Project 2025 would ‘essentially eviscerate EPA,’ former staff warn

/ Former EPA staff counted up the benefits of new air pollution rules — but those gains might not last. The United States Environmental Protection Agency building is seen on August 21st in Washington, DC.Photo by Tierney L. Cross / Getty Images Implementing Project 2025, the conservative manifesto written by ex-Trump officials, could have serious… Continue reading Project 2025 would ‘essentially eviscerate EPA,’ former staff warn

Volkswagen ID.4 production halted in the US after its doors wouldn’t stay closed

/ The company recalled nearly 100,000 EVs after faulty doors were reported. 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 by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge… Continue reading Volkswagen ID.4 production halted in the US after its doors wouldn’t stay closed

BMW will recycle old EV batteries with Redwood Materials

/ The company will send end-of-life batteries from its battery-electric and hybrid vehicles to the recycler. 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 by Abigail Bassett… Continue reading BMW will recycle old EV batteries with Redwood Materials

Agatha All Along is a whimsical road trip through Marvel’s world of witchcraft

TV Show Reviews Disney Plus’ new WandaVision spinoff series steers clear of the franchise’s multiversal messiness to do its own thing. 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… Continue reading Agatha All Along is a whimsical road trip through Marvel’s world of witchcraft

Google Workspace users will see their Calendars front and center in Chrome

/ Freshly opened tabs under your work account will have more information soon. 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 If you buy something from a Verge link,… Continue reading Google Workspace users will see their Calendars front and center in Chrome

14 people have been killed by a second day of device explosions in Lebanon

/ On Wednesday, walkie-talkies exploded, with media reports saying they had been purchased by Hezbollah around the same time as the pagers used in the first wave of attacks. By Richard Lawler, a senior editor following news across tech, culture, policy, and entertainment. He joined The Verge in 2021 after several years covering news at… Continue reading 14 people have been killed by a second day of device explosions in Lebanon

PayPal has a new logo that makes it look just like everything else

/ Flat, black, generic. 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 Roughly 25 years after it launched payment processing, PayPal is “ushering in a new era for customers” with… Continue reading PayPal has a new logo that makes it look just like everything else

House committee approves bill requiring new cars to have AM radio

/ EVs will also be required to include AM radio, despite concerns from manufacturers about electromagnetic interference. 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 by Sjoerd… Continue reading House committee approves bill requiring new cars to have AM radio

Apple now lets you add Matter devices to Apple Home without a hub

/ The update comes with iOS 18 and also uses the Thread radio in newer iPhones to control devices like the Eve Light Switch locally without additional hardware. By Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, a smart home reporter who’s been testing connected gadgets since 2013. Previously a contributor to Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, and US News. Share this… Continue reading Apple now lets you add Matter devices to Apple Home without a hub

Tesla sold more Cybertrucks than almost all other EV trucks combined

/ Over 5,000 Cybertrucks were registered in July. 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: Umar Shakir / The Verge The Tesla Cybertruck gets a lot of hate for… Continue reading Tesla sold more Cybertrucks than almost all other EV trucks combined