/ The US Department of Energy announced $30 million in funding for efforts to speed up interconnection using AI. Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge The US Department of Energy (DOE) thinks AI can speed up the process of connecting new energy projects to the power grid. It announced $30 million in funding now… Continue reading Can AI help connect more solar and wind farms to the power grid?
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Former Android leaders are building an ‘operating system for AI agents’
/ Former Android VP Hugo Barra says AI needs ‘an Android-like moment.’ 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. Share this story Image: The Verge A new startup created by former Android leaders aims to… Continue reading Former Android leaders are building an ‘operating system for AI agents’
GM eliminated Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from its EVs — this upgrade adds them back
/ An aftermarket kit from White Automotive and Media Services restores the popular phone projection features to Chevy and GMC EVs. 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… Continue reading GM eliminated Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from its EVs — this upgrade adds them back
Uber for AI labeling
/ Uber has a new assignment for its independent contractors: AI training 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: The Verge Uber is using gig workers to… Continue reading Uber for AI labeling
Porsche is holding on to gas cars for a bit longer
/ Porsche’s plan to switch to making only EVs is shifting as sales of all-electric models have dropped. 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 Photo by Sean… Continue reading Porsche is holding on to gas cars for a bit longer
More retractable cables, please
Gadgets/ Tech / These new chargers from Counterpart are pretty and practical. 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 If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See… Continue reading More retractable cables, please
Elon Musk learns how EV charging works from Pete Buttigieg
/ No, the government didn’t burn $7.5 billion on a fragmented electric vehicle charging network. 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 If you buy something from a… Continue reading Elon Musk learns how EV charging works from Pete Buttigieg
The small thing that can keep drivers attentive while using partial automation
/ Let them tweak the steering. 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: Ford With more cars equipped with partial automation hitting the road, safety researchers… Continue reading The small thing that can keep drivers attentive while using partial automation
Rivian gets $6.6 billion government loan to build its EV factory in Georgia
/ The conditional approval comes as Democrats scramble to finalize climate policies before Trump takes office. 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 Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News… Continue reading Rivian gets $6.6 billion government loan to build its EV factory in Georgia
Zoom 2.0 relaunches as an AI-first company without video in its name
/ Years after its pandemic boom, Zoom Communications is still trying to compete with Big Tech rivals. 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 Illustration by Alex Castro… Continue reading Zoom 2.0 relaunches as an AI-first company without video in its name