Transportation California’s DMV has ordered Tesla to rename ‘Autopilot’ or face a sales suspension in the state. California’s DMV has ordered Tesla to rename ‘Autopilot’ or face a sales suspension in the state. by Robert Hart Dec 17, 2025, 11:48 AM UTC Robert Hart is a London-based reporter at The Verge covering all things AI… Continue reading Tesla misled customers about self-driving features, judge rules
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Larry Ellison’s big dumb gift to his large adult son
Entertainment A plan so astonishingly dumb, even Warner Bros. doesn’t believe it’ll happen. by Elizabeth Lopatto Dec 16, 2025, 6:30 PM UTC Entertainment A plan so astonishingly dumb, even Warner Bros. doesn’t believe it’ll happen. by Elizabeth Lopatto Dec 16, 2025, 6:30 PM UTC Elizabeth Lopatto is a reporter who writes about tech, money, and… Continue reading Larry Ellison’s big dumb gift to his large adult son
Google wants its AI assistant CC to replace your morning scroll
Google’s new AI agent delivers a morning briefing personalized using your emails and calendar. Google’s new AI agent delivers a morning briefing personalized using your emails and calendar. by Robert Hart Dec 16, 2025, 6:00 PM UTC Robert Hart is a London-based reporter at The Verge covering all things AI and Senior Tarbell Fellow. Previously,… Continue reading Google wants its AI assistant CC to replace your morning scroll
Sony’s XM5 over-ear headphones are cheaper than ever — and they come with free wireless earbuds
Headphones We also found deals on a DualSense controller bundle with Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and a great beginner mechanical keyboard. We also found deals on a DualSense controller bundle with Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and a great beginner mechanical keyboard. by Brandon Russell Dec 16, 2025, 5:54 PM UTC Brandon Russell is a commerce writer covering… Continue reading Sony’s XM5 over-ear headphones are cheaper than ever — and they come with free wireless earbuds
Amazon’s Kindle Scribe Colorsoft won’t replace your notebook — or your Kindle
This is a great device for a certain kind of notetaker. Otherwise, a regular e-reader or tablet will do. by Victoria Song Photography by Amelia Holowaty Krales Dec 16, 2025, 3:00 PM UTC Victoria Song is a senior reporter and author of the Optimizer newsletter. She has more than 13 years of experience reporting on… Continue reading Amazon’s Kindle Scribe Colorsoft won’t replace your notebook — or your Kindle
The ‘mad rush’ to install solar panels before tax credits run out
The solar industry is pivoting to survive Donald Trump’s attacks on clean energy. by Justine Calma Dec 16, 2025, 12:00 PM UTC The solar industry is pivoting to survive Donald Trump’s attacks on clean energy. by Justine Calma Dec 16, 2025, 12:00 PM UTC Justine Calma is a senior science reporter covering energy and the… Continue reading The ‘mad rush’ to install solar panels before tax credits run out
How Roomba invented the home robot — and lost the future
iRobot’s collapse marks the end of an era. Co-founder Colin Angle calls it a blow for robotics. by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy Dec 15, 2025, 10:46 PM UTC Jennifer Pattison Tuohy is a senior reviewer with over twenty years of experience. She covers smart home, IoT, and connected tech, and has written previously for Wirecutter, Wired,… Continue reading How Roomba invented the home robot — and lost the future
Ford’s big bet on EVs didn’t pan out — now its pivoting to hybrids and energy storage
Transportation The automaker will make an EREV version of the F-150 Lightning that will get up to 700 miles of range. The automaker will make an EREV version of the F-150 Lightning that will get up to 700 miles of range. by Andrew J. Hawkins Dec 15, 2025, 9:05 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is… Continue reading Ford’s big bet on EVs didn’t pan out — now its pivoting to hybrids and energy storage
Lidar-maker Luminar files for bankruptcy
Transportation Autonomous Cars The lidar maker has been stuck in a legal fight with its former CEO, Austin Russell, and has gone through several rounds of layoffs. The lidar maker has been stuck in a legal fight with its former CEO, Austin Russell, and has gone through several rounds of layoffs. by Andrew J. Hawkins… Continue reading Lidar-maker Luminar files for bankruptcy
Tesla robotaxis spotted on public roads without safety monitors
Transportation Autonomous Cars Two of the company’s vehicles were spied operating unsupervised in Austin. Two of the company’s vehicles were spied operating unsupervised in Austin. by Andrew J. Hawkins Dec 15, 2025, 5:01 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work… Continue reading Tesla robotaxis spotted on public roads without safety monitors