/ The agency is trying to figure out if John Deere’s practices violate the law. 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 Photo… Continue reading The FTC is trying to find out if John Deere’s repair policies broke the law
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Feds are investigating Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving’ crashes in reduced visibility
/ NHTSA is assessing Tesla’s ‘partial driving automation system’ after identifying four incidents including one that killed a pedestrian. 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: Owen Grove… Continue reading Feds are investigating Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving’ crashes in reduced visibility
The future of the Kindle with Panos Panay
/ On The Vergecast: what’s next for the biggest thing in e-readers, Apple’s new iPad Mini, a shakeup at Google, and more. By David Pierce, editor-at-large and Vergecast co-host with over a decade of experience covering consumer tech. Previously, at Protocol, The Wall Street Journal, and Wired. Share this story Amazon launched four new Kindles… Continue reading The future of the Kindle with Panos Panay
Qualcomm cancels its miniature Windows on Arm PC
/ A simple HDMI port may have taken down a key Snapdragon dev kit. By Tom Warren, a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Share this story Image: Qualcomm Qualcomm has canceled its Snapdragon Dev Kit, the miniature Windows on Arm… Continue reading Qualcomm cancels its miniature Windows on Arm PC
Rivian’s new update could make your EV feel like Knight Rider (or Back to the Future)
/ You can also change your R1T or R1S with a Halloween haunt theme. 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 Gen 2 Rivian vehicles can animate a… Continue reading Rivian’s new update could make your EV feel like Knight Rider (or Back to the Future)
McLaren updates Google Chrome
/ McLaren’s F1 car is adding more Chrome branding — and more chrome — to its livery for the US Grand Prix. 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… Continue reading McLaren updates Google Chrome
Amnesty International gives EV makers low marks for human rights policies
/ Automakers need to be more transparent about their EV battery supply chains to prevent human rights abuses, Amnesty International says. SETIA ALAM, KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – 2024/07/21: A charging plug seen attached to BYD car 6 at the EvX expo.Photo” Getty Images Automakers aren’t doing enough to identify and prevent human rights abuses along supply… Continue reading Amnesty International gives EV makers low marks for human rights policies
Ferrari’s F80 uses ‘Boost optimization’ to give drivers more power where they need it
/ Ferrari’s ‘most powerful road car ever’ is based on a hybrid V6 setup with three electric motors capable of producing up to 1,200 horsepower. 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… Continue reading Ferrari’s F80 uses ‘Boost optimization’ to give drivers more power where they need it
Was this the sickest iPod?
By Chris WelchBy Chris Welch Design By Cath VirginiaDesign By Cath Virginia Developed By Graham MacAreeDeveloped By Graham MacAree Oct 16, 2024, 7:04PM UTC I never owned an iPod Mini. Even as a college freshman back at the time of its introduction, I was already more of a full-size iPod kind of nerd. Mine was… Continue reading Was this the sickest iPod?
Melodrama!
By: Joanna Nelius AIM: deathsenchanter Location: Chino Hills, CA Birthday: 1987-07-10 By: Joanna Nelius AIM: deathsenchanter Location: Chino Hills, CA Birthday: 1987-07-10 In 2004, I was an undiagnosed neurodivergent teenager who had given up on trying to fit in. It felt like everyone was trying to mold me into their version of perfect by chastising… Continue reading Melodrama!