 19 (Reuters) - Russian technology companies working on air defense, sensitive electronics and other defense applications were targeted in recent weeks by...

Suspect in Brown University shooting and MIT professor’s killing was once a physics student

The man suspected in a mass shooting at Brown University and the killing of a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor was in the same academic...

Poland’s Last MiG-29 Fulcrums Being Lined Up For Transfer To Ukraine

Poland plans to hand over its final MiG-29s to Ukraine, with drone and missile technology heading in the other direction.

Poland to transfer remaining MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine

Poland will hand over its remaining MiG-29 combat jets to Ukraine in exchange for new missile and drone technology, according to the Polish general staff...

Paramount's Ellison Gets Middle East Backing for WBD Bid

Paramount Skydance's bid for Warner Bros. Discovery gets backing from three Middle East sovereign wealth funds. Rich Greenfield, media and technology analyst...

AMD chief Lisa Su commits to 'deeper' China investments in meeting with industry minister

Lisa Su, chair and chief executive of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), on Wednesday met the Chinese minister of industry and information technology (MIIT...

6 Big Changes Coming To Walmart In 2026

Retail giant Walmart is embracing technology to improve the customer experience, increase efficiencies, and save money. See what this means for you.

Ford turns to stepped-up tech and cooperation with police to thwart F-150 pickup thieves

Ford Motor Co. has stepped up technology in its popular F-150 pickup to combat the ever-evolving techniques car thieves have at their disposal. It is the...

IBM buys data streaming platform Confluent in $11 billion deal

IBM said Monday it's buying data streaming platform Confluent in a deal worth $11 billion that will help bolster the technology company's artificial...

Why Are Enova (ENVA) Shares Soaring Today

Shares of financial technology company Enova International (NYSE:ENVA) jumped 13.1% in the afternoon session after the company announced it agreed to acquire...

Nvidia buys AI software provider SchedMD to expand open-source AI push

Nvidia said on Monday it acquired AI software firm SchedMD, as the chip designer doubles down on open-source technology ​and steps up investments in the...

China narrows AI gap with US 3 years after initial ChatGPT shock

US start-up OpenAI's launch of ChatGPT on November 30 three years ago sent China's technology industry scrambling to get up to speed on the latest artificial...

Costco begins rolling out a big change. Here’s what to expect

Costco has quietly improved and expanded its self‑checkout process by rolling out upgraded technology known as “Scan & Pay,” allowing members to scan and pay...

Tesla would have to rein in FSD under new Democratic bill

Tesla and other automakers working on Level 2 and higher driving systems would be required to restrict their vehicles to specific road types or clearly defined operational domains under a new bill introduced today by Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey (D). Opera…

A humanoid robot-shaped bubble is forming, China warns

A humanoid robot bubble could be brewing, warned China’s leading economic planning agency on Thursday. The alert comes amid growing fears that a bubble in a related industry — AI — is about to burst.  Speaking at a press briefing, National Development and Ref…