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Jaguar is now JaGUar

/ Jaguar’s EV ‘reset’ starts with a perplexing rebrand. 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 Jaguar’s whole personality right now.Image: Jaguar British automaker Jaguar is changing its… Continue reading Jaguar is now JaGUar

Nuro expands driverless testing after pivoting to licensing its AV tech

/ The company says it will test its ‘zero-occupant’ vehicles in a larger geographic area and take on new driving maneuvers. 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… Continue reading Nuro expands driverless testing after pivoting to licensing its AV tech

Tesla’s first 500kW V4 Superchargers are coming next year

/ The new V4 cabinets with updated electronics are coming, which include 1.2MW charging support for Tesla Semi. 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 New V4 cabinet… Continue reading Tesla’s first 500kW V4 Superchargers are coming next year

Dozens of states ask Congress to un-doom the Kids Online Safety Act

/ A letter from over 30 state attorneys general asks Congress to pass the bill before the end of 2024. By Adi Robertson, a senior tech and policy editor focused on VR, online platforms, and free expression. Adi has covered video games, biohacking, and more for The Verge since 2011. Share this story Image: Cath… Continue reading Dozens of states ask Congress to un-doom the Kids Online Safety Act

Toyota shows off its latest big idea for cold hydrogen vehicles

/ Toyota showed off a self-pressurizer that reuses boil-off hydrogen gas to make vehicles even more efficient potentially. 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 liquid hydrogen-powered… Continue reading Toyota shows off its latest big idea for cold hydrogen vehicles

Donald Trump’s pick for energy secretary says ‘there is no climate crisis’

/ President-elect Donald Trump tapped a fossil fuel and nuclear energy enthusiast to lead the Department of Energy. The US Department of Energy headquarters building on February 9th, 2024, in Washington, DC. Photo by J. David Ake / Getty Images President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Energy is fossil fuel executive Chris… Continue reading Donald Trump’s pick for energy secretary says ‘there is no climate crisis’

Now Telegram’s mini-apps can run in full screen on your phone

Apps/ Tech / You can add shortcuts to Telegram’s mini-apps directly to your phone’s homescreen, too. 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 Telegram is… Continue reading Now Telegram’s mini-apps can run in full screen on your phone

The FTC says spam call complaints are way down since 2021

/ Recent FTC regulations targeting spam calls have reduced complaints about them by over 50 percent, the agency says. 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: Cath Virginia / The Verge;… Continue reading The FTC says spam call complaints are way down since 2021

Google will let you make AI clip art for your documents

/ Google is adding a Gemini AI image generator to the sidebar of Google Docs. 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 Google Workspace is… Continue reading Google will let you make AI clip art for your documents