DoorDash now deploys rolling robots, alongside human drivers and drones. DoorDash now deploys rolling robots, alongside human drivers and drones. 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. DoorDash’s international arm Wolt… Continue reading DoorDash is expanding into sidewalk robot delivery in the US
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Buckle up for more subscriptions
Hardware sales haven’t been enough for a long time, but Trump’s tariffs will likely exacerbate the subscription wars. Hardware sales haven’t been enough for a long time, but Trump’s tariffs will likely exacerbate the subscription wars. Victoria Song is a senior reporter focusing on wearables, health tech, and more with 13 years of experience. Before… Continue reading Buckle up for more subscriptions
Tesla’s latest Cybertruck has longer range and the cheapest price yet
This Cybertruck has no powered tonneau cover. This Cybertruck has no powered tonneau cover. 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. Tesla has a new entry-level Cybertruck with longer range, and… Continue reading Tesla’s latest Cybertruck has longer range and the cheapest price yet
‘Book Boyfriends’ and ‘Shadow Daddies’: the men cashing in on romantasy
From BookTok to IRL balls, these performers embody beloved characters. From BookTok to IRL balls, these performers embody beloved characters. Six hours into a fantasy ball, actor Zach Harrison is sweating. He’s been wearing handmade leather armor, huge boots, and heavy six-foot bat wings all night, all while ballroom dancing and taking pictures with hundreds… Continue reading ‘Book Boyfriends’ and ‘Shadow Daddies’: the men cashing in on romantasy
Meta goes to trial to avoid a breakup
Should Meta be forced to spin-off Instagram and WhatsApp? Should Meta be forced to spin-off Instagram and WhatsApp? On Monday, Meta will face the Federal Trade Commission in a legal fight that could reshape the social media landscape. Over the next two months, the US government will make its case that the company’s 2012 acquisition… Continue reading Meta goes to trial to avoid a breakup
NHTSA staffers evaluating the risks of self-driving cars were reportedly fired by DOGE
One fired worker said the changes could ‘weaken NHTSA’s ability to understand self-driving technologies.‘ One fired worker said the changes could ‘weaken NHTSA’s ability to understand self-driving technologies.‘ 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… Continue reading NHTSA staffers evaluating the risks of self-driving cars were reportedly fired by DOGE
Garmin’s new cycling headlight includes a 4K incident camera
The Varia Vue will automatically save footage of an incident detected by its accelerometer. The Varia Vue will automatically save footage of an incident detected by its accelerometer. Andrew Liszewski is 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… Continue reading Garmin’s new cycling headlight includes a 4K incident camera
Sonos appoints software veteran Hugo Barra to its board after app troubles
Barra led Android during a critical phase and also served as VP of Oculus at Meta. Barra led Android during a critical phase and also served as VP of Oculus at Meta. Chris Welch is a senior reviewer who has worked at The Verge since its founding in 2011. His coverage areas include audio (Sonos,… Continue reading Sonos appoints software veteran Hugo Barra to its board after app troubles
Apple quickly shipped 600 tons of iPhones to ‘beat’ the new tariffs
Even with tariffs ‘paused,’ the new rate hikes are reportedly testing tech supply chains around the world. Even with tariffs ‘paused,’ the new rate hikes are reportedly testing tech supply chains around the world. Umar Shakir is a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent… Continue reading Apple quickly shipped 600 tons of iPhones to ‘beat’ the new tariffs
The tariff apocalypse has not been canceled
Which tariffs are on, which are off, and which are still on the way? Which tariffs are on, which are off, and which are still on the way? Dominic Preston is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism. He previously worked at Android Police and Tech Advisor. Last week, President Donald Trump… Continue reading The tariff apocalypse has not been canceled