Google has officially renamed the Gulf of Mexico for US users. Google has officially renamed the Gulf of Mexico for US users. 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. Google Maps… Continue reading Google Maps now shows the ‘Gulf of America’
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Hacker pleads guilty of taking over SEC’s X account to post fake Bitcoin news
The man faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison. The man faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison. 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. Hacker Eric… Continue reading Hacker pleads guilty of taking over SEC’s X account to post fake Bitcoin news
Apple releases security updates to block hacking tools, again
A physical attack that could access locked iPhones and other devices has reportedly been used against ‘specific targeted individuals.’ A physical attack that could access locked iPhones and other devices has reportedly been used against ‘specific targeted individuals.’ Umar Shakir is a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in… Continue reading Apple releases security updates to block hacking tools, again
Our favorite mopping vacuum is a whopping $500 off right now
Amazon’s latest Fire TV Stick 4K Max is also $25 off through Valentine’s Day. Amazon’s latest Fire TV Stick 4K Max is also $25 off through Valentine’s Day. Quentyn Kennemer is a writer who helps The Verge’s readers save money by surfacing the best tech deals and presenting the latest product recommendations from our experts.… Continue reading Our favorite mopping vacuum is a whopping $500 off right now
Lyft eyes robotaxi launch in 2026
Lyft is working with Mobileye and Japanese conglomerate Marubeni to manage the fleet. Lyft is working with Mobileye and Japanese conglomerate Marubeni to manage the fleet. 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 York Daily News and… Continue reading Lyft eyes robotaxi launch in 2026
Sen. Ron Wyden is here to stop Elon Musk
The Democrat from Oregon says ‘we’re going to use every tool’ to stop Elon Musk. The Democrat from Oregon says ‘we’re going to use every tool’ to stop Elon Musk. Today, I’m talking with Sen. Ron Wyden, a Democrat and the senior senator from Oregon. He’s been in the Senate for almost 30 years, which… Continue reading Sen. Ron Wyden is here to stop Elon Musk
Discord now lets you quietly block people
The new Ignore feature can mute people without them knowing. The new Ignore feature can mute people without them knowing. 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. Discord is offering users… Continue reading Discord now lets you quietly block people
Rivian is now selling electric vans to anyone who wants one
Rivian’s exclusive deal with Amazon is over, and the company is now open to new partners. But only commercial businesses (sorry #vanlifers). Rivian’s exclusive deal with Amazon is over, and the company is now open to new partners. But only commercial businesses (sorry #vanlifers). Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience… Continue reading Rivian is now selling electric vans to anyone who wants one
Everything we think we know about the next iPhone SE
Apple may launch a new affordable iPhone next week with Face ID, Apple Intelligence, and a single rear camera. Apple may launch a new affordable iPhone next week with Face ID, Apple Intelligence, and a single rear camera. Dominic Preston is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism. He previously worked at… Continue reading Everything we think we know about the next iPhone SE
Zoox robotaxi hands on: safe, but lagging
The toaster-shaped vehicle made safe if conservative decisions and offered a relatively comfortable ride through Las Vegas. The toaster-shaped vehicle made safe if conservative decisions and offered a relatively comfortable ride through Las Vegas. I’m standing outside a nondescript corporate office park in Las Vegas next to a box-shaped vehicle with no proper front or… Continue reading Zoox robotaxi hands on: safe, but lagging