Why is Nintendo targeting this YouTuber?

Entertainment Retro Game Corps isn’t Nintendo’s typical mark. Could he fight back? By Sean Hollister, a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. Share this story Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Turbosquid Russ Crandall knows… Continue reading Why is Nintendo targeting this YouTuber?

ChromeOS gets a big update with Quick Insert, Focus mode, and new AI features

/ ChromeOS 130 adds Google’s new AI-powered recorder app on Chromebook Plus machines. 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 The Quick Insert button is on the Galaxy… Continue reading ChromeOS gets a big update with Quick Insert, Focus mode, and new AI features

Chevy’s BrightDrop electric vans will be in Walmart’s fleet by the end of the year

/ Walmart is deploying an unspecified number of the smaller 400-model BrightDrop EVs for its in-home delivery service. 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 A Walmart-branded BrightDrop… Continue reading Chevy’s BrightDrop electric vans will be in Walmart’s fleet by the end of the year

Ford won’t be making any new F-150 Lightnings until next year

/ The company is idling the plant where it makes its flagship electric truck until January. 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 Andrew Hawkins… Continue reading Ford won’t be making any new F-150 Lightnings until next year

OpenAI’s search engine is now live in ChatGPT

/ It launches today for paid subscribers and will expand to free, enterprise, and education users in the coming weeks. By Kylie Robison, a senior AI reporter working with The Verge’s policy and tech teams. She previously worked at Fortune Magazine and Business Insider. Share this story Image: The Verge ChatGPT is officially an AI-powered… Continue reading OpenAI’s search engine is now live in ChatGPT

Ford is offering its own Tesla Supercharger adapter to EV customers after rocky rollout

/ Ford now has its own branded NACS-to-CCS adapter that it will start giving to EV customers for free. 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 This adapter… Continue reading Ford is offering its own Tesla Supercharger adapter to EV customers after rocky rollout

Google Maps’ enhanced navigation will make sure you’re in the right lane

/ Starting next month, Google Maps will start to highlight which lane is the right one for upcoming turns, and other elements like crosswalks and signs. 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… Continue reading Google Maps’ enhanced navigation will make sure you’re in the right lane

Waze will soon let you report incidents with your voice

/ Just tap the reporting button and say what you see. 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: Waze Waze is testing a handy-sounding update that will let you report… Continue reading Waze will soon let you report incidents with your voice

Google Maps will use AI to answer questions about the new restaurant you want to try

/ The app will also start letting you search for locations with descriptive prompts as well as display AI-summarized reviews. 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: Google Google Maps… Continue reading Google Maps will use AI to answer questions about the new restaurant you want to try

Peloton appoints Apple Fitness Plus cofounder as new CEO

/ Ford executive Peter Stern will take the helm on January 1st. Meanwhile, Peloton reported stronger-than-expected earnings. 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 Illustration by Alex Castro /… Continue reading Peloton appoints Apple Fitness Plus cofounder as new CEO