Joe Biden raised hopes that the US would finally plan for climate-displaced migrants. Today, it’s still a glaring hole in climate and immigration policy. Share this story Activists gather in New York City in August 2024.Photo: Luis Yañez Joe Biden will leave office having taken more action on climate change, arguably, than any US president… Continue reading US immigration policy has a huge blind spot: climate change
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Rolls-Royce’s first electric vehicle sounds like no other
/ Rolls-Royce’s first effort might just be the greatest EV on the planet, but it comes at a cost. Tim Stevens My favorite feature of the new $420,000, all-electric Rolls-Royce Spectre isn’t the cosseting ride quality or the illuminated stars embedded in the headliner of the insanely ornate interior. It isn’t the 577 horsepower or… Continue reading Rolls-Royce’s first electric vehicle sounds like no other
Is Amazon’s robotaxi company trying to sidestep federal safety laws?
/ Zoox has not requested an exemption to safety rules requiring vehicles to have traditional controls like steering wheels and pedals. 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 Is Amazon’s robotaxi company trying to sidestep federal safety laws?
Hyundai’s cutesy Inster EV doesn’t need to be quick
/ This extra-small SUV has good electric range for its size but no plans for release in the US. 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 This will… Continue reading Hyundai’s cutesy Inster EV doesn’t need to be quick
Agatha All Along rushed its journey down the ‘Witches’ Road’
But Marvel’s WandaVision follow-up stuck the landing by spelling out the secrets that were hiding in plain sight. By Charles Pulliam-Moore, a reporter focusing on film, TV, and pop culture. Before The Verge, he wrote about comic books, labor, race, and more at io9 and Gizmodo for almost five years. Share this story Image: Disney… Continue reading Agatha All Along rushed its journey down the ‘Witches’ Road’
Meta’s new OS update for Quest includes a redesign and train mode
/ Also, a calendar app! 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 Photo by David Pierce / The Verge Meta is introducing some big changes with its Quest v71 update, including a redesign of… Continue reading Meta’s new OS update for Quest includes a redesign and train mode
Apple is buying 20 percent of its iPhone satellite services partner
/ Along with taking a stake in GlobalStar, Apple is prepaying $1.1 billion to expand iPhone satellite connectivity. 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 Victoria… Continue reading Apple is buying 20 percent of its iPhone satellite services partner
Why is Nintendo targeting this YouTuber?
Entertainment Retro Game Corps isn’t Nintendo’s typical mark. Could he fight back? By Sean Hollister, a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. Share this story Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Turbosquid Russ Crandall knows… Continue reading Why is Nintendo targeting this YouTuber?
ChromeOS gets a big update with Quick Insert, Focus mode, and new AI features
/ ChromeOS 130 adds Google’s new AI-powered recorder app on Chromebook Plus machines. 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 Quick Insert button is on the Galaxy… Continue reading ChromeOS gets a big update with Quick Insert, Focus mode, and new AI features
Chevy’s BrightDrop electric vans will be in Walmart’s fleet by the end of the year
/ Walmart is deploying an unspecified number of the smaller 400-model BrightDrop EVs for its in-home delivery service. 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 A Walmart-branded BrightDrop… Continue reading Chevy’s BrightDrop electric vans will be in Walmart’s fleet by the end of the year