Three new JBL smart speakers from Harman will be the first to offer simultaneous voice assistants, so you can ask Alexa to start the music and then ask Google to stop it. By Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, a smart home reviewer who’s been testing connected gadgets since 2013. Previously a writer for Wirecutter, Wired, and BBC… Continue reading Alexa and Google Assistant are together at last on new JBL speakers
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Lotus will reveal its electric Emeya hypercar September 7th
/ The four-door grand tourer will be the third EV from the British automaker. 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: Lotus Lotus’ next electric hypercar,… Continue reading Lotus will reveal its electric Emeya hypercar September 7th
The future of Tesla is in China
/ The company helped create an entire EV industry in China, and now it’s facing rising competition there and in the US. The last episode of Land of the Giants: The Tesla Shock Wave takes a closer look at the China question. By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers… Continue reading The future of Tesla is in China
Verizon’s myPlan lineup adds a pricier Unlimited Ultimate option
/ The new unlimited option offers even more hotspot data, but it isn’t cheap at $90 per month before adding available perks like discounted Apple Music or Disney Plus. 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 Verizon’s myPlan lineup adds a pricier Unlimited Ultimate option
Tesla scolded for hands-free Autopilot mode that could lead to ‘driver inattention’
/ NHTSA wants more details on a hands-free version of Autopilot that appears to require less driver monitoring than usual. 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 Tesla scolded for hands-free Autopilot mode that could lead to ‘driver inattention’
Specialized’s Globe Haul LT is a long-tail cargo bike with big schlep appeal
/ For $3,500, you get a rear rack that’s twice the size as last year’s Haul ST, plus a 772Wh battery and a 700W rear-hub motor. This beast is rated for over 440 lbs of cargo, rider included! By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and… Continue reading Specialized’s Globe Haul LT is a long-tail cargo bike with big schlep appeal
Biometrics? Bring it on: why Okta’s Jameeka Green Aaron wants passwords to go away
How do you define what it means to be you in the all-digital 21st century — and how should systems protect that? By Nilay Patel, editor-in-chief of the Verge, host of the Decoder podcast, and co-host of The Vergecast. Share this story Photo illustration by Alex Parkin / The Verge Today, I’m talking with Jameeka… Continue reading Biometrics? Bring it on: why Okta’s Jameeka Green Aaron wants passwords to go away
You’ll soon be able to control an LG appliance with Samsung’s app — and vice versa
/ An industry coalition to add universal control of large home appliances announces its first integrations. By Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, a smart home reviewer who’s been testing connected gadgets since 2013. Previously a writer for Wirecutter, Wired, and BBC Science Focus. Share this story Samsung’s smart appliances will work in LG’s ThinQ app.Image: Samsung The… Continue reading You’ll soon be able to control an LG appliance with Samsung’s app — and vice versa
The NFL, NBA, and UFC want to rewrite the laws for fast DMCA takedowns
/ Sports organizations believe the US Patent and Trademark Office works too slowly when taking down illegal livestreams and want to rewrite the law to make the process faster. 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… Continue reading The NFL, NBA, and UFC want to rewrite the laws for fast DMCA takedowns
Google’s Duet AI is now available in Gmail, Docs, and more
/ Now, you can use Google’s AI to make spreadsheets, whip up slide decks, and summarize all those documents you were never going to actually read. 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, and Wired. Share this story Duet… Continue reading Google’s Duet AI is now available in Gmail, Docs, and more