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The EV tax credit is gone — now the hard part begins

Transportation Guest host Jake Kastrenakes and transportation editor Andy Hawkins discuss the death of the federal EV tax credit and what it means for US automakers. by Jacob Kastrenakes Oct 16, 2025, 2:00 PM UTC Transportation Guest host Jake Kastrenakes and transportation editor Andy Hawkins discuss the death of the federal EV tax credit and… Continue reading The EV tax credit is gone — now the hard part begins

Uber is turning its app into an AI training ground

Transportation Uber wants to challenge established players like Scale AI or Amazon’s Mechanical Turks. Uber wants to challenge established players like Scale AI or Amazon’s Mechanical Turks. by Andrew J. Hawkins Oct 16, 2025, 1:57 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation.… Continue reading Uber is turning its app into an AI training ground

Honda wants you to teach its new robot lawnmower

Smart Home It explains the seat. It explains the seat. by Robert Hart Oct 16, 2025, 12:40 PM UTC Robert Hart is a London-based reporter at The Verge covering all things AI and Senior Tarbell Fellow. Previously, he wrote about health, science and tech for Forbes. Ever wanted a robot lawnmower you can ride? If… Continue reading Honda wants you to teach its new robot lawnmower

The DIY and IRL energy of punk rock mutual aid

Oct 15, 2025, 8:28 PM GMT+1 Ekko Astral is not a trans band. They may have a trans frontwoman in Jael Holzman. Much of their material may deal with being trans. Plus, they may have grown their fan base from word of mouth online in spaces such as trans Twitter. But at the end of… Continue reading The DIY and IRL energy of punk rock mutual aid

The MLB app’s best feature is a 30-second delay

Entertainment Slowing down the notifications means a spoiler-free experience. Slowing down the notifications means a spoiler-free experience. by Allison Johnson Oct 15, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC Allison Johnson is a senior reviewer with over a decade of experience writing about consumer tech. She has a special interest in mobile photography and telecom. Previously, she worked… Continue reading The MLB app’s best feature is a 30-second delay

Apple’s rumored smart home display hub might start at $350

The same price as Apple’s OG HomePod at launch. The same price as Apple’s OG HomePod at launch. by Jess Weatherbed Oct 15, 2025, 12:53 PM UTC Jess Weatherbed is a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering news and hardware reviews. Apple’s long-rumored smart… Continue reading Apple’s rumored smart home display hub might start at $350

Only out online

Oct 15, 2025, 1:09 PM GMT+1 For about a year of my life, from late 2019 through the summer of 2020, I was trans only on Reddit. I don’t know why I chose Reddit. I don’t normally use the site heavily, or at all. But Reddit is a place where users ask for advice, and… Continue reading Only out online

Waymo’s robotaxis are coming to London

Transportation Autonomous Cars It’s good timing too. The UK is ready to start piloting fully driverless vehicles. It’s good timing too. The UK is ready to start piloting fully driverless vehicles. by Andrew J. Hawkins Oct 15, 2025, 9:00 AM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs,… Continue reading Waymo’s robotaxis are coming to London

TiVo no longer makes DVRs

The company is killing its hardware business, 26 years after becoming synonymous with TV recording. The company is killing its hardware business, 26 years after becoming synonymous with TV recording. by Jess Weatherbed Oct 14, 2025, 9:45 AM UTC Jess Weatherbed is a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started… Continue reading TiVo no longer makes DVRs