/ Waymo blames “inconsistent” construction signs for the incident. 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 If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our… Continue reading Police pulled over a Waymo car that drove in the oncoming lane in Phoenix
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This is the summer’s coolest new smart kitchen gadget — literally
/ GE Profile’s newest nugget ice maker — the Opal 2.0 Ultra — is a lean, mean ice-making machine. But be prepared to clean. By Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, a smart home reporter who’s been testing connected gadgets since 2013. Previously a contributor to Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, and US News. Share this story If you buy… Continue reading This is the summer’s coolest new smart kitchen gadget — literally
Electric bikepacking: lessons learned over four days and 250 miles
Electric Bikes E-bikes open up cycling sports to more people, and not just the cheaters. 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. “Electric bikes are for cheaters” is the refrain sung… Continue reading Electric bikepacking: lessons learned over four days and 250 miles
Why Redbox has been powering down
Entertainment The bankruptcy of Redbox’s parent company came after months of chaos, cash crunch, and corporate upheaval. Share this story Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge. Getty Images Redbox’s field service technicians thought they had seen it all. Stores had unplugged thousands of the company’s iconic red DVD rental kiosks. Payroll and expense reimbursements had… Continue reading Why Redbox has been powering down
Amazon’s Fire HD 10 tablet is nearly 50 percent off for Prime members
/ Non-Prime members, meanwhile, can save on the latest Philips Hue light strip, Nothing earbuds, and plenty of cheap accessories. By Brandon Widder, a senior editor overseeing deals, gift guides, and commerce. He spent six years spearheading buying guides and consumer tech coverage at Digital Trends. Share this story If you buy something from a… Continue reading Amazon’s Fire HD 10 tablet is nearly 50 percent off for Prime members
Alphabet is abandoning its Mineral robo-agriculture startup
/ Its crop-sniffing rover tech is reportedly being licensed to berry producer Driscoll’s. 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 Mineral’s autonomous “plant buggies” could find a new home via licenses with former industry… Continue reading Alphabet is abandoning its Mineral robo-agriculture startup
A24’s MaXXXine flips the script to give you something fresh to scream about
Movie Review The latest installment of Ti West’s X franchise is a glamorously cutthroat send-up of Ronald Reagan-era excess and moral panic. 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 and Gizmodo for almost five years. Share… Continue reading A24’s MaXXXine flips the script to give you something fresh to scream about
Proton just launched a privacy-focused alternative to Google Docs
/ The pitch for Proton Docs is a lot like the pitch for all things Proton: it’s as good as Google, but it’s not Google. 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… Continue reading Proton just launched a privacy-focused alternative to Google Docs
DJI expands into e-bikes and drive systems
/ The DJI Avinox drive system will make its first appearance in the Amflow PL electric mountain bike later in 2024. 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… Continue reading DJI expands into e-bikes and drive systems
Apple’s Phil Schiller is reportedly joining OpenAI’s board
/ The head of the App Store will get a non-voting seat on OpenAI’s nonprofit board, according to Bloomberg. 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 Illustration by Kristen Radtke /… Continue reading Apple’s Phil Schiller is reportedly joining OpenAI’s board