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Id Software, the company behind Doom, has voted in favor of forming a “wall-to-wall” union. The term “wall-to-wall” refers to a union that includes every employee, regardless of duties. The vote wasn’t unanimous, with 165 of 185 total employees in favor of the union.The union will work in conjunction with the Communications Workers of America (CWA), which is the same organization involved with . Microsoft, who owns ZeniMax, has already recognized this new effort, . It with the CWA and ZeniMax workers last year, paving the way for this sort of thing.”The wall-to-wall organizing effort at id Software was much…
One of the best T-Mobile deals of the entire year is still up for grabs this week, although potentially not for much longer. Right now, you can still get four whole iPhone 17s for free alongside the carrier’s entry-level Essentials unlimited plan.A fantastic deal for families in particular, this promo is eligible without the usual trade-in criteria, meaning all you need is a new unlimited plan, and you’re good to go without even having to hand over any phones.Even better still, the Essentials unlimited plan comes in at an extremely reasonable $100 per month for four lines, so you’re paying…
The December 2025 core update is the main story this week. Google confirmed a new broad ranking update, clarified how often core changes happen, expanded Preferred Sources in Top Stories, and started testing social performance data in Search Console Insights. Here’s what matters for your work. Google Releases December 2025 Core Update Google has released the December 2025 core update, its third core update of the year. Key Facts The rollout started on December 11, and Google says it may take up to three weeks to complete. This follows the March and June core updates and comes two days after…
[Submitted on 5 Aug 2025 (v1), last revised 10 Dec 2025 (this version, v2)] View a PDF of the paper titled Forest vs Tree: The $(N, K)$ Trade-off in Reproducible ML Evaluation, by Deepak Pandita and 3 other authors View PDF Abstract:Reproducibility is a cornerstone of scientific validation and of the authority it confers on its results. Reproducibility in machine learning evaluations leads to greater trust, confidence, and value. However, the ground truth responses used in machine learning often necessarily come from humans, among whom disagreement is prevalent, and surprisingly little research has studied the impact of effectively ignoring disagreement…
If you’re looking for a new phone for the holidays or for 2026, this year’s options have taken a tight turn. Both Apple and Samsung include extra-thin phones in their lineups, bringing up the question of whether a slim design is preferable to the roughly standard sizes we’ve gotten used to. And if you do decide you want to shave some thickness from your everyday phone, which one comes out on top: the Apple iPhone Air or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?So let’s compare the features of these thin phones. If you press them together, are they much thicker combined than a regular iPhone 17…
As we enter the cold stretch of the year, our thoughts turn to pasta—specifically, to filled pasta. Luxurious little pockets of dough stuffed with creamy cheese, savory mushrooms, or salty prosciutto are a hearty, warming balm for the winter blues. Can you name a dish more comforting than manicotti filled with ricotta and spinach and doused in warm tomato sauce? I can’t. We’ve compiled a list of filled pasta recipes below. Most are projects that involve making your own pasta dough, stuffing it with filling, then carefully rolling or folding it into shape. We think the effort involved makes these…
You may not even know it, but you’ve almost certainly encountered songs made mostly or even entirely with AI. If you’ve scrolled on TikTok the last few weeks, you’ve probably heard “I Run” a few times, but there are countless others making their way around social and music platforms. AI tools in general, and Suno in particular, are becoming a big part of the music-making process. And nowhere is that more true than in the home of country music, Nashville.On this episode of The Vergecast, Nilay and David are joined by Charlie Harding, a music journalist and professor who also…
We know what’s drawn you to MyRecipes. Maybe Allrecipes has the Baked Dijon Salmon that’s in your weekly rotation, but your whole roast fish masterpiece comes from Food & Wine, and the New England Fish Chowder you’re famous for? That’s from Simply Recipes. We get it—every recipe site brings something different to the table. Each has its own personality, its own specialty, its own role in your kitchen. And together, they help you cook the way you want to cook. Inspiration in the kitchen can come from anywhere, including every corner of the internet. That’s why MyRecipes is becoming the…
Delivering consistent mobile experiences is hard.Between iOS and Android’s distinct design languages, different versions of native components, and Buffer’s own design language, mobile apps can sometimes feel fragmented. Designers and developers end up speaking different languages, duplicating work, and shipping experiences that feel inconsistent across platforms.At Buffer, we really felt this friction. Our mobile design workflow wasn’t as efficient as it could have been. We spent too much time reinventing the wheel, manually patching together screenshots, and playing catch-up with our web app counterpart. We knew we needed a better way.So we built one.Meet 🍿 Popcorn To GoBuffer’s new mobile…
When the temperatures drop and the days get shorter, cozy time at home with the kids becomes one of the best parts of the season. Whether it’s snuggling into soft bedding for storytime, rocking little ones to sleep, making festive snacks and drinks together, or admiring nature out the window, it all feels a little more magical when enjoyed in your warm and comfortable home. Capture that feeling in your home all winter long with these cozy holiday gifts that help parents feel supported, keep kids engaged, and make home life easier, calmer, and cozier.Bedtime is often one of the…