Is it safe to travel with your phone right now?

Recent high-profile deportations began with phone searches at airports. What are your rights? The answer: it depends. Gaby Del Valle is a policy reporter. Her past work has focused on immigration politics, border surveillance technologies, and the rise of the New Right. In recent weeks, airport Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents have drawn public… Continue reading Is it safe to travel with your phone right now?

Hue accidentally leaks a new video doorbell

New installation instructions in a recent Hue app update mention an as-yet-unannounced ‘Secure doorbell.’ New installation instructions in a recent Hue app update mention an as-yet-unannounced ‘Secure doorbell.’ Wes Davis is a weekend editor who covers the latest in tech and entertainment. He has written news, reviews, and more as a tech journalist since 2020.… Continue reading Hue accidentally leaks a new video doorbell

People keep putting fake walls in front of Teslas

Another YouTuber put Tesla vehicles through a ‘Wile E. Coyote’ wall test with mixed results. Another YouTuber put Tesla vehicles through a ‘Wile E. Coyote’ wall test with mixed results. Umar Shakir is a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in… Continue reading People keep putting fake walls in front of Teslas

Lyft’s robotaxis will launch in Atlanta this summer

The company will bring autonomous vehicles to Dallas in 2026. The company will bring autonomous vehicles to Dallas in 2026. Jay Peters is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Lyft will let users in Atlanta catch robotaxi rides starting this summer,… Continue reading Lyft’s robotaxis will launch in Atlanta this summer

Elon Musk made more promises about Optimus and Cybercabs at Tesla’s surprise all-hands meeting

The Tesla CEO pleads with employees (and, indirectly, to investors) to hang onto their stocks. The Tesla CEO pleads with employees (and, indirectly, to investors) to hang onto their stocks. Umar Shakir is a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in… Continue reading Elon Musk made more promises about Optimus and Cybercabs at Tesla’s surprise all-hands meeting

GM blocks dealership from installing Apple CarPlay retrofit kits in EVs

GM has removed Apple CarPlay and Android Auto — again. GM has removed Apple CarPlay and Android Auto — again. Umar Shakir is 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. GM is shutting down… Continue reading GM blocks dealership from installing Apple CarPlay retrofit kits in EVs

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus will be bigger and cost more

An unannounced pair of Galaxy Tab S10 FE tablets have been leaked. An unannounced pair of Galaxy Tab S10 FE tablets have been leaked. Umar Shakir is 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 Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus will be bigger and cost more

US AG re-announces ‘severe’ charges against alleged Tesla arsonists

But in a scary voice this time. But in a scary voice this time. Richard Lawler is a senior editor following news across tech, culture, policy, and entertainment. He joined The Verge in 2021 after several years covering news at Engadget. As reports of vandalism and even a supposed doxing website targeting Tesla locations and… Continue reading US AG re-announces ‘severe’ charges against alleged Tesla arsonists

Google sues alleged scammers over 10,000 fake Maps listings

The company blocked 12 million fake businesses in 2023. The company blocked 12 million fake businesses in 2023. Umar Shakir is 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. Google is taking down 10,000 fake… Continue reading Google sues alleged scammers over 10,000 fake Maps listings