Sonos appoints software veteran Hugo Barra to its board after app troubles

Barra led Android during a critical phase and also served as VP of Oculus at Meta. Barra led Android during a critical phase and also served as VP of Oculus at Meta. Chris Welch is a senior reviewer who has worked at The Verge since its founding in 2011. His coverage areas include audio (Sonos,… Continue reading Sonos appoints software veteran Hugo Barra to its board after app troubles

Apple quickly shipped 600 tons of iPhones to ‘beat’ the new tariffs

Even with tariffs ‘paused,’ the new rate hikes are reportedly testing tech supply chains around the world. Even with tariffs ‘paused,’ the new rate hikes are reportedly testing tech supply chains around the world. Umar Shakir is a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent… Continue reading Apple quickly shipped 600 tons of iPhones to ‘beat’ the new tariffs

Here come the e-bikes using DJI’s excellent Avinox drive system

Bosch has some real competition. Bosch has some real competition. 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. Bosch should be worried after several bicycle brands just announced their first e-bikes built on… Continue reading Here come the e-bikes using DJI’s excellent Avinox drive system

How these guitar modeling companies are recreating rare vintage sounds for the digital age

Touring musicians are embracing modelers as a cost-effective way to maximize their sounds. Touring musicians are embracing modelers as a cost-effective way to maximize their sounds. Around 2009, Dweezil Zappa ran into a space problem. He was busy touring the US, performing some songs written by his father, Frank. Recreating those signature “peculiar sounds,” as… Continue reading How these guitar modeling companies are recreating rare vintage sounds for the digital age

Big Tech’s tax bill is on the table in tariff talks

The UK is prepared to cut a tax that targets Silicon Valley, and other countries may follow suit. The UK is prepared to cut a tax that targets Silicon Valley, and other countries may follow suit. Dominic Preston is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism. He previously worked at Android Police… Continue reading Big Tech’s tax bill is on the table in tariff talks

Here come the e-bikes using DJI’s excellent Avinox drive system

Bosch has some real competition. Bosch has some real competition. 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. Bosch should be worried after several bicycle brands just announced their first e-bikes built on… Continue reading Here come the e-bikes using DJI’s excellent Avinox drive system

ChargePoint’s new Level 2 chargers are faster and go both ways

The new chargers will be able to charge at speeds ‘up to double’ that of typical AC Level 2 chargers. The new chargers will be able to charge at speeds ‘up to double’ that of typical AC Level 2 chargers. Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public… Continue reading ChargePoint’s new Level 2 chargers are faster and go both ways

Waymo readies autonomous cars for first international tests in Japan

The company has yet to commit to launching a commercial robotaxi service in the country but is still celebrating the tests as a ‘significant milestone.’ The company has yet to commit to launching a commercial robotaxi service in the country but is still celebrating the tests as a ‘significant milestone.’ Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation… Continue reading Waymo readies autonomous cars for first international tests in Japan

Adobe is building AI agents for Photoshop and Premiere Pro

The agents can perform complex tasks to help you get started on projects. The agents can perform complex tasks to help you get started on projects. 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… Continue reading Adobe is building AI agents for Photoshop and Premiere Pro