Illustration by Carlo Cadenas / The Verge A “cybersecurity issue” at MGM Resorts has forced the famous hotel and casino company to shut down many of its systems, according to a statement the company posted…
TikTok accidentally blocked Hollywood writers strike videos while…
Illustration by Nick Barclay / The Verge TikTok videos about the Hollywood writers strike were temporarily blocked as the platform attempted to moderate QAnon conspiracy theories. Media Matters for America, a nonprofit media research group,…
All the big conferences and events in tech,…
Illustration: The Verge September and October are some of the most exciting months of the year if you’ve been waiting all year to see the latest and greatest tech, even if that just means meeting…
Internet Archive appeals loss in library ebook lawsuit
Image: Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge The Internet Archive announced today that it has appealed its loss in a major ebook copyright case. A notice indicates that it’s filed with the Second Circuit Court…
Lithium-ion batteries with recycled metals nearing production in…
Photo by Wan Shanchao / VCG via Getty Images We could soon see more lithium-ion batteries made with recycled materials thanks to a new partnership. BASF, a battery materials producer, has announced that it’s teaming…
Epic Games taps former MCU character designer as…
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Epic Games has a new chief creative officer. Days after the role’s previous owner, Donald Mustard, announced his retirement, Epic Games has revealed his replacement: Charlie Wen. Wen…
FDA approves Pfizer and Moderna covid vaccines with…
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge The Food and Drug Administration has approved newly formulated covid vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna. Unlike booster shots released in the past, this vaccine isn’t made with components…
Meta is adding new customization options to its…
Image: Meta Meta is adding some better customization features to its avatar creator as part of the latest update for its Quest headsets. With the v57 update, you’ll be able to “fine tune things like…
Mario Kart Tour has crossed the finish line
Image: Nintendo Nintendo and game publisher DeNA will discontinue creating new content for the mobile game Mario Kart Tour starting October 4th, Video Games Chronicle reports. The move indicates Nintendo may be pivoting its focus…