/ 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
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EV charging sucks — can smart cameras make it better?
/ Revel is joining forces with Juice to use computer vision to initiate headache-free EV charging. 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: Revel Public EV… Continue reading EV charging sucks — can smart cameras make it better?
GM electric vehicles can finally access Tesla Superchargers
/ People who drive electric Chevys, Cadillacs, and GMCs will now be able to plug in at Tesla’s chargers using adapters — but they’ll have to pay for them. 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… Continue reading GM electric vehicles can finally access Tesla Superchargers
OpenAI’s new model is better at reasoning and, occasionally, deceiving
/ Researchers found that o1 had a unique capacity to ‘scheme’ or ‘fake alignment.’ By Kylie Robison, a senior AI reporter working with The Verge’s policy and tech teams. She previously worked at Fortune Magazine and Business Insider. Share this story Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photos by Getty Images In the… Continue reading OpenAI’s new model is better at reasoning and, occasionally, deceiving
In defense of the iPhone Action Button
/ How Apple’s configurable button can shine, with a wide range of examples and instructions for a do-it-all menu. 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 If you buy something from a… Continue reading In defense of the iPhone Action Button
New image of Titan submersible wreck released by US Coast Guard
/ As part of its investigation into the Titan’s demise, the US Coast Guard shared an image of the submersible wreckage. U.S. Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation Chair Mr. Jason Neubauer speaks at a press conference ahead of the Titan submersible hearing in North Charleston, South Carolina, on Sept. 15, 2024.Photo: US Coast Guard… Continue reading New image of Titan submersible wreck released by US Coast Guard
Former MoviePass CEO admits the $9.95 ‘unlimited’ ticket scheme was fraud
/ The CEO behind 2017’s ridiculous movie deal is facing up to five years in prison for committing securities fraud. By Emma Roth, a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Share this story Mitch Lowe in HBO’s… Continue reading Former MoviePass CEO admits the $9.95 ‘unlimited’ ticket scheme was fraud
Uber is now asking riders to get verified as a safety measure for drivers
/ Riders can opt to have their personal information cross-checked with third-party databases so drivers can be assured they aren’t getting scammed. 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… Continue reading Uber is now asking riders to get verified as a safety measure for drivers
Trump is hawking tokens for a crypto project he still hasn’t explained
/ During a stream that lasted over two hours, the Trump family promised it would drive “mass adoption” of decentralized finance. 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: Kristen Radtke / The Verge;… Continue reading Trump is hawking tokens for a crypto project he still hasn’t explained
LG finally gets serious about the smart home
/ The electronics giant says the smart home is ready for prime time as it launches a new hub, opens its ThinQ platform to other devices, and plans to share its appliances with other ecosystems. By Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, a smart home reporter who’s been testing connected gadgets since 2013. Previously a contributor to Wirecutter,… Continue reading LG finally gets serious about the smart home