/ The EPA’s long-awaited rules for greenhouse gas emissions from power plants are here, but they still don’t address a major source of pollution. A power plant in Thompsons, Texas, U.S. that’s home to the Petra Nova Carbon Capture Project on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017.Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg via Getty Images The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has… Continue reading The EPA’s new power plant pollution rule has a big, gassy hole in it
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The BattlerGC Pro might be the GameCube controller’s final form
/ Hall effect sticks, high compatibility, and programmable buttons might make this $60 controller the ultimate way to play Smash Bros. 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… Continue reading The BattlerGC Pro might be the GameCube controller’s final form
Nissan’s Iruyo knows when your baby is sleeping, knows when they’re awake
/ Desperate times call for desperate measures, but a pricey backseat animatronic toy probably isn’t the answer to your baby’s tears. By Wes Davis, a weekend editor who covers the latest in tech and entertainment. He has written news, reviews, and more as a tech journalist since 2020. Share this story Just look at the… Continue reading Nissan’s Iruyo knows when your baby is sleeping, knows when they’re awake
Elon Musk wants to turn Tesla’s fleet into AWS for AI — would it work?
/ ‘That’s 100 gigawatts of inference compute, distributed all around the world,’ Musk said. 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: Getty During last night’s earnings… Continue reading Elon Musk wants to turn Tesla’s fleet into AWS for AI — would it work?
‘PBS Retro’ is coming to Roku as a FAST channel
/ PBS is making child edutainment classics like Zoboomafoo, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, and Reading Rainbow available for free on a new ‘PBS Retro’ channel on Roku. 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… Continue reading ‘PBS Retro’ is coming to Roku as a FAST channel
Lamborghini’s popular Urus SUV grows a plug — and goes hybrid
/ The hybird Urus SE can travel over 37 miles on battery power alone. 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 Lamborghini’s mission to produce gas-electric hybrid… Continue reading Lamborghini’s popular Urus SUV grows a plug — and goes hybrid
The Mercedes G-Wagen, the ultimate off-road status symbol, goes electric
Mercedes-Benz Mercedes’ box-shaped luxury off-roader finally gets an electrified makeover. 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: Mercedes-Benz AG For those who prefer to grind gravel… Continue reading The Mercedes G-Wagen, the ultimate off-road status symbol, goes electric
A cheaper Tesla is back on the menu
/ Tesla is planning to put new models into production in the second half of 2025 — including more affordable models that were previously reported to be canceled. 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… Continue reading A cheaper Tesla is back on the menu
Tesla teases robotaxi ridehailing function in its app
/ This is what the company’s robotaxi app will look like. 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 Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Tesla provided… Continue reading Tesla teases robotaxi ridehailing function in its app
Apple reportedly cuts Vision Pro production due to low demand
/ Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple is slashing Vision Pro shipments for 2024 and rethinking plans for the next model. 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 Demand… Continue reading Apple reportedly cuts Vision Pro production due to low demand