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Elon Musk started looking for a new Twitter CEO before polling the site’s users

/ If you voted for Musk to step down as CEO of Twitter or to keep the job, it may not have mattered. It turns out the hunt for a replacement has been ‘ongoing’ for some time now. Illustration by Laura Normand / The Verge That poll that Elon Musk posted to Twitter Sunday evening?… Continue reading Elon Musk started looking for a new Twitter CEO before polling the site’s users

Here’s what it’s like to wear the Dyson Zone

I channeled my inner Bane, but not a single jaded New Yorker gave Dyson’s wearable air purifier a second glance. Share this story New York City is famous for not giving a damn, but I was still surprised that not a single passerby gave me a funny look as I ambled down Fifth Avenue. To… Continue reading Here’s what it’s like to wear the Dyson Zone

Tesla is reportedly planning a $10 billion Gigafactory in Mexico

/ Tesla’s sixth Gigafactory might be coming to the northern Mexican state of Nuevo León, with initial investments ranging from $800 million to $1 billion, according to reports. A Model Y assembly line at a Tesla Gigafactory in Austin, Texas.Photo by Loren Grush / The Verge Tesla is planning to build a new Gigafactory in… Continue reading Tesla is reportedly planning a $10 billion Gigafactory in Mexico

Ford’s electric F-150 Lightning is getting more expensive, again

/ The electric pickup now starts at $55,974 instead of the already-inflated $51,974 sticker price. Ford’s raising the price of its F-150 Lightning pickup yet again — this time, by about $4,000 (via CNBC). The increase affects both the entry-level Pro model for business customers and the consumer-focused XLT trim with no added options, which… Continue reading Ford’s electric F-150 Lightning is getting more expensive, again

Logitech’s Streamcam is on sale for its lowest price to date

/ The feature-rich webcam offers great image quality for just $99.99, making it a good gift for creators. You can also save today on Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 5 and the adorable Xbox Series S. Logitech’s Streamcam, one of our favorite webcams, is down to just $99.99.Image: Logitech Tis the weekend before Christmas, and if you’re… Continue reading Logitech’s Streamcam is on sale for its lowest price to date

Elon Musk re-enabled Twitter accounts for several journalists banned over @ElonJet

/ He ran a second poll asking his followers when they should be let back onto Twitter, and the answer “Now” won. Their accounts have been reactivated, while Musk continues to claim they “doxxed my location.” Illustration by Laura Normand / The Verge Elon Musk has started to lift the suspensions of some journalists on… Continue reading Elon Musk re-enabled Twitter accounts for several journalists banned over @ElonJet

Tesla’s new virtual power plant lets Texans sell electricity back to the grid

/ Tesla is inviting Powerwall owners in parts of Texas to join in on its new retail electric provider service that is designed to save on energy costs. This home with a Tesla Solar Roof and Powerwall could be an ideal candidate for the new Tesla Energy service.Image: Tesla Tesla launched a new power utility… Continue reading Tesla’s new virtual power plant lets Texans sell electricity back to the grid

Google is letting businesses try out client-side encryption for Gmail

/ The long-promised feature has entered beta for some Workspace users, but it’s probably not coming to personal accounts anytime soon. The extra privacy does come at the cost of a few features.Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Google has launched a beta of its client-side encryption for Gmail, letting businesses apply to test… Continue reading Google is letting businesses try out client-side encryption for Gmail

The Polestar 3 will keep an eye on you

/ The Swedish EV maker will use a camera-based driver-monitoring system from Smart Eye to ensure drivers stay attentive and engaged in the driving tasks. As cars add more and more automated driving features, how can car companies be certain these systems won’t be misused to wreak havoc on our roads?  They can’t, actually. That’s… Continue reading The Polestar 3 will keep an eye on you