/ The fire started in a parking lot on Sunday evening. 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 Rivian’s factory in 2022.Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via… Continue reading Fire at Rivian’s factory damages multiple electric vehicles
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D&D publisher walks back controversial changes to online tools
Gaming/ Entertainment / Wizards of the Coast’s plans for D&D Beyond would have forced players to use the new versions spells, weapons, and magic items in their current campaigns. By Ash Parrish, a reporter who covers the business, culture, and communities of video games, with a focus on marginalized gamers and writing about the intersection… Continue reading D&D publisher walks back controversial changes to online tools
Hello, you’re here because you said AI image editing was just like Photoshop
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 Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images “We’ve had Photoshop for 35 years” is a common response to rebut concerns about generative AI, and you’ve landed… Continue reading Hello, you’re here because you said AI image editing was just like Photoshop
Uber hit with $324 million EU fine for improper data transfer
/ The ridehail company failed to “appropriately safeguard” driver data, EU regulators contend. 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 Castro / The Verge… Continue reading Uber hit with $324 million EU fine for improper data transfer
Formula 1’s new gyro camera adds a Dutch angle to the Dutch Grand Prix
/ F1 has been testing out gyroscopic cameras to make in-car views more dynamic. 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 If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may… Continue reading Formula 1’s new gyro camera adds a Dutch angle to the Dutch Grand Prix
Canoo is down to one co-founder as its CTO reportedly leaves
/ Canoo CTO Sohan Merchant has left the company as it prepares for an LA exit, according to TechCrunch. 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: Canoo EV startup Canoo has… Continue reading Canoo is down to one co-founder as its CTO reportedly leaves
The Sonos Era 100 speaker is 20 percent off in the run-up to Labor Day
/ The same goes for the Move 2, which is matching its second-best price to date at multiple retailers. By Antonio G. Di Benedetto, a writer covering tech deals and The Verge’s Deals newsletter, buying guides, and gift guides. Previously, he spent 15 years in the photography industry. Share this story If you buy something… Continue reading The Sonos Era 100 speaker is 20 percent off in the run-up to Labor Day
Families can sue app developer for breaking its anti-bullying pledge, says court
/ Snapchat third-party app Yolo promised to unmask harassers, but it allegedly never did. By Adi Robertson, a senior tech and policy editor focused on VR, online platforms, and free expression. Adi has covered video games, biohacking, and more for The Verge since 2011. Share this story Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge An… Continue reading Families can sue app developer for breaking its anti-bullying pledge, says court
Are Copilot Plus PCs really the Windows alternative to Chromebooks?
/ Choosing between a Windows laptop and a Chromebook is a little different now, but not more complicated. By Joanna Nelius, laptop reviewer. She has covered consumer technology, with an emphasis on PC gaming, since 2018. Previous bylines: USA Today, Gizmodo, PC Gamer, Maximum PC, among others. Share this story Two of Microsoft’s Copilot Plus… Continue reading Are Copilot Plus PCs really the Windows alternative to Chromebooks?
Ring’s flexible Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam is on sale for the first time today
/ You can also pick up an Animal Crossing-themed Switch Lite and one of our favorite webcams. By Brandon Widder, a senior editor overseeing deals, gift guides, and commerce. He spent six years spearheading buying guides and consumer tech coverage at Digital Trends. Share this story If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox… Continue reading Ring’s flexible Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam is on sale for the first time today