11x.ai, a startup that develops AI-powered sales development bots, has secured roughly $50 million in Series B funding, TechCrunch has learned. The new round was led by Andreessen Horowitz, valuing the company at around $350 million, multiple sources told TechCrunch. The recent deal follows the company’s $24 million Series A, which was led by Benchmark
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If you thought legendary game director Hideo Kojima would just give us a no-nonsense look at the upcoming Death Stranding 2 at this year’s Tokyo Game Show, you were wrong. Sure, during the weekend we got a chance to see the upcoming sequel’s impressive photo mode, modeled by the Hollywood actors who Kojima has scanned
There was never a world in which NieR: Automata Ver1.1.a ended in a predictable way. The anime adaptation of the 2017 action RPG from Yoko Taro and PlatinumGames has continuously deviated from the expected narrative since it began airing in 2023. Over 24 episodes, Ver1.1a offered a gripping retelling of the original story for newcomers
Before Hades became what many consider to be 2020’s Game of the Year, its developer, Supergiant Games, made a trio of critically acclaimed titles that displayed the team’s impressive range. Everything from each title’s setting to its respective gameplay was wildly different from the others, which made for an electrifying run of games from one
The internet loves Moo Deng, a pygmy hippopotamus living in a zoo in Thailand. The small hippo has gone truly viral online and is so popular that SNL has even gotten involved. And all that popularity has led to high prices on virtual baby hippos in Final Fantasy 14. Suggested Reading Agatha All Along Star
/ Songs from artists like Adele and Ye went blank on YouTube and YouTube Music, but they should be restored soon. By Umar Shakir, a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. Share this story
Megalopolis, Francis Ford Coppola’s modern epic starring Adam Driver, Aubrey Plaza, Nathalie Emmanuel and more, released just a few days ago and it’s already being dubbed a “box office bomb” and sparking a ton of internet conversations about Hollywood, risky movies, and more. Suggested Reading Agatha All Along Star Sasheer Zamata On Witchcraft And Star
Dead Rising is back! The remaster of the original game is out across Xbox, PS5 and PC, letting us once more attempt to live out three days in the company of an awful lot of zombies. But surviving 72 hours in Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster’s Willamette Parkview Mall is not an easy task—it’ll force you
The consumerization of medtech marches on: Amsterdam-based startup Lapsi Health has just clinched FDA approval for its first clinical support tool, a digital stethoscope. The U.S. medical devices regulator, the Food & Drug Administration, has cleared it as a Class IIA (medium risk) medical device. The startup’s debut sensing gadget is called Keikku, which means
/ Google’s signature Pixel ‘visor’ might be on its way out. By Umar Shakir, a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. Share this story The Pixel 9A looks a lot like the Pixel 9,
Ello, the AI reading companion that aims to support kids struggling to read, launched a new product on Monday that allows kids to participate in the story-creation process. Called “Storytime,” the new AI-powered feature helps kids generate personalized stories by picking from a selection of settings, characters, and plots. For instance, a story about a
Nothing feels smoother than asking Alexa or Siri to turn down the lights… except for that part where you have to shush all your dinner guests first before doing so. Not a good look. When setting up your smart home, it’s easy to focus solely on voice assistants. But voice technology still lags behind when
/ Tim Sweeney claims they’re colluding to keep new app stores off Samsung phones. By Sean Hollister, a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. Share this story If you buy something from a Verge link,
Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands and Connections puzzles. The New York Times Crossword Puzzle is legendary. But if you don’t have that much time, the Mini Crossword is an entertaining substitute. The Mini Crossword is much easier
Sam Altman, CEO of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, believes superintelligent artificial intelligence is only a “few thousand days” away, and will change the way we live forever. Altman outlined his optimistic vision for “superintelligence” – technology that surpasses human capabilities – to solve intensive problems and push human progress forward more than ever before in a blog post on Monday. The
Kevin Ryan has had a long and storied career as a pivotal force of New York City tech. He’s the founder and CEO of investment firm AlleyCorp, which has invested in a wide variety of startups, and is a serial founder, participating in the early stages of companies such as Business Insider, Zola, Gilt, Pearl
I try to stay healthy. I eat a (mostly) vegetarian diet, prioritize daily movement and try to make time for sunshine. I also get annual blood work done that measures things like cholesterol, vitamin levels, thyroid health and glucose. That’s because I’m generally aware of the US problem with chronic diseases, including Type 2 diabetes
It was quite the week in gaming, from impossible-to-secure pre-orders of the newly announced PS5 Pro, to huge sales on major Capcom and Xbox games, to confirmation about which of your Dragon Age choices will carry over to Veilguard. As always, we covered them all, and now they’re in one spot here for you perusal.
All credit goes to Samsung for inventing and popularizing the foldable. The form factor had plenty of doubters — I admit I was skeptical — when the first Galaxy Fold hit the market in 2019. It was the first Galaxy Flip, which arrived a year later, that taught me to truly appreciate foldables. When the
One day left in the weekend, puzzlers—make it count! Maybe with some lighter fare like The Wild Robot? Grab the kids and go, or just take yourself—nothing wrong with a little popcorn and animation to wrap up your weekend! Advertisement While you’re waiting for the movie to start, your daily sweet 16 words are back
Twitch’s evolution as a platform felt palpable throughout the streaming service’s annual three-day convention. From drag shows to discussions on diversity, most of the sights and sounds of TwitchCon 2024 affirmed the strides the platform has made in creating inclusive spaces for gamers. And Kotaku Senior Editor Alyssa Mercante was there to capture it all.
Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands and Connections puzzles. The New York Times Crossword Puzzle is legendary. But if you don’t have that much time, the Mini Crossword is an entertaining substitute. The Mini Crossword is much easier
See more details See more details See more details If your weekend watchlist looks light on laughs, you can add a brand new season of Saturday Night Live to the agenda. The late-night sketch show is celebrating a milestone 50th season. Hacks’ Emmy winner Jean Smart will host the first episode, which includes rapper and
/ The company says the document violates policies meant to deal with US election interference. By Wes Davis, a weekend editor who covers the latest in tech and entertainment. He has written news, reviews, and more as a tech journalist since 2020. Share this story Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge; Getty Images Meta is
This week, Sony opened up pre-orders for the items in its 30th Anniversary PlayStation 5 collection, and for many at least, the experience of trying to snag anything was one of confusion and frustration. Also, we’ll tell you about a great arcade platformer called Bzzzt that’s now available on Switch, explore how TwitchCon aims to
Movies often portray robots as the harbingers of something bad, whether they’re evil and want to take over the world (Terminator, I, Robot, The Matrix, etc.) or are being exploited by humans (Blade Runner, Ex Machina, A.I. Artificial Intelligence, etc.). But robots aren’t all bad—they can be fun, cute, and family-friendly, too. Advertisement Children (and
When the U.S. Feds cut interest rates by half a percentage point last week, it was a dash of good news for venture capitalists backing one particularly beleaguered class of startups: fintechs, especially those that rely on loans for cash flow to operate their businesses. These companies include corporate credit card providers like Ramp or
Pet owners often search for new and better ways to keep their pets safe. This includes finding ways to have 24/7 access to their pet’s location. This is why using an AirTag on a collar is one option pet owners have considered. On Reddit, a discussion about the success rates of using an AirTag for
Sony held a State of Play showcase this week that showed off a few new games alongside updates for Astro Bot, Alan Wake 2, and others, with the biggest reveal being our first look at the sequel to Ghost of Tsushima. Meanwhile, Xbox held an event of its own at Tokyo Game Show, images of
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