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AI Agents Driving Surge in Legitimate Public Service Benefit Claims

AI-powered agents are increasingly being used to submit requests to public services, resulting in a notable rise in claim volumes. Researchers studying the trend found that most of these AI-assisted submissions involve people legitimately entitled to the benefits or services they are claiming. The surge highlights how automation is lowering barriers for individuals to access entitlements they may have previously overlooked or struggled to apply for. While the volume increase poses operational challenges for public agencies, the nature of the claims appears largely valid rather than fraudulent.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Kimmel moves Talarico interview to YouTube amid FCC retaliation fears

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel announced he will interview Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico on YouTube rather than on his ABC show, Jimmy Kimmel Live. Kimmel cited concerns about potential retaliation from the Trump administration's Federal Communications Commission as the reason for the move. He stated that the FCC has already threatened his show, ABC, and affiliated local stations over editorial and guest-booking decisions. Kimmel expressed particular concern for ABC affiliates in Texas, where Talarico is running for Senate. This marks another high-profile interview shifted off traditional broadcast television due to regulatory pressure.

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Bending Spoons acquires Miro for $1.36B, a fraction of its 2021 peak valuation

Italian tech company Bending Spoons has agreed to acquire Miro, a workplace collaboration tools startup, for $1.36 billion. The deal marks a dramatic decline in Miro's perceived value, which had soared to $17.5 billion during a late 2021 funding round. The acquisition price represents roughly a 90% drop from that peak valuation. The deal reflects the broader correction in tech startup valuations following the highs of the pandemic-era investment boom.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Apple iPhone Duo Foldable Impresses With Software, Less So With Hardware

Apple is entering the foldable smartphone market with the iPhone Duo, set to launch next month. The device features a wide, passport-inspired form factor that rivals like Huawei, Samsung, and Xiaomi had already introduced before Apple could. While the hardware does not stand out significantly in a mature Android foldable market, the software refinements are drawing early attention from reviewers. Apple appears to be following its established pattern of entering an existing product category and differentiating through software polish rather than hardware innovation.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Apple iPhone Duo Foldable Phone Launches October 23 at $1,999

Apple is set to release its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, on October 23rd, priced at $1,999. The device enters a market already occupied by Android rivals such as Samsung, Google, and OnePlus, sitting just above the Pixel 11 Pro Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 8 in price. The iPhone Duo adopts a passport-style folding design, with matching aspect ratios on both its inner and outer displays. Unlike some competitors, the phone remains functional with select apps even when only partially folded. Its interior screen features a specialized protective layer, complementing its distinct hinge construction.

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How Modern Masculinity Standards Are Quietly Harming Men's Health

A column in The Verge explores how evolving male grooming and wellness trends are creating unrealistic expectations for men. Drawing on cultural references, senior reviewer Victoria Song examines how men are increasingly targeted by health and appearance-related marketing. The piece argues that while women have long faced pressure to meet beauty standards, similar pressures on men are now intensifying. These new norms, the column suggests, may be doing more harm than good when it comes to men's overall wellbeing.

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IDScan Confirms Data Breach Exposing 150 Million Driver's License Records

ID verification company IDScan has confirmed it suffered a significant data breach affecting its systems. The incident resulted in the theft of more than 150 million driver's licenses and other government-issued identity documents. Compromised data includes victims' full names along with their identity document details. The breach raises serious concerns given IDScan's role as a major provider of ID verification services handling sensitive personal data.

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Snapchat launches event-planning features to rival party app Partiful

Snapchat has introduced a new set of event-planning features aimed at competing with popular social planning app Partiful. The tools are designed to help users organize a wide variety of gatherings, ranging from birthday parties and sports events to casual hangouts and study sessions. The move signals Snapchat's intent to expand its social utility beyond messaging and stories. By integrating event coordination directly into the platform, Snapchat hopes to become a more central hub for its users' social lives.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Snapchat launches Plans feature to organize events and track RSVPs in-app

Snapchat has introduced a new feature called Plans, designed to help users turn group chat conversations into real-life events without leaving the app. Users can set event details, send invitations to up to 200 friends, and monitor RSVPs through the platform. Invitations feature dynamic Bitmoji avatars that update as friends respond, and automatic reminders are sent to attendees before events begin. A dedicated 'My Plans' tab on user profiles allows people to manage both upcoming and past events in one place.

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European founders and VCs push lawmakers to strengthen proposed EU Inc status

A group of unicorn founders and venture capitalists has signed an open letter urging European lawmakers to ensure the proposed EU-wide corporate status is not weakened. The letter comes as negotiations are ongoing over the creation of 'EU Inc', a unified corporate structure intended to simplify business formation across the European Union. Signatories warn that a diluted version of the proposal would fail to deliver meaningful benefits for startups and investors. The open letter reflects growing concern within Europe's tech and investment community that political compromises could undermine the initiative's original ambitions.

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US Army Awards $11M Contract to Austin Startup Tern for GPS Alternative

The US Army has awarded an $11 million contract to Tern, an Austin-based technology startup. The company is developing a navigation system designed to serve as an alternative to traditional GPS. Tern has described its technology as a battlefield navigation solution, likening it to Google Maps for military use. The investment signals growing military interest in GPS-independent positioning systems, which are considered critical for modern warfare scenarios where GPS signals may be jammed or unavailable.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Second Mathematician Accuses OpenAI of Dishonesty Over Math Training Data

A second mathematician, Andreas Thom, has publicly accused OpenAI of unethical and dishonest behavior regarding the origins of its AI training data. Thom raised his concerns in a series of Mastodon posts, suggesting that pre-announcement interactions he and colleagues had with ChatGPT may have contributed to OpenAI's recent mathematical breakthroughs. His allegations follow a separate dispute that erupted just days earlier over whether OpenAI's models benefited from unpublished mathematical research. Researchers are now calling on the company to provide greater transparency about the data used to train its models. OpenAI has yet to publicly address the specific claims made by Thom and others in the mathematics community.

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iPhone 18 Pro gains variable aperture and expanded manual camera controls

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max feature a new variable aperture system in their main cameras, allowing users to shoot at four aperture settings ranging from f/1.48 to f/4. The mechanical iris lets more or less light reach the sensor depending on shooting conditions. Alongside the aperture control, Apple has introduced additional manual options including adjustable shutter speed, manual white balance, and manual focus. Users can also let the camera handle aperture selection automatically. Together, these additions represent a significant expansion of manual camera controls for the iPhone lineup.

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Trump Mobile T1 Phone Price Jumps $250 to $749 Without Announcement

Trump Mobile has quietly raised the price of its T1 Phone from $499 to $749, a $250 increase, without any public announcement. The change was made overnight on the company's website, with no alterations to the phone's hardware or features. The T1 Phone offers 512GB of storage and 12GB of RAM. Company executives had previously described the original $499 price as 'introductory,' and the website had briefly labeled it a 'promotional price' before that language was also removed.

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Nintendo Switch 2 firmware 23.0.0 brings VRR support in docked TV mode

Nintendo has released firmware update 23.0.0 for the Switch 2, finally delivering the variable refresh rate (VRR) feature that was promised at launch but initially missing. VRR works by syncing a display's refresh rate to a game's frame rate, which reduces screen tearing and smooths out gameplay. The feature is especially beneficial for Switch 2 titles with inconsistent frame rates, and brings the console in line with competitors like the PS5 and Xbox Series S/X. The update also introduces a new handheld boost mode toggle accessible through quick settings.

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