Audi is going back to A1-8 and Q1-8. Audi is going back to A1-8 and Q1-8. 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. Audi is launching a new global nomenclature system… Continue reading Audi will try to make its model names make more sense
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I tried the tech that makes hands-free smart locks actually work
Powered by ultra-wideband, the next generation of smart locks will turn your phone into a key — that you never have to use. Powered by ultra-wideband, the next generation of smart locks will turn your phone into a key — that you never have to use. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy is a smart home reporter who’s… Continue reading I tried the tech that makes hands-free smart locks actually work
US tariffs: how Trump’s tax is impacting big tech and beyond
Updated Today, Feb 1, 2025, 11:33 PM UTC President Donald Trump has announced that he’s imposing a tariff on goods from some of the US’s biggest trade partners: Canada, Mexico, and China. Under the executive orders signed on February 1st, Canada and Mexico will face a 25 percent tariff, while goods from China will be… Continue reading US tariffs: how Trump’s tax is impacting big tech and beyond
The drone pilot who took out an LA firefighting plane pleads guilty to escape jail
He’ll likely pay $65,000 and do community service. He’ll likely pay $65,000 and do community service. Sean Hollister is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. On January 9th, 56-year-old Peter Akemann flew his DJI… Continue reading The drone pilot who took out an LA firefighting plane pleads guilty to escape jail
Apple reportedly gives up on its AR video glasses project
The latest cancellation casts doubt over Apple’s future AR plans. The latest cancellation casts doubt over Apple’s future AR plans. While Mark Zuckerberg and Meta press forward with augmented glasses projects buoyed by its million-selling set of smart Ray-Bans, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman says that Apple just pulled the plug on an AR glasses project.… Continue reading Apple reportedly gives up on its AR video glasses project
Common Side Effects’ creators see the US healthcare system as the show’s villain
Joe Bennett and Steve Hely know their new Adult Swim animated series has its finger on the pulse. Joe Bennett and Steve Hely know their new Adult Swim animated series has its finger on the pulse. Charles Pulliam-Moore is a reporter focusing on film, TV, and pop culture. Before The Verge, he wrote about comic… Continue reading Common Side Effects’ creators see the US healthcare system as the show’s villain
AI is ‘an energy hog,’ but DeepSeek could change that
DeepSeek claims to use far less energy than its competitors, but there are still big questions about what that means for the environment. DeepSeek claims to use far less energy than its competitors, but there are still big questions about what that means for the environment. DeepSeek startled everyone last month with the claim that… Continue reading AI is ‘an energy hog,’ but DeepSeek could change that
Dell is making everyone return to office, too
All Dell employees living within an hour of an office will have to be in the office five days a week. All Dell employees living within an hour of an office will have to be in the office five days a week. Victoria Song is a senior reporter focusing on wearables, health tech, and more… Continue reading Dell is making everyone return to office, too
Adobe’s head of product is joining A24 to make movies
Scott Belsky will maintain a tech partnership with Adobe to collaborate on future filmmaking projects. Scott Belsky will maintain a tech partnership with Adobe to collaborate on future filmmaking projects. 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.… Continue reading Adobe’s head of product is joining A24 to make movies
Polestar’s new polar EVs can race through the snow
The new “Arctic Circle” collection includes one-off Polestar 3 and 4 vehicles with rally upgrades. The new “Arctic Circle” collection includes one-off Polestar 3 and 4 vehicles with rally upgrades. 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… Continue reading Polestar’s new polar EVs can race through the snow