/ The German automaker filed a patent for a new type of suspension that allows a car to gather electricity generated from bumps in the road. By Patrick George Share this story Photo by Robert Nickelsberg / Getty Images A new patent from BMW may unlock the energy-generating potential of one of America’s most defining… Continue reading BMW thinks it can turn speed bumps into energy for its EVs
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General Motors is helping its dealers install Level 2 EV chargers with ‘triple the power’
/ GM will help cover some of the costs associated with the Level 2 charging installation. The automaker is working with Flo, a Canadian company that makes Level 2 chargers that dispense up to 19 kW of power. General Motors is working with its dealers to install Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations that have… Continue reading General Motors is helping its dealers install Level 2 EV chargers with ‘triple the power’
Proton’s encrypted cloud storage gets dedicated mobile apps
/ Proton Drive is coming to iOS and Android two months after the launch of the web app. 1GB of free cloud storage, 200GB for $3.99/mth, or 500GB for $9.99/mth. Proton Drive is an end-to-end encrypted cloud storage service that can be used to access files and securely share them with others — even if… Continue reading Proton’s encrypted cloud storage gets dedicated mobile apps
Robotaxis are now available to hail on the Uber app in Las Vegas
/ For the first time, the Uber app can be used to hail an autonomous vehicle. The ridehail company has a 10-year deal with Motional, which is a joint venture between Hyundai and Aptiv. Uber now has robotaxis available for its customers to hail in Las Vegas. The vehicles are operated by Motional, a joint… Continue reading Robotaxis are now available to hail on the Uber app in Las Vegas
Tim Cook and President Biden came to Arizona to announce plans for American-made chips
/ AMD and Nvidia will also be customers at TSMC’s Phoenix fab, which will start producing chips in 2024 and add a new site in 2026. Tim Cook joined other tech leaders in touting the advantages of buying chips made in the US. Apple plans to start using processors made in America following the opening… Continue reading Tim Cook and President Biden came to Arizona to announce plans for American-made chips
Chrome ‘@’ shortcuts search tabs, bookmarks, and history right from the address bar
/ Now you can glide through all your Chrome tabs, bookmarks, and history with new site search shortcuts. Just an ‘@’ entry into the address bar will help start your search. Image: Google Chrome tab jockeys and bookmark hoarders, rejoice: you can now quickly swift through your whole browser mess with a new simple “@”… Continue reading Chrome ‘@’ shortcuts search tabs, bookmarks, and history right from the address bar
Ford is demanding its dealers get serious about EVs — two-thirds say they’re in
/ Ford Motor CEO Jim Farley said that 1,920 of America’s roughly 3,000 Ford retailers have agreed to sign up for the company’s EV certification program, which involves charging investments and no-haggle sales programs. By Patrick George Share this story Photo by Eric Thayer / Getty Images Many barriers are holding up the automotive industry’s… Continue reading Ford is demanding its dealers get serious about EVs — two-thirds say they’re in
Elon Musk loves Twitter Spaces, but much of the team building it is gone
/ Plus, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s podcast producer departs as Archetypes wraps its first season. Illustration by Laura Normand / The Verge I hope you all had a good weekend. We have a surprisingly newsy week, so let’s get into it: the former Twitter Spaces team looks for a new gig, Meghan Markle and… Continue reading Elon Musk loves Twitter Spaces, but much of the team building it is gone
Apple still can’t figure out what kind of car it wants to make
/ Apple’s car could lose advanced self-driving features, and it might start at less than $100,000. You’re still going to want to start saving your pennies.Illustration by Nick Barclay / The Verge Apple’s long-rumored car could cost less than $100,000 when it’s finally available to buy, according to Bloomberg. But the car may have less… Continue reading Apple still can’t figure out what kind of car it wants to make
Google’s Nest Hub smart display is $70 off with a free WiZ smart bulb
/ An all-time low price with a freebie thrown in? That’s a no-brainer. Plus, more deals on iPads, a Samsung monitor, and gaming accessories. The second-gen Nest Hub makes a handy bedside display.Photo by Dan Seifert / The Verge We’re getting well beyond Black Friday, but the deals are still coming up strong. First off,… Continue reading Google’s Nest Hub smart display is $70 off with a free WiZ smart bulb