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The Polestar 3 with rear-wheel drive and 350 miles of range will start at $68,900

/ The most affordable version of the electric SUV will reach customers by 2025. 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 story Polestar revealed new pricing and range… Continue reading The Polestar 3 with rear-wheel drive and 350 miles of range will start at $68,900

Eufy’s new floodlight cam will watch over your backyard in HD for $150

/ The Eufy Floodlight Camera E30 pairs motion-activated floodlights with a tilting 2K camera that can rotate 360 degrees. By Andrew Liszewski, a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2011, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Share this story If you buy something… Continue reading Eufy’s new floodlight cam will watch over your backyard in HD for $150

VW and Rivian officially kick off $5.8 billion joint venture, announce leadership

/ The companies will collaborate on electrical architecture and software for a new lineup of electric vehicles. 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 story Image: Rivian Volkswagen… Continue reading VW and Rivian officially kick off $5.8 billion joint venture, announce leadership

Starbucks now offers delivery in its own app

Tech/ Mobile / Getting that shaken espresso delivered right to your door no longer requires a trip to the DoorDash app. 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 Get your… Continue reading Starbucks now offers delivery in its own app

Turn your smartphone into a playable wind instrument with this USB-C mouthpiece

/ The Zefiro might look like a vape, but it’s a tiny MIDI wind controller compatible with mobile devices and computers. By Andrew Liszewski, a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2011, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Share this story The Zefiro… Continue reading Turn your smartphone into a playable wind instrument with this USB-C mouthpiece

VMware Workstation and Fusion are now free for everyone

/ Even as Broadcom-owned VMWare makes more products free for commercial use, some customers have complained about price hikes and its current subscription push. 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.… Continue reading VMware Workstation and Fusion are now free for everyone

The slim PS5 is getting a price cut for the holidays

/ You can save $70 on the digital edition through December 24th. By Jay Peters, a news editor who writes about technology, video games, and virtual worlds. He’s submitted several accepted emoji proposals to the Unicode Consortium. Share this story Image: Sony Sony is cutting the price of the “slim” PS5 digital edition by $70,… Continue reading The slim PS5 is getting a price cut for the holidays

Hyundai’s touchscreen honeymoon is over because sometimes buttons are just better

/ Focus group testing told Hyundai that people get ‘annoyed and steamed’ when using touchscreens in cars. 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 The interior of the Hyundai Ioniq 6.Photo by… Continue reading Hyundai’s touchscreen honeymoon is over because sometimes buttons are just better

Chrome on your iPhone can search using pictures and words at the same time

/ Google Lens’ simultaneous image and text search is one of several Chrome features available on Android that’s now coming to iOS. 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… Continue reading Chrome on your iPhone can search using pictures and words at the same time