/ The Marantz Horizon and Grand Horizon speakers will be available early next year starting at $3,500. By Andrew Liszewski, a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2011, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Share this story If you buy something from a… Continue reading Marantz’s first speakers look like works of art
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AT&T finally has a network test drive program
/ It’s the last of the big three US carriers to offer an eSIM-powered, no-commitment network trial period. By Allison Johnson, a reviewer with 10 years of experience writing about consumer tech. She has a special interest in mobile photography and telecom. Previously, she worked at DPReview. Share this story If you buy something from… Continue reading AT&T finally has a network test drive program
Air taxis and other electric-powered aircraft cleared for takeoff with final FAA rules
/ The agency rules establish criteria for pilot training and operational 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 Image: Joby The Federal Aviation Administration published highly… Continue reading Air taxis and other electric-powered aircraft cleared for takeoff with final FAA rules
Anthopic’s latest AI update can use a computer on its own
Artificial Intelligence/ Tech / Anthropic’s new ‘computer use’ feature for Claude AI is now available to developers. 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 Anthropic’s… Continue reading Anthopic’s latest AI update can use a computer on its own
Arkansas has enough lithium for the world’s EVs — but getting to it is the problem
/ A vast supply of lithium lies underneath Arkansas, according to a new study. Image: Hugo Herrera / The Verge Arkansas is sitting atop lithium reserves that could be vast enough to satisfy the entire world’s demand for EV batteries, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). It estimates that there could be 5 to… Continue reading Arkansas has enough lithium for the world’s EVs — but getting to it is the problem
WhatsApp is making a massive change to the way it saves your contacts
/ WhatsApp is adding the ability to save contacts within the app independently from your smartphone’s address book. 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: The Verge… Continue reading WhatsApp is making a massive change to the way it saves your contacts
Cruise lost $435 million this quarter, even with its robotaxis on hiatus
/ GM needs to prove driverless cars can be safe, but also profitable 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 Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images… Continue reading Cruise lost $435 million this quarter, even with its robotaxis on hiatus
Elon Musk sued for using AI-generated Blade Runner imagery at robotaxi event
/ Alcon Entertainment has named Tesla and Warner Bros. Discovery in a copyright lawsuit over AI-generated imagery from Tesla’s We, Robot event. 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… Continue reading Elon Musk sued for using AI-generated Blade Runner imagery at robotaxi event
Streamer’s apology for racist rant exposes the rot in streaming culture
Asmongold apologized for his racist comments regarding Palestinians, revealing that streaming culture has made him a ‘psychopathic version’ of himself. By Ash Parrish, a reporter who covers the business, culture, and communities of video games, with a focus on marginalized gamers and writing about the intersection of video games and sex. Share this story Image:… Continue reading Streamer’s apology for racist rant exposes the rot in streaming culture
Tiger Woods’ new tech golf league brings big screens to the green in January
/ TGL is ready to launch a new take on golf that’s part Top Golf, part stadium sport. 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 Image: TGL Tiger Woods is gearing up… Continue reading Tiger Woods’ new tech golf league brings big screens to the green in January