GM pumps $850 million in Cruise to keep struggling robotaxi company afloat

/ The company is expanding its manual testing to Houston as it slowly inches its way back to driverless operations following a pedestrian injury. 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 &… Continue reading GM pumps $850 million in Cruise to keep struggling robotaxi company afloat

Ionna, the EV charging company backed by seven automakers, is beginning to take shape

/ Ionna is a joint venture from BMW, Honda, General Motors, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, and Stellantis. The company aims to build a national DC fast charging network, but it’s just getting started. Image: Hugo Herrera / The Verge Late last year, seven automakers — BMW, Honda, General Motors, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, and Stellantis — announced… Continue reading Ionna, the EV charging company backed by seven automakers, is beginning to take shape

The Pixel Watch 2 can now detect when you’ve been in a car crash

/ Improved fall detection, PayPal in Google Wallet, and the Google Home app is also part of this month’s Pixel drop. By Victoria Song, a senior reporter focusing on wearables, health tech, and more with 12 years of experience. Before coming to The Verge, she worked for Gizmodo and PC Magazine. Share this story Car… Continue reading The Pixel Watch 2 can now detect when you’ve been in a car crash

Mobile driver’s licenses are coming to New York state starting today

/ The New York Mobile ID app is already available for both Android and iOS. By Chris Welch, a reviewer specializing in personal audio and home theater. Since 2011, he has published nearly 6,000 articles, from breaking news and reviews to useful how-tos. Share this story If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox… Continue reading Mobile driver’s licenses are coming to New York state starting today

Microsoft’s new Outlook security changes impact third-party apps and Gmail integration

Microsoft/ Tech / Microsoft’s Secure Future Initiative is kicking in for Outlook.com, with higher levels of security that may impact third-party apps. By Tom Warren, a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Share this story Illustration: The Verge Microsoft is announcing… Continue reading Microsoft’s new Outlook security changes impact third-party apps and Gmail integration

Tim Cook is ‘not 100 percent’ sure Apple can stop AI hallucinations

/ There’s still a chance Apple Intelligence could produce false or misleading information, according to The Washington Post’s interview with Tim Cook. 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… Continue reading Tim Cook is ‘not 100 percent’ sure Apple can stop AI hallucinations

Netgear’s new Orbi mesh and Nighthawk routers are a cheaper way into Wi-Fi 7

/ Setting up the latest wireless spec in your home is still going to cost you, but prices for Wi-Fi 7 gear are starting to come down. 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… Continue reading Netgear’s new Orbi mesh and Nighthawk routers are a cheaper way into Wi-Fi 7

Summer Game Fest 2024: all the news, trailers, and announcements

Filed under: Updated Today, Jun 10, 2024, 8:59 PM UTC By Ash Parrish, a reporter who covers the business, culture, and communities of video games, with a focus on marginalized gamers and writing about the intersection of video games and sex. Share this story Highlights Show More Expand The reveal of Assassin’s Creed Shadows mostly… Continue reading Summer Game Fest 2024: all the news, trailers, and announcements

Apple’s standalone Passwords app works across iOS, iPad, Mac, and Windows

/ Apple’s new Passwords app takes iCloud Keychain to the next level. 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 Apple’s new Passwords app.Image: Apple At WWDC 2024, Apple… Continue reading Apple’s standalone Passwords app works across iOS, iPad, Mac, and Windows

Resident Evil 7 is making its way to the iPhone, iPad, and Mac

/ Resident Evil 7: Biohazard and the Resident Evil 2 remake are coming to Apple devices. 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 Scary good looking, on an… Continue reading Resident Evil 7 is making its way to the iPhone, iPad, and Mac