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Photo: Allison Johnson / The Verge Google’s upcoming Pixel phones could come with an upgraded Tensor chip that powers several new AI features, according to leaked documents seen by Android Authority. One feature reportedly coming to the Pixel 11 includes a more advanced, on-device version of the Pixel’s Video Boost with Night Sight feature that brightens up videos shot in the dark. The Pixel’s existing low-light feature uses AI to automatically adjust the exposure of your video, stabilize it, and reduce graininess. My colleague Allison Johnson got to try it out on the Pixel 8 Pro and found that it works pretty well. To brighten up videos on the Pixel 9, Google uses a combination of on-device and cloud-based processing. The Pixel 11’s rumored “Ultra Low Light video”... Continue reading…

Image: Apple Apple did more than put out a series of press releases when it announced the new iMac with M4 and the release of its Apple Intelligence software updates. The company also made a video to go with them — although it took a keen eye to spot it at first, as it was tucked away in a “Watch the announcement” link on the company’s splashy iMac page. Apple has since released the 10-minute video on YouTube as well. In it, Apple Intelligence product manager Allegra Tepper discussed Apple’s AI system, which is now available as a software update for compatible iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Tepper ran through coming features, while specifying that today’s update only includes things like writing tools and slight Siri improvements (including the glowy... Continue reading…

Solo 3 owners have plenty of reasons to consider upgrading. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge One of the best deals on wireless headphones during Prime Day earlier this month is back. The Beats Solo 4 headphones, which only launched in April, are 50 percent off at $99.99 ($100 off) from Amazon, Best Buy, and Target, matching their all-time low. If you prefer over-ear headphones or need active noise cancellation, the Beats Studio Pro fit the bill and are also matching their record low price of $169.99 ($180 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target. The Solo 4 are a solid refresh that should serve you well into 2025 and beyond. Like typical Beats, they have a sound signature favoring emphasized bass, but with a healthier balance between the mids and highs than older headphones in the line. Apple meets today’s expectations for... Continue reading…

Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner is suing Elon Musk and his Donald Trump-supporting America PAC. Filed Monday in Philadelphia Common Pleas Court, it’s the first legal action against Musk’s $1 million daily award offered to registered voters. As reported previously by CNN and the Philadelphia Inquirer, the lawsuit argues that all lotteries in Pennsylvania must be run by the state and calls the arrangement deceptive, saying that “Though Musk says that a winner’s selection is ‘random,’ that appears false because multiple winners that have been selected are individuals who have shown up at Trump rallies in Pennsylvania.” According to the suit, “Since launching on October 19, 2024, America PAC claims it awarded $1,000,000 checks... Continue reading…

It’s finally glow time. Apple Intelligence has finally arrived, and like most AI on smartphones so far, it’s mostly underwhelming. The debut features of Apple Intelligence are all very familiar: there are glowing gradients and sparkle icons that indicate the presence of AI; writing tools that make your emails sound more professional; and an AI eraser in Photos that blots away distractions. It’s all here, and it all works okay. But none of it is even close to the time-saving computing platform shift we’ve been promised. Essentially, there are two Apple Intelligences: the one that’s here now and the one we might see in the future. Even in today’s launch announcement, Apple is busy teasing the features that haven’t launched yet. What’s here today is a handful of... Continue reading…

Apple is releasing a free software update that will inject its first dose of artificial intelligence into its iPhone 16 lineup as the trendsetting company tries to catch up with technology's latest craze.

Two years after Democrat Rep. Jahana Hayes eked out her reelection over Republican George Logan by less than 1%, their rematch in Connecticut's 5th District shows every sign of going down to the proverbial wire.

Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., is fighting a tough race for re-election with her poll numbers rising as Democrats pour money into the race in support of Derek Tran.

Fallout continued from the Washington Post's decision not to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for president with the resignations of a high-profile opinion columnist and an editorial board member.