Old seatbelts, truck tarps, and plastic bottles transformed into a very good carryall. Thomas Ricker is a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. He’s been a tech journalist for 20 years. I remember the day: a sinewy bicycle messenger skillfully weaved through honking… Continue reading Freitag’s newest messenger bag is made from trash to last
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Big Tech cozied up to Trump — it’s not getting much in return
The US has put Meta, Apple, Tesla, TikTok, and others in a tough spot. The US has put Meta, Apple, Tesla, TikTok, and others in a tough spot. Alex Heath is a deputy editor and author of the Command Line newsletter. He has been reporting on the tech industry for more than a decade. For… Continue reading Big Tech cozied up to Trump — it’s not getting much in return
ChatGPT is transforming LinkedIn users into really dull dolls
OpenAI has the public hooked again, from Ghibli portraits to Barbie boxes. OpenAI has the public hooked again, from Ghibli portraits to Barbie boxes. Jess Weatherbed is a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering news and hardware reviews. ChatGPT’s latest image generator had an… Continue reading ChatGPT is transforming LinkedIn users into really dull dolls
DoorDash is expanding into sidewalk robot delivery in the US
DoorDash now deploys rolling robots, alongside human drivers and drones. DoorDash now deploys rolling robots, alongside human drivers and drones. Umar Shakir is 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. DoorDash’s international arm Wolt… Continue reading DoorDash is expanding into sidewalk robot delivery in the US
Buckle up for more subscriptions
Hardware sales haven’t been enough for a long time, but Trump’s tariffs will likely exacerbate the subscription wars. Hardware sales haven’t been enough for a long time, but Trump’s tariffs will likely exacerbate the subscription wars. Victoria Song is a senior reporter focusing on wearables, health tech, and more with 13 years of experience. Before… Continue reading Buckle up for more subscriptions
Tesla’s latest Cybertruck has longer range and the cheapest price yet
This Cybertruck has no powered tonneau cover. This Cybertruck has no powered tonneau cover. Umar Shakir is 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. Tesla has a new entry-level Cybertruck with longer range, and… Continue reading Tesla’s latest Cybertruck has longer range and the cheapest price yet
‘Book Boyfriends’ and ‘Shadow Daddies’: the men cashing in on romantasy
From BookTok to IRL balls, these performers embody beloved characters. From BookTok to IRL balls, these performers embody beloved characters. Six hours into a fantasy ball, actor Zach Harrison is sweating. He’s been wearing handmade leather armor, huge boots, and heavy six-foot bat wings all night, all while ballroom dancing and taking pictures with hundreds… Continue reading ‘Book Boyfriends’ and ‘Shadow Daddies’: the men cashing in on romantasy
Meta goes to trial to avoid a breakup
Should Meta be forced to spin-off Instagram and WhatsApp? Should Meta be forced to spin-off Instagram and WhatsApp? On Monday, Meta will face the Federal Trade Commission in a legal fight that could reshape the social media landscape. Over the next two months, the US government will make its case that the company’s 2012 acquisition… Continue reading Meta goes to trial to avoid a breakup
NHTSA staffers evaluating the risks of self-driving cars were reportedly fired by DOGE
One fired worker said the changes could ‘weaken NHTSA’s ability to understand self-driving technologies.‘ One fired worker said the changes could ‘weaken NHTSA’s ability to understand self-driving technologies.‘ Umar Shakir is 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… Continue reading NHTSA staffers evaluating the risks of self-driving cars were reportedly fired by DOGE
Garmin’s new cycling headlight includes a 4K incident camera
The Varia Vue will automatically save footage of an incident detected by its accelerometer. The Varia Vue will automatically save footage of an incident detected by its accelerometer. Andrew Liszewski is 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 Garmin’s new cycling headlight includes a 4K incident camera