Gisèle Pelicot condemns rape accused and says French society must change from the BBC
She has waived her right to anonymity so the entire trial can be heard in public.Read More
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Son of Norwegian princess arrested on suspicion of rape from the BBC
The 27-year-old, who is the stepson of the heir to the throne, is in detention in Oslo.Read More
Minecraft to follow live-action movie with theme parks from the Verge Ash Parrish
Minecraft could soon be coming to a theme park near you. UK theme park company Merlin Entertainments has announced the completion of a $110 million deal with developer Mojang to open Minecraft-themed attractions in the US and the UK. The attractions are planned to open in 2026 and 2027 and will either be new additions…
Google Gemini can remember things now from the Verge Emma Roth
Illustration: The Verge Google Gemini can now “remember” certain things about you, such as your interests and personal preferences. The change is rolling out to subscribers with access to Gemini Advanced, and it will allow the AI chatbot to tailor its responses based on your needs, according to Gemini’s most recent release notes. As noted…
Leak: Valve is making a Steam Controller 2 and a ‘Roy’ for its Deckard from the Verge Sean Hollister
The original Steam Controller, and a prototype that preceded it. | Image: Sean Hollister / The Verge Two years ago, Valve told The Verge it wanted a successor to its cult classic Steam Controller, whose incredibly customizable buttons and touchpads paved the way for the Steam Deck handheld PC. Now, Valve watcher Brad Lynch claims…
Android 16 is now available for early testers from the Verge Jess Weatherbed
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Google has given us a glimpse at what’s coming in the next major version of Android. The first preview release for Android 16 is available for developers starting today, which expands the photo library and medical data-sharing capabilities in apps. A change moving Android’s release timeline forward was…
Aqara’s new DIY-ready smart water shutoff works in more smart homes with Matter from the Verge Wes Davis
Image: Aqara Aqara’s Smart Valve Controller T1 is now available, bringing an interoperable Matter-compatible valve controller option to the smart home for the first time. The $69.99 T1 connects to your water shutoff valve so you can operate it remotely or shut it off automatically when a leak is detected. The Aqara hub lets this…
Netflix says the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight was ‘the most-streamed sporting event ever’ from the Verge Emma Roth
Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images for Netflix © 2024 Despite widespread issues with video quality and buffering, Netflix’s live-streamed Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match brought in an average of 108 million viewers, based on TVision data in the US and first-party data in global markets. With 65 million concurrent streams, Netflix says the…
Jack Black yearns for the mines in new Minecraft movie trailer from the Verge Ash Parrish
Image: Warner Bros. A Minecraft Movie has a new trailer giving us a taste at the kind of story moviegoers can expect. The trailer predominately features Jack Black as Steve, the silent protagonist players embody in Minecraft. In the trailer, Black’s Steve is way more chatty, giving us his backstory as a child who quite…
How to bridge our political divide? A pastor’s answer: Do unto others from NPR Frank Langfitt
A Pennsylvania church just blocks from where then-candidate Donald Trump’s would-be assassin lived created a sermon series on the Golden Rule to try to bridge political divisions in its congregation. (Image credit: Justin Merriman) Read More