/ The iOS 18 feature adds to Apple’s growing list of Emergency SOS features, including Crash Detection and Messaging via satellite. 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… Continue reading iPhones will soon be able to stream live video on 911 calls
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The Sonos Ace headphones are seeing their first discount at $40 off
/ The Ace may still be pricey, but they’re an excellent choice for anyone deep in the Sonos home audio ecosystem. By Antonio G. Di Benedetto, a writer covering tech deals and The Verge’s Deals newsletter, buying guides, and gift guides. Previously, he spent 15 years in the photography industry. Share this story If you… Continue reading The Sonos Ace headphones are seeing their first discount at $40 off
E-commerce is driving up pollution near warehouses
Science/ Environment / For the first time, satellite data shows the impact of warehouse traffic on air quality in communities across the US. Trucks near a warehouse in San Bernardino County, CaliforniaImage: Wes Reel / The Verge The data is in, and it shows a significant rise in air pollution where e-retailers build their warehouses,… Continue reading E-commerce is driving up pollution near warehouses
KOSA sponsors urge ‘quick and clean’ Senate vote with less than two weeks until recess
/ Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) made good on his promise to bring the bill to the floor, but now they’re racing the clock to get it across the finish line. By Lauren Feiner, a senior policy reporter at The Verge, covering the intersection of Silicon Valley and Capitol Hill. She spent 5 years… Continue reading KOSA sponsors urge ‘quick and clean’ Senate vote with less than two weeks until recess
Elon Musk is not answering the most important questions about the Tesla robotaxi
/ Steering wheel or no steering wheel? 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 Gary Hershorn/Getty Images Will the Tesla robotaxi have a steering wheel… Continue reading Elon Musk is not answering the most important questions about the Tesla robotaxi
Deadpool & Wolverine is a desperate Hail Mary
Movie Review Beneath the dick jokes and solid X-Men cameos, Deadpool & Wolverine feels like Marvel’s way of admitting how much of a mess its multiverse era has been. 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… Continue reading Deadpool & Wolverine is a desperate Hail Mary
Tesla’s profits sank sharply in the second quarter of 2024
/ The company’s revenue increased 2 percent compared to last year, but profits are down 45 percent year over year. 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… Continue reading Tesla’s profits sank sharply in the second quarter of 2024
Stuff this trackable wallet with everything but an AirTag
/ ESR’s Geo Wallet has its own thin tracking module compatible with Apple’s Find My network and iOS app. By Andrew Liszewski, a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2011, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Share this story If you buy something… Continue reading Stuff this trackable wallet with everything but an AirTag
Schumer plans to bring two major kids online safety bills to the Senate floor this week
/ The two bills would change rules around ad targeting and parental controls for platforms like Instagram and Snapchat. By Lauren Feiner, a senior policy reporter at The Verge, covering the intersection of Silicon Valley and Capitol Hill. She spent 5 years covering tech policy at CNBC, writing about antitrust, privacy, and content moderation reform.… Continue reading Schumer plans to bring two major kids online safety bills to the Senate floor this week
Inside the 78 minutes that took down millions of Windows machines
/ CrowdStrike’s faulty update has kicked off questions about how to avoid a similar tech disaster. By Tom Warren, a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Share this story If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn… Continue reading Inside the 78 minutes that took down millions of Windows machines