Why GM will give you Gemini — but not CarPlay

Featured Videos GM CEO Mary Barra and new chief product officer Sterling Anderson on the company’s plans for AI, autonomy, and EVs. by Nilay Patel Oct 22, 2025, 3:00 PM UTC We’ve got a special episode of Decoder today. I’m talking to General Motors CEO Mary Barra and new GM Chief Product Officer Sterling Anderson… Continue reading Why GM will give you Gemini — but not CarPlay

DC’s shutdown is hurting government tech workers — and everyone else

Some former government tech workers are stepping in to help get them through. by Lauren Feiner Oct 22, 2025, 1:39 PM UTC Some former government tech workers are stepping in to help get them through. by Lauren Feiner Oct 22, 2025, 1:39 PM UTC Lauren Feiner is a senior policy reporter at The Verge, covering… Continue reading DC’s shutdown is hurting government tech workers — and everyone else

Uber will pay drivers $4,000 to switch to EVs

Transportation Electric Cars With the EV tax credit gone, Uber has resorted to paying drivers to switch to EVs in order to accelerate adoption. With the EV tax credit gone, Uber has resorted to paying drivers to switch to EVs in order to accelerate adoption. by Andrew J. Hawkins Oct 22, 2025, 11:00 AM UTC… Continue reading Uber will pay drivers $4,000 to switch to EVs

I see your Haribo gummy bear battery and raise you a Pocket Rocket instead

Let’s put three ultralight batteries to the test. Let’s put three ultralight batteries to the test. by Sean Hollister Oct 21, 2025, 6:05 PM UTC Sean Hollister is 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.… Continue reading I see your Haribo gummy bear battery and raise you a Pocket Rocket instead

GM to end production of electric Chevy Brightdrop vans

Transportation Electric Cars Demand in the electric van market has slowed considerably since the expiration of the EV tax credit. Demand in the electric van market has slowed considerably since the expiration of the EV tax credit. by Andrew J. Hawkins Oct 21, 2025, 3:11 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+… Continue reading GM to end production of electric Chevy Brightdrop vans

Tapo’s new solar floodlight camera soaks up the sun to light up your yard at night

You can install it in the darkest corners of your yard without plugging it in, as long as it gets some daily sun. You can install it in the darkest corners of your yard without plugging it in, as long as it gets some daily sun. by Andrew Liszewski Oct 21, 2025, 2:19 PM UTC… Continue reading Tapo’s new solar floodlight camera soaks up the sun to light up your yard at night

These Oakley smart glasses are perfect for weekend warriors and T-ball coaches

You may look ridiculous, but the feature set is perfect for gadget nerds who love the outdoors. by Victoria Song Photography by Amelia Holowaty Krales Oct 21, 2025, 1:00 PM UTC Victoria Song is a senior reporter and author of the Optimizer newsletter.She has more than 13 years of experience reporting on wearables, health tech,… Continue reading These Oakley smart glasses are perfect for weekend warriors and T-ball coaches

The new Xbox is not an Xbox

On The Vergecast: the handheld consoles we’re still waiting for, AI and our brains, and hybrid gadgets. On The Vergecast: the handheld consoles we’re still waiting for, AI and our brains, and hybrid gadgets. by David Pierce Oct 21, 2025, 12:40 PM UTC David Pierce is editor-at-large and Vergecast co-host with over a decade of… Continue reading The new Xbox is not an Xbox

The Friend AI pendant’s creator promoted a ‘Friend protest’ in NYC

People tore apart a cut-out of the device while chanting “get real friends.” People tore apart a cut-out of the device while chanting “get real friends.” by Hayden Field Oct 20, 2025, 5:02 PM UTC Hayden Field is The Verge’s senior AI reporter. An AI beat reporter for more than five years, her work has… Continue reading The Friend AI pendant’s creator promoted a ‘Friend protest’ in NYC

Zocdoc CEO: ‘Dr. Google is going to be replaced by Dr. AI’

Oliver Kharraz on competition, healthcare, and where AI really belongs in medicine. by Nilay Patel Oct 20, 2025, 2:00 PM UTC Today’s Decoder episode is a special one: I’m talking to Zocdoc CEO Oliver Kharraz, and we chatted live onstage at the TechFutures conference here in New York City. You’re almost certainly familiar with Zocdoc… Continue reading Zocdoc CEO: ‘Dr. Google is going to be replaced by Dr. AI’