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Sarah Fackrell joins us on The Vergecast to dive into a controversial legal tactic.
The Verge· 2025-07-23 15:01
What does putting all of these storefronts onto one copyright or design patent suit do. Like what is the benefit that plaintiffs get by throwing them all onto one form, whether it's called schedule A or exhibit A or whatever it is. The reason why you want to sue a thousand people together instead of filing a thousand different lawsuits is because it saves you money.Classic. It saves you money and perhaps time and effort, right. But money is the big one.You're supposed to pay a fee of about $400 for a federa ...
Does a Star Wars droid that follows you around sound too good to be true? #TITW
The Verge· 2025-07-23 14:00
Product Performance - The Star Wars Jeta Mini Robot, priced at $2,800, exhibits unsatisfactory navigation capabilities [1][3] - The robot demonstrated issues such as bumping into furniture, failing to navigate door frames, and requiring constant supervision [2] - The initial unit malfunctioned entirely and required replacement [2] - The replacement unit experienced repeated faceplants and self-propelled falls [3] Cost-Benefit Analysis - The robot's performance is deemed inferior to that of a Roomba, despite its significantly higher price point of nearly $3,000 [3] Reliability and Durability - The robot's static discharge strap is fragile and prone to damage [3]
Guest host Mia Sato talks to Vulture’s Fran Hoepfner about the new era of the celebrity press tour.
The Verge· 2025-07-22 16:00
New Media Landscape - The new media circuit primarily exists on phone screens, accounting for 98% of its presence [1] - It features vertical video interviews and video podcasts [1] - The circuit involves interactions with internet celebrities, blurring the lines between civilians and established celebrities [2] Content & Promotion Strategies - New media appearances often prioritize showcasing the personality of the individual promoting a project [2] - Content is frequently project-agnostic, focusing more on personal connection than direct promotion [2][3] - The goal is to maintain or re-establish the individual's relevance in the zeitgeist, potentially leading to future opportunities [4] Industry Implications - The shift towards new media suggests traditional media like movies and TV may be facing viewership challenges [4] - Establishing or re-establishing A-list status is a key objective within this evolving media landscape [4]
These creators claim to have built the “World’s Largest Laptop”.
The Verge· 2025-07-22 15:04
These creators claim to have built the “World’s Largest Laptop”. While the claim needs to be fact-checked, it is rather large. An LG C3 TV connected to custom keypads playing from an actual Alienware laptop. The giant laptop was part of a STEM focused convention called OpenSauce Live. The inventors are brothers, Alex and Joe, that also run the YouTube channel No Bitrate. Subscribe: http://goo.gl/G5RXGs Like The Verge on Facebook: https://goo.gl/2P1aGc Follow on Twitter: https://goo.gl/XTWX61 Follow on Insta ...
A-lister antics and Schedule A shenanigans | The Vergecast
The Verge· 2025-07-22 12:00
Celebrity & Media Landscape - The new media circuit is largely phone-based, featuring vertical video interviews and video podcasts, often involving internet celebrities [1] - Celebrities are navigating a fragmented media landscape where traditional media outlets are adapting to new media formats like TikTok and Instagram [1][2] - Public relations teams are tailoring press tours to different types of celebrities, with younger stars embracing all available platforms, while established celebrities mix traditional and new media [2] - The effectiveness of celebrity appearances on new media platforms is not guaranteed, and some appearances may not resonate with audiences or algorithms [5] - The new media circuit is heavily mediated by third-party platforms like TikTok and YouTube, with content often designed for short-form video consumption [5] Intellectual Property & Legal Trends - Schedule A lawsuits are a legal trend involving mass defendant IP litigation, where plaintiffs sue numerous online storefronts for alleged infringement [15] - These lawsuits often involve freezing the accounts of defendants before they are even aware of the suit, based on allegations of being "nefarious foreign counterfeits" [17] - Plaintiffs in Schedule A cases often seek large default judgments, even when the actual earnings of the defendants are minimal [22] - A significant number of Schedule A cases are filed in the Northern District of Illinois, where judges have historically been more receptive to this litigation model [23] - There is growing concern about the potential for abuse in Schedule A lawsuits, including the possibility of design patents being obtained on existing products and then used to target sellers [24] AI Translation Technology - Current AI translation tools struggle with slang, nuance, and the dynamic nature of language, making them less effective in casual or family situations [28][29] - Language learning involves understanding cultural context and references, which AI translation cannot fully capture [30][31] - While AI translation may be helpful for basic tasks like reading a menu, it is not a substitute for genuine human interaction and cultural immersion [31]
We decided to print our own Labubu as an homage to the toy trend of summer 2025. #Labubu
The Verge· 2025-07-20 14:01
We 3D printed a Laboo because they're impossible to buy right now. You know Laboos, those furry kind of scary looking toys with teeth that kids and adults seem to be obsessed with. Super cool.Check out mine. Oh wow, that's sick. They've become a craze over the last few months.So, it's no surprise that they're sold out everywhere. When something is this trendy, you have a few options. You could knowingly buy a fake one.You could scour the secondhand market. or you can make your own like we did. PopMart, the ...
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
Emoji Updates - The Unicode Consortium's emoji subcommittee releases new emoji annually [1][3] - This year's release includes eight new emoji [1] - New emoji include: Apple Core, ballet dancers, distorted face, fight cloud, trombone, "hairy creature" (Bigfoot), treasure chest, and orca whale [1] Emoji Selection Process - The emoji subcommittee evaluates proposals based on cultural significance and usage data [3] - Proposals require evidence of global cultural relevance, often supported by Google Trends data [3] - The subcommittee votes on whether to adopt proposed emoji [3]
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 ...