Author: The Verge Online News

The HoverAir X1 is the first drone I want to use all the time

A selfie drone that makes the case for ditching GPS, obstacle avoidance, and controllers. By Thomas Ricker, a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. He’s been a tech journalist for almost 20 years. I’ve played around with a few DJI drones over the… Continue reading The HoverAir X1 is the first drone I want to use all the time

The 2025 Explorer is the first Ford to get the new Android-powered infotainment system

/ The Android Automotive-based system debuted on the Lincoln Nautilus, and now has made it to the first Ford vehicle. 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 The… Continue reading The 2025 Explorer is the first Ford to get the new Android-powered infotainment system

Tesla sues maker of ‘highly unsafe’ breakaway EV charging adapters

/ EVject designed its MagSafe-style adapters for a quick escape, but Tesla argues they can get dangerously hot while charging. 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 The… Continue reading Tesla sues maker of ‘highly unsafe’ breakaway EV charging adapters

The Audi Q8 E-tron’s new S-line appearance package could be its last hurrah

/ The EU-only 2025 Q8 E-tron can now be configured to look like the more expensive performance SQ8 versions. But the future of the model line is in question. 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… Continue reading The Audi Q8 E-tron’s new S-line appearance package could be its last hurrah

Pump and Trump

Inside the MAGA-fueled fever dream of the 2024 Bitcoin Conference. By Gaby Del Valle, a policy reporter. Her past work has focused on immigration politics, border surveillance technologies, and the rise of the New Right. There were rumors that Elon Musk would introduce former President Donald Trump before his keynote speech at the 2024 Bitcoin… Continue reading Pump and Trump

Intel is laying off over 10,000 employees and will cut $10 billion in costs

Intel/ Tech / The chipmaker is still vaguely profitable, but it seems its losses are weighing heavily. By Sean Hollister, 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. Share this story Illustration by Alex Castro /… Continue reading Intel is laying off over 10,000 employees and will cut $10 billion in costs

Honda and Nissan invite Mitsubishi to join their EV development partnership

/ The three Japanese companies need to catch up or risk being left in the dust. 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 Richard A.… Continue reading Honda and Nissan invite Mitsubishi to join their EV development partnership

Honda and Nissan invite Mitsubishi to join their EV development partnership

/ The three Japanese companies need to catch up or risk being left in the dust. 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 RICHARD A.… Continue reading Honda and Nissan invite Mitsubishi to join their EV development partnership

The Ford Maverick adds AWD to its hybrid lineup

/ The super practical 2025 Maverick still has no plug-in hybrid option, but you can now take the version off-road with a bit more confidence. 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… Continue reading The Ford Maverick adds AWD to its hybrid lineup