Digital car keys are getting more sophisticated

Transportation Need to lend your neighbor your car? The newest version of the digital key specification allows vehicle owners to text a copy of the key to other people. Need to lend your neighbor your car? The newest version of the digital key specification allows vehicle owners to text a copy of the key to… Continue reading Digital car keys are getting more sophisticated

The second-gen AirTags are a scatterbrain’s best friend

As someone who can never remember I put my keys, the louder chime and extended range are godsent. by Victoria Song Photography by Amelia Holowaty Krales Feb 7, 2026, 3:30 PM UTC Victoria Song is a senior reporter and author of the Optimizer newsletter. She has more than 13 years of experience reporting on wearables,… Continue reading The second-gen AirTags are a scatterbrain’s best friend

We found 20 Verge-approved gifts on sale ahead of Valentine’s Day

Verge Shopping From smart home gear and soundbars to smartwatches, e-readers, Bluetooth trackers, Lego sets, and more. From smart home gear and soundbars to smartwatches, e-readers, Bluetooth trackers, Lego sets, and more. by Sheena Vasani Feb 6, 2026, 10:45 PM UTC Sheena Vasani writes about tech news, reviews gadgets, and helps readers save money by… Continue reading We found 20 Verge-approved gifts on sale ahead of Valentine’s Day

Apple might let you use ChatGPT from CarPlay

Transportation A rumored update would open the door for voice-controlled third-party AI apps. A rumored update would open the door for voice-controlled third-party AI apps. by Stevie Bonifield Feb 6, 2026, 9:32 PM UTC Stevie Bonifield is a news writer covering all things consumer tech. Stevie started out at Laptop Mag writing news and reviews… Continue reading Apple might let you use ChatGPT from CarPlay

What happens when Waymo runs into a tornado? Or an elephant?

Transportation The Alphabet-owned company is using Google’s Genie world-building AI model to generate a variety of simulated ‘edge cases.’ The Alphabet-owned company is using Google’s Genie world-building AI model to generate a variety of simulated ‘edge cases.’ by Andrew J. Hawkins Feb 6, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+… Continue reading What happens when Waymo runs into a tornado? Or an elephant?

Can China’s No. 2 automaker make it in America?

Transportation Autonomous Cars Geely may build cars in the US, but their software still has to follow cybersecurity restrictions. by John Voelcker Feb 6, 2026, 1:00 PM UTC Transportation Autonomous Cars Geely may build cars in the US, but their software still has to follow cybersecurity restrictions. by John Voelcker Feb 6, 2026, 1:00 PM… Continue reading Can China’s No. 2 automaker make it in America?

Claude has been having a moment — can it keep it up?

“Now you’re just like, ‘Here’s the magic castle. Build it.’ And it gets done.” by Hayden Field Feb 5, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC “Now you’re just like, ‘Here’s the magic castle. Build it.’ And it gets done.” by Hayden Field Feb 5, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC Hayden Field is The Verge’s senior AI reporter. An… Continue reading Claude has been having a moment — can it keep it up?

Why Waymo is having a hard time time stopping for school buses 

Transportation Autonomous Cars By trying to drive more assertively, Waymo appears to be adopting some dangerous human habits. by Mack DeGeurin Feb 5, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC Transportation Autonomous Cars By trying to drive more assertively, Waymo appears to be adopting some dangerous human habits. by Mack DeGeurin Feb 5, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC For… Continue reading Why Waymo is having a hard time time stopping for school buses