/ The DVD rental kiosk company was supposed to pay $16.7 million in three installments. After missing the first payment, there’s a court order to pay the whole balance. Photo by Smith Collection / Gado / Getty Images Redbox’s financial situation continues to spiral out of its control. On Thursday, a Los Angeles court entered… Continue reading Redbox missed a multimillion-dollar payment it couldn’t afford to miss
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Arizona toddler rescued after getting trapped in a Tesla with a dead battery
/ The Model Y’s 12-volt battery, which powers things like the doors and windows, died. By Jay Peters, a news editor who writes about technology, video games, and virtual worlds. He’s submitted several accepted emoji proposals to the Unicode Consortium. Share this story Image: Tesla A 20-month old child was rescued after being trapped in… Continue reading Arizona toddler rescued after getting trapped in a Tesla with a dead battery
Youth plaintiffs in Hawaii reach historic climate deal
/ A settlement with Hawaii’s DOT will add an advisory youth council and increase investments in clean transportation. Traffic moves along Highway 11 near the airport as viewed opposite Volcanoes National Park on December 12th, 2016, in Hilo, Hawaii.Photo by George Rose/Getty Images A group of young plaintiffs reached a historic climate settlement with the… Continue reading Youth plaintiffs in Hawaii reach historic climate deal
Car dealerships hit with massive computer system outage
/ The outage, which has stretched into its second day, has thrown a wrench in the operation of thousands of dealers across North America. 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… Continue reading Car dealerships hit with massive computer system outage
Have we been overthinking EV sounds?
/ EVs are required to emit a sound at low speeds to alert pedestrians. So far, most sounds could best be described as “flying saucer hums.” But are there better options? By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The… Continue reading Have we been overthinking EV sounds?
Inside the players and politics of the modern AI industry
/ Guest host Alex Heath sits down with reporter Kylie Robison to discuss what it’s like to be fully immersed in the AI industry every day. Image: The Verge We’ve got a special episode of Decoder today — I was traveling last week, so Verge deputy editor Alex Heath and our new senior AI reporter… Continue reading Inside the players and politics of the modern AI industry
Pornhub to block two more states over age verification laws
/ The adult film site continues its blackout across the US as age verification laws spread to more states. By Jacob Kastrenakes, The Verge’s executive editor. He has covered tech, policy, and online creators for over a decade. Share this story Pornhub plans to block access to its website in Indiana and Kentucky in response… Continue reading Pornhub to block two more states over age verification laws
AT&T is raising prices on old ‘unlimited’ plans
/ Customers with retired unlimited plans will see their bills rise by up to $20. Illustration: The Verge AT&T is pushing prices up for customers who have stayed on old, retired “unlimited” data plans. In August, customers can expect to see their bills rise by up to $20 for plans with multiple lines. “This is… Continue reading AT&T is raising prices on old ‘unlimited’ plans
You’ll need to buy a new smart lock if you want Apple Home to ‘magically’ unlock your door
/ Apple is finally putting its U1 ultra wideband chip to use in the smart home with a new hands-free unlocking feature. But it’s not compatible with any existing smart locks. 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… Continue reading You’ll need to buy a new smart lock if you want Apple Home to ‘magically’ unlock your door
Luma promoted its AI video generator with some very familiar incorporated monsters
/ Seeing Mike Wazowski in an AI-generated video is hard to ignore. 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 this story Over the weekend, AI startup Luma official X… Continue reading Luma promoted its AI video generator with some very familiar incorporated monsters