Metal, miniature, and mighty. Thomas Ricker is a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. He’s been a tech journalist for 20 years. Bicycle phone mounts have been a regular part of my life in bike-obsessed Amsterdam ever since 2008, when I got my… Continue reading The Loop Micro is my new favorite bicycle phone mount
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Slate Auto’s electric pickup is no longer ‘under $20,000’ — thanks, Donald
The price increases to “mid-twenties” with repeal of EV tax credit. The price increases to “mid-twenties” with repeal of EV tax credit. Thomas Ricker is a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. He’s been a tech journalist for 20 years. Slate Auto’s American-made… Continue reading Slate Auto’s electric pickup is no longer ‘under $20,000’ — thanks, Donald
Congress passes budget to expand mass deportations, cut social services, and stall clean energy
Trump will sign the bill on July 4th. Trump will sign the bill on July 4th. Adi Robertson is a senior tech and policy editor focused on VR, online platforms, and free expression. Adi has covered video games, biohacking, and more for The Verge since 2011. The Republican-controlled US Congress has passed a budget bill… Continue reading Congress passes budget to expand mass deportations, cut social services, and stall clean energy
Whoop MG review: a big whoop for a small crowd
I regret to say it’s still only athletes who should give a whoop about Whoop. by Victoria Song Photography by Amelia Holowaty Krales Jul 3, 2025, 2:00 PM UTC Victoria Song is a senior reporter focusing on wearables, health tech, and more with 13 years of experience. Before coming to The Verge, she worked for… Continue reading Whoop MG review: a big whoop for a small crowd
Google’s customizable Gemini chatbots are now in Docs, Sheets, and Gmail
A ‘Gem’ of an upgrade for Workspace users. A ‘Gem’ of an upgrade for Workspace users. 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. Google is giving Workspace users a way to access “Gems” — customizable versions of… Continue reading Google’s customizable Gemini chatbots are now in Docs, Sheets, and Gmail
Lorde’s new CD is so transparent that stereos can’t even read it
There’s only one version, and fans say it doesn’t work on most players. There’s only one version, and fans say it doesn’t work on most players. 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. Lorde fans are clearly… Continue reading Lorde’s new CD is so transparent that stereos can’t even read it
Tesla reports 14 percent drop in second-quarter vehicle deliveries
Elon Musk’s unpopularity and rising EV competition continues to be a drag on the company. Elon Musk’s unpopularity and rising EV competition continues to be a drag on the company. Tesla sales hit a new low, with the company reporting a 14 percent drop in second-quarter vehicle deliveries compared to a year ago. The company… Continue reading Tesla reports 14 percent drop in second-quarter vehicle deliveries
DJI gets serious about portable power
DJI’s go anywhere Power 2000 power station has crazy expansion capacity. DJI’s go anywhere Power 2000 power station has crazy expansion capacity. Thomas Ricker is a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. He’s been a tech journalist for 20 years. After launching its… Continue reading DJI gets serious about portable power
The GOP’s big spending bill could kill renewable energy projects
The fate of solar and wind energy in the US is back in the House’s hands. The fate of solar and wind energy in the US is back in the House’s hands. Senate Republicans today passed a sweeping spending bill that narrowly avoided punitive tax measures on renewable energy but still threatens to stall its… Continue reading The GOP’s big spending bill could kill renewable energy projects
Trump says he’ll look into deporting Elon as fight over bill escalates
Elon Musk is again threatening to start a new political party and primary Republicans who vote for Trump’s budget bill. Elon Musk is again threatening to start a new political party and primary Republicans who vote for Trump’s budget bill. Richard Lawler is a senior editor following news across tech, culture, policy, and entertainment. He… Continue reading Trump says he’ll look into deporting Elon as fight over bill escalates