The Remarkable Paper Pro is as outrageous as it is luxurious

A front light and color display are just two of the ways this pretty note taking device puts luxury first. By Alex Cranz, deputy editor and co-host of The Vergecast. She oversaw consumer tech coverage at Gizmodo for five years. Her work has also appeared in the WSJ and Wired. Share this story Ignore my… Continue reading The Remarkable Paper Pro is as outrageous as it is luxurious

Hyundai’s first EV with native Tesla Supercharging is the new Ioniq 5

/ The 2025 Ioniq has a bigger battery, and unlike almost all non-Tesla EVs, it won’t need a dongle to access the more than 17,000 Superchargers in the US. 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 Hyundai’s first EV with native Tesla Supercharging is the new Ioniq 5

New VWs will answer some of your questions with ChatGPT

/ Volkswagen’s in-car AI will use ChatGPT and “a multitude” of cloud-based models to answer drivers’ questions. 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 Image: Volkswagen Volkswagen has announced it’s rolling out… Continue reading New VWs will answer some of your questions with ChatGPT

Tesla will need some Hollywood magic for its robotaxi reveal

/ The company is reportedly mapping Warner Bros.’ movie studio lot for its October 10th robotaxi reveal. 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 Illustration by Alex… Continue reading Tesla will need some Hollywood magic for its robotaxi reveal

I’m heading to Berlin to seek the solution to the smart kitchen 

/ Can generative AI, Matter, and smart appliances create a recipe for success in the smart kitchen? The answer might be at IFA, the world’s largest consumer electronics and home appliances show, which kicks off this week. By Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, a smart home reporter who’s been testing connected gadgets since 2013. Previously a contributor… Continue reading I’m heading to Berlin to seek the solution to the smart kitchen 

Volvo’s next electric semi-truck goes 373 miles on a single charge

/ Volvo Trucks’ new long-range commercial FH Electric truck is coming in 2025. 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 Volvo FH Electric commercial truck.Image: Volvo Volvo’s commercial… Continue reading Volvo’s next electric semi-truck goes 373 miles on a single charge

EcoFlow launches four new batteries for phones, homes, and RVs

/ Coming soon: the Power Kit v2 for vanlifers, River 3 and Delta 3 solar generators, and Rapid power banks By Thomas Ricker, a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. He’s been a tech journalist for almost 20 years. Share this story If… Continue reading EcoFlow launches four new batteries for phones, homes, and RVs

Volvo EX90 first drive: not fully baked

Volvo’s new flagship EV has plenty of luxury bells and whistles, but some of its technology is still TBA. Volvo’s flagship electric SUV, the EX90, has been a long time coming. And even though it’s hitting the road a full year behind schedule, some of the standout technology and features will still be in a… Continue reading Volvo EX90 first drive: not fully baked

Oasis ticketing chaos prompts probe into dynamic pricing

/ The UK is pledging to ‘end the scourge of touts’ after ticket prices more than doubled on some websites using the system. By Jess Weatherbed, a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering news and hardware reviews. Share this story The tour marks the… Continue reading Oasis ticketing chaos prompts probe into dynamic pricing

Is tennis the sport of the future?

Sep 2, 2024, 2:00PM UTC ’dI’d been promised the future of tennis was in the desert. From the stands of the Next Gen ATP Finals in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, I watched as the eighth seed, Abdullah Shelbayh, was given the most dramatic of entrances. Inside one of the stadiums in King Abdullah Sports City, which… Continue reading Is tennis the sport of the future?