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xAI explains the Grok Nazi meltdown as Tesla puts Elon’s bot in its cars

xAI blamed an upstream code update that ‘triggered an unintended action.’ xAI blamed an upstream code update that ‘triggered an unintended action.’ Richard Lawler is a senior editor following news across tech, culture, policy, and entertainment. He joined The Verge in 2021 after several years covering news at Engadget. Several days after temporarily shutting down… Continue reading xAI explains the Grok Nazi meltdown as Tesla puts Elon’s bot in its cars

Rivian R1S review: second time’s the charm

The second-generation version of the electric three-row SUV is great on pavement, but really shines off-road. The second-generation version of the electric three-row SUV is great on pavement, but really shines off-road. Just four years after Rivian began selling its R1T truck, 2025 marks the beginning of the R1T and R1S’ second generation. Considering they… Continue reading Rivian R1S review: second time’s the charm

You can buy Tapo’s terrific robot vacuum for just $200 right now

The RV30 Max Plus packs features typically reserved for pricier models, which makes it a great Prime Day pickup. The RV30 Max Plus packs features typically reserved for pricier models, which makes it a great Prime Day pickup. Sheena Vasani writes about tech news, reviews gadgets, and helps readers save money by highlighting deals and… Continue reading You can buy Tapo’s terrific robot vacuum for just $200 right now

Why are liberals cozying up to race scientists?

The ‘Abundance’ movement positions Democrats as a party that can offer more to everyone — including those peddling scientific racism. The ‘Abundance’ movement positions Democrats as a party that can offer more to everyone — including those peddling scientific racism. Gaby Del Valle is a policy reporter at The Verge covering surveillance, the Department of… Continue reading Why are liberals cozying up to race scientists?

BYD will accept liability if one of its self-parking cars crashes

The Chinese EV-maker says its self-parking system has reached Level 4 autonomy. The Chinese EV-maker says its self-parking system has reached Level 4 autonomy. 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 editor at MUO. The Chinese EV-maker… Continue reading BYD will accept liability if one of its self-parking cars crashes

The great EV pullback has begun

Automakers are canceling or delaying new electric models amid political whiplash after the signing of Trump’s EV-tax-break-killing budget bill. Automakers are canceling or delaying new electric models amid political whiplash after the signing of Trump’s EV-tax-break-killing budget bill. Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and… Continue reading The great EV pullback has begun

Kindle’s new ad-filtering setting keeps NSFW promos off your lockscreen

The latest software update for Amazon’s ad-subsidized Kindles could save you from being embarrassed by your lockscreen. The latest software update for Amazon’s ad-subsidized Kindles could save you from being embarrassed by your lockscreen. Andrew Liszewski is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved… Continue reading Kindle’s new ad-filtering setting keeps NSFW promos off your lockscreen

Elon Musk wants to bring Tesla’s robotaxis to SF — good luck

The company has only one of three DMV permits required for robotaxis. And it may struggle to answer some questions about safety. The company has only one of three DMV permits required for robotaxis. And it may struggle to answer some questions about safety. Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience… Continue reading Elon Musk wants to bring Tesla’s robotaxis to SF — good luck

Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 N looks like a fake-shifting, drift-happy good time

With a bit more range and speed than the Ioniq 5 N, the performance version of Hyundai’s flagship electric sedan is sure to provoke the same excitement. With a bit more range and speed than the Ioniq 5 N, the performance version of Hyundai’s flagship electric sedan is sure to provoke the same excitement. Andrew… Continue reading Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 N looks like a fake-shifting, drift-happy good time