US AG re-announces ‘severe’ charges against alleged Tesla arsonists

But in a scary voice this time. But in a scary voice this time. Richard Lawler is a senior editor following news across tech, culture, policy, and entertainment. He joined The Verge in 2021 after several years covering news at Engadget. As reports of vandalism and even a supposed doxing website targeting Tesla locations and… Continue reading US AG re-announces ‘severe’ charges against alleged Tesla arsonists

Google sues alleged scammers over 10,000 fake Maps listings

The company blocked 12 million fake businesses in 2023. The company blocked 12 million fake businesses in 2023. 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. Google is taking down 10,000 fake… Continue reading Google sues alleged scammers over 10,000 fake Maps listings

Honda and Acura EV owners will get Tesla Supercharger access this summer

The Prologue and ZDX will work at Superchargers once their owners buy a new adapter. The Prologue and ZDX will work at Superchargers once their owners buy a new adapter. 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… Continue reading Honda and Acura EV owners will get Tesla Supercharger access this summer

Tesla recalls more than 46,000 Cybertrucks after trim starts falling off

The truck’s steel trim is attached using glue that’s ‘susceptible to environmental embrittlement.’ The truck’s steel trim is attached using glue that’s ‘susceptible to environmental embrittlement.’ 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. Tesla has issued a… Continue reading Tesla recalls more than 46,000 Cybertrucks after trim starts falling off

How the Tesla brand turned so toxic

The Tesla Takedown movement is rallying against Elon Musk, and it’s only getting bigger. The Tesla Takedown movement is rallying against Elon Musk, and it’s only getting bigger. Today we’re talking about the protests against Tesla, which have been branded on social media under the hashtag Tesla Takedown. The protests are, of course, a reaction… Continue reading How the Tesla brand turned so toxic

We’ve entered a forever war with bird flu

The threat of an H5N1 pandemic is here to stay. Avian influenza is “evolving in ways we haven’t seen before,” says Martha Nelson, a computational biologist and staff scientist researching pathogen evolution at the National Institutes of Health — one of many scientists who have been monitoring the global H5N1 outbreak. Bird flu “is adapting… Continue reading We’ve entered a forever war with bird flu

‘Tesla Takedown’ protesters planning ‘biggest day of action’

Organizers are calling for 500 demonstrations at all 277 Tesla showrooms, as well as Supercharger stations, on March 29th. Organizers are calling for 500 demonstrations at all 277 Tesla showrooms, as well as Supercharger stations, on March 29th. Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and… Continue reading ‘Tesla Takedown’ protesters planning ‘biggest day of action’

Roborock opens pre-orders for its robot vacuum with an arm

The Saros Z70 costs $1,899, with shipping slated for May, as Roborock passes iRobot as the world’s top-selling floor cleaning robot. The Saros Z70 costs $1,899, with shipping slated for May, as Roborock passes iRobot as the world’s top-selling floor cleaning robot. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy is a smart home reporter who’s been testing connected gadgets… Continue reading Roborock opens pre-orders for its robot vacuum with an arm

Ghost connects its newsletters to the open web

Ghost’s promised ActivityPub support is live in beta for Pro users. Ghost’s promised ActivityPub support is live in beta for Pro users. 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. Newsletter platform… Continue reading Ghost connects its newsletters to the open web

The airport panopticon is getting people deported and detained

An ‘alphabet soup’ of databases, a digital surveillance dragnet, and forced searches of phones have empowered Customs and Border Protection to arrest, deport — and in one case, allegedly torture — noncitizens. An ‘alphabet soup’ of databases, a digital surveillance dragnet, and forced searches of phones have empowered Customs and Border Protection to arrest, deport… Continue reading The airport panopticon is getting people deported and detained