Google launches a ‘neutral’ Chromium development fund

Illustration: The Verge Google is partnering with The Linux Foundation to launch an initiative meant to “fund open development and enhance projects” in the Chromium ecosystem, according to an announcement on Thursday. The fund, called Supporters of Chromium-Based Browsers, is billed as a “neutral” space to support Chromium projects. Google launched Chromium alongside its Chrome…

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You can finally buy a Thunderbolt 5 SSD

LaCie’s new Rugged SSD Pro5 will be available in 2TB and 4TB capacities. | Image: Seagate Following the arrival of the first Thunderbolt 5 cables last July and the first Thunderbolt 5 dock last September, it might finally be time to start upgrading your external storage to take advantage of the increased performance. It’s been…

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X launches Grok’s iPhone app in the US

Image: The Verge xAI has released an iOS app in the US for its Grok chatbot, as spotted earlier by TechCrunch. The standalone app version of the chatbot, which xAI calls a beta, can perform the same functions as the one built into X, as it can field real-time information, answer questions, and generate images….

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Here are the best Kindle deals right now

Amazon’s second-gen Kindle Scribe is already receiving a $75 discount at several retailers, including Amazon. | Photo: Sheena Vasani / The Verge When it comes to finding a device to read ebooks, you have a few options to choose from. You can always buy a tablet or use your phone, but those devices are multipurpose and…

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