Honda Zero first drive: an EV without the baggage

Honda says its new electric platform is an antidote to oversized, overweight EVs. We test drove a prototype in Japan to see how that’s developing. Share this story Image: Honda Honda is no stranger to pushing technology boundaries when it comes to powertrains, and the company gave us a brief drive of its new electrified… Continue reading Honda Zero first drive: an EV without the baggage

iFixit now sells a USB-powered tool for removing the iPhone 16’s battery

/ The VoltClip draws power over USB, instead of from a 9V battery. 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 Verge link, Vox Media… Continue reading iFixit now sells a USB-powered tool for removing the iPhone 16’s battery

Adobe has a new tool to protect artists’ work from AI

/ The free Content Authenticity web app allows creators to apply attribution and ‘do not train’ tags to any image, video, or audio work. By Jess Weatherbed, a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering news and hardware reviews. Share this story Adobe is releasing… Continue reading Adobe has a new tool to protect artists’ work from AI

Uber’s EV ridehailing business is maturing

/ The company also announced it was adding ChatGPT to its driver app to handle EV questions. 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 Illustration by Alex… Continue reading Uber’s EV ridehailing business is maturing

Chevy’s cheapest Silverado EV now starts at $57,095

/ The 2025 Chevy Silverado EV lineup will have many more options between the cheapest work truck and the nearly $100,000 Max Range RST. 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.… Continue reading Chevy’s cheapest Silverado EV now starts at $57,095

Geico insists it ‘has coverage’ for the Cybertruck after owners complain of dropped policies

/ Are insurance companies cancelling polices for Cybertrucks? 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 Verge / Photo by Bloomberg, Getty Images Gieco says it still offers… Continue reading Geico insists it ‘has coverage’ for the Cybertruck after owners complain of dropped policies

Rabbit CEO Jesse Lyu isn’t thinking too far ahead

Rabbit’s large action model is here, sort of — but everyone else is coming fast. Share this story Photo illustration by The Verge / Photo: Rabbit Today, I’m talking with Jesse Lyu, the founder and CEO of Rabbit. The startup company makes the adorable r1 AI gadget — a little handheld designed by superstar design… Continue reading Rabbit CEO Jesse Lyu isn’t thinking too far ahead

Apple Pencil Pro drops under $100 for the first time

/ We’re also seeing the Pixel Watch 3’s first deal, $50 off a PS5 Slim, and the Lego Piranha Plant’s lowest price. By Quentyn Kennemer, a writer who helps The Verge’s readers save money by surfacing the best tech deals and presenting the latest product recommendations from our experts. He has covered tech and gaming… Continue reading Apple Pencil Pro drops under $100 for the first time

Nissan buys into Ford, BMW, and Honda’s home EV charging business

/ Nissan will be an equal investor in the EV home charging and vehicle-to-grid integration company ChargeScape. 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: ChargeScape Nissan is… Continue reading Nissan buys into Ford, BMW, and Honda’s home EV charging business

Philip’s Hue app now uses AR to preview how a smart lamp will light up a room

/ The AR preview is only available on LiDAR-equipped Apple devices, but all app users will get some new features. 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… Continue reading Philip’s Hue app now uses AR to preview how a smart lamp will light up a room