/ The 2025 model year lineup now starts at a higher $125,500 for a new ‘S’ version. By Umar Shakir, a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. Share this story Audi RS E-tron GT… Continue reading Audi’s latest RS E-tron GT ‘Performance’ is its quickest car yet
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FCC passes auto safety spectrum rules
/ Cellular Vehicle-to-Everying technology will operate in the 5.9 GHz band. By Umar Shakir, a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. Share this story The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted to finalize new… Continue reading FCC passes auto safety spectrum rules
Automakers plead with Trump: don’t kill the EV tax credit
/ The auto industry is asking the president-elect to ‘promote stability and predictability.’ Have they met Donald Trump? By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Share this story Image: Laura… Continue reading Automakers plead with Trump: don’t kill the EV tax credit
It will soon be easier than ever for Android apps to stay signed in on a new phone
/ Android’s new “Restore Credentials” may remove much of the tedium of logging back into apps when switching to a new device. By Umar Shakir, a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. Share this… Continue reading It will soon be easier than ever for Android apps to stay signed in on a new phone
Steam is adding support, and more rules, for ‘season pass’ content
/ Valve says video game developers ‘shouldn’t offer a Season Pass’ if they aren’t ready to clearly communicate what’s included in the DLC. By Umar Shakir, a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. Share… Continue reading Steam is adding support, and more rules, for ‘season pass’ content
Kia announces high-performance EV9 GT with virtual shifting and native Tesla charging
/ The 2025 EV6 crossover is also getting a bigger battery. By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Share this story The new versions of the Kia EV6 and EV9… Continue reading Kia announces high-performance EV9 GT with virtual shifting and native Tesla charging
Roblox is the latest target of state kids online safety bills
Tech/ Policy / The New York Children’s Online Safety Act would require platforms to make children’s profiles private by default. By Lauren Feiner, a senior policy reporter at The Verge, covering the intersection of Silicon Valley and Capitol Hill. She spent 5 years covering tech policy at CNBC, writing about antitrust, privacy, and content moderation… Continue reading Roblox is the latest target of state kids online safety bills
This functional Rick and Morty Butter Bot can roam your breakfast table
/ The crowdfunded Butter Bot replica can be controlled using a wireless remote or navigate autonomously using its camera and AI. By Andrew Liszewski, a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2011, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Share this story The Butter… Continue reading This functional Rick and Morty Butter Bot can roam your breakfast table
Peak Design’s Outdoor Backpack is a more versatile everyday bag
The 25L model is an improvement on perfection, but not without some help. By Thomas Ricker, a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. He’s been a tech journalist for almost 20 years. Perfect is a high bar to live up to, but it’s… Continue reading Peak Design’s Outdoor Backpack is a more versatile everyday bag
Honda has a plan to build solid-state batteries for EVs
/ Honda built a life-sized demonstration factory that outlines its production plan to build energy dense solid-state batteries. By Umar Shakir, a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. Share this story Image: Honda Honda… Continue reading Honda has a plan to build solid-state batteries for EVs