Amazon says this year’s Prime Day was its biggest ever from ABC
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Rogue waves can strike without warning. These scientists found a way to predict them from NPR Nell Greenfieldboyce
Scientists have created a new tool that can give 5 minutes advance warning of a dangerous rogue wave in the ocean. (Image credit: Alexis Delisi) Read More
South Korea’s top court recognizes some rights for same-sex couples from NPR
In a landmark ruling, the court said same-sex couples are eligible to receive the same health insurance benefits as heterosexual couples. South Korea doesn’t legally recognize same-sex marriages. (Image credit: Suh Dae-yeon) Read More
OpenAI is releasing a cheaper, smarter model from the Verge Kylie Robison
Image: The Verge OpenAI is releasing a lighter, cheaper model for developers to tinker with called GPT-4o Mini. It costs significantly less than full-sized models and is said to be more capable than GPT-3.5. Building apps using OpenAI’s models can rack up a huge bill. Developers without the means to afford to tinker with it…
Dune: Prophecy hits HBO in November from the Verge Andrew Webster
Image: HBO HBO’s Dune prequel series now has a premiere date — or month, at least. The upcoming show, called Dune: Prophecy, will hit both HBO and Max in November. The HBO Original also got a fresh teaser, which makes it look like the six-episode-long show will be filled with plenty of political maneuvering. That…
Instagram is adding expiring and semi-private comments from the Verge Mia Sato
Image: Instagram Instagram Notes — a temporary away status-like feature — is expanding, the company announced today. Users will now be able to leave Notes on Reels and grid posts, where their comments will float on top of the content in little bubbles. Like Notes, these comments are temporary — they’ll disappear after three days,…
Splitgate’s portal-hopping sequel announced for 2025 from the Verge Emma Roth
Image: 1047 Games Splitgate isn’t dead yet. On Thursday, developer 1047 Games revealed a cinematic trailer for Splitgate 2, a revamped version of the free-to-play multiplayer shooter, which uses the same portal mechanic that made the game so fun the first time around. When Splitgate 2 launches in 2025, it will come with some notable…
Hisense’s new TV is just like Samsung’s Frame but costs a lot less from the Verge Andrew Liszewski
The 65-inch version of the CanvasTV is now available, while a 55-inch version will arrive later this summer. | Image: Hisense Hisense’s CanvasTV, a matte screen television designed to blend into your home decor as a piece of artwork when you’re not watching TV, is now available in a 65-inch model for $1,299.99. A smaller…
Greenhouses are becoming more popular, but there’s little research on how to protect workers from ABC
The latest agricultural census shows the number of greenhouse and nursery workers in the U.S. has grown by 16,000 in recent yearsRead More
The best Amazon Prime Day deals you can still shop from the Verge Sheena Vasani
Image: Shira Inbar for The Verge Amazon’s discount extravaganza might technically be over, but if you still have cash to spare, these leftover deals are worth a second look. Continue reading… Read More