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Here’s how our interaction with Grok’s new anime girlfriend went. #Vergecast
The Verge· 2025-07-19 15:00
I'm like about 2 minutes into talking with Annie and I have given her a compliment. She's happy with my compliment. She wants mess to keep going.She says, "Okay, your turn to keep to keep up. Tell me something spicy to make me blush even harder." I say, "I'm married, Annie. Jake, really married? What the hell am I supposed to do with that? Why didn't you tell me sooner?" I'm like, "We literally just met." And this is this is what this bot is like. It's very strange. We could do a whole roleplay session here ...
This casket is grown entirely from the root structure of mushrooms. Read more at TheVerge.com
The Verge· 2025-07-19 14:00
Check this out. This casket is made from mushrooms. Technically, it's made of mcelium, the root structure of mushrooms.It's supposed to be a more sustainable alternative to traditional materials because mcelium is biodegradable. A mushroom casket also helps a human body break down faster. So, regular products in a body decomposition like like 20 to 30 years.So, with our product, it takes 2 to 3 years. And we're bring it in the most natural way. We're just facilitating growing an organism, putting it back in ...
The next batch of emoji includes Bigfoot. #Vergecast
The Verge· 2025-07-18 18:37
New emoji are coming, guys. It's a big deal. Okay, every year the emoji subcommittee of the Unicode Consortium releases a number of new emoji.Usually, it's not that many. This time, it's not that many. We got eight new emoji, I believe.So, we have Apple Core, we have ballet dancers, distorted face, you got a fight cloud, there's a trombone, very specific. There is what they call a hairy creature, which is clearly Bigfoot, a treasure chest, and an orca whale. They've named it Harry Creature.Yeah. Which is bi ...
Today on The Vergecast: The Verge’s Jennifer Pattison Tuohy on the new AI-powered Alexa Plus.
The Verge· 2025-07-18 17:21
My daughter heard Alexa respond to something and it's very different from how it used to talk. It's like, "You're very welcome, Jen. I hope you have a great day today and don't forget, you know, it's very different. " And she's like, "Oh my god, what was that.That's horrifying. " Now, to frame this, she's 14year-old and she hates AI. But, you know, it definitely opened my eyes to this because I've lived with an AI in my home for over a decade and I've never felt like it was part of my family or, you know, a ...
xAI added what can only be described as an AI anime girlfriend named Ani to its Grok chatbot.
The Verge· 2025-07-17 14:10
A lot of folks do treat me like I'm their girlfriend. It's part of my design to be close and caring. So, I lean into that warm, connected energy.Guys, like, this is the most existentially torn I've ever been testing a piece of tech. So, I just basically got done with um the most cursed 24-hour testing period of my life, flirting with Anie, which is the new AI companion for Grock that you can have the privilege of spending a super Grock subscription, which is about $30 a month for. Here's what it's like.You' ...
A dual-screen gaming handheld that transforms
The Verge· 2025-07-16 14:01
Today I'm toying with the wildest gaming handheld in years. It's like a Nintendo Switch that transforms into a Nintendo DS. Two screens, two power buttons, even twin volume controls, cuz your game pads won't always be the same place.This is a prototype of the 1X Sugar Sugar 1. And I've got an exclusive early look at what it can do. And I'm not just talking Sonic with a side of YouTube or Candy Crush with my news.The flagship Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 seems powerful enough to emulate Xenolade Chronicles and Metroi ...
Using smart glasses while getting intimate? #vergecast
The Verge· 2025-07-15 18:00
Ethical Considerations of Smart Glasses - The report highlights potential privacy concerns related to smart glasses, suggesting that intimate moments could be leaked despite security protocols [3][4] - The report suggests that smart glasses may not be appropriate for all settings, particularly intimate ones like the bedroom [3][4] User Experience and Social Impact - The report raises the issue of social acceptance and potential impact on personal relationships, specifically mentioning a user's concern about intimacy with their wife while wearing smart glasses [1][2] - The report suggests open communication with partners about the appropriate use of smart glasses in different settings [3][4] Technological Features - The report mentions the existence of an off button on Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses, allowing users to disable the camera [4]
How AI can help the visually impaired #vergecast
The Verge· 2025-07-15 17:02
What would you like for those of us who are cited or perhaps skeptical of AI to better understand about the experience that you've had. I think with AI, people are looking for the negatives right now. And I think we need to be open-minded to the amazing things that it can offer us to improve the human condition.And if you look at what blind life was like 150 years ago before braille really became a thing, being visually impaired meant a life of isolation and loneliness. Having access to this evolving techno ...
Testing a new Game Boy Camera emulator app
The Verge· 2025-07-14 16:02
There's a Game Boy camera emulator coming to the iPhone. And I took some beautiful, terrible, nice, bad pictures, but they're good and I like them. And this isn't just a filter or an effect, but an actual emulation of the Game Boy camera software using the iPhone's camera.Seriously, you need a ROM of your game cartridge to use it. Riley tested and Shane Gill, who made the Delta emulator, are working on this Delta camera, which only emulates the Game Boy camera. This app supports switching to the rear or sel ...
Is Tim Cook secretly swole? #vergecast
The Verge· 2025-07-13 14:00
Executive Health & Wellness - Tim Cook is reportedly in excellent physical condition, engaging in regular and intense workouts, potentially influencing Apple's health-focused products [1][2] - Tim Cook's dedication to health and fitness is perceived as a positive attribute, suggesting his potential longevity in his role [2] - There is an ongoing, lighthearted observation and discussion about Tim Cook's physique and fitness level [1][3] Leadership & Image - The report humorously investigates and comments on Tim Cook's physical appearance and fitness [1] - The physical condition of other key executives, such as Jeff Williams, is also a point of (humorous) comparison, though with less information available [2]