/ The Mach-E Rally is a raised off-road version of the performance-trim Mach-E GT with better suspension for when you want to skip the asphalt. 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… Continue reading The new Mustang Mach-E Rally is Ford’s off-roadiest performance EV yet
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Universal Music Group lands new royalty model that boosts popular artists
/ Universal Music and streaming service Deezer agreed to new terms that will award higher payouts to professional artists over other content. 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… Continue reading Universal Music Group lands new royalty model that boosts popular artists
‘Hyundai Pay’ is the latest effort by car companies to make in-car payments a thing
/ 2024 Hyundai Kona owners will be able to pay for parking at 6,000 locations directly from their infotainment screens. 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… Continue reading ‘Hyundai Pay’ is the latest effort by car companies to make in-car payments a thing
China bans iPhone use for government work
/ Echoing similar moves by the US government, China has expanded bans on the use of Apple’s iPhone and other foreign smartphones for use in government buildings or work. 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… Continue reading China bans iPhone use for government work
Here’s where you can preorder Sonos’ new Move 2 speaker
/ After four years of waiting, Sonos is finally releasing a new version of the Sonos Move on September 20th. By Sheena Vasani, a writer covering commerce, e-readers, and tech news. She previously wrote about everything from web development to AI at Inside. Share this story If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox… Continue reading Here’s where you can preorder Sonos’ new Move 2 speaker
US military planning to fund fleets of ‘small, smart, cheap’ drones
/ The Pentagon is considering adding AI-powered systems to its surveillance and defense network. By Emilia David, a reporter who covers AI. Prior to joining The Verge, she covered the intersection between technology, finance, and the economy. Share this story Image: Celal Gunes / Anadolu Agency via Getty Images The Pentagon is considering expanding its… Continue reading US military planning to fund fleets of ‘small, smart, cheap’ drones
Google rolls out file locking for Workspace customers
/ Google Workspace customers will be able to lock files so that nobody — no matter their level of access — can add edits, comments, or suggestions to a Drive document. By Wes Davis, a weekend editor who covers the latest in tech and entertainment. He has written news, reviews, and more as a tech… Continue reading Google rolls out file locking for Workspace customers
Polestar is working on its own smartphone to seamlessly sync with its luxury EVs
/ The EV maker is working with China’s Xingji Meizu, a smartphone company owned by Polestar’s parent company, Geely. 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:… Continue reading Polestar is working on its own smartphone to seamlessly sync with its luxury EVs
‘Modern cars are a privacy nightmare,’ the worst Mozilla’s seen
/ A new study from the Mozilla Foundation found that all 25 of the car brands it reviewed had glaring privacy concerns, even compared to the makers of sex toys and mental health apps. By Jess Weatherbed, a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering… Continue reading ‘Modern cars are a privacy nightmare,’ the worst Mozilla’s seen
Waymo is using insurance data about self-driving cars to bolster its safety case
/ The Alphabet-owned company says its driverless vehicles reduce the frequency of personal injury and property damage claims when compared to human drivers. 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.… Continue reading Waymo is using insurance data about self-driving cars to bolster its safety case