/ Toyota’s latest electric vehicle was made in collaboration with Suzuki. 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 Toyota’s Urban Cruiser is a compact electric SUV coming to… Continue reading Toyota’s next EV is this small Urban Cruiser SUV for Europe
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Gemini AI can now summarize what’s in your Google Drive folders
/ You can get a glimpse at the contents of a folder without having to dig through it. 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 Illustration by Alex Castro / The… Continue reading Gemini AI can now summarize what’s in your Google Drive folders
Microsoft’s Recall AI is creepy, clever, and compelling
/ I’ve been testing the controversial Recall feature and I’m still not sure if I love it or hate it. By Tom Warren, a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Share this story Image: Microsoft I honestly thought I’d hate Microsoft’s… Continue reading Microsoft’s Recall AI is creepy, clever, and compelling
Supernote’s new E Ink tablet is upgradeable and repairable
Gadgets/ Tech / The Supernote A5 X2 Manta is available now for $459, but you’ll need to spend a bit more if you don’t already have a stylus. By Andrew Liszewski, a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2011, but has loved all things electronic since he was… Continue reading Supernote’s new E Ink tablet is upgradeable and repairable
Biden administration raises tariffs on solar materials from China
/ It’s the latest move to shut out clean energy technologies from China. A worker handles wafers at the GCL Technology production plant in Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. GCL Technology is one of the world’s largest makers of polysilicon, a key material in solar panels.Photo: Getty Images Tariffs on solar… Continue reading Biden administration raises tariffs on solar materials from China
Kia drivers are going to get Google Maps data soon
/ Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis nav systems will start plugging into Google Maps before the big Android Automotive switch. 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… Continue reading Kia drivers are going to get Google Maps data soon
Sora’s AI video revolution is still a ways off
/ OpenAI’s video model is impressive, but it doesn’t escape familiar AI eyesores like additional limbs and distorted objects. By Jess Weatherbed, a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering news and hardware reviews. Share this story Prompt: “King Charles III UK eating a Greggs… Continue reading Sora’s AI video revolution is still a ways off
Palmer Luckey’s defense tech company will make next-gen military aircraft with Archer
/ A hybrid vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. 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: Archer Electric aviation startup Archer Aviation signed an exclusive deal with… Continue reading Palmer Luckey’s defense tech company will make next-gen military aircraft with Archer
The end of Cruise is the beginning of a risky new phase for autonomous vehicles
/ Robotaxis are a money loser. Why not just sell autonomous vehicles to everybody instead? 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 Cath Virginia / The Verge… Continue reading The end of Cruise is the beginning of a risky new phase for autonomous vehicles
Krispy Kreme got cyberattacked
Security/ Tech / An unknown security hole led to unauthorized access that brought down online donut ordering systems. 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: Krispy Kreme… Continue reading Krispy Kreme got cyberattacked