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Wisconsin governor says ‘no’ to age checks for porn
https://www.theverge.com/policy/907761/wisconsin-governor-porn-age-verification-vetoed

Wisconsin governor says ‘no’ to age checks for porn

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has vetoed a bill that would’ve required sites that host adult content to implement age verification for users.

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The Verge 13h ago

Artemis II astronauts break a record, name a crater
https://www.theverge.com/science/907682/nasa-artemis-ii-distance-record-crater-names

Artemis II astronauts break a record, name a crater

After breaking Apollo 13’s distance record on Monday, the crew of Artemis II proposed names for two Moon craters, including one named after a lost loved one.

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The Verge 15h ago

The best deals on MacBooks right now
https://www.theverge.com/22399419/apple-macbook-air-pro-mac-mini-imac-deals

The best deals on MacBooks right now

Apple’s macOS laptops come in various makes and models. Thankfully, you can find deals on the M4 and M5 MacBook Air, the latest MacBook Pro, and the MacBook Neo.

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The Verge 15h ago

DJI’s Mic Mini records clear audio on the go, and it’s on sale for $60
https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/907582/dji-mic-mini-two-transmitters-deal-sale

DJI’s Mic Mini records clear audio on the go, and it’s on sale for $60

You can buy DJI’s Mic Mini with two transmitters for $59.99 ($20 off) at Amazon. The clippable mic records video sound from up to 400 meters away.

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The Verge 15h ago

Robotaxi companies won’t say how often remote operators intervene
https://www.theverge.com/transportation/907478/robotaxi-remote-assistance-markey-investigation-waymo-tesla

Robotaxi companies won’t say how often remote operators intervene

Robotaxi companies declined to disclose the number of times their remote assistants intervene with the self-driving cars, a new report from Sen. Ed Markey’s office reveals.

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The Verge 16h ago

All the news of NASA’s Artemis program, the agency’s attempt to return humans to the Moon
https://www.theverge.com/2019/7/19/20700565/nasa-artemis-moon-return-landing-trump-administration-jim-bridenstine

All the news of NASA’s Artemis program, the agency’s attempt to return humans to the Moon

Artemis II launched on April 2nd, taking four astronauts around the Moon, going further away from Earth than anyone has ever traveled before.

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The Verge 16h ago

Netflix is launching a new app for kids games
https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/907293/netflix-playground-kids-games-app

Netflix is launching a new app for kids games

Netflix has launched a new app called Playground, which is focused entirely on kid-friendly games.

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The Verge 17h ago

Samsung’s Galaxy S27 ‘Pro’ could squeeze in between the Ultra and Plus phones
https://www.theverge.com/tech/907431/samsung-galaxy-s27-pro-privacy-display-rumor

Samsung’s Galaxy S27 ‘Pro’ could squeeze in between the Ultra and Plus phones

Samsung is reportedly adding a fourth phone to its flagship lineup, the Galaxy S27 Pro, which would be a premium option between the Plus and Ultra models.

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The Verge 18h ago

Iran threatens OpenAI’s Stargate data center in Abu Dhabi
https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/907427/iran-openai-stargate-datacenter-uae-abu-dhabi-threat

Iran threatens OpenAI’s Stargate data center in Abu Dhabi

The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has published a video that suggests it will target OpenAI’s upcoming data center in Abu Dhabi if the US attacks the country’s power plants.

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The Verge 18h ago

The Artemis II astronauts will set a new distance record from Earth today
https://www.theverge.com/science/907364/nasa-artemis-ii-astronauts-moon-orion-distance-record

The Artemis II astronauts will set a new distance record from Earth today

As the Artemis II mission makes its flight around the Moon today, the crew will attempt to re-create the iconic “Earthrise” photo taken during Apollo 8.

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