/ The company is in talks to buy the New York City-based cloud cybersecurity startup Wiz. 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 Illustration: The Verge Google is considering spending $23 billion… Continue reading Google is reportedly planning its biggest startup acquisition ever
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A supercheap Android phone with looks to spare
/ Plus, in this week’s Installer: Samsung’s first smart ring, Diggnation’s reunion show, a new Apple TV sci-fi show, and much more. By David Pierce, editor-at-large and Vergecast co-host with over a decade of experience covering consumer tech. Previously, at Protocol, The Wall Street Journal, and Wired. Share this story If you buy something from… Continue reading A supercheap Android phone with looks to spare
Trailers of the week: Captain America, F1, and Gladiator II
/ It’s all big budget action for the big screen this week. 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 There’s a bit of a theme of payoff in this week’s trailers. Anthony… Continue reading Trailers of the week: Captain America, F1, and Gladiator II
Engwe P20 folding e-bike review: how forgiving are you?
Electric Bikes Fully equipped direct-to-consumer e-bikes still require compromises at $1,000. 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. It’s easy to make a folding e-bike like the Engwe P20 look great… Continue reading Engwe P20 folding e-bike review: how forgiving are you?
Now your iPhone can have a Notes app and a note pad
/ Imagine answering ‘yes’ to ‘do you have a pen and paper handy?’ 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,… Continue reading Now your iPhone can have a Notes app and a note pad
Southwest Airlines and Archer strike a deal for an electric air taxi network
/ The two companies will work together to develop plans for an on-demand eVTOL service in California. 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: Archer Today,… Continue reading Southwest Airlines and Archer strike a deal for an electric air taxi network
The Analogue Pocket now comes in aluminum
/ Another version of the modern Game Boy is launching in July for $499. By Andrew Webster, an entertainment editor covering streaming, virtual worlds, and every single Pokémon video game. Andrew joined The Verge in 2012, writing over 4,000 stories. Share this story Image: Analogue The Analogue Pocket is getting yet another iteration — but… Continue reading The Analogue Pocket now comes in aluminum
The Rabbit R1 has been logging users’ chats — with no way to wipe them
/ If you own a Rabbit R1, be sure to install the new July 11th software update that addresses some concerning issues. 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… Continue reading The Rabbit R1 has been logging users’ chats — with no way to wipe them
Tesla Model 3 Long Range with rear-wheel drive reemerges at $42,490
/ Tesla’s second cheapest sedan now has 363 miles of range. 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: Tesla Tesla is bringing back its longest-range Model… Continue reading Tesla Model 3 Long Range with rear-wheel drive reemerges at $42,490
Getting up close and personal with space junk
/ Striking images of a discarded upper stage rocket body were taken just 50 meters away by Astroscale Japan’s ADRAS-J spacecraft. 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 These photographs of a discarded H-2A… Continue reading Getting up close and personal with space junk