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Homey adds new energy management features and a dongle

/ The LG-owned smart home platform is ramping up its energy management capabilities with a new energy tab and smart meter dongle. 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 The Homey smart home platform,… Continue reading Homey adds new energy management features and a dongle

The PS5 disc drive is back in stock, but only for GameStop Pro members

/ You can skirt the resale market and buy one for $79.99 right now, but doing so requires a premium membership. 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 gaming for… Continue reading The PS5 disc drive is back in stock, but only for GameStop Pro members

Cruise’s robotaxi service will shut down as GM pulls its funding

/ GM’s autonomous and assisted driving strategy will focus on Super Cruise and personal vehicles, not robotaxis. 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 Smith… Continue reading Cruise’s robotaxi service will shut down as GM pulls its funding

Lucid’s Gravity SUV gets an EPA-estimated range of 450 miles

/ Lucid started production on its electric three-row last week. 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: Lucid Lucid Motors began manufacturing its Gravity SUV last week,… Continue reading Lucid’s Gravity SUV gets an EPA-estimated range of 450 miles

Amazon’s online car dealership with Hyundai is now live

/ People in 48 US cities can browse, order, finance, and pickup Hyundai vehicles on Amazon’s new car shopping site. 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… Continue reading Amazon’s online car dealership with Hyundai is now live

Google reveals quantum computing chip with ‘breakthrough’ achievements

/ Google says Willow is a quantum computing chip capable of performing a task in 5 minutes that would take a supercomputer 10 septillion years to complete. 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.… Continue reading Google reveals quantum computing chip with ‘breakthrough’ achievements

Software developer arrested in connection with UnitedHealthcare CEO killing

Tech/ Policy / The 26-year-old software developer is being held in Pennsylvania on gun charges. By Gaby Del Valle, a policy reporter. Her past work has focused on immigration politics, border surveillance technologies, and the rise of the New Right. Share this story The NYPD released this photo of the person of interest in the… Continue reading Software developer arrested in connection with UnitedHealthcare CEO killing

Rivian’s new Joshua Tree outpost is what EV charging should be

/ The new station is open to all EVs and offers snacks, bathrooms, and air conditioning while you wait. Image: Rivian When I first started testing electric vehicles, finding a charging station was the means to an end. I didn’t care what it looked like or what neighborhood it was in — it was a… Continue reading Rivian’s new Joshua Tree outpost is what EV charging should be

China opens an antitrust investigation into Nvidia

/ Nvidia’s 2020 acquisition of Mellanox and other moves are being scrutinized by the Chinese government. 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 Cath Virginia / The Verge… Continue reading China opens an antitrust investigation into Nvidia