Caterpillar taps Luminar’s lidar for self-driving construction equipment

The company will use Luminar’s Iris sensors for vehicles working at quarry sites. The company will use Luminar’s Iris sensors for vehicles working at quarry sites. Andrew J. Hawkins is 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… Continue reading Caterpillar taps Luminar’s lidar for self-driving construction equipment

Want to feel like a spy? Stick a smart chip in your manicure

Impractical party trick? Most definitely. But if you’re creative, a NFC nail chip is a cool wearable experiment. by Victoria Song Photography by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Mar 27, 2025, 12:06 PM UTC Victoria Song is a senior reporter focusing on wearables, health tech, and more with 13 years of experience. Before coming… Continue reading Want to feel like a spy? Stick a smart chip in your manicure

Uber Shuttle will get you to JFK airport for $10

Fares will go up to $25 after April 30th. Fares will go up to $25 after April 30th. Andrew J. Hawkins is 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. Uber is expanding its airport… Continue reading Uber Shuttle will get you to JFK airport for $10

Trump says he will impose a 25 percent tariff on imported vehicles

The tariffs would affect cars and trucks imported in the US – even those sold by American automakers. The tariffs would affect cars and trucks imported in the US – even those sold by American automakers. Emma Roth is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more.… Continue reading Trump says he will impose a 25 percent tariff on imported vehicles

Apple blocked from presenting at Google antitrust hearing where $20 billion search deal is at stake

The ruling agrees that Apple took too long to intervene. The ruling agrees that Apple took too long to intervene. Umar Shakir is 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. The DC Circuit Court… Continue reading Apple blocked from presenting at Google antitrust hearing where $20 billion search deal is at stake

The 20 best Amazon Big Spring Sale deals under $30

These are bargain bin deals, but don’t mistake them for junk. These are bargain bin deals, but don’t mistake them for junk. Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is happening now through Monday, March 31st, with several dozen good-to-great deals available that don’t require an Amazon Prime membership. Our main roundup has you covered with more than… Continue reading The 20 best Amazon Big Spring Sale deals under $30

Rivian’s spins out secret e-bike lab into a new company called Also

The deal includes $105 million from VC firm Eclipse. The deal includes $105 million from VC firm Eclipse. Andrew J. Hawkins is 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. Rivian announced the creation of… Continue reading Rivian’s spins out secret e-bike lab into a new company called Also

Wyze’s new camera filter claims to cut down on nuisance alerts

The new AI-powered ‘No Big Deal’ Filter aims to reduce notification fatigue by only sending high-priority alerts from your security cameras. The new AI-powered ‘No Big Deal’ Filter aims to reduce notification fatigue by only sending high-priority alerts from your security cameras. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy is a smart home reporter who’s been testing connected gadgets… Continue reading Wyze’s new camera filter claims to cut down on nuisance alerts

The Nissan Leaf lives on as a compact SUV with a Tesla charge port

The rumors of my demise were greatly exaggerated. The rumors of my demise were greatly exaggerated. Andrew J. Hawkins is 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. The Nissan Leaf is back, and it’s… Continue reading The Nissan Leaf lives on as a compact SUV with a Tesla charge port