/ A spate of deadly battery fires in New York City has cast a harsh spotlight on unsafe, cheaply made e-bikes that are typically used by food delivery workers. A new buy-back program funded by Uber could be a possible solution to this problem. Photo by Spencer Platt / Getty Images Uber says it will… Continue reading Uber will fund an e-bike buy-back program to help combat battery fires
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Mini’s cars are getting an ‘intelligent personal assistant’ named Spike
/ Spike the English Bulldog will appear in the company’s Concept Aceman at the Shanghai auto show, before rolling out to future Mini production vehicles. Mini, the British car brand owned by German automaker BMW, has announced a new “intelligent personal assistant” called Spike, based on the English Bulldog that’s appeared in some past Mini… Continue reading Mini’s cars are getting an ‘intelligent personal assistant’ named Spike
Bitcoin’s insatiable appetite for energy is driving up pollution and costs for Americans, report finds
/ Bitcoin mines use up as much energy as a big city and are running up Americans’ electricity bills, a New York Times investigation finds. A row of Bitcoin mining machines at the Whinstone US Bitcoin mining facility in Rockdale, Texas, on October 9th, 2021.Image: MARK FELIX/AFP /AFP via Getty Images Bitcoin mines in the… Continue reading Bitcoin’s insatiable appetite for energy is driving up pollution and costs for Americans, report finds
Tesla’s next Megapack battery storage factory will be in Shanghai
/ Tesla announced its second ‘Megafactory’ facility will be built in Shanghai, China — and will have the production capacity to make 10,000 Megapack battery storage units per year. Tesla Shanghai and Lin-gang Special Area administrators sign the project off in a ceremony.Image: Tesla Tesla’s building a new “Megafactory” in Shanghai, the automaker announced yesterday… Continue reading Tesla’s next Megapack battery storage factory will be in Shanghai
The Steambox is an electric lunchbox looking for a problem to solve
/ As a steam-reheating lunchbox, it’s pricey but serviceable. But if you’re just looking for a warm meal, there are better ways to get it. Photo: Mitchell Clark / The Verge I’m going to level with you: I don’t really get the Steambox. I mean, I understand what it is: it’s a self-heating lunchbox that… Continue reading The Steambox is an electric lunchbox looking for a problem to solve
Substack CEO pushes back at Elon, says Twitter situation is “very frustrating”
Twitter/ Tech / Chris Best has a point: everything about Twitter is pretty frustrating! Quick recap: Substack, the popular subscription newsletter platform for writers, launched a new feature in its app called Notes last week, which is fairly similar to Twitter. Twitter, the world-historical clown car of a company currently operated by Elon Musk, responded… Continue reading Substack CEO pushes back at Elon, says Twitter situation is “very frustrating”
Have a Nice Death is a punishing roguelike with a dark sense of humor
/ During the long wait for Hades 2, Have a Nice Death is a filling appetizer. Magic Design Studios / Gearbox Publishing We’ve got a while to wait until Hades 2, and if you’re in need of a roguelike to fill the hole Hades left behind, then Have A Nice Death should do nicely. I… Continue reading Have a Nice Death is a punishing roguelike with a dark sense of humor
Dell XPS 13 review: Dell is coasting (and that’s fine)
The latest XPS 13 is good enough — but no longer good enough to top the market. The Dell XPS 13 has long been one of the top recommendations for Windows users looking for a MacBook Air alternative. The model I reviewed in 2020 was one of the best gadgets I’ve ever reviewed; everything from… Continue reading Dell XPS 13 review: Dell is coasting (and that’s fine)
Rivian’s new ‘Performance’ powertrain lets R1T reservation holders keep their big battery
/ Rivian’s new Performance Dual-Motor drivetrain is now available to reservation holders with configuration access. Preorders that include the longest range ‘Max’ battery will automatically switch to the new drivetrain if the super off-roading Quad-Motor option was previously selected. Photo by Mitchell Clark / The Verge Rivian unlocked a new Dual-Motor Performance AWD option for… Continue reading Rivian’s new ‘Performance’ powertrain lets R1T reservation holders keep their big battery
Substack writers say Twitter’s newsletter ban is bad for business — and worse for Twitter
/ Twitter’s decision to prohibit likes, tweets, and retweets on tweets with Substack URLs seems to fly in the face of owner Elon Musk’s vocal support of free speech on the platform. Illustration by The Verge This week, Twitter began restricting the promotion of links to Substack newsletters, a move that seems to fly in… Continue reading Substack writers say Twitter’s newsletter ban is bad for business — and worse for Twitter