/ The button debuts alongside two new Chromebooks from Samsung and Lenovo. The Quick Insert button replaces the search or launcher key that’s usually where the caps lock key would be on a Chromebook.Image: Google Google is announcing a pair of new Chromebooks today — Samsung’s Galaxy Chromebook Plus and Lenovo’s Chromebook Duet 11 — and… Continue reading Chromebooks are getting a new button dedicated to Google’s AI
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Serve is partnering with Wing to expand the range of its robot deliveries
/ Serve’s robots will bring food from restaurants to nearby Wing stations to be delivered by drones. 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 Serve’s robots will bring packages to… Continue reading Serve is partnering with Wing to expand the range of its robot deliveries
eBay is off the hook for selling harmful products
/ Citing Section 230, a federal judge ruled that eBay isn’t liable for the unlawful items sold on its platform. 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 eBay was shielded from liability in the… Continue reading eBay is off the hook for selling harmful products
T-Mobile promises to try not to get hacked again
/ T-Mobile’s settlement with the FCC over repeated data breaches includes a $15.75 million fine and details of ‘foundational’ security changes. 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… Continue reading T-Mobile promises to try not to get hacked again
Trump’s crypto platform is now open to the public — kind of
/ World Liberty Financial is accepting signups from accredited investors and non-US persons. By Gaby Del Valle, a policy reporter. Her past work has focused on immigration politics, border surveillance technologies, and the rise of the New Right. Share this story Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photos from Brandon Bell, Getty Images… Continue reading Trump’s crypto platform is now open to the public — kind of
Cruise hit with $1.5 million fine for failing to report robotaxi crash involving pedestrian
/ Cruise filed two reports to NHTSA in which it didn’t mention the fact that its driverless car dragged a pedestrian 20 feet. 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.… Continue reading Cruise hit with $1.5 million fine for failing to report robotaxi crash involving pedestrian
California governor signs one driverless vehicle bill, vetoes two others
/ Gavin Newsom rejects a second attempt to prohibit autonomous trucks from California’s roads. 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 Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times… Continue reading California governor signs one driverless vehicle bill, vetoes two others
NBCU’s streaming chief isn’t worried about you canceling cable
Matt Strauss, head of Peacock and global streaming, has plans to keep you watching. Share this story Today, I’m talking with Matt Strauss, who is the chairman of direct-to-consumer at NBCUniversal. That’s a big fancy title that means Matt’s in charge of Peacock and every other streaming video offering the company has worldwide. That includes… Continue reading NBCU’s streaming chief isn’t worried about you canceling cable
Tesla starts pushing Full-Self Driving access for some Cybertrucks
/ Cybertruck owners set up for early access are starting to get the latest FSD on their vehicles. 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: Parker Ortolani… Continue reading Tesla starts pushing Full-Self Driving access for some Cybertrucks
Ford targets EV ‘fence-sitters’ with offer of free home charger and installation
/ EV sales are growing, but a lot of people are still unwilling to make the switch. The Blue Oval wants to sweeten the deal. 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… Continue reading Ford targets EV ‘fence-sitters’ with offer of free home charger and installation