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Honda and Nissan explore merger to navigate uncertain EV future

/ The two Japanese auto giants are figuring out logistics including placing equity in into a new holding company. 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 Nissan CEO… Continue reading Honda and Nissan explore merger to navigate uncertain EV future

iRobot’s founder is working on a new kind of home robot

/ And it might involve furry pets. 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 Colin Angle, the former CEO of iRobot, is launching a home robot startup.Photo by Suzanne Kreiter/The Boston Globe via Getty… Continue reading iRobot’s founder is working on a new kind of home robot

iRobot’s mop-equipped Roomba Combo j7 Plus is nearly matching its best price to date

/ We also found deals on the Beats Solo 4 and Apple Home-compatible video doorbells. 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 Media may earn a commission.… Continue reading iRobot’s mop-equipped Roomba Combo j7 Plus is nearly matching its best price to date

Walmart starts its own Game Informer-style gaming site

/ Restart is a new gaming media initiative run by a marketing company and sponsored by Walmart. By Ash Parrish, a reporter who covers the business, culture, and communities of video games, with a focus on marginalized gamers and writing about the intersection of video games and sex. Share this story Image: Cath Virginia /… Continue reading Walmart starts its own Game Informer-style gaming site

Amy Klobuchar isn’t done with antitrust reform

/ As the Trump administration prepares to take over, Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) wants to keep tech companies on their toes. 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… Continue reading Amy Klobuchar isn’t done with antitrust reform

Nest Learning Thermostat review: pretty smart

The fourth generation of the Nest Thermostat improves on the original in almost every way, and it’s still a stunner. 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. There are only a handful of smart home gadgets I… Continue reading Nest Learning Thermostat review: pretty smart

The Honda Prelude returns as a sporty hybrid with a new drive mode

/ The electrified version of the automaker’s coupe is coming to the US in late 2025. 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 If you buy something… Continue reading The Honda Prelude returns as a sporty hybrid with a new drive mode

Waymo is sending autonomous vehicles to Japan for first international tests

/ The Tokyo ‘road trip’ will be in partnership with taxi companies Nihon Kotsu and GO. 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 Andrej Sokolow… Continue reading Waymo is sending autonomous vehicles to Japan for first international tests

Serbian authorities are reportedly hacking and installing spyware on activists’ phones

/ Amnesty International says that Serbian police detained activists and journalists on false premises in order to hack their devices with Cellebrite tools and install Android spyware. 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… Continue reading Serbian authorities are reportedly hacking and installing spyware on activists’ phones