/ Our cup runneth over with affordable and high-powered options thanks to recent launches from Rad Power Bikes, Aventon, and Lectric, as well as legacy manufacturers like Trek and Specialized. But why now? And where are we heading? Somewhere good, I hope. Photo by Carsten Koall/picture alliance via Getty Images It’s a great time to… Continue reading We are living in a golden age of electric cargo bikes
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Silicon Valley Bank went broke, but not because it was woke
/ Why conservatives are trying to pass the buck on Silicon Valley Bank Passing the buck is an all-American sportIllustration by Hugo Herrera / The Verge The culture war has come for the banks, and friends, it is stupid. There are a wide variety of proposed explanations for the fall of Silicon Valley Bank. For… Continue reading Silicon Valley Bank went broke, but not because it was woke
Google says hackers could silently own your phone until Samsung fixes its modems
/ It found 18 vulnerabilities in Samsung’s modems, four of which could give hackers a way in with just your phone number. Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Project Zero, Google’s team dedicated to security research, has found some big problems in the Samsung modems that power devices like the Pixel 6, Pixel… Continue reading Google says hackers could silently own your phone until Samsung fixes its modems
The FCC wants to get satellite-to-smartphone service rolling
/ It’s laying out the framework it’ll use to regulate the industry, and taking public comment on it. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is starting to set up the legal framework that would let companies provide satellite service directly to cell phones, like SpaceX, T-Mobile, AST Spacemobile, and… Continue reading The FCC wants to get satellite-to-smartphone service rolling
California’s drought has eased, but the state isn’t out of the woods yet
/ Powerful storms have made a huge dent in California’s water deficit, but both drought and floods will continue to be a problem. Flooded strawberry fields in Pajaro, California, on Wednesday, March 15th, 2023. Image: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images An extremely wet winter has lifted much of California out of drought, and more rain… Continue reading California’s drought has eased, but the state isn’t out of the woods yet
Kia’s EV9 has big Soul energy for when you start a family
/ Kia’s Soul-ful 2024 EV9 has been revealed. It has swiveling dual center-row seats and family-hauling capacity, but we still have to wait for official pricing and battery range info. The 2024 Kia EV9 electric SUV has been revealed.Image: Kia Remember those real hip hamsters that starred in Kia’s Soul commercials? If they finally grew… Continue reading Kia’s EV9 has big Soul energy for when you start a family
VW beats Tesla to the punch and unveils an affordable electric vehicle
/ The Volkswagen ID. 2all is just a concept for now, but the automaker says it will be a true EV for the masses, with a starting price of 25,000 euros ($26,600). Volkswagen unveiled its affordable, mass-market electric vehicle in the form of a concept called the ID. 2all. With a starting price of 25,000… Continue reading VW beats Tesla to the punch and unveils an affordable electric vehicle
The Symfonisk picture frame speaker from Ikea and Sonos drops to an even lower price
/ It’s now a massive $90 off. Plus, deals on the Anker 622 MagGo magnetic power bank, Apple Watch SE, and a bunch of Xbox controllers. The artwork itself may not be for everyone, but Ikea sells easy drop-in, drop-out alternates.Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge Maybe Ikea is feeling buoyed by the hype… Continue reading The Symfonisk picture frame speaker from Ikea and Sonos drops to an even lower price
‘The Goliath is Amazon’: after 100 years, Barnes & Noble wants to go back to its indie roots
CEO James Daunt explains how Barnes & Noble is different than Amazon. Share this story Illustration: Alex Parkin / The Verge In this installment of our Centennial Series on companies that are over 100 years old, we are talking to Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt. The last few decades have thrown some hurdles in… Continue reading ‘The Goliath is Amazon’: after 100 years, Barnes & Noble wants to go back to its indie roots
SpaceX Starlink rolls out $200 per month ‘global’ satellite internet package
/ Formerly known as Starlink for RV, you can now get satellite internet service that follows you across any continent and most countries. Image: Thomas Ricker / The Verge Last summer, we reviewed Starlink RV, a version of the satellite internet service that promised users access from pretty much anywhere on their continent. Now, it… Continue reading SpaceX Starlink rolls out $200 per month ‘global’ satellite internet package