Sony’s Horizon Zero Dawn remaster may cost $20 more than we thought

/ Sony has quietly doubled the price of the game on the PlayStation Store. By Sean Hollister, a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. Share this story Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered.Image: Sony If you thought… Continue reading Sony’s Horizon Zero Dawn remaster may cost $20 more than we thought

Ford’s BlueCruise 1.4 update lets you keep your hands off the wheel much longer

/ BlueCruise 1.4 will ship with the new 2025 model Ford F-150 and Lincoln Navigator and will come as an over the air software update. 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 Ford’s BlueCruise 1.4 update lets you keep your hands off the wheel much longer

Volvo’s head of sustainability on why the brand tweaked its ‘EV or bust’ strategy

/ ‘Even though we’re fully ready to do it, the market’s not really with us.’ 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: Volvo Earlier this month,… Continue reading Volvo’s head of sustainability on why the brand tweaked its ‘EV or bust’ strategy

Agatha All Along’s practical effects were key to bringing its magic to life

To make the show’s spells feel real, showrunner Jac Schaeffer prioritized practical effects over green screens. 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 this story Disney Plus / Marvel… Continue reading Agatha All Along’s practical effects were key to bringing its magic to life

The Toyota Prius and Rav4 are no longer Prime

/ Toyota’s Prius and Rav4 Prime will be called “Plug-in Hybrid” for the 2025 model year. 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 new 2025 Rav4 “Plug-in… Continue reading The Toyota Prius and Rav4 are no longer Prime

LG Smart TVs have started displaying ads when idle

/ All the more reason to switch off your TV when you’re not actively watching it. 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 Here’s an example of what the new screensaver ads look like.Image:… Continue reading LG Smart TVs have started displaying ads when idle

Why California is suing ExxonMobil for ‘perpetuating the lie’ of plastic recycling

/ California filed suit against ExxonMobil over its recycling claims. The Verge talked with the state attorney general about what’s at stake. California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that his office had launched an investigation into the fossil fuel and petrochemical industries alleged role in causing a plastic pollution crisis on April 28th, 2022, in… Continue reading Why California is suing ExxonMobil for ‘perpetuating the lie’ of plastic recycling

Suunto’s new bone conduction headphones are up to $30 off right now

/ You can also save on 8BitDo’s IBM-inspired Retro Mechanical Keyboard and a truly adorable USB-C cable from Ugreen. By Brandon Widder, a senior editor overseeing deals, gift guides, and commerce. He spent six years spearheading buying guides and consumer tech coverage at Digital Trends. Share this story If you buy something from a Verge… Continue reading Suunto’s new bone conduction headphones are up to $30 off right now

Why Mark Zuckerberg thinks AR glasses will replace your phone

Meta’s CEO on his first pair of AR glasses, partnering with Ray-Ban, why he’s done with politics, and more. We have a very special episode of Decoder today. It’s become a tradition every fall to have Verge deputy editor Alex Heath interview Mark Zuckerberg on the show for Meta Connect.  There’s a lot to talk… Continue reading Why Mark Zuckerberg thinks AR glasses will replace your phone