This AI-powered image editor can help online vendors create unique product shots

PhotoRoom’s new feature has a few issues to work on, but it’s a great example of how AI-powered image generation could be practically applied for small businesses. | Image: PhotoRoom / The Verge Photo editing app PhotoRoom has launched a new feature named Magic Studio that uses AI to personalize product shots for e-commerce vendors…

Nintendo will ‘strengthen digitalization’ in new partnership with Super Mario Run developer

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Nintendo could be planning a deeper dive into the mobile gaming industry to make up for a slowdown in Switch sales. Along with its earnings report released on Tuesday (PDF), the company announced a joint venture with DeNA, the Japanese mobile gaming giant that co-developed several Nintendo titles…

The lawsuit that could rewrite the rules of AI copyright

The key question in the lawsuit is whether open-source code can be reproduced by AI without attached licenses. | Credit: Getty Images Microsoft, its subsidiary GitHub, and its business partner OpenAI have been targeted in a proposed class action lawsuit alleging that the companies’ creation of AI-powered coding assistant GitHub Copilot relies on “software piracy…

America’s slow-moving, confused crypto regulation is driving industry out of US

Enlarge (credit: Viorika | iStock / Getty Images Plus) As blockchain technologies have evolved to enable ever-faster digital payments, the need for speed continues to drive both technological innovation and mainstream adoption of new digital assets. The sector is building a lot of momentum for obvious reasons—businesses have always wanted the ability to move money…

NASA will leave its $4.1 billion rocket outside as Nicole approaches Florida

Enlarge / NASA’s Space Launch System will make a nighttime launch on its current timeline. (credit: Trevor Mahlmann) As subtropical storm Nicole moved across the Atlantic Ocean toward Florida on Monday afternoon, NASA confirmed that its Artemis I mission would remain at the launch pad along the state’s east coast. “Based on current forecast data,…