/ The location-based game from Pokémon Go developer Niantic works well in short bursts, but it’s missing much of the strategy that makes Monster Hunter so engrossing. By Andrew Webster, an entertainment editor covering streaming, virtual worlds, and every single Pokémon video game. Andrew joined The Verge in 2012, writing over 4,000 stories. Share this… Continue reading Monster Hunter Now strips the MonHun experience down to its very basics
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LAist employees clash over Bari Weiss ad campaign
/ Also, Clubhouse is back with a major pivot that largely says goodbye to live audio rooms. By Amrita Khalid, one of the authors of audio industry newsletter Hot Pod. Khalid has covered tech, surveillance policy, consumer gadgets, and online communities for more than a decade. Share this story If you buy something from a… Continue reading LAist employees clash over Bari Weiss ad campaign
Google adds Prime Video and bunch of other stuff to cars with native Android software
/ Android Auto users, as well as cars with Google built-in, are getting web conferencing apps like WebEx and Zoom, as well as entertainment ones like Prime Video. 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 Google adds Prime Video and bunch of other stuff to cars with native Android software
US Army orders more Microsoft AR headsets now that they no longer make soldiers want to barf
/ Microsoft’s latest HoloLens-like goggle prototypes aren’t causing nausea to soldiers testing them, earning the company a go-ahead new contract. 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 A… Continue reading US Army orders more Microsoft AR headsets now that they no longer make soldiers want to barf
The Biden administration approves $100 million to fix the nation’s broken EV chargers
/ Over 6,000 EV chargers, or about 4 percent of the total number, are “temporarily unavailable,” according to the government’s database. 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… Continue reading The Biden administration approves $100 million to fix the nation’s broken EV chargers
Artifact’s new Links feature makes it much more than a news app
/ It’s a new spin on an old idea: a social network not based on personalities but on all the coolest stuff on the internet — with a hefty sprinkling of AI. By David Pierce, editor-at-large and Vergecast co-host with over a decade of experience covering consumer tech. Previously, at Protocol, The Wall Street Journal,… Continue reading Artifact’s new Links feature makes it much more than a news app
Tesla unveils Powerwall 3, this time with a built-in solar inverter
/ Tesla’s latest home battery backup solution, Powerwall 3, is coming in 2024. 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 Powerwall 3 could enable a much cleaner install… Continue reading Tesla unveils Powerwall 3, this time with a built-in solar inverter
The anti-hate group sued by Musk releases another damning report on X
/ The Center for Countering Digital Hate says X failed to take action on over 200 posts with hateful content. 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 Illustration: The Verge A… Continue reading The anti-hate group sued by Musk releases another damning report on X
Ford’s newest gassy F-150s include more hybrid configurations
/ The 2024 Ford F-150 includes more trims with PowerBoost hybrid engine configurations, and the 12-inch infotainment system now comes standard along with other tech updates. 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 Ford’s newest gassy F-150s include more hybrid configurations
Ford, Honda, and BMW create a new vehicle-to-grid company to help EV owners save money
/ The new company, ChargeScape, will create a platform that can be used by both utilities and EV owners to benefit from the expected surge in mobile batteries plugged into the grid. By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in… Continue reading Ford, Honda, and BMW create a new vehicle-to-grid company to help EV owners save money