Here’s how OpenAI will determine how powerful its AI systems are

/ OpenAI made a system to determine how smart its AI systems are, ranging from Level 1 to Level 5. By Kylie Robison, a senior AI reporter working with The Verge’s policy and tech teams. She previously worked at Fortune Magazine and Business Insider. Share this story If you buy something from a Verge link,… Continue reading Here’s how OpenAI will determine how powerful its AI systems are

Tesla reportedly delaying its robotaxi reveal until October

/ The event was originally planned for August 8th. 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 Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Tesla won’t reveal… Continue reading Tesla reportedly delaying its robotaxi reveal until October

Verizon’s Total Wireless prepaid brand is now offering a five-year price guarantee

/ Of Verizon’s eight prepaid brands, Total Wireless stands out with a new price lock and a promise not to deprioritize unlimited data. 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… Continue reading Verizon’s Total Wireless prepaid brand is now offering a five-year price guarantee

Shuttered auto plants will become EV factories thanks to $1.7 billion Biden program

/ The money will go toward 11 projects that aim to retrofit auto manufacturing facilities that have closed or are at risk of closing. 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 &… Continue reading Shuttered auto plants will become EV factories thanks to $1.7 billion Biden program

Amazon’s carbon emissions fell last year

/ Amazon’s carbon emissions fell slightly in 2023 but are still much higher than they were when it made a big climate pledge. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Amazon’s carbon emissions decreased slightly in 2023 after the company ramped up renewable energy purchases and cut down on pollution from construction, hardware, and equipment,… Continue reading Amazon’s carbon emissions fell last year

Microsoft has nine months to stop another antitrust battle from escalating

/ It reached an agreement with a group of cloud infrastructure providers in Europe, prompting the group to withdraw a complaint with the European Commission. 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… Continue reading Microsoft has nine months to stop another antitrust battle from escalating

Ford’s Capri slaps another old name on a new EV

/ The new Capri is Ford’s second European-only EV, following last year’s Explorer. 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 Ford’s Capri slaps another old name on a new EV

The first all-quadriplegic esports team levels the playing field

Director Jess Jacklin talks to The Verge about her new documentary following the first all-quadriplegic esports team. Share this story Courtesy of HBO “All of us have the experience of being a prisoner in your own body,” says Blake Hunt. He’s one of eight members of the world’s first all-quadriplegic esports team, the Quad Gods.… Continue reading The first all-quadriplegic esports team levels the playing field

Hyundai dealers pressured to push ‘fake’ EV sales, lawsuit alleges

/ ‘We gotta hit a number for the press and for the Koreans,’ a sales manager allegedly said. 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: Napelton… Continue reading Hyundai dealers pressured to push ‘fake’ EV sales, lawsuit alleges