/ During off-peak hours, F-150 Lightnings and Mustang Mach-Es can be charged for free at homes serviced by TXU Energy. 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 story Image:… Continue reading Ford offers free home EV charging for some Texas residents in first-of-its-kind deal
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Waymo’s Chinese-made robotaxis face new headwinds thanks to Biden’s tariffs
/ The Biden administration’s new 100 percent tariffs on Chinese EV imports could complicate the robotaxi company’s expansion plans. 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:… Continue reading Waymo’s Chinese-made robotaxis face new headwinds thanks to Biden’s tariffs
Is the US finally getting all-aboard with electric trains?
/ Two new electric trains in California could be a sign that the notoriously laggard US is finally ready to catch up to the rest of the world. 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… Continue reading Is the US finally getting all-aboard with electric trains?
Replika CEO Eugenia Kuyda says it’s okay if we end up marrying AI chatbots
The head of chatbot maker Replika discusses the role AI will play in the future of human relationships. Share this story Photo illustration by The Verge / Photo by Replika Today, I’m talking with Replika founder and CEO Eugenia Kuyda, and I will just tell you right from the jump, we get all the way… Continue reading Replika CEO Eugenia Kuyda says it’s okay if we end up marrying AI chatbots
Meta’s new music deal with UMG includes Threads and WhatsApp
/ UMG and Meta’s latest agreement includes licensing for music used in short form video on new platforms. 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 story Image: Nick Barclay… Continue reading Meta’s new music deal with UMG includes Threads and WhatsApp
Waste in Space: All the news surrounding space junk
That’s a lot of space junk. The breakup of a Chinese Long March 6A rocket resulted in “over 300 pieces of trackable debris in low-Earth orbit,” according to US Space Command. The agency has “observed no immediate threats” as a result of the breakup. Space.com has a good story about the situation. These photographs of… Continue reading Waste in Space: All the news surrounding space junk
A nightly Waymo robotaxi parking lot honkfest is waking San Francisco neighbors
/ Waymo says it’s fixing it — meanwhile, the lot is being livestreamed to relaxing LoFi study beats. 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 If you buy something from a Verge… Continue reading A nightly Waymo robotaxi parking lot honkfest is waking San Francisco neighbors
The cheapest Cybertruck is now almost $100,000
/ The company stopped selling its base Cybertruck — and raised prices for the rest. 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 Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Tesla has… Continue reading The cheapest Cybertruck is now almost $100,000
Here’s what the new Dodge Charger Daytona’s fake engine sounds like
/ Dodge’s ‘Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust’ gives its electric vehicle ungodly combustion sounds. 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 story It gets loud.Image: Stellantis Dodge has let rip the… Continue reading Here’s what the new Dodge Charger Daytona’s fake engine sounds like
Microsoft might be resurrecting its mixed reality business
/ A rumored deal with Samsung could come to fruition around 2026. By Adi Robertson, a senior tech and policy editor focused on VR, online platforms, and free expression. Adi has covered video games, biohacking, and more for The Verge since 2011. Share this story The Samsung Odyssey headset with Windows Mixed Reality from 2017.Photo… Continue reading Microsoft might be resurrecting its mixed reality business