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Uber’s first international robotaxi service is live in the UAE

/ The ridehail company is working with China’s WeRide to launch an autonomous service in Abu Dhabi. 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: Uber Uber… Continue reading Uber’s first international robotaxi service is live in the UAE

The pope goes electric with first EV popemobile from Mercedes-Benz

/ Pope Francis will be greeting his followers from inside a new modified G-Class. 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 Mercedes CEO Ola Kallenius, middle, delivering… Continue reading The pope goes electric with first EV popemobile from Mercedes-Benz

Android 15’s first major update has arrived

/ Updates starting to roll out today add expressive captions for videos, a Spotify extension for Gemini, and Screenshots app updates for Pixel 9 phones. By Allison Johnson, a reviewer with 10 years of experience writing about consumer tech. She has a special interest in mobile photography and telecom. Previously, she worked at DPReview. Share… Continue reading Android 15’s first major update has arrived

Why investors don’t mind that AI is a money pit

AI investment is massive even though AI profits are not. How are investors justifying this pricey gamble on the future? By Alex Heath, a deputy editor and author of the Command Line newsletter. He has over a decade of experience covering the tech industry. Share this story Image: The Verge Welcome to a special edition… Continue reading Why investors don’t mind that AI is a money pit

Rivian opens up its charging network to other EVs for the first time

/ The company’s new charging station in Joshua Tree National Park is available to non-Rivian EVs, and there will be more to come. 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.… Continue reading Rivian opens up its charging network to other EVs for the first time

How one creator visualized AI by using very little AI

The artist behind The Verge’s ‘Friend or Faux?’ feature explains the practical effects behind its design. Stormy Pyeatte is a UK-based video and photo artist who works with practical effects and projection mapping. The design team here at The Verge worked with her to create the evocative visuals in “Friend or Faux?” — a story… Continue reading How one creator visualized AI by using very little AI

Uber will deliver your Christmas tree — and even a troupe of carolers — to your front door

/ The company’s holiday update gets festive. 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 Uber is getting into the holiday spirit with a new update that will… Continue reading Uber will deliver your Christmas tree — and even a troupe of carolers — to your front door

Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting reportedly didn’t use a Citi Bike to escape

/ Citi Bike owner Lyft had said it was ‘ready to assist’ with the investigation into the shooting of Brian Thompson on Wednesday morning outside a Manhattan hotel. 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.… Continue reading Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting reportedly didn’t use a Citi Bike to escape