Waymo’s new robotaxi will feature fewer sensors to help lower costs

/ The company says its sixth-generation hardware is ‘optimized for costs’ but makes no mention of possible tariffs against Chinese EVs. 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… Continue reading Waymo’s new robotaxi will feature fewer sensors to help lower costs

The AI photo editing era is here, and it’s every person for themselves

/ We’re all going to learn how comfortable we are in the AI photo era — and it’s going to happen real fast. By Allison Johnson, a reviewer with 10 years of experience writing about consumer tech. She has a special interest in mobile photography and telecom. Previously, she worked at DPReview. Share this story… Continue reading The AI photo editing era is here, and it’s every person for themselves

GM reportedly cuts 1,000 jobs in its software and services division

/ The layoffs include 600 salaried employees at GM’s tech campus outside Detroit. 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: Alex Castro / The Verge GM is… Continue reading GM reportedly cuts 1,000 jobs in its software and services division

Tesla is hiring people to do the robot

/ The company is paying people to train its humanoid Optimus bot via motion capture, but the task may require vast amounts of data. 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 The role comes… Continue reading Tesla is hiring people to do the robot

Lamborghini’s first EV is nearly ready — but are we?

Electric Cars The Italian automaker is not quite ready to release its first full EV. Thankfully, it has a ridiculous new hybrid to tide you over. Share this story Image: Lamborghini “The sun is really dangerous!” Rouven Mohr said as we ducked into some shade behind Lamborghini’s booth at The Quail, a Monterey Car Week… Continue reading Lamborghini’s first EV is nearly ready — but are we?

Waymo’s robotaxi depot is still honking its San Francisco neighbors awake

/ Waymo’s fix for its honking autonomous cars seems to be a work in progress. 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… Continue reading Waymo’s robotaxi depot is still honking its San Francisco neighbors awake

Formula 1 is reportedly forcing some F1 creators to change their names

/ Several Formula 1 creators have recently removed F1 branding from their names. 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 An F1 single-seater during the Formula 1 Live Barcelona Road Show on… Continue reading Formula 1 is reportedly forcing some F1 creators to change their names

The app for taking better photos — with no AI

/ Plus, in this week’s Installer: Google’s new gadgets, a look inside Blue Origin, a great new podcast app, and much more. By David Pierce, editor-at-large and Vergecast co-host with over a decade of experience covering consumer tech. Previously, at Protocol, The Wall Street Journal, and Wired. Share this story If you buy something from… Continue reading The app for taking better photos — with no AI

Rimac’s Nevera R makes the world’s fastest production EV a little faster

/ Rimac tweaks its EV supercar formula. 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 Rimac, the company behind the fastest production EV in the world — the Nevera — says it’s now… Continue reading Rimac’s Nevera R makes the world’s fastest production EV a little faster

EcoFlow’s battery-powered A/C and heater combo is too overblown

The Wave 2 heat pump is very capable for its size, but EcoFlow’s absurd marketing sets unrealistic expectations. By Thomas Ricker, a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. He’s been a tech journalist for almost 20 years. The EcoFlow Wave 2 is an… Continue reading EcoFlow’s battery-powered A/C and heater combo is too overblown