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Cash App users have a week left to claim part of a $15 million settlement

/ You have until November 18th to claim up to $2,500. 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 Hugo Herrera / The Verge Current or former… Continue reading Cash App users have a week left to claim part of a $15 million settlement

Waymo compiles ‘largest ever’ dataset of pedestrian and cyclist injuries

/ The robotaxi company saw that injuries of vulnerable road users was underexamined, so it set about rectifying that. 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 Cath… Continue reading Waymo compiles ‘largest ever’ dataset of pedestrian and cyclist injuries

Amazon’s tests mixing and matching its grocery operations

Tech/ Amazon / By combining its Whole Foods and Amazon Fresh fulfillment networks, Amazon tries for better footing against giants like Walmart and Kroger. 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 Photo… Continue reading Amazon’s tests mixing and matching its grocery operations

Seagate’s 2TB Xbox Expansion Card has returned to its best price to date

/ The same goes for Google’s Pixel Buds Pro 2, which are down to $169 for Verge readers. By Brandon Widder, a senior editor overseeing deals, gift guides, and commerce. He spent six years spearheading buying guides and consumer tech coverage at Digital Trends. Share this story If you buy something from a Verge link,… Continue reading Seagate’s 2TB Xbox Expansion Card has returned to its best price to date

The new Mac Mini takes a small step towards upgradeable storage

/ There’s a removable SSD on the new Mac Mini, but you probably can’t upgrade it yourself without a lot of extra work. 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… Continue reading The new Mac Mini takes a small step towards upgradeable storage

What a second Trump presidency means for tech

Donald Trump’s second term means significant changes for AI, crypto, and EV policy. By Lauren Feiner, a senior policy reporter at The Verge, covering the intersection of Silicon Valley and Capitol Hill. She spent 5 years covering tech policy at CNBC, writing about antitrust, privacy, and content moderation reform. Share this story Image: Laura Normand… Continue reading What a second Trump presidency means for tech

Google rolls out its Gemini AI-powered video presentation app

/ Google says Vids AI features are included with full access for Workspace users until at least 2026. 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 Google Vids’ “Help… Continue reading Google rolls out its Gemini AI-powered video presentation app

The Rivian R2’s next-gen batteries will be made in the US by LG Energy

/ The company is shifting cell production from South Korea to Arizona to comply with the IRA’s requirements. 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 Rivian’s R2… Continue reading The Rivian R2’s next-gen batteries will be made in the US by LG Energy

A whole bunch of Sega classics are being delisted

/ Make sure you get the games you want to have access to before they’re pulled from sale in December. By Jay Peters, a news editor who writes about technology, video games, and virtual worlds. He’s submitted several accepted emoji proposals to the Unicode Consortium. Share this story Image: Sega Sega is planning to delist… Continue reading A whole bunch of Sega classics are being delisted