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There still isn't a perfect solution to age verification — if there is one at all — but lawmakers and platforms are plowing ahead anyway. Read more here: theverge.com/policy/913038/a…
The launch of Cloudflare's AI-friendly EmDash CMS is shining a light on the WordPress Project's biggest problems. Read more here: theverge.com/tech/909730/clo…
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Donald Trump canceled Direct File after giant tax prep companies spent millions lobbying.
Why? Because Direct File let you file your taxes for free.
So today, I’m introducing a bill to make Direct File the law of the land. And 160 members of Congress are joining me.
Democrats to introduce bill aimed at resurrecting IRS Direct File theverge.com/policy/885225/d…
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Big Tech tax breaks could’ve funded benefits for millions, Senator Warren finds theverge.com/news/816267/sen…
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The junk fees rule we finalized @FTC last year goes into effect today.
That means businesses selling live-event tickets or short-term lodging can no longer surprise you with mystery charges that inflate your bill when you check out.
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NEW: The incorrect Gouda stat in Google's AI Super Bowl commercial doesn't appear to have been generated by Gemini at all. Here's the full story:
theverge.com/news/608188/goo…
NEW: A judge has ruled that WordPress must stop blocking WP Engine and interfering with its plugins. More here:
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Thank you @emroth08 and @TheVerge for highlighting the @CAgovernor's signing of #AB2426 that protects consumers who purchase digital media. With knowledge comes the power to tip the scales back in favor of consumers. #CALeg
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I need an AI to tell me where I left off in elden ring two years ago and where I'm supposed to go next
NEW: Netflix is testing a new homepage design amongst a small group of users. theverge.com/2024/6/6/241723…
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A statement from the Vox Media Union, @thrillistunion and @thedodounion on the partnership between Vox Media and OpenAI.
We’re excited to partner with @openai to help inform ChatGPT and to develop innovative products for our audiences and advertising partners. voxmedia.com/2024/5/29/24166…
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@emroth08 and @QuentynLamar test the @FT's generative AI chatbot called Ask FT (currently in beta) trained on the outlet's own work.
"You have to be smart and not just get on the hype train," its product chief @thoughtsoflj tells them
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And for those still wondering "why New Jersey?" there are some answers in here! Plus even more in this story from @emroth08 theverge.com/2024/3/22/24108…
The DOJ's complaint against Apple reflects its now-extensive experience with bringing tech monopoly cases. But it will still face challenges in showing market power, and a finding for DOJ may not mean a break up theverge.com/2024/3/22/24109…
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More Beeper beta coverage today on the @verge, thank you @emroth08.
Beeper couldn’t bring iMessage to Android — but it can still make a great chat app
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NEW: We finally got to see Threads' fediverse integration in action, as shown in a demo at FediForum. More here: theverge.com/24106231/thread…
SCOOP: Spotify says Apple hasn't responded to changes that would put subscription pricing and links to Spotify's website in its app -- holding up app updates as a result.
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"Apple’s last-minute App Store changes come with a catch — here’s what developers think" (link on first reply)
NEW: Spotify wants to start showing subscription price information in its iOS app in the EU, but it all depends on whether Apple approves. theverge.com/2024/3/5/240914…
