The Verge’s 2023 in review
https://www.theverge.com/24006441/2023-best-worst-gadgets-entertainment-social
The Vergecast USB-C Holiday Spec-tacular
https://www.theverge.com/24012468/vergecast-podcast-holiday-special-usb-c
The Pixel 8 Pro’s videos get a whole lot brighter with video boost
https://www.theverge.com/24012568/google-pixel-8-pro-video-boost-ai-photos
The Verge’s 2023 holiday gift guide
https://www.theverge.com/23939057/holiday-gift-guide-2023-best-ideas-unique-tech-gadgets
Bluesky posts are finally open to the public
https://www.theverge.com/2023/12/22/24012862/bluesky-posts-visible-not-logged-in-new-logo
Everyone’s getting their podcast lawsuits in before the year is over
Naughty Dog cancels its The Last of Us multiplayer game
https://www.theverge.com/2023/12/14/24002141/naughty-dog-the-last-of-us-online-multiplayer-canceled
Mailchimp cancels podcast after refusing to work with union producers
https://www.theverge.com/2023/12/14/24002001/mailchimp-pineapple-street-union-podcast-canceled
Grimes has a new line of AI plush toys, including one named Grok
https://www.theverge.com/2023/12/14/24001895/grimes-curio-ai-toy-grok-pre-order
The EU AI Act passed — now comes the waiting
https://www.theverge.com/2023/12/14/24001919/eu-ai-act-foundation-models-regulation-data
Apple is making a Murderbot series starring Alexander Skarsgård
https://www.theverge.com/2023/12/14/24001803/murderbot-series-apple-tv-plus-alexander-skarsgard
The Verge’s 2023 digital gift guide
Netflix’s Yu Yu Hakusho needed more time in the spirit world
https://www.theverge.com/24001423/yu-yu-hakusho-review-netflix-live-action
Google releases on-device diagnostics tool and repair manuals for Pixel phones
https://www.theverge.com/2023/12/14/24001459/google-diagnostics-app-pixel-phones-repair
Temu sues Shein, alleging ‘Mafia-style’ intimidation of manufacturers
Neko Atsume on Quest is cute, cuddly, and a great use of mixed reality
Cruise lays off nearly a quarter of the company after GM slashes driverless spending
https://www.theverge.com/2023/12/14/24001357/cruise-layoff-quarter-employee-gm-driverless-spending
How to easily find the GTA trilogy (and other games) on Netflix
https://www.theverge.com/24001319/gta-trilogy-netflix-download-iphone-android
Cable service cancellation fees might be on the way out
https://www.theverge.com/2023/12/14/24001225/fcc-ban-cable-service-cancellation-junk-fees
Apple’s M2-powered MacBook Airs are up to $250 off