You’ve got to hand it to Lime — they really lean into the whole fruit thing. Case in point: the shared scooter company is trialing a new electric motorbike in Long Beach, California, called, wait for it, the Citra. It’s the latest lightweight electric vehicle to join the company’s fleet, which has been diversifying beyond… Continue reading Lime is testing out a new shared electric motorbike in California
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Chevy is auctioning off a Corvette NFT, and the winning bidder gets the car, too
Chevrolet is the latest automaker to jump on the non-fungible token bandwagon, but it’s taking a slightly different approach. Chevy announced plans to auction off a Corvette-themed NFT, but the winner bidder won’t just get recorded on the blockchain, they’ll also get the actual sports car inspired by the artwork. The NFT, which depicts a… Continue reading Chevy is auctioning off a Corvette NFT, and the winning bidder gets the car, too
Ford is telling its dealers to stop selling the Mustang Mach-E over safety concerns
Ford issued a stop-sale order to its dealers for the Mustang Mach-E electric crossover over concerns that a safety defect may render the vehicle immobile, CNBC reports. The malfunction involves a potential overheating of the vehicle’s battery high voltage contactors, which can lead to the vehicle failing to start or losing power while in motion.… Continue reading Ford is telling its dealers to stop selling the Mustang Mach-E over safety concerns
How fandom built the internet as we know it, with Kaitlyn Tiffany
Every now and again, I’m asked to describe what The Verge is or do a mission statement or something like that. What I always come back to is that The Verge is about how technology makes us feel. Our screens and our systems aren’t inert or neutral. They create emotions, sometimes the strongest emotions anyone… Continue reading How fandom built the internet as we know it, with Kaitlyn Tiffany
Adobe plans to make Photoshop on the web free to everyone
Adobe has started testing a free-to-use version of Photoshop on the web and plans to open the service up to everyone as a way to introduce more users to the app. The company is now testing the free version in Canada, where users are able to access Photoshop on the web through a free Adobe… Continue reading Adobe plans to make Photoshop on the web free to everyone
Google Maps now estimates toll charges for your journey
A new Google Maps feature that estimates the amount you’ll have to pay in tolls to drive a given route has started appearing in the Android and iOS apps, according to Google. Android Police reports seeing the new toll pricing in the app, though it’s not yet visible on a pair of devices we’ve tried… Continue reading Google Maps now estimates toll charges for your journey
FAA requiring SpaceX to make changes to its Texas Starbase launch site to lessen environmental impact
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has determined that SpaceX’s plans for the company’s massive Starbase launch site in South Texas will have some environmental impacts to the surrounding land and area, but not enough to require a full environmental impact statement. Now, SpaceX will need to make more than 75 changes to its proposal for… Continue reading FAA requiring SpaceX to make changes to its Texas Starbase launch site to lessen environmental impact
GM will officially reveal Chevy Blazer EV on July 18th
The 2024 Chevy Blazer EV will get a proper reveal on July 18th, General Motors announced Monday. The all-electric mid-sized SUV is expected to go on sale next year, along with the electric version of the Chevy Equinox compact SUV. GM first teased electric versions of its Blazer and Equinox SUVs last year. But while… Continue reading GM will officially reveal Chevy Blazer EV on July 18th
The biggest trailers and announcements from the 2022 Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase
Xbox revealed a ton of exciting news at the Xbox & Bethesda Game Showcase, ranging from a longer look at Starfield to news about Overwatch 2 and Diablo IV. For this event, Xbox only focused on games available to play within the next 12 months. So at least you won’t have to wait too long.… Continue reading The biggest trailers and announcements from the 2022 Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase
Whistle Health review: for anxious pet parents only
When it comes to my own health, I’m not a hypochondriac. But if we’re talking about Daisy, my 4.5-pound, 17-year-old Yorkie? Every sneeze, every meal she doesn’t finish, or any time she loses a fight that she started with our 18-pound cat — I’m convinced she’s embarking on her inevitable journey across the rainbow bridge.… Continue reading Whistle Health review: for anxious pet parents only