Author: The Verge Online News

Apple continues to use our own mortality as marketing

/ Apple wants you to know that not only can its watch save your life — the iPhone can, too. 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 If you buy something… Continue reading Apple continues to use our own mortality as marketing

Everything you need to know about switching to USB-C

/ For those planning to preorder the iPhone 15 but aren’t sure about the what the switch from Apple’s Lighting port to USB-C entails, we’ve got you covered. 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… Continue reading Everything you need to know about switching to USB-C

The EV revolution is on hold as the ‘Big Three’ autoworkers go on strike

/ Workers at Ford, GM, and Stellantis factories walked off the job, throwing a wrench into the industry’s multibillion-dollar plan to catch up to Tesla. 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… Continue reading The EV revolution is on hold as the ‘Big Three’ autoworkers go on strike

The iPhone 15 apparently has a slightly bigger battery

/ Apple says the iPhone 15 lineup has the same battery life as the iPhone 14s, but new Chinese regulatory documents reportedly show up to about 2 percent capacity bumps compared to last year. By Umar Shakir, a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent… Continue reading The iPhone 15 apparently has a slightly bigger battery

Windows 11 will let you copy text from your PC and Android screenshots soon

/ The Windows Photos app is getting background blur, and Snipping Tool will copy text from your PC or Android screenshots. By Tom Warren, a senior editor covering Microsoft, PC gaming, console, and tech. He founded WinRumors, a site dedicated to Microsoft news, before joining The Verge in 2012. Share this story Illustration by Alex… Continue reading Windows 11 will let you copy text from your PC and Android screenshots soon

Tesla’s new car-building process could be a huge industrial breakthrough

/ Tesla is close to implementing a new die-cast process that could significantly reduce costs and simplify vehicle manufacturing beyond the abilities of the rest of the industry. 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… Continue reading Tesla’s new car-building process could be a huge industrial breakthrough

Unity cancels town hall over reported death threats

/ It also closed two offices and warned uncomfortable employees to stay home. By Ash Parrish, a reporter who has covered the business, culture, and communities of video games for seven years. Previously, she worked at Kotaku. Share this story The Unity pricing debacle has taken an unfortunate, dangerous turn. In a new report from… Continue reading Unity cancels town hall over reported death threats

Cruise unveils a wheelchair-accessible robotaxi, with plans to launch in 2024

/ Millions of Americans have disabilities that make traveling outside the home difficult. Cruise says it wants its driverless vehicles to be a solution. 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 &… Continue reading Cruise unveils a wheelchair-accessible robotaxi, with plans to launch in 2024

Honda’s Motocompacto scooter will satisfy your secret desire to ride an electric suitcase to work

/ An homage to the automaker’s Motocompo scooters from the ’80s, the new electric scooter gets 12 miles of range and weighs over 40 pounds. 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… Continue reading Honda’s Motocompacto scooter will satisfy your secret desire to ride an electric suitcase to work