/ The new e-bike brand is intended to compete with popular direct-to-consumer companies like Rad Power, Aventon, and others The low-step frame and big, chunky tires are designed for comfort and approachability.Image: Specialized Globe, the utility e-bike brand from Specialized, finally revealed its first model today, and I’m low-key obsessed with it. Back in May,… Continue reading Specialized reveals the Haul ST utility e-bike from its new Globe brand
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M3gan’s serving Small Wonder with a side of murder in its first trailer
/ In her first trailer, M3gan just wants to be the best friend she can to an orphaned girl, even if that means killing a bunch of innocent people The poster alone for Universal’s upcoming horror M3gan, from director Gerard Johnstone, was enough to make it seem like the feature might be worthy of a… Continue reading M3gan’s serving Small Wonder with a side of murder in its first trailer
Google’s partnering with Coinbase to let cloud customers pay in crypto next year
/ The search giant will use Coinbase Commerce to power crypto-based transactions Google is partnering with Coinbase to let customers pay for its cloud services in “select” cryptocurrencies (via CNBC). According to Coinbase and Google, crypto-based payments will become available to customers in the Web3 space early next year to start. To enable these payments,… Continue reading Google’s partnering with Coinbase to let cloud customers pay in crypto next year
Delta Airlines will invest up to $200 million in Joby Aviation to create a ‘home-to-airport’ air taxi service
/ The companies aim to launch a service to transport passengers to a nearby airport from so-called ‘vertiports’ located throughout a city Delta Airlines will invest $60 million in Joby Aviation, a leading electric air taxi startup, to create a “home-to-airport” service using the startup’s five-seat electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, the companies… Continue reading Delta Airlines will invest up to $200 million in Joby Aviation to create a ‘home-to-airport’ air taxi service
GM created a new energy business to sell batteries and solar panels in bid to dethrone Tesla
GM Energy is making a grab for a piece of the $150 billion energy generation and storage market. The automaker wants to shore up the grid in preparation for a tidal wave of new EVs. Share this story GM Energy will sell EV chargers, external batteries, and other accessories for its electric vehicle owners.GM General… Continue reading GM created a new energy business to sell batteries and solar panels in bid to dethrone Tesla
China asked Elon Musk not to sell Starlink within the country
/ The Chinese government “sought assurances he would not sell Starlink in China” after Musk made the terminals available in Ukraine. Laura Normand / The Verge In an interview with the Financial Times last week, Elon Musk revealed that figures in the Chinese government have asked him directly to withhold Starlink access within China. Musk… Continue reading China asked Elon Musk not to sell Starlink within the country
COVID misinfo is the biggest challenge for Twitter’s Birdwatch program, data shows
Analysis by The Verge shows that Birdwatch users regularly tackle misinformation topics with the highest stakes, including pandemic response Share this story Kristen Radtke / The Verge; Shutterstock As of October 6th, Twitter’s Birdwatch community moderation program has been expanded to all US users. It’s a big step for Birdwatch, which was officially launched in… Continue reading COVID misinfo is the biggest challenge for Twitter’s Birdwatch program, data shows
This clever bicycle bell hides an Apple AirTag
/ A warning to tourists and thieves AirBell discreetly hides an Apple AirTag tracker to keep tabs on your bicycle.Image: AirBell Riding a city bike comes with two certainties: thieves will target you and tourists will walk in your path. AirBell addresses both issues by discretely hiding one of Apple’s AirTag trackers inside a small… Continue reading This clever bicycle bell hides an Apple AirTag
Amazon will invest €1 billion to electrify its delivery fleet in Europe
/ The retail giant wants to double the size of its electric delivery fleet on the continent in pursuit of a net-zero carbon footprint by 2040. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Amazon will spend €1 billion over five years to electrify its delivery fleet in Europe, the retail giant announced. The money will… Continue reading Amazon will invest €1 billion to electrify its delivery fleet in Europe
Google’s getting rid of its standalone Driving Mode dashboard
/ The feature was supposed to be the successor to the now-defunct Android Auto app for phone screens Image: Google Google’s shutting down Driving Mode, its standalone Assistant-powered dashboard that offers quick access to audio controls, contacts, navigation, and other shortcuts while you’re on the road, according to a report from 9to5Google. The feature, which… Continue reading Google’s getting rid of its standalone Driving Mode dashboard