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Cybertruck sales are flatlining #Vergecast
The Verge· 2025-10-17 20:00
We got some Tesla Cybert truck sales numbers. I wouldn't say the wiper is a hit, David. I would say that they only sold 5,385 Cybert trucks in this last quarter.Uh down 63% compared to last year. And they've only sold 16,000 Cybert trucks so far in 2025. >> Oh boy.>> Uh which is not 250,000 which is what Elon Musk predicted they would sell annually. >> No, it isn't. That's that's solid observation from Neil Abatel.That is not in fact 250,000. >> Uh the obviously they're only going to sell 20,000 this year. ...
OpenAI will bring ‘erotica’ to ChatGPT once it rolls out age verification in December. #Vergecast
The Verge· 2025-10-17 19:00
AI Ethics & Responsibility - OpenAI is considering allowing users to create erotica with ChatGPT [1] - Sam Altman clarified that OpenAI prioritizes safety over privacy and freedom, especially for young users, and is cautious about mental health [1] - OpenAI does not want to be the "elected moral police of the world," drawing a parallel to R-rated movies and societal boundaries [1] - The industry questions the responsibility of technology creators for how their tools are used [1] Market & Competitive Landscape - The AI industry is seeing a trend towards "AI girlfriends" and similar applications, which are considered "sticky" [1] - Microsoft's early AI efforts with Bing (Copilot) and its interactions with users are still remembered [1]
Apple’s Vision Pro is going in the wrong direction #Vergecast
The Verge· 2025-10-17 18:28
The Vision Pro, it got 150 grams heavier and they changed the strap and I think the strap it's it's not there's like a heavier strap, but it's the dual knit now. That's the one they're doing, >> which I should have shipped from the beginning. >> Yes.>> Cuz it is much more balanced. I just Googled uh how heavy is 150 g just cuz you know it's helpful to have a a vision. Uh I found a website called measuringly.com. >> Sure. >> Fabulous that this exists.Here are some things that weigh 150 grams. Would you like ...
Which one do you think is better? #Vergecast
The Verge· 2025-10-14 18:30
Product Comparison - Pixel Watch's Fitbit integration offers smarter health tracking compared to Apple Watch [1] - Pixel Watch, especially for non-fitness focused users, excels in smartwatch functionalities compared to Apple Watch [2] - The AI coach feature in development for Workout Buddy could potentially make it the best smartwatch [2] Performance & User Experience - Pixel Watch experiences slight lag compared to Apple Watch [3] - User experiences constant buzzing notifications [4]
Do you think Petey is behind this? #Vergecast
The Verge· 2025-10-14 17:30
Product Issue & Investigation - Pixel Watch 2 was severely scratched, prompting Google to investigate the cause in a lab [1][2] - Google's internal sources jokingly attribute the damage to a cat named Pey [3] Design Improvement - The Pixel Watch 4 is designed to be more repairable due to display damages observed in earlier versions [4] - The new design incorporates standard screws, and iFixit will offer repair manuals and kits for battery and display replacements [5] Right to Repair Advocacy - The damage to the Pixel Watch is humorously framed as a contribution to the "right to repair" movement [5][6] - The cat's actions are jokingly seen as testing the watch's repairability [6]
How trying to take photos at the Pixel Fold at the beach went. #Vergecast
The Verge· 2025-10-14 16:23
I brought the phone to the beach, like air quotes. We have a beach in Seattle. It's man-made, but there's plenty of sand.And I set the thing down to take a photo of it on the sand. Thinking it would just kind of like gracefully sit on top of the sand, you know, propped up against a log and all this. Yeah.V V is making the face for anyone not watching this. V is making the face that I feel in my bones right now, which is this is true psychopath behavior. That's not how it works.Yeah, it just Let me Let me ju ...
Do you remember BBM music? #VersionHistory
The Verge· 2025-10-14 14:01
Service Introduction - BBM Music subscription cost $4.99 per month [1] - Users could pick 50 songs for their library [1] - Users could browse friends' libraries to expand their own [1] Market Positioning - BBM Music was an attempt to compete with the iPod [2] - BlackBerry aimed to offer music access through its store [4] - BlackBerry targeted rich East Coasters, Canadians, and wealthy individuals in Hollywood and finance [4][5] User Experience - Users previously sideloaded music onto BlackBerry devices, which was a terrible experience [3] - BBM Music aimed to eliminate the need for micro SD cards and USB cords [3]
A quick review of eight different mechs that are as much a treat for your ears as your fingers.
The Verge· 2025-10-13 16:01
Affordable mechanical keyboards ASMR review. First up, the Toyota Corolla of keyboards. The Keyron V1 Max.Great features, nice typing feel, but the plastic case feels a little cheap compared to other metal boards. The Wob Key Rainy 75 Pro. The raindrops on a window board.Beloved on Tik Tok. Oh, so satisfying when it comes to typing, feel, and sound. My personal Epomaker P75.This thing only cost me 80 bucks when I got it. It's a crisp but poppy sounding beast of a budget aluminum board. Chili ND75 LP.Great l ...
Some halls of fame are about the vibes. Is BBM in yours? #VersionHistory
The Verge· 2025-10-13 14:00
Does BBM belong in the Version History Hall of Fame. I will not be telling you the rules or qualifications because there are none so far. >> I left that blank because I What are What is >> No, the answer is no.>> How many slots are there. >> Only so many people get in like the NFL Hall of Fame every year. >> I don't think there are like >> And there's like a voting process.Some people don't make it every year after year. That's where the tension comes from. >> The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame the same >> judg ...
Did you have a BlackBerry? #VersionHistory
The Verge· 2025-10-12 15:00
I definitely got my first Blackberry after the iPhone launched. Now that I want to point out that David is also a fancy pants east coaster. He is.He was like, I I grew up and uh I was in Connecticut and I was issued a Blackberry by the state by my family. Yeah, you're you're closer than you think. David's family had a bad server.I got it. I got it from the dad of a kid that I babysat because he got a free one from work. That's a real thing that happened.It's like if you entered Greenwich, Connecticut in 200 ...