I wanted the convenience of ebooks, the curation of a local bookstore, and the affordability of a library. This is how I got it. Share this story The Libby app puts thousands of books into your pocket for free.Photo by Victoria Song / The Verge A year ago, I had a book problem. Specifically, I… Continue reading The Libby app put a refuge in my pocket when I needed it most
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The sequel to PC Building Simulator feels like it’s still under construction
A host of bugs and undercooked features keep the addictive building simulator from reaching its full potential Share this story I was unreasonably excited to play the follow-up to PC Building Simulator. The original game taught me the finer points of building a PC and married the technical aspects with all the logistical drudgery of… Continue reading The sequel to PC Building Simulator feels like it’s still under construction
Google’s versatile Nest Audio and Nest Hub Max are up to 50 percent off today
/ You can also find the Elgato Stream Deck XL and Beats Fit Pro discounted to their lowest prices to date at Amazon and Best Buy. The 10-inch display on the Google Next Hub Max features a terrific camera and can provide personalized info at a glance.Photo by Dan Seifert / The Verge This weekend… Continue reading Google’s versatile Nest Audio and Nest Hub Max are up to 50 percent off today
GM pauses ads on Twitter after Elon Musk’s acquisition
/ The automaker says it’s working with Twitter to “understand the direction of the platform” under Elon Musk’s ownership Illustration by Kristen Radtke / The Verge; Getty Images General Motors has temporarily halted advertising on Twitter after Tesla CEO Elon Musk completed his $44 billion acquisition of the social network on Friday (via CNBC). The… Continue reading GM pauses ads on Twitter after Elon Musk’s acquisition
Honda sets up the first motorcycle battery swap station for its mobile power packs
/ Gogoro’s got some big competition, as Honda’s vision of swappable batteries has support from major Japanese motorcycle brands Honda’s power station battery slots are angled for easier access.Image: Honda Honda delivered a new battery swapping station in Tokyo that’s looking mighty similar to the one Gogoro makes. The automaker’s new power pack exchanger lets… Continue reading Honda sets up the first motorcycle battery swap station for its mobile power packs
Driverless cars aren’t going away, but we need to lower our expectations about them
/ The failure of Argo AI may lead some to speculate that autonomous vehicles are a lost cause. But the technology works, often very well; it just won’t be used in the way we originally thought. Driverless cars aren’t going to change the world.Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge The driverless car startups that… Continue reading Driverless cars aren’t going away, but we need to lower our expectations about them
Traffic jams are tied to lower birth weights, study finds
/ We already knew tailpipe pollution was bad, but traffic congestion can make things even worse Cars are lined up in traffic on Airline Drive in Houston, Texas, on April 13th, 2020.Photo by MARK FELIX / AFP via Getty Images Traffic jams are linked to lower birth weights, new research finds. Pregnant people in the… Continue reading Traffic jams are tied to lower birth weights, study finds
Volvo C40 Recharge review: Volvo’s little electric rocket ship
Volvo didn’t need to make its smallest EV this powerful or this fun, but I’m glad it did. The acceleration is great and the range is sufficient, but the native Android operating system leaves a lot to be desired. Share this story More and more manufacturers are rolling out their second or even third generation… Continue reading Volvo C40 Recharge review: Volvo’s little electric rocket ship
Welcome to hell, Elon
You break it, you buy it. Share this story You fucked up real good, kiddo. Twitter is a disaster clown car company that is successful despite itself, and there is no possible way to grow users and revenue without making a series of enormous compromises that will ultimately destroy your reputation and possibly cause grievous… Continue reading Welcome to hell, Elon
The future of solid-state batteries could be 3D-printed
Science/ Energy / That means batteries could have customized shapes The race to create a solid-state battery that could compete with today’s lithium-ion cells is heating up. Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere: in your phone, car, camera, and more. Since their debut in the 1990s, they’ve become a leader in energy storage. But they have one… Continue reading The future of solid-state batteries could be 3D-printed