/ What’s better than a self-driving and auto-drifting Supra? Two of them. 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 If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox… Continue reading Tandem drifting Toyotas show how AI might help drivers on slippery roads
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We’re at a make-or-break moment for US climate goals
/ US climate policies are in jeopardy, and data centers are making it harder to clean up greenhouse gas emissions. President Joe Biden delivers remarks during a climate event at the White House complex on November 14th, 2023, in Washington, DC.Photo by Win McNamee / Getty Images Greenhouse gas emissions are falling in the US… Continue reading We’re at a make-or-break moment for US climate goals
GM ditches Cruise’s custom-designed driverless car
/ The company will focus on the Bolt EV as it looks to stem Cruise’s losses. By Wes Davis, a weekend editor who covers the latest in tech and entertainment. He has written news, reviews, and more as a tech journalist since 2020. Share this story The Cruise Origin in 2020.Image: Vjeran Pavic / The… Continue reading GM ditches Cruise’s custom-designed driverless car
Are you being exploited by AI-powered surveillance pricing?
/ The FTC is investigating ‘individualized’ pricing schemes to see if they use data to harm consumers. 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. Share this story If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media… Continue reading Are you being exploited by AI-powered surveillance pricing?
Cadillac’s extra-long, extra-yellow EV has a fridge in the backseat
/ Cadillac’s Sollei concept reimagines its ultra-luxury Celestiq EV as a convertible from the 1960s. 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 If you buy something from a… Continue reading Cadillac’s extra-long, extra-yellow EV has a fridge in the backseat
Free update makes Cowboy e-bikes better climbers and more efficient
/ AdaptivePower 2.0 over-the-air update powers riders ‘up 50 percent steeper hills’ while saving 10 percent battery on flats. 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. Share this story Yes, the… Continue reading Free update makes Cowboy e-bikes better climbers and more efficient
Biden gives states billions of dollars for EV chargers, heat pumps, and other green tech
/ The Biden administration announced $4.3 billion in grants for local governments to lead climate and clean energy initiatives across the US. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro speaks at Tioga Marine Terminal on October 13th, 2023, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Photo: Getty Images With the US facing the prospect of another four years of former President Donald Trump… Continue reading Biden gives states billions of dollars for EV chargers, heat pumps, and other green tech
Rivian’s sporty R3X will be the first R3 to hit the streets
/ Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe tells The Verge that the company will launch the highly anticipated R3X ‘as soon as we possibly can.’ By Emma Roth, a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Share this story Image:… Continue reading Rivian’s sporty R3X will be the first R3 to hit the streets
Rivian CEO says CarPlay isn’t going to happen
/ Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe tells The Verge that he wants his company, not Apple, to control its ecosystem. By Jess Weatherbed, a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering news and hardware reviews. Share this story Rivian R1S, without CarPlayImage: Rivian Despite Apple’s claims… Continue reading Rivian CEO says CarPlay isn’t going to happen
CrowdStrike and Microsoft: all the latest news on the global IT outage
Industries ranging from healthcare to banking, air travel, and others are struggling with a global IT outage that hit Microsoft Windows PCs and servers connected to the CrowdStrike security platform starting early Friday morning. According to Microsoft, the outage affected more than 8.5 million devices, which still represents less than 1 percent of the Windows… Continue reading CrowdStrike and Microsoft: all the latest news on the global IT outage