What we’re hearing about the new homepage
We’ve been reading your feedback on the new homepage. All of it. The kind and encouraging comments, the brutal ones, the “actually this rules,” the “please undo this immediately,” the bug reports, the feature ideas, and yes, the eternal request for dark mode. We appreciate it.
A lot of you took the time to share detailed, thoughtful reactions right after launch, and that kind of feedback is useful. It helps us understand where the experience is landing or missing the mark, spot issues and friction, and ultimately sort that feedback into a few buckets. We want to be open and transparent with you about how we’re looking at those buckets of feedback.
Bucket 1: Yes, we should fix that. Some feedback points to things we should clearly fix or smooth out, like bugs and rough edges.
Feedback that falls into this bucket:
- The scrollbar presence on the feed (✅ Fixed)
- Adding “Read More” from the groups of stories when there’s something to link to (✅ Fixed)
- Adding a way to read more from a category toward the bottom of the page (✅ Fixed)
Bucket 2: This is worth investigating. Some feedback points to things worth exploring further. These are repeated requests that may reflect a broader need or pain point, even if the exact proposed solution is not the one we ultimately pursue.
Feedback that falls into this bucket:
- How the Latest feed is presented and engaged with, especially for those of you who love the pure revchron feed (which Latest is).
- Dark mode. We are actively working on this.
- Dates on stories in curated story sets. Removing them was intentional so we could more easily bring older stories back to the forefront, especially when they can add color and context to a timely topic. But we hear the frustration here and are thinking about how to address the underlying pain point.
- Marking a story as read vs. unread. This is a recurring request and speaks to a broader need for more personalized homepage experiences. That’s something we’re actively planning for, even if this exact feature isn’t currently on the roadmap.
Bucket 3: Not right now. Some feedback falls into the category of ideas we’re not planning to take on right now. Not because the feedback is bad, but because we have to be deliberate about what we can support.
Feedback that falls into this bucket:
- Free-to-Read and Subscriber Perks sections. We’ve deprecated these sections for now. We’ll revisit if it makes sense down the road.
- The page structure. We’ve seen a lot of strong opinions on combining curated stories with the firehose feed. We believe in this approach and we need to give it time before considering big structural changes. Many of you love the mix; others, not so much. That’s okay.
I want to be candid about what we can support. We’re a pretty small team and every decision has to be weighed against time, resourcing, complexity, editorial needs, business priorities, and the longer-term vision for where The Verge is going (and we have big ambitions for where we want it to go). We can’t commit to every suggestion, even if we genuinely agree that it’s a great idea.
We’ll fix what needs fixing and dig into the themes that feel most meaningful. We’ll keep prioritizing and working through tradeoffs and constraints. Most importantly, we’ll stay open about what we’re seeing and learning as we go. Please keep the feedback coming.
Here are are the best ways to reach us:
- Right here in the comments.
- We also have a feedback form here where you can submit bugs, feedback, requests, etc.
- Join our user research group for the chance to participate in user interviews, user testing, and surveys, and get access to prototypes and beta drops. We will reach out when a good opportunity aligns.
- Reach out to our team directly at product@theverge.com.
- Support with your account and subscription is handled by our wonderful support team at support@theverge.com.
Mira Murati tells the court that she couldn’t trust Sam Altman’s words
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The 44 best last-minute Mother’s Day gift ideas for 2026
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The best beauty tech you can still grab in time for Mother’s Day
If you’re looking to indulge mom this Mother’s Day, a gift that makes her feel a little more taken care of is a good place to start. Fortunately, if you’re looking for something to make her feel pampered, we know a thing or two about beauty tech, which can deliver on that front.
Some of the options below let your mom achieve professional-level results at home, including high-end tools that re-create salon blowouts and FDA-cleared devices that target signs of aging. Others are simpler and more practical, letting her freshen her hair without washing it or quickly touch up her roots with little to no hassle. There are also options to help her unwind, so she can ease tension after a long day or care for her hair as she sleeps. It’s called beauty rest, after all.
Below, we’ve rounded up a mix of Verge-approved picks that achieve all of the above and then some, regardless of your budget.
Shark FlexStyle Air Hair Styler and Dryer
The Shark FlexStyle Air is like getting multiple hair tools in one. It works as both a powerful hair dryer and a styling tool, with add-ons for curling, smoothing, and introducing volume. It’s lighter and often more affordable than comparable tools, but still delivers salon-like results at home for all types of hair.
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Buxom Plump Shot Lip Serum
If mom wants fuller, smoother lips without injections, Buxom’s Plump Shot Lip Serum is the way to go. Made with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and jojoba oil, it smooths and visibly plumps lips in under a minute in a way that’s not over the top, while adding an attractive glossy sheen.
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Medicube Booster Pro
The Hailey Bieber-backed Medicube Booster Pro is a glow wand specifically designed to improve your skin. It features four modes that use gentle electrical stimulation, light therapy, and sonic vibrations to help improve absorption, firm skin, and refine pores. It’s lightweight, rechargeable, and pairs with the Age-R app, providing your mom with a host of guided routines.
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The Clean Sweep Detox Duo Kit
Drybar’s Clean Sweep Detox Duo Kit is a great gift for busy moms who may not always have time for a full hair wash. The bundle includes two oil-absorbing dry shampoos with gentle scents that can refresh roots and add a bit of volume without leaving a noticeable residue.
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Omnilux Contour Face
The Contour Face is an FDA-cleared LED mask that uses red and near-infrared light to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, brighten skin, boost collagen production, and smooth uneven textures for a more youthful complexion. With 132 medical-grade LEDs, it delivers professional-level treatment in quick 10-minute sessions; the soft, flexible silicone is surprisingly comfortable, too.
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Sephora Favorites “Smells Like Love” perfume sampler set
Not sure what her favorite perfume is? The Sephora Favorites Smells Like Love Sampler Set with a redeemable voucher is a great option, offering nine popular fragrances in travel sizes that your giftee can have fun testing. The real highlight is the included voucher, which they can use to get a slightly bigger version of their favorite perfume from the lineup.
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L’Oreal Colorsonic Hair Color Device
L’Oréal’s Colorsonic makes the messy process of at-home hair dying far less of a hassle — or it should, anyway. The device automatically mixes the color and distributes it evenly as it glides through your hair, speeding up the dye job, reducing mess, and simplifying the procedure overall.
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Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun
If sunscreen isn’t already a part of your mom’s daily skincare routine, it really should be. Beauty of Joseon’s Relief Sun offers excellent SPF 50 protection, thus shielding your mom from sunburns and cancer-causing agents. At the same time, the TikTok-famous sunscreen uses rice water, grain-fermented extracts, and other ingredients rich in minerals to brighten and moisturize all types of skin.
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Chi Original Digital Ceramic Hairstyling Iron
A capable flat iron that heats up in seconds is a must for any mom who has trouble getting out the door in the morning. Not only is the Chi Original fast but the high-heat flat iron also features ceramic plates that allow it to safely straighten even the frizziest of hair. Plus, your mom can even use it to add beachy waves or create flips if she’s feeling something fresh.
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Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask
You can help mom indulge in a bit of self-care with Laneige’s Lip Sleeping Masks. Filled with moisture-boosting ingredients like antioxidants, Vitamin C, and coconut butter, the overnight masks hydrate and protect the lips, leaving them soft and silky smooth. Plus, they comes in a variety of delicious scents, from vanilla to peach iced tea.
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Theragun Mini (third-gen)
A massage gun is the kind of gift that keeps on giving. When muscles and tendons are tight or sore, the three-speed Theragun Mini serves as a quick and easy remedy, allowing your giftee to get on with their day with less discomfort. The latest model is slightly smaller than prior iterations, making what was already an ultra-portable device even more compact.
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Quince Mulberry Silk Pillowcase
The Quince Mulberry Silk Pillowcase can take care of mom’s skin and hair while she catches up on sleep. The smooth silk helps minimize frizz, tangles, and split ends while also being gentler on the skin, helping reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It’s also temperature-regulating, so it should keep her comfortable while she’s resting.
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Sharper Image Spahaven Soothe foot bath
Sharper Image’s heated foot bath is an underrated gift that can show just how much you care about your mom’s health and well-being. You can throw in some Epsom salts, set your desired temperature using the built-in LED display, and move your feet across the massaging rollers to relax after a stressful day at work.
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Queen of the Dead nail polish
Mooncat’s Queen of the Dead nail polish is like a new-age mood ring. The dark lacquer changes color as your body warms up, transitioning from a shade of deep red wine into a festive raspberry that’s perfect for holiday parties. A percentage of the proceeds will also go toward helping adoptable cats find their forever homes, so you’ll feel as good as you look.
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Dyson Supersonic Travel
The Supersonic Travel takes everything people loved about Dyson’s original hair dryer and makes it easier to actually travel with. It’s both smaller and lighter, but it still dries hair quickly and evenly. It also automatically adjusts to different voltages for use abroad, and since it works with regular Supersonic attachments, your mom doesn’t need to splurge on any new add-ons if she owns the OG model.
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Sungboon Editor Deep Collagen Power Boosting Mask (four-pack)
Sungboon’s collagen mask is the rare TikTok sensation that actually lives up to the hype. Like magic, the face mask works overnight to improve elasticity, temporarily erasing fine lines and wrinkles. It also soothes, hydrates, and rejuvenates your skin, leaving you with a glowing complexion that should last far longer than the viral videos from which it sprang up.
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Dieux Forever Eye Mask
The Forever Eye Mask is a reusable eye patch designed to help mom get more out of her skincare. It sits comfortably under the eyes, helping gels, serums, and creams absorb better. Over time, it helps boost hydration, soften the look of fine lines, and leave the under-eye area looking smoother. As a bonus, it can double as a handy makeup tool, catching fallout or helping you create a sharper wing.
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Nuface Trinity Plus Starter Kit
The Nuface Trinity Plus Starter Kit is designed to help mom lift and tone her face and neck over time. It targets 69 facial muscles with low-level electrical currents that gently stimulate them, similar to a workout for your face. Just five minutes of use a day can help improve firmness and definition, and she can adjust the intensity and frequency to suit her needs.
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Esarora Ice Roller
If your mom wants to reduce puffiness and soothe redness, all she has to do is run Esarora’s Ice Roller over her face in the morning. The cooling sensation can also help ease headaches and facial tension, making it both practical and pampering. It’s especially useful under the eyes, where it can help soften the look of bags.
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Lifx SuperColor Smart Mirror
Lifx’s upcoming SuperColor Smart Mirror features individually controllable front and back lighting with full-color effects. Modes like Makeup Check boost brightness and color accuracy, while a built-in anti-fog setting helps keep the mirror clear after hot showers. It also features Matter support and three programmable buttons, which let you control other smart devices directly from the mirror.
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Live updates from Elon Musk and Sam Altman’s court battle over the future of OpenAI
Sam Altman and Elon Musk are facing off in a high-stakes trial that could alter the future of OpenAI and its most well-known product, ChatGPT. In 2024, Musk filed a lawsuit accusing OpenAI of abandoning its founding mission of developing AI to benefit humanity and shifting focus to boosting profits instead.
Elon Musk, his financial manager and Neuralink CEO, Jared Birchall, and OpenAI cofounder Greg Brockman have already testified before the jury. Now, on Wednesday, May 6th, Shivon Zilis, a former OpenAI board member who shares four children with Musk, is taking the stand, and the courtroom is seeing testimony from former OpenAI exec Mira Murati via video.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is scheduled to appear on Monday, with OpenAI cofounder and former chief scientist Ilya Sutskever lined up to testify after that.
Musk was a cofounder of OpenAI and claims that Altman and Brockman tricked him into giving the company money, only to turn their backs on their original goal. However, OpenAI says that “This lawsuit has always been a baseless and jealous bid to derail a competitor” in a bid to boost Musk’s own SpaceX / xAI / X companies that have launched Grok as a competitor to ChatGPT.
In his lawsuit, Musk is asking for the removal of Altman and Brockman, and for OpenAI to stop operating as a public benefit corporation. Musk has also demanded that OpenAI’s nonprofit receive up to $150 billion in damages he’s asking for if he wins the case.
People to Know
Plaintiff
Elon Musk — plaintiff, OpenAI cofounder and now CEO of rival xAI
Steven Molo — lead counsel for plaintiff
Jared Birchall — manager of Musk’s family office
Shivon Zilis — former OpenAI board member who shares multiple children with Musk
Defendant
Sam Altman — defendant, CEO of OpenAI
William Savitt — lead counsel for defendant
Greg Brockman — president of OpenAI as well as a cofounder
Ilya Sutskever — former chief scientist at OpenAI and a cofounder
Judge
Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers — aka YGR, trial judge
Here’s all the latest on the trial between Musk and Altman:
- Musk offered Sam Altman a board seat at Tesla…
- Shivon’s emails aren’t great for Musk.
- The big sticking point for Brockman and Sutskever was control.
- Sam Altman loves exclamation marks.
- Mira Murati tells the court that she couldn’t trust Sam Altman’s words
- Zilis’ past emails mentioned in court proceedings include her referencing a potential “conversion to for-profit” for OpenAI.
- This is getting interesting.
- Zilis sent Altman a text message of support after his 2023 ouster.
- Zilis said another concern she had about Altman related to OpenAI’s potential deal with Helion.
- Also in the spirit of clarifications this morning…
- Zilis said she had major concerns about OpenAI’s board not being notified in advance of ChatGPT’s release.
- Zilis said that the fallout from Altman’s 2023 ouster changed her view of OpenAI’s Microsoft deal.
- When asked how much Musk works per week, Zilis laughed.
- Musk’s team has called Shivon Zilis.
- Murati says problems with Altman persisted after he returned to the company.
- “OpenAI was at catastrophic risk of falling apart” when Altman was fired, Murati says.
- We are seeing video testimony from Mira Murati’s deposition.
- We are clearing up “a few inaccuracies from yesterday.”
- We are taking care of some matters before the jury comes in.
- Microsoft and OpenAI’s definition of AGI was just revealed.
- The jurors look as bored as I feel.
- Brockman steps down. We are looking at the video deposition of Robert Wu.
- Brockman is telling the truth about considering removing Musk from the board.
- Every time Molo makes a summary of Brockman’s testimony, Brockman objects to it.
- We are now fighting about “Either go do something on your own or continue with OpenAI as a non-profit.”
- One other thing I don’t understand…
- Molo is trying to reiterate what he did more effectively yesterday.
- “You had no problems answering your lawyers’ questions,” Molo is practically yelling.
- Molo asks Brockman if Musk was “being mean” to him.
- We are back to quibbling.
- We are now discussing the OpenAI Foundation layoffs.
- Microsoft is done, bless them.
- Microsoft is now getting to talk to Brockman.
- The blip.
- We are now discussing Shivon Zilis.
- We are now going through the assorted releases of GPT models.
- When Musk resigned, he gave a speech to OpenAI’s employees that might have been demoralizing…
- One observation from Brockman and Sutskever’s emails.
- We are now recontextualizing more entries from Brockman.
- There were discussions between Brockman, Altman, and Sutskever about removing Musk from the board.
- We are back from a break.
- “I thought he was going to hit me,” Brockman says of Musk.
- Elon Musk doesn’t love anything he can’t control.
- Sam Altman discussed an equal equity split…
- We are now discussing Brockman’s journal.
- Brockman talks Dota 2.
- Elon Musk tried to get Bill Gates to donate to OpenAI.
- First sidebar of the trial.
- OpenAI had layoffs at Musk’s insistence.
- Greg Brockman tells the court that while at OpenAI, he and three others worked at Tesla.
- YGR is on the bench.
- Google’s AI architect lived rent-free in Elon Musk’s head
- OpenAI’s president does ‘all the things,’ except answer a question
- Jury is sent out for the day.
- We are hearing about the early days of OpenAI.
- Early worries about Musk came from Ilya Sutskever.
- Brockman is describing his bromance with Altman.
- “I do all the things.”
- Brockman says we are 80 percent of the way to AGI.
- Open AI’s direct examination of Brockman is pretty sedate so far… aside from Tesla.
- OpenAI’s lawyers are now getting their shot at Brockman.
- For real, I think nerds should not testify in court.
- We are now looking at Brockman’s other financial dealings.
- We finished with the Microsoft investment pretty quickly.
- Altman didn’t return after we took our break.
- We are presently having a fight about purple boxes.
- We have been doing the same question for perhaps the last five minutes.
- “Financially what will take me to $1B?”
- “His story will correctly be that we weren’t honest with him in the end about still wanting to do the for profit just without him.”
- Greg Brockman’s journal: “it’d be wrong to steal the non-profit from him.”
- Brockman is not doing himself any favors.
- Brockman’s cross-examination isn’t as testy as Musk’s, but he’s also pushing back on a lot of questions.
- Is sending stuff to Sam Teller and Shivon Zilis the same as sending it to Musk?
- Brockman and Altman’s alliance?
- “Is Demis Hassabis evil?”
- Greg Brockman is talking about the earliest days of OpenAI.
- Greg Brockman and Sam Altman have just entered the courtroom.
- We’re done with Russell.
- “The age of abundance for Elon.”
- Oh now we have some meat.
- Elon Musk’s expert doesn’t follow him on X.
- I am befuddled by this expert testimony.
- We are dealing with the cross now.
- Sure is lucky that mentions of Grok’s safety issues got limited.
- Individual vs. systemic risk.
- We now have a very boring expert witness testifying to AI risks.
- Stuart Russell is here to tell us about AI.
- “I need that today. That’s good. I like that.”
- Greg Brockman won’t be asked about Musk’s threat.
- Elon Musk tried to settle before the trial — and got threatening.
- Musk v. Altman is getting a live audio stream next week.
- OpenAI Tesla receipts and other Musk v. Altman documents.
- All the evidence revealed so far in Musk v. Altman
- Here’s how Gabe Newell and Hideo Kojima ended up in the Musk v. Altman evidence.
- The craziest part of Musk v. Altman happened while the jury was out of the room
- Jury is being dismissed early so YGR can deal with an objection to Birchall’s testimony.
- Birchall is actually very funny outside of court? Good for him.
- We are now hearing about the pause in quarterly donations.
- We’re back.
- Second break of the day.
- Birchall cross.
- Elon Musk confirms xAI used OpenAI’s models to train Grok
- Birchall has just been asked about the four Teslas.
- Birchall testifies about Musk’s contributions to OpenAI.
- A woman in the gallery has lowered a sleep mask over her eyes and is attempting to sleep.
- Musk steps down. He may be recalled.
- We are on re-cross. Musk is getting testy again.
- The Microsoft investment comes back up.
- And we’re back.
- We’re in break — and I just checked out something interesting.
- Elon Musk’s robot army definitely will not kill you.
- Musk insists he wasn’t kneecapping OpenAI.
- Musk seems notably more subdued today.
- “At least change the name,” Musk says he told Altman.
- Elon Musk v. Capitalism.
- An “ongoing conversation” around open source.
- We’re still talking about whether Musk read the term sheet.
- The jurors have been seated.
- Musk has just entered the courtroom.
- “Issues of extinction are excluded.”
- Good morning!
- Elon Musk’s worst enemy in court is Elon Musk
- Freedom!
- Unfortunately we will not be talking about safety details of any specific product.
- The jury is leaving for the day. “I suspect it’s a nice day out there,” YGR says.
- MechaHitler might be a bad look for the AI safety defender.
- Musk’s broader AI safety commitment (or lack thereof) comes up.
- This is so testy.
- Did Musk even read the OpenAI term sheet?
- Musk asked Shivon Zilis to stay “close and friendly” with OpenAI to keep info flowing.
- Musk says xAI probably won’t be the first to get to AGI.
- We’re back from a break, talking about SpaceX and xAI.
- Don’t worry about Tesla’s robot army!
- “You mostly do unfair questions.”
- “It’s a free country.”
- “Will you answer my question?”
- Musk’s desire for control comes up again.
- “This is a hypothetical.”
- Did Musk initially envision OpenAI as a corporation?
- Musk is being combative on cross already.
- “I did say that I would commit up to a billion dollars, yes.”
- Is Tesla really not working on AGI?
- Musk is returning to the stand.
- At times, being a judge is much like being a kindergarten teacher.
- We’re on a break.
- “I mean, all due respect to Microsoft, do you really want Microsoft controlling digital superintelligence?”
- “What’s going on here this is a bait and switch.”
- A Musk-Altman spat about Microsoft.
- Musk really cannot help himself.
- “Capped profit” wasn’t an issue, even when Microsoft got involved.
- “Tesla is not pursuing AGI.”
- Musk is more on his game today.
- “After I received these reassurances that OpenAI would continue to be a nonprofit I continued to donate over $10 million.”
- “I actually was a fool who provided free funding for them to create a startup.”
- More discussion of who would own OpenAI.
- “I don’t lose my temper,” says Elon Musk.
- “2017 was a hard year, and we’ve made mistakes.”
- “I formed many for-profit tech companies, and could have done so with OAI,”
- “Crystal clear focus.”
- Sam Altman has just entered the room, right ahead of the jury.
- A member of the public just got dressed down by YGR about taking photos.
- Musk v. Altman et al. is back in session.
- In naming OpenAI, Elon Musk worried anything related to the Turing Test could mean bad PR.
- Elon Musk appeared more petty than prepared
- That’s a wrap!
- YGR scolds OpenAI for taking inconsistent positions on the origin of its name.
- Elon Musk tells the jury that all he wants to do is save humanity
- Arguments over ownership.
- Apparently OpenAI could have had an ICO.
- “I was not averse to a small for-profit,” Musk says.
- We’re reading emails between Musk and Jensen Huang.
- Musk says nonprofit was non-negotiable for OpenAI.
- We’re at the founding of OpenAI.
- Musk says he would have created something like OpenAI on his own.
- Musk recalls meeting Sam Altman.
- Sam Altman left during a break, but Elon Musk’s lawyer didn’t notice.
- “Here we are in 2026 and AI is scary smart.”
- “I have extreme concerns about AI,” says Musk.
- AI will be as smart as “any human as soon as next year.”
- Musk claims he has time for SpaceX, Tesla, Neuralink, and the Boring Company because he works a lot.
- Musk is telling the jury he (co)founded Tesla.
- Neuralink’s long-term goal is… AI?
- “There need to be things that people are excited about that make life worth living … Being out there among the stars can excite everyone.”
- A little Musk biography.
- Elon Musk, looking funereal in a black suit with a black tie, says “it’s not okay to steal a charity.”
- Elon Musk takes the stand in high-profile trial against OpenAI
- We are back from a break.
- Elon Musk will be the first witness in Musk v. Altman.
- “Microsoft unlocked with OpenAI a virtuous cycle.”
- Microsoft enters the chat.
- “We are here because Mr. Musk didn’t get his way at OpenAI.”
- “[Musk] demanded control, he demanded the ability to make all the decisions without regard to the other founders.”
- OpenAI lawyers argue that Elon was right in the middle of discussions about a for-profit pivot.
- “Musk was furious that OpenAI succeeded.”
- OpenAI: Musk’s lawsuit is a “pageant of hypocrisy.”
- Sam Altman’s “related party conflicted transactions” are how he made money on OpenAI, Molo says.
- Technical difficulties.
- OpenAI is like a museum store that has looted the Picassos and pocketed the profits.
- AGI might be out of fashion in the AI world, but it will be at the center of this trial.
- “The defendants in this case stole a charity.”
- Musk and Altman go to court
- Good morning from the Musk v. Altman line outside the courtroom.
- Jury selection in Musk v. Altman: ‘People don’t like him’
- We have a jury.
- Elon Musk’s lawyer tried to get some jurors thrown out for disliking Musk.
- Apparently things are exciting outside.
- We have gone through the first 20 potential jurors.
- Voir dire has begun.
- The Elon Musk vs. OpenAI trial starts today.
- Elon Musk drops fraud claims against OpenAI and Sam Altman before trial.
- Musk vs. Altman is here, and it’s going to get messy
- Elon Musk is about to be a very busy boy!
- ‘Sideshow’ concerns and billionaire dreams: What I learned from Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI
- Elon Musk’s xAI is suing OpenAI and Apple
- Inside Elon Musk’s messy breakup with OpenAI
- Elon Musk is suing OpenAI and Sam Altman again
Xbox changes continue with new console boot animation
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Microsoft first revealed its new Xbox logo last month, and the company has already released Xbox dynamic backgrounds of the logo, as well as profile pictures for Xbox fans to use. The new Xbox logo has a more glassy look, and I understand Microsoft has also been using this new design for some of its internal next-gen Project Helix …
Here are the fitness trackers I actually recommend
Why do you want a fitness tracker? This is the first question I ask any time I’m asked to recommend a device.
The number-one rule of wearable tech is that it has to be something you actually want to wear. So instead of molding yourself to a device, it’s better to pick something that isn’t too hard to slot into the life you already lead. The tech specs will fall into place once you’re honest with yourself about who you are and where you’re currently at. You can always revisit your choice once you’ve leveled up, but buying for who you want to be someday isn’t helpful.
Are you a couch potato who wants to hit 10,000 steps a day? Are you a gym rat who prioritizes lifting heavy? Do you have absolutely no idea, but have a vague vision of six-pack abs and know you have an Android phone? There are a zillion permutations, but in my experience, people typically fall into a handful of categories.
Here’s what I recommend for each.
Casual wellness seekers
It’s nigh impossible to escape the barrage of health metrics and scores these days. But if it’s possible, you’d like to. All you really want is credit for the activity you do and some insight into how your sleep is, screw the bells and whistles. Also, you’d be caught dead wearing a hockey-sized puck on your arm. If that’s you, I’d recommend a Fitbit Charge 6 or an Oura Ring 4. Both work regardless of what phone you have and are good at getting you the basics with minimal overwhelm.
Oura Ring 4
Score: 9
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The Oura Ring is the more stylish of the two. It’s the better option if you’d prefer to keep your wrist free or would rather notifications stay on your phone. I vouch for shelling out a smidge extra for the ceramic version. (In my years of testing, I find the metal finishes scratch easily. Whatever you do, skip rose gold. It doesn’t hold up well.) It’s a little more annoying to get, and I don’t advise skipping the sizing kit. Your fingers will swell and shrink depending on the weather, so you want to see how a ring size fits over 24 hours. I’d also keep this in mind if you plan on losing a significant amount of weight. I hate that it comes with a $6 monthly subscription, but it’s a good product, and as far as wearable subscriptions go, it’s among the most affordable.
Fitbit Charge 6
Score: 7
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Go for the Fitbit Charge 6 if you’d like to see the time or stats while exercising. This is also the pick if you want a few notifications or don’t want to rely on your phone quite as much. It’s much easier to leave your phone in a gym locker with a Charge 6 and lift weights — you don’t want to do that with a smart ring. Oura is the more premium feeling of the two, but there are plenty of ways to dress up a Charge 6 with third-party straps. None of the metrics are behind a paywall anymore, though if you want access to Google’s experimental AI coach, that’ll set you back $10 a month or $80 a year.
Honorable mentions: I dig Withings’ hybrid smartwatches, which are a great blend of simple tracking and style. The new Pebble watches also feel right for those yearning for 2015-era simplicity.
A one-stop smartwatch
This type of person needs a bit more functionality from their fitness tracker. It’s about feeling alright leaving your phone behind because cellular and emergency calling are options. When you’re not being active, it’d be nice to easily set timers, check a weather widget, unlock your laptop, or perhaps quickly view the feed from your doorbell camera. In that case, a smartwatch is the way to go.
This is when your phone matters. If you’ve got an iPhone, I’ll point you to the Apple Watch SE 3. Android users, may I interest you in a Google Pixel Watch 4?
Apple Watch SE 3
Score: 9
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I recommend the $249 SE 3 because it offers the best bang for your buck feature-wise of all the new Apple Watches. If you want the bigger screen and advanced health features like EKGs, look for a refurbished Series 10 in a nicer material. (The Series 11 is fiiiiine, but the difference from the Series 10 is negligible and you might as well save a lil extra.) However, I don’t recommend the Apple Watch Ultra 3 for most people unless that’s the look you’re going for, you work out a lot, and you want the biggest battery / screen possible.
Google Pixel Watch 4
Score: 8
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Now for Android. Arguably, if you have a Samsung phone, you could go for the Galaxy Watch 8. But I was more impressed by the Pixel Watch 4’s approach to repairability, feature updates, and AI implementation. As a caveat, I’m not a fan of AI fitness and health features, but of the ones I’ve tested so far, Google’s is among the best.
Honorable mentions: For Android users who want superior battery life, check out the OnePlus Watch 3.
Fitness fiends, you know who you are
Hi, friends. How’s your Whoop band or eight-year-old Garmin holding up? I’m guessing you already know what you want to buy and don’t really need me to list out the pros and cons of a Garmin, Coros, Polar, Whoop, or one of the Ultra smartwatches. Game recognizes game, and yeah, I agree, the price increase starting with the Garmin Fenix 8 is banana-balls bonkers.
You don’t really need my opinion here, especially since I suspect a good chunk of you keep DC Rainmaker bookmarked. (He’s great! I’m also a big fan.) Just in case, here are some of my thoughts on some of the products and brands in this space.
Garmin Forerunner 265S
Score: 9
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- I’m a huge fan of the Garmin Forerunner 265, which is my platonic ideal for a running watch. I also enjoyed the Forerunner 970 if you want a bit extra, but as a petite-wristed person, I prefer the smaller Forerunners. I also think the Forerunner line is a much more budget-friendly alternative to the Fenix while also keeping much of the same features and functionality. That said, if you can splurge a bit, a newer Garmin with the flashlight is well worth it.
- I’ve liked Coros watches on the whole. Battery life is incredible, but as my colleague Liz Lopatto noted in her Nomad review, the app isn’t as well equipped for adventurers as it is for runners.
- The only people who should give a whoop about Whoop are athletes — I stand by that in my review of the latest device. That said, I’ve found its newer health features to be dubious. The Whoop age feature is my villain origin story, and its forays into wellness have left me a tad concerned.
- The Apple Watch Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra are good devices, even if the latter is fugly on my lady wrist. The Ultra 3 is my current daily driver because my garbage eyes love a giant screen, the interoperability with my other gadgets is convenient, and the superior notifications are a godsend for my work life. To me, that’s worth the trade-off in battery life since I constantly switch between wearables anyway. But in another life, one where I don’t do this job and spend more time training, I think I’d be a Garmin Forerunner gal.
- You don’t need an Oura Ring, but it is kinda helpful if you really want to prioritize recovery metrics and are committed to a Garmin, Coros, or some other smartwatch. (Garmin’s sleep tracking has never been my favorite, though it’s improved over the years.) I’ve run the numbers, and even with the subscription, I find dual-wielding an Oura and a smartwatch more cost-effective for my needs over a period of three to five years than a Whoop. And since I know you Garmin heads tend to keep your devices for an average of eight years, I think the math works out similarly.