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Andrew J. Hawkins / The Verge: In its lawsuit, the US DOJ alleges CarPlay lets Apple exert too much control over the auto industry; some analysts say the DOJ may be misunderstanding CarPlay — Buried in the 88-page antitrust lawsuit filed by the US Department of Justice against Apple is a reference to everyone's favorite phone-projection system, CarPlay. Andrew J. Hawkins / The Verge: In its lawsuit, the US DOJ alleges CarPlay lets Apple exert too much control over the auto industry; some analysts…

Ash Parrish / The Verge: How Sweet Baby, a small video game narrative development company, became the focus of Gamergate 2.0, a harassment campaign against “forced” diversity in gaming — A group of gamers has mobilized a harassment campaign against a story consultant company, marginalized developers … Ash Parrish / The Verge: How Sweet Baby, a small video game narrative development company, became the focus of Gamergate 2.0, a harassment campaign against “forced”…

The Verge: OpenAI says that while discussing for-profit terms, Elon Musk “wanted us to merge with Tesla” or wanted “majority equity, initial board control, and to be CEO” — In a blog post published on Tuesday, OpenAI said it will move to dismiss “all of Elon's claims” … The Verge: OpenAI says that while discussing for-profit terms, Elon Musk “wanted us to merge with Tesla” or wanted “majority equity, initial board control, and to be…

The bright promise of streaming and digital stores has given way to a darker reality: we rarely have ownership over the art we love, and much is getting lost in the process. Only a fraction of movies released over the last century are available on streaming services, while a staggering 90 percent of classic video games are considered “critically endangered” by archivists. As these platforms continue to dominate the media landscape, a whole lot of cultural history is being abandoned.In this special issue, The Verge will…

In Casino Royale, James Bond gets a bit of poker advice: you never play your hand; you play the man sitting across from you.Okay, but what if you just played your hand? What if no one was sitting at the other end of the table? Balatro, a new turn-based card game available on most platforms, takes the mechanics of poker and turns them into the basis of a compelling roguelike, the subgenre of games where each playthrough is a single perilous attempt.Balatro is a poker game inasmuch as Scrabble is a word game. Knowing the…

Curated By: Shahrukh ShahLast Updated: February 20, 2024, 12:56 ISTRepresentational image. (File photo)The report says both aircraft breached the minimum separation level, which is required for safety purposes. Fortunately, no injuries or damages to the planes were reported. In a lip-biting incident, the two aircraft from the budget airline IndiGo, encountered each other, and came dangerously so close while taking off from the Delhi International Airport (IGI).It has been reported that both aircraft breached the minimum…

In the ever-evolving landscape of cryptocurrencies, innovation and competition go hand in hand. While established projects like Polygon (MATIC) have made significant strides in the blockchain space, newcomers like Retik Finance (RETIK) are quickly gaining ground. This article explores the exciting prospects of Retik Finance, which is on the verge of a potential 500% bullish breakout, while also addressing recent developments regarding Polygon’s layoffs. Retik Finance: A Remarkable Journey Retik Finance has…

Apple may not have released new iPads last year, but you know who didn’t rest on its laurels in 2023? Every other company, including OnePlus, Samsung, and Amazon. For the first time in what feels like ages, there are several solid Android tablets to choose from — including the Google Pixel Tablet, which is on sale for Verge readers at Wellbots starting at $416 ($83 off) when you use offer code THEVERGE52.Despite its simple-looking appearance, Google’s 11-inch slate doesn’t feel cheap. It features a well-built aluminum…

Once an EV darling thought to revolutionize EV production with its concept of micro-factories that crank out delivery vans for the likes of Uber and UPS, UK startup Arrival is in a desperate search for funding after being delisted from Nasdaq this week. Nasdaq suspended trading of Arrival shares this week, followed by a formal delisting, Reuters reports. The action is the result of Arrival being late in posting financial results and failing to file a remediation plan and hold an annual shareholder…

The human brain is the body's most protected organ, and for good reason.To keep our body's 'control center' safe from pathogens and toxins, the brain and spinal cord sit in privileged exclusion from the rest of the body.But this ivory tower also poses a significant barrier to medicine.Today, virtually all large molecule drugs and more than 98 percent of small molecule drugs in the human bloodstream are unable to enter the central nervous system because of a 'locked gate' known as the blood-brain barrier.Scientists say…