From Car Throttle to Donut, countless YouTube creators are fleeing. But is this a new trend or a tale as old as venture capital? Share this story Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge; Getty Images Where people once got their car news, reviews, and opinions from a few recognizable media empires, today, that’s all changing.… Continue reading Why are so many car YouTubers quitting?
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Ford announces Bronco- and Mustang-inspired e-bikes
/ The bikes will have rear-hub motors that put out max 750W of power and 85Nm of torque. 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: Ford… Continue reading Ford announces Bronco- and Mustang-inspired e-bikes
An analysis of 20,000 EV stations concludes that charging is still a massive bummer
/ Proposed solutions to help make the EV charging experience in the US better include getting OEMs and network providers to work closely together. 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 An analysis of 20,000 EV stations concludes that charging is still a massive bummer
Waymo is expanding its robotaxi service areas in San Francisco and Los Angeles
/ The company is looking to add more customers to its burgeoning driverless car business. 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 Photo by Andrej Sokolow /… Continue reading Waymo is expanding its robotaxi service areas in San Francisco and Los Angeles
Keurig’s latest coffee brewer chills out drinks for the pod lovers
/ My morning iced coffee came out of a new $200 K-Brew and Chill coffee maker that uses regular K-Cups, and it wasn’t entirely what I expected. 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… Continue reading Keurig’s latest coffee brewer chills out drinks for the pod lovers
Gemini intelligence is coming to Google Home
/ Google Assistant is getting a major upgrade on Nest smart speakers and displays, and Nest cameras will soon be able to tell as well as show, as Google Home gets a powerful AI infusion. By Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, a smart home reporter who’s been testing connected gadgets since 2013. Previously a contributor to Wirecutter,… Continue reading Gemini intelligence is coming to Google Home
Trump appeared on a Kick livestream with Adin Ross, then things got weird
/ Adin Ross hosted a livestream on Kick with US presidential candidate Donald Trump in which he gifted the former president a Rolex and a Telsa Cybertruck. By Ash Parrish, a reporter who covers the business, culture, and communities of video games, with a focus on marginalized gamers and writing about the intersection of video… Continue reading Trump appeared on a Kick livestream with Adin Ross, then things got weird
‘Dark oxygen’ discovered on the seafloor raises stakes for deep-sea mining negotiations
Scientists discovered ‘dark oxygen’ in the ocean’s abyss, where companies want to mine battery metals. Share this story Polymetallic nodules rich in nickel, manganese, and cobalt that could be used for batteries.Photo by Pallava Bagla / Corbis via Getty Images The discovery of “dark oxygen” in the ocean’s abyss is raising the stakes in negotiations… Continue reading ‘Dark oxygen’ discovered on the seafloor raises stakes for deep-sea mining negotiations
Booking CEO Glenn Fogel wants you to take out your travel frustrations on AI chatbots
The head of online hotel and flight giant Booking on how competition, regulation, and AI are changing travel. Share this story Photo illustration by The Verge / Photo by Booking Holdings Today, I’m talking with Glenn Fogel, the CEO of Booking Holdings, which owns a large portfolio of familiar travel brands, including OpenTable, Kayak, and… Continue reading Booking CEO Glenn Fogel wants you to take out your travel frustrations on AI chatbots
Trap backs itself into every corner
Movie Review M. Night Shyamalan’s latest is a pitchy mess about who gets a pass. By Charles Pulliam-Moore, a reporter focusing on film, TV, and pop culture. Before The Verge, he wrote about comic books, labor, race, and more at io9 and Gizmodo for almost five years. Share this story Image: Warner Bros. Trap’s premise… Continue reading Trap backs itself into every corner