As the fallout of the Chorus influencer program reveals, the Democratic establishment seems sclerotically incapable of existing in a media environment it cannot control. As the fallout of the Chorus influencer program reveals, the Democratic establishment seems sclerotically incapable of existing in a media environment it cannot control. by Tina Nguyen Sep 2, 2025, 8:00… Continue reading How the Democrats keep copying the MAGA influencer playbook (and failing)
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Tesla’s new ‘Master Plan’ sounds like AI slop
The fourth installment in the automaker’s Master Plan series seizes on flashy new buzzwords: sustainable abundance. But it can’t ignore the realities of its declining business. The fourth installment in the automaker’s Master Plan series seizes on flashy new buzzwords: sustainable abundance. But it can’t ignore the realities of its declining business. by Andrew J.… Continue reading Tesla’s new ‘Master Plan’ sounds like AI slop
Why are online puzzle games having a moment?
Hooked on LinkedIn’s Queens? Gotta extend your Wordle streak in the New York Times games app before you start your day? You’re in good company on today’s Vergecast episode. Allison Johnson is joined by Simon Anthony and Mark Goodliffe, world-class puzzle champs and hosts of the delightful Cracking the Cryptic, a YouTube channel where they… Continue reading Why are online puzzle games having a moment?
No, a Windows update probably didn’t brick your SSD
Both Microsoft and Phison couldn’t recreate issues reported on social media. Both Microsoft and Phison couldn’t recreate issues reported on social media. by Terrence O’Brien Aug 30, 2025, 4:57 PM UTC For the last week or two, reports have been circulating that recent Windows 11 updates (specifically KB5063878 and KB5062660) were causing some SSDs using… Continue reading No, a Windows update probably didn’t brick your SSD
Why do Waymos keep loitering in front of my house?
Transportation Inside the algorithm that gives Waymo its marching orders between rides. by Rachel Kraus Aug 30, 2025, 12:00 PM UTC Transportation Inside the algorithm that gives Waymo its marching orders between rides. by Rachel Kraus Aug 30, 2025, 12:00 PM UTC When a Waymo pulls up and parks in front of her home on… Continue reading Why do Waymos keep loitering in front of my house?
Tesla asks court to toss wrongful death verdict that cost it $243 million
Transportation Electric Cars The company says the plaintiffs shouldn’t have been allowed to involve Elon Musk’s past statements about autonomy. The company says the plaintiffs shouldn’t have been allowed to involve Elon Musk’s past statements about autonomy. by Andrew J. Hawkins Aug 29, 2025, 3:32 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+… Continue reading Tesla asks court to toss wrongful death verdict that cost it $243 million
Tesla releases Model Y Performance in Europe — will it staunch the bleeding?
Transportation Electric Cars The new performance variant will have quicker acceleration and better range. But can it save Tesla’s cratering business in Europe? The new performance variant will have quicker acceleration and better range. But can it save Tesla’s cratering business in Europe? by Andrew J. Hawkins Aug 29, 2025, 2:05 PM UTC Andrew J.… Continue reading Tesla releases Model Y Performance in Europe — will it staunch the bleeding?
The Pixel 10’s AI screamed at us
On The Vergecast: Pixel 10 AI features, Dish’s disaster, Intel’s ownership, Elon’s lawsuit, and more. On The Vergecast: Pixel 10 AI features, Dish’s disaster, Intel’s ownership, Elon’s lawsuit, and more. by Jacob Kastrenakes Aug 29, 2025, 12:30 PM UTC Jacob Kastrenakes is The Verge’s executive editor. He has covered tech, policy, and online creators for… Continue reading The Pixel 10’s AI screamed at us
GM’s new adapters reflect the increasingly confused reality of EV charging
Electric Cars Transportation NACS-to-CCS. CCS-to-NACS. NACS-to-J1772. J1772-to-NACS. NACS-to-CCS. CCS-to-NACS. NACS-to-J1772. J1772-to-NACS. by Andrew J. Hawkins Aug 28, 2025, 5:25 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is 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. Look, I… Continue reading GM’s new adapters reflect the increasingly confused reality of EV charging
Battlefield 6 PC requirements are pretty chill — if you don’t mind 30fps
And assuming you’re on Windows — not Linux. And assuming you’re on Windows — not Linux. by Sean Hollister Aug 28, 2025, 4:48 PM UTC Sean Hollister is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget.… Continue reading Battlefield 6 PC requirements are pretty chill — if you don’t mind 30fps