/ CEO Linda Yaccarino addressed X employees in a rare meeting after several turbulent months. 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 Linda Yaccarino.Photo by Jerod Harris/Getty Images for Vox Media During an internal all-hands… Continue reading X all-hands leaves staff with few answers on delayed promotions
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Here are some last-minute deals you can still grab in time for Father’s Day
/ We’ve collected a short list of discounted dad-friendly gifts, ranging from the very affordable to the fancy. By Antonio G. Di Benedetto, a writer covering tech deals and The Verge’s Deals newsletter, buying guides, and gift guides. Previously, he spent 15 years in the photography industry. Share this story If you buy something from… Continue reading Here are some last-minute deals you can still grab in time for Father’s Day
Tesla’s $50 billion question comes down to the wire
/ The company’s shareholders will vote on whether to approve Musk’s giant compensation package for the second time. Will they take the bait? 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.… Continue reading Tesla’s $50 billion question comes down to the wire
Life360 confirms a hacker stole Tile tracker IDs and customer info
Security/ Tech / Using stolen login credentials, a hacker gained unauthorized access to a Life360 support platform intended for law enforcement. 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… Continue reading Life360 confirms a hacker stole Tile tracker IDs and customer info
Google Gemini, explained
/ If you’re curious about Google’s Gemini AI assistant, we’ve put together the basics for you. By Barbara Krasnoff, a reviews editor who manages how-tos and various projects. She’s worked as an editor and writer (and occasional sci-fi author) for more years than she cares to admit to. She can be found on Threads as… Continue reading Google Gemini, explained
The EU slaps additional tariffs on Chinese EV imports
/ Chinese EVs imported to the European Union now face additional tariffs of up to 38 percent. 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 BYD is just one of the Chinese… Continue reading The EU slaps additional tariffs on Chinese EV imports
Spreadsheet Superstars
Spreadsheet Superstars An elite handful of analysts, actuaries, and accountants have mastered Excel, arguably the most important software in the business world. So what do they do in Vegas? They open a spreadsheet. By: David Pierce Jun 12, 2024, 2:00PM UTC It’sIt’s happy hour in Las Vegas, and the MGM Grand casino is crawling with… Continue reading Spreadsheet Superstars
The surprisingly not so doomed effort to force US drivers to stop speeding
/ People love to speed, but with traffic fatalities rising, would they accept new technology that would make it harder to drive recklessly? Photo by Ben Hasty / MediaNews Group / Reading Eagle via Getty Images California Senator Scott Wiener is used to pushback when he proposes laws aimed at reining in reckless drivers and… Continue reading The surprisingly not so doomed effort to force US drivers to stop speeding
The AI upgrade cycle is here
/ Will it be worth upgrading your iPhone for Apple Intelligence? 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 Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge The new Apple Intelligence features coming to iOS 18… Continue reading The AI upgrade cycle is here
Waymo issues software and mapping recall after robotaxi crashes into a telephone pole
/ The company is updating its systems to better account for stationary objects and improve its map. It’s Waymo’s second-ever recall. 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… Continue reading Waymo issues software and mapping recall after robotaxi crashes into a telephone pole