Adobe’s new AI tool turns silly noises into realistic audio effects

‘Rumble, rumble, rumble, WHOOOOOOSH, *fiery launch noises*.’ ‘Rumble, rumble, rumble, WHOOOOOOSH, *fiery launch noises*.’ Jess Weatherbed is a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering news and hardware reviews. Adobe is launching new generative AI filmmaking tools that provide fun ways to create sound effects… Continue reading Adobe’s new AI tool turns silly noises into realistic audio effects

Uber to invest in Lucid and Nuro in massive robotaxi deal

The companies plan to launch 20,000 robotaxis in the US over the next six years, starting with the first city in 2026. The companies plan to launch 20,000 robotaxis in the US over the next six years, starting with the first city in 2026. Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience… Continue reading Uber to invest in Lucid and Nuro in massive robotaxi deal

Mercedes-Benz will let you use an in-car camera in Microsoft Teams while driving

You’ll be able to let everyone at work know you’re working really hard while driving along. You’ll be able to let everyone at work know you’re working really hard while driving along. Tom Warren is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz will let you use an in-car camera in Microsoft Teams while driving

GM and Redwood teaming up to make batteries for energy storage

The batteries will be made in the US and utilize materials from old EV batteries, the companies said. The batteries will be made in the US and utilize materials from old EV batteries, the companies said. Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His… Continue reading GM and Redwood teaming up to make batteries for energy storage

Tesla reveals Model 3 Plus and Model YL in China as price war heats up

The Model YL has six seats and a true third row, while the Model 3 Plus has longer range than current versions of the electric sedan. The Model YL has six seats and a true third row, while the Model 3 Plus has longer range than current versions of the electric sedan. Andrew J. Hawkins… Continue reading Tesla reveals Model 3 Plus and Model YL in China as price war heats up

For Nintendo, freedom means more than an open world

The destruction in Donkey Kong Bananza is just the latest example of an ongoing design trend. The destruction in Donkey Kong Bananza is just the latest example of an ongoing design trend. Andrew Webster is an entertainment editor covering streaming, virtual worlds, and every single Pokémon video game. Andrew joined The Verge in 2012, writing… Continue reading For Nintendo, freedom means more than an open world

How Knox Morris went from TikToker to rock star

A musician’s dream begins on social media. So what happens next? by David Pierce Photography by Stacy Kranitz Jul 16, 2025, 1:00 PM UTC 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. Knox Morris stands onstage, stares out… Continue reading How Knox Morris went from TikToker to rock star

The deluge of faster Qi2.2 wireless chargers is here

Belkin, Anker, and Ugreen all have products certified for 25W wireless Qi2 charging. Belkin, Anker, and Ugreen all have products certified for 25W wireless Qi2 charging. Dominic Preston is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism. He previously worked at Android Police and Tech Advisor. Yesterday Ugreen was the first company to… Continue reading The deluge of faster Qi2.2 wireless chargers is here

Uber is close to completing its quest to become the ultimate robotaxi app

The ridehail company is teaming up with China’s Baidu to deploy robotaxis in Asia and the Middle East. But Uber’s real autonomous ambitions are more expansive. The ridehail company is teaming up with China’s Baidu to deploy robotaxis in Asia and the Middle East. But Uber’s real autonomous ambitions are more expansive. Andrew J. Hawkins… Continue reading Uber is close to completing its quest to become the ultimate robotaxi app

Apple cuts a deal for recycling rare earth magnets in the US

The collaboration with MP Materials is part of Apple’s previously announced $500 billion infrastructure investment. The collaboration with MP Materials is part of Apple’s previously announced $500 billion infrastructure investment. 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 Apple cuts a deal for recycling rare earth magnets in the US