/ The company’s fully driverless vehicles have driven 22.2 million miles across four cities. It says they are safer than human drivers in almost every category. 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… Continue reading Waymo thinks it can overcome robotaxi skepticism with lots of safety data
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New underground wells could store carbon dioxide pollution for Microsoft and Amazon
/ The Environmental Protection Agency issued draft permits for wells to sequester companies’ CO2 emissions deep underground. Construction equipment during a groundbreaking ceremony at the Occidental direct air capture plant in Texas on April 28th, 2023.Photo: Getty Images A major project to capture and store carbon dioxide pollution for companies including Microsoft and Amazon just took a… Continue reading New underground wells could store carbon dioxide pollution for Microsoft and Amazon
Google’s Nest floodlight camera is a solid $70 off right now
/ The best outdoor camera for Google’s smart home platform is on sale for $209. Also, Anker’s Qi2 multi-chargers are as cheap as $37.49. By Antonio G. Di Benedetto, a writer covering tech deals and The Verge’s Deals newsletter, buying guides, and gift guides. Previously, he spent 15 years in the photography industry. Share this… Continue reading Google’s Nest floodlight camera is a solid $70 off right now
Bluetooth 6.0 has more security and precision for tracking and finding
Mobile/ Tech / The next-gen specification adds a more accurate way to measure the distance between two devices. 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 Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The… Continue reading Bluetooth 6.0 has more security and precision for tracking and finding
How the Wayback Machine is trying to solve the web’s growing linkrot problem
/ As more sites collapse and shutter, the internet has increasingly become full of roads to nowhere. Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge We’ve been talking a lot about the future of the web on Decoder and across The Verge lately, and one big problem keeps coming up: huge chunks of the web… Continue reading How the Wayback Machine is trying to solve the web’s growing linkrot problem
Govee would like to make your smart holiday lights Matter
/ Govee has revealed a barrage of release dates for its upcoming Matter-certified smart lighting. 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 2020. Share this story If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media… Continue reading Govee would like to make your smart holiday lights Matter
We’re getting closer to a robot vacuum that can climb stairs
/ Roborock’s latest robovac has an auto lift chassis that can raise its body to navigate high transitions … stairs feel only a small step away. By Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, a smart home reporter who’s been testing connected gadgets since 2013. Previously a contributor to Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, and US News. Share this story Roborock’s… Continue reading We’re getting closer to a robot vacuum that can climb stairs
SharkNinja’s latest robot vacuum and mop combo gives itself a big lift to save your rugs
/ The new PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2-in-1 tilts up so the mop won’t smear mom’s spaghetti all over the carpet. 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 Like… Continue reading SharkNinja’s latest robot vacuum and mop combo gives itself a big lift to save your rugs
Toyota and BMW are joining forces to push through the hydrogen fuel cell headwinds
/ Hydrogen fueling remains a serious challenge, but the two automakers think they can overcome those obstacles together. 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: BMW… Continue reading Toyota and BMW are joining forces to push through the hydrogen fuel cell headwinds
Segway’s first off-road scooter rolls over rough terrain on 11-inch wheels
/ The ZT3 Pro has a range of over 43 miles and a top speed of almost 25mph. By Andrew Liszewski, a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2011, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Share this story If you buy something from… Continue reading Segway’s first off-road scooter rolls over rough terrain on 11-inch wheels