/ The Battery Lock function is coming this summer, but only to Bosch Flow Plus subscribers — which is dumb. 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. Share this story Removable… Continue reading Stolen e-bike batteries could be made worthless if Bosch was less greedy
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This robovac has an arm that can pick up your dirty laundry
/ Roborock’s Saros Z70 features a robotic arm that can clean up as it vacuums your floors. By Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, a smart home reporter who’s been testing connected gadgets since 2013. Previously a contributor to Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, and US News. Share this story If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media… Continue reading This robovac has an arm that can pick up your dirty laundry
Arlo’s monthly subscriptions are going up again
/ Cloud storage for a single Arlo security camera is now $9.99 per month. 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 If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may… Continue reading Arlo’s monthly subscriptions are going up again
CES 2025: all the news, gadgets, and surprises
The tech world always begins the new year with a sprint, making a fast-paced series of announcements at the industry’s biggest trade show: CES. CES 2025 will have plenty of laptops, some incredible TVs, and more wearables and smart home gadgets than you can count. These are the areas the show has traditionally excelled in,… Continue reading CES 2025: all the news, gadgets, and surprises
Ford is extending its free at-home EV charging promotion
/ Ford’s “Power Promise” will extend through the end of March 2025 following “best-ever” EV sales quarter. 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: Ford Ford launched… Continue reading Ford is extending its free at-home EV charging promotion
Twelve South’s Find My-compatible charger has hit an all-time low price
Deals/ Tech / We also found deals on Bose’s SoundLink Max and the latest version of Samsung’s 55-inch The Frame TV. By Sheena Vasani, a writer covering commerce, e-readers, and tech news. She previously wrote about everything from web development to AI at Inside. Share this story If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox… Continue reading Twelve South’s Find My-compatible charger has hit an all-time low price
Cybertruck explosion investigation identifies the driver and tracks its path to Las Vegas
/ Authorities say the driver was a 37-year-old US Army soldier who rented it via Turo several days earlier in Colorado. By Richard Lawler, a senior editor following news across tech, culture, policy, and entertainment. He joined The Verge in 2021 after several years covering news at Engadget. Share this story Image: LMVPD A day… Continue reading Cybertruck explosion investigation identifies the driver and tracks its path to Las Vegas
The Tesla Cybertruck isn’t living up to expectations
/ ‘It hasn’t become a large volume competitor.’ 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 Verge / Photo by Bloomberg, Getty Images A few months before… Continue reading The Tesla Cybertruck isn’t living up to expectations
Apple Fitness Plus and Strava are collaborating with a new integration
/ Strava subscribers will get three free months of Fitness Plus, while Strava athletes will appear in Fitness Plus programming. By Victoria Song, a senior reporter focusing on wearables, health tech, and more with 12 years of experience. Before coming to The Verge, she worked for Gizmodo and PC Magazine. Share this story The Apple… Continue reading Apple Fitness Plus and Strava are collaborating with a new integration
Hyundai and Kia now qualify for the federal EV tax credit
/ However, the program could come to an end soon under the new Trump administration. 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 Photo by Andrew J. Hawkins /… Continue reading Hyundai and Kia now qualify for the federal EV tax credit