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Amazon’s revamped Alexa might launch over a month after its announcement event

Alexa’s coming AI upgrade is being pushed back because of ‘incorrect answers,’ according to The Washington Post. Alexa’s coming AI upgrade is being pushed back because of ‘incorrect answers,’ according to The Washington Post. Wes Davis is a weekend editor who covers the latest in tech and entertainment. He has written news, reviews, and more… Continue reading Amazon’s revamped Alexa might launch over a month after its announcement event

Google’s Android-based earthquake detector had a false alarm

Google is turning off the system in Brazil as it investigates what happened. Google is turning off the system in Brazil as it investigates what happened. Umar Shakir is 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… Continue reading Google’s Android-based earthquake detector had a false alarm

Senate Republicans introduce bills to make EVs more expensive

One bill would kill the $7,500 EV tax credit, while the other would impose a new $1,000 fee on EV purchases. One bill would kill the $7,500 EV tax credit, while the other would impose a new $1,000 fee on EV purchases. Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers… Continue reading Senate Republicans introduce bills to make EVs more expensive

Meta is working on ‘humanoid’ robots too

Meta wants to make the AI, sensors, and software for humanoid robots, according to Bloomberg. Meta wants to make the AI, sensors, and software for humanoid robots, according to Bloomberg. Emma Roth is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and… Continue reading Meta is working on ‘humanoid’ robots too

Xiaomi’s 15 Ultra looks a lot like a Leica in new leaks

Xiaomi’s latest Ultra has four cameras in that round Leica lens cluster. Xiaomi’s latest Ultra has four cameras in that round Leica lens cluster. Umar Shakir is 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.… Continue reading Xiaomi’s 15 Ultra looks a lot like a Leica in new leaks

More Tesla showroom protests planned for this weekend

Tesla is getting more blowback from Elon Musk’s efforts to take over the federal government. Tesla is getting more blowback from Elon Musk’s efforts to take over the federal government. Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New… Continue reading More Tesla showroom protests planned for this weekend

Elon Musk: agent of chaos

On The Vergecast: GPT-5, DOGE, ScarJo, and Studio Displays. And a lot of fake transparency. On The Vergecast: GPT-5, DOGE, ScarJo, and Studio Displays. And a lot of fake transparency. David Pierce is 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.… Continue reading Elon Musk: agent of chaos

Twisted Metal’s second season streams this summer

The car combat show will return to Peacock this year, and you can check out the first teaser trailer now. The car combat show will return to Peacock this year, and you can check out the first teaser trailer now. Andrew Webster is an entertainment editor covering streaming, virtual worlds, and every single Pokémon video… Continue reading Twisted Metal’s second season streams this summer