/ A new Uber option will call vehicles with the trunk space required for travelers with extra luggage and holiday gifts. By Quentyn Kennemer, a writer who helps The Verge’s readers save money by surfacing the best tech deals and presenting the latest product recommendations from our experts. He has covered tech and gaming for… Continue reading UberXXL will let you catch an even bigger ride to the airport
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Android 16 is now available for early testers
/ Android 15 just arrived on Pixel devices last month, but an accelerated release schedule for Android 16 will line up better with new phone launches in 2025. By Jess Weatherbed, a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering news and hardware reviews. Share this… Continue reading Android 16 is now available for early testers
Bose acquires premium audio brand McIntosh
Bose/ Tech / The audio industry continues to consolidate with yet another acquisition. 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 If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may… Continue reading Bose acquires premium audio brand McIntosh
Jaguar is now JaGUar
/ Jaguar’s EV ‘reset’ starts with a perplexing rebrand. 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 Jaguar’s whole personality right now.Image: Jaguar British automaker Jaguar is changing its… Continue reading Jaguar is now JaGUar
Nuro expands driverless testing after pivoting to licensing its AV tech
/ The company says it will test its ‘zero-occupant’ vehicles in a larger geographic area and take on new driving maneuvers. 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 Nuro expands driverless testing after pivoting to licensing its AV tech
Tesla’s first 500kW V4 Superchargers are coming next year
/ The new V4 cabinets with updated electronics are coming, which include 1.2MW charging support for Tesla Semi. 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 New V4 cabinet… Continue reading Tesla’s first 500kW V4 Superchargers are coming next year
Dozens of states ask Congress to un-doom the Kids Online Safety Act
/ A letter from over 30 state attorneys general asks Congress to pass the bill before the end of 2024. By Adi Robertson, a senior tech and policy editor focused on VR, online platforms, and free expression. Adi has covered video games, biohacking, and more for The Verge since 2011. Share this story Image: Cath… Continue reading Dozens of states ask Congress to un-doom the Kids Online Safety Act
Toyota shows off its latest big idea for cold hydrogen vehicles
/ Toyota showed off a self-pressurizer that reuses boil-off hydrogen gas to make vehicles even more efficient potentially. 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 liquid hydrogen-powered… Continue reading Toyota shows off its latest big idea for cold hydrogen vehicles
Donald Trump’s pick for energy secretary says ‘there is no climate crisis’
/ President-elect Donald Trump tapped a fossil fuel and nuclear energy enthusiast to lead the Department of Energy. The US Department of Energy headquarters building on February 9th, 2024, in Washington, DC. Photo by J. David Ake / Getty Images President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Energy is fossil fuel executive Chris… Continue reading Donald Trump’s pick for energy secretary says ‘there is no climate crisis’
Now Telegram’s mini-apps can run in full screen on your phone
Apps/ Tech / You can add shortcuts to Telegram’s mini-apps directly to your phone’s homescreen, too. 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 Telegram is… Continue reading Now Telegram’s mini-apps can run in full screen on your phone