/ The Jevons paradox still has much to teach us. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge After a brutal 2023, the vibes around self-driving cars are improving. Cruise, the industry leader whose vehicle was involved in a horrific San Francisco crash last fall, has rebooted under new management, while rival Waymo is expanding to… Continue reading What a 160-year-old theory about coal predicts about our self-driving future
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Sub.club is here to help the fediverse make money
Tech/ Creators / Having a way for fediverse creators to get paid could be an important building block for the open social web. By Jay Peters, a news editor who writes about technology, video games, and virtual worlds. He’s submitted several accepted emoji proposals to the Unicode Consortium. Share this story The fediverse has the… Continue reading Sub.club is here to help the fediverse make money
The EV evolution is going to take longer than we thought
/ ‘Welcome to the messy middle.’ 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: Getty Let’s get one thing out of the way: contrary to what you… Continue reading The EV evolution is going to take longer than we thought
A former Essential Phone exec used company funds for Lamborghinis, claims lawsuit
/ A new lawsuit claims that Osom Products CEO Jason Keats has been using company money to fund trips, exotic cars, and his racing hobby. 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… Continue reading A former Essential Phone exec used company funds for Lamborghinis, claims lawsuit
SpaceX resumes Falcon 9 launches after the FAA clears it for flight
/ Falcon 9 rockets have launched twice since the FAA’s Friday approval for a return to flight. 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 Photo: Joe Raedle / Getty Images The Federal… Continue reading SpaceX resumes Falcon 9 launches after the FAA clears it for flight
Roborock’s pet-ready Q5 Pro robot vacuum is on sale for under $200
/ You can also save on some classic Verge favorites, including a handsome electric kettle and Amazon’s basic smart plug. By Sheena Vasani, a writer covering commerce, e-readers, and tech news. She previously wrote about everything from web development to AI at Inside. Share this story If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox… Continue reading Roborock’s pet-ready Q5 Pro robot vacuum is on sale for under $200
AnandTech shuts down after 27 years
/ The hardware enthusiast site was an influential presence in tech journalism for its in-depth component reviews and analysis. By Victoria Song, a senior reporter focusing on wearables, health tech, and more with 12 years of experience. Before coming to The Verge, she worked for Gizmodo and PC Magazine. Share this story It’s the end… Continue reading AnandTech shuts down after 27 years
Google’s Play Store can finally install or update multiple Android apps at once
/ Play Store apps might now download to your Android phones in threes. 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 Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Google… Continue reading Google’s Play Store can finally install or update multiple Android apps at once
Hyundai’s electrified N Vision 74 is headed for production someday soon
/ One of the hottest concept cars we’ve seen is part of Hyundai’s plan to launch 21 electric vehicles by 2030. By Richard Lawler, a senior editor following news across tech, culture, policy, and entertainment. He joined The Verge in 2021 after several years covering news at Engadget. Share this story If you buy something… Continue reading Hyundai’s electrified N Vision 74 is headed for production someday soon
Studios are cracking down on some of the internet’s most popular pirating sites
/ Sites like Aniwave, AnimeFlix, and Fmovies are disappearing from the internet as Hollywood’s film studios crack down on pirating. By Charles Pulliam-Moore, a reporter focusing on film, TV, and pop culture. Before The Verge, he wrote about comic books, labor, race, and more at io9 and Gizmodo for almost five years. Share this story… Continue reading Studios are cracking down on some of the internet’s most popular pirating sites