/ 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
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The US government announced a ‘historic’ nuclear energy deal
/ A major federal contract to purchase nuclear energy comes on the heels of similar deals made by Big Tech companies. The Biden administration wants to preempt price hikes as government agencies compete with energy-hungry data centers. Two cooling towers being rehabilitated for nuclear power generation under Microsoft at Crane Clean Energy Center, previously known… Continue reading The US government announced a ‘historic’ nuclear energy deal
Matter speakers are coming to stream music and tell you when the wash is done
/ An effort to add Wi-Fi-powered speakers to the smart home standard is being led by a small startup looking to disrupt the smart speaker market. 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 Dutch… Continue reading Matter speakers are coming to stream music and tell you when the wash is done
Tesla’s sales fell year-over-year for the first time
/ The drop comes amid increased competition and overall softer demand for electric vehicles. 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 Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Tesla’s… Continue reading Tesla’s sales fell year-over-year for the first time
A Cybertruck ‘blew up’ outside Trump’s hotel in Las Vegas
/ A hotel guest captured video of the vehicle in flames directly outside the hotel doors. By Emma Roth, a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Share this story A Tesla Cybertruck appeared to explode outside of… Continue reading A Cybertruck ‘blew up’ outside Trump’s hotel in Las Vegas
Volkswagen leak exposed location data for 800,000 electric cars
/ The leak also included the emails, addresses, and phone numbers of drivers in some cases, Der Spiegel reports. By Emma Roth, a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Share this story Image: Tim Stevens / The… Continue reading Volkswagen leak exposed location data for 800,000 electric cars
Apple promised next-gen CarPlay in 2024, so where is it?
/ Two and a half years after it was announced, there are still no cars with next-gen CarPlay on the horizon. 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 Apple’s new CarPlay is… Continue reading Apple promised next-gen CarPlay in 2024, so where is it?
A two-pack of refurbished Blink Outdoor 4 cameras is more than half off right now
/ We’re also seeing great prices on the 8Bitdo Ultimate Wireless Controller for the Nintendo Switch and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless headsets. By Quentyn Kennemer, a writer who helps The Verge’s readers save money by surfacing the best tech deals and presenting the latest product recommendations from our experts. He has covered tech and… Continue reading A two-pack of refurbished Blink Outdoor 4 cameras is more than half off right now
DJI now makes a very powerful car charger for its big ass batteries
/ The DJI Power 1kW Super Fast Car Charger can charge DJI power stations at 1000W, if you remember the dongle. 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… Continue reading DJI now makes a very powerful car charger for its big ass batteries
2024 was a big year for Windows on Arm
With rumors of Nvidia entering the CPU market, 2025 might be an even bigger year for Microsoft’s Arm efforts. By Tom Warren, a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. I still can’t quite believe that I’m using an Arm-powered Windows laptop… Continue reading 2024 was a big year for Windows on Arm