Ford has a good thing going with its next-gen infotainment system — whether you use CarPlay or not. 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. I’m seeing double as I cruise… Continue reading Ford’s new Digital Experience brings Android and Apple into balance
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This little box provides on-demand power when off the grid
EcoFlow’s Alternator Charger helps keep all your tools and toys charged when driving away from civilization. By Thomas Ricker, a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. He’s been a tech journalist for almost 20 years. EcoFlow’s Alternator Charger is a device you install… Continue reading This little box provides on-demand power when off the grid
OceanGate’s ill-fated Titan sub relied on a hand-typed Excel spreadsheet
/ A former employee testified about the ‘idiotic’ process required to map the Titan’s location on the sea floor. 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 Image: OceanGate A former… Continue reading OceanGate’s ill-fated Titan sub relied on a hand-typed Excel spreadsheet
Cards Against Humanity is suing SpaceX for trespassing on its ‘pristine’ property
/ The company bought the land in 2017 to ‘make it as time-consuming and expensive as possible’ for Trump to build a US-Mexico border wall. 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 Image: Cath… Continue reading Cards Against Humanity is suing SpaceX for trespassing on its ‘pristine’ property
Lotus Theory 1 is a high-powered electric sports car with haptics and robot textiles
/ Lotus’ new concept EV expresses the automaker’s confidence in the future of ‘intelligent’ lightweight sports cars. 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 Sadly Theory 1 isn’t… Continue reading Lotus Theory 1 is a high-powered electric sports car with haptics and robot textiles
US announces $3 billion in funding for new battery projects
/ The Department of Energy is funneling billion of dollars into building a domestic supply chain for batteries. A worker demonstrates how lithium is recovered from brine at a Standard Lithium facility in El Dorado, Arkansas, US, on Thursday, July 20, 2023.Photo: Getty Images The US Department of Energy announced today plans to dole out… Continue reading US announces $3 billion in funding for new battery projects
Rivian is now shipping its Gen 2 R1T and R1S EVs with tri-motor powertrains
/ Rivian’s 2025 electric truck and SUV now have the triple motor option with a Max battery pack after launching the new dual-motor earlier this 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… Continue reading Rivian is now shipping its Gen 2 R1T and R1S EVs with tri-motor powertrains
Elon Musk is navigating Brazil’s X ban — and flirting with its far right
/ X briefly returned for Brazilian users earlier this week, part of a months-long power play. By Laura Martins, is a tech journalist and fellow at The Verge with the ICFJ Emerging Leaders Program. Share this story Image: Maira Erlich / Bloomberg via Getty Images For more than two weeks, Brazilians have been without access… Continue reading Elon Musk is navigating Brazil’s X ban — and flirting with its far right
You might get offered promo codes if one of these delivery robots runs into you
/ A Starship Technologies food delivery robot knocked over an Arizona State University employee last fall, then came back and struck them again. 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… Continue reading You might get offered promo codes if one of these delivery robots runs into you
Cruise plots its robotaxi return to the Bay Area
/ The company plans to deploy manually driven ‘mapping vehicles,’ with the goal of five autonomous vehicles later this month. 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 Photo:… Continue reading Cruise plots its robotaxi return to the Bay Area