The MechaHitler defense contract is raising red flags

xAI’s track record with safety is concerning, Senator Elizabeth Warren says in letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. xAI’s track record with safety is concerning, Senator Elizabeth Warren says in letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. by Hayden Field Sep 10, 2025, 11:00 AM UTC Hayden Field is The Verge’s senior AI reporter. An AI… Continue reading The MechaHitler defense contract is raising red flags

Tesla says its new Megablock can cut costs for renewable energy storage.

Transportation It’s designed to streamline installation. It’s designed to streamline installation. by Justine Calma Sep 9, 2025, 3:43 PM UTC Justine Calma is a senior science reporter covering energy and the environment with more than a decade of experience. She is also the host of Hell or High Water: When Disaster Hits Home, a podcast… Continue reading Tesla says its new Megablock can cut costs for renewable energy storage.

Hyundai’s out-of-this-world EV concept is a glimpse at the upcoming Ioniq 3

Transportation Electric Cars The Concept Three has a galaxy-spanning design full of veiled references to Star Wars. The Concept Three has a galaxy-spanning design full of veiled references to Star Wars. by Andrew J. Hawkins Sep 9, 2025, 2:34 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs,… Continue reading Hyundai’s out-of-this-world EV concept is a glimpse at the upcoming Ioniq 3

Xbox is coming to cars thanks to an LG and Microsoft partnership

You’ll soon be able to stream Xbox cloud games to cars that use LG’s Automotive Content Platform, like Kia’s EV3. You’ll soon be able to stream Xbox cloud games to cars that use LG’s Automotive Content Platform, like Kia’s EV3. by Tom Warren Sep 9, 2025, 9:00 AM UTC Tom Warren is a senior editor… Continue reading Xbox is coming to cars thanks to an LG and Microsoft partnership

Windows 11 SSD issues blamed on reviewers using ‘early versions of firmware’

Reports had suggested Windows 11 security updates were behind some recent SSD issues. Reports had suggested Windows 11 security updates were behind some recent SSD issues. by Tom Warren Sep 9, 2025, 8:27 AM UTC Tom Warren is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech… Continue reading Windows 11 SSD issues blamed on reviewers using ‘early versions of firmware’

The Polestar 5 is an 884hp fastback sedan that should make Porsche nervous

Electric Cars Transportation Based on the Polestar Precept concept from 2020, the new EV will rocket from 0 to 60mph in 3.1 seconds. Based on the Polestar Precept concept from 2020, the new EV will rocket from 0 to 60mph in 3.1 seconds. by Andrew J. Hawkins Sep 8, 2025, 6:00 PM UTC Andrew J.… Continue reading The Polestar 5 is an 884hp fastback sedan that should make Porsche nervous

Ford introduces F-150 Lightning STX to replace XLT trim

Transportation Ford raided the F-150 parts bin to add a bunch of rugged features to its electric truck. Ford raided the F-150 parts bin to add a bunch of rugged features to its electric truck. by Andrew J. Hawkins Sep 8, 2025, 10:00 AM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of… Continue reading Ford introduces F-150 Lightning STX to replace XLT trim

Uber and Momenta will test fully driverless cars in Germany

Transportation Autonomous Cars The tests are a precursor to the companies’ plan to launch a robotaxi service in 2026. The tests are a precursor to the companies’ plan to launch a robotaxi service in 2026. by Andrew J. Hawkins Sep 8, 2025, 6:00 AM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of… Continue reading Uber and Momenta will test fully driverless cars in Germany

GM slows EV production as tax credit nears expiration

Despite selling a record number of EVs in August, the company is pausing assembly lines and cancelling shifts. Despite selling a record number of EVs in August, the company is pausing assembly lines and cancelling shifts. by Terrence O’Brien Sep 7, 2025, 5:27 PM UTC Terrence O’Brien is the Verge’s weekend editor. He has over… Continue reading GM slows EV production as tax credit nears expiration

TIFF 2025: Frankenstein, Knives Out 3, and all the biggest movies from Toronto

Updated Today, Sep 7, 2025, 3:30 PM UTC The Toronto International Film Festival is almost like a preview of the movie slate for the next few months — and this year I’m watching as much as possible to give you all the scoop on what’s ahead. To do that, I’ll be writing a dispatch covering… Continue reading TIFF 2025: Frankenstein, Knives Out 3, and all the biggest movies from Toronto