/ Audi could probably find a market for these in America. 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 Looking like a true brute of an off-roader.Image: Audi Audi… Continue reading Audi’s lifted Q6 E-tron Off-Road concept is ready for winter driving
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Rivian will add hands-free driver assist to vehicles this year, ‘eyes-off’ next year
/ CEO RJ Scaringe said the light bar on its EVs could change color to indicate when driver assists are enabled. 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… Continue reading Rivian will add hands-free driver assist to vehicles this year, ‘eyes-off’ next year
The Ram 1500 Rev’s 500-mile battery option is reportedly canceled
/ Dropping the largest battery could limit the electric truck to one option with a maximum estimated range of 350 miles. 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… Continue reading The Ram 1500 Rev’s 500-mile battery option is reportedly canceled
2025 looks like a great year for Xbox
/ Microsoft is finally delivering a steady stream of Xbox games to Game Pass. 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 Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge There’s a long-running joke in the Xbox community… Continue reading 2025 looks like a great year for Xbox
Sony Japan ends production of recordable Blu-rays with ‘no successor’ planned
/ Sony will also stop manufacturing recordable MiniDiscs. 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 Photo by Karl-Josef Hildenbrand/picture alliance via Getty Images Sony is officially ending production of recordable Blu-rays.… Continue reading Sony Japan ends production of recordable Blu-rays with ‘no successor’ planned
Microsoft is closing its British flagship store in London
/ The store transitioned to an ‘experience center’ and is now shutting in February. 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 Photo by Tom Warren / The Verge Microsoft says it’s shutting down its UK… Continue reading Microsoft is closing its British flagship store in London
Apple finally admits next-gen CarPlay isn’t coming in 2024
/ An updated launch timeframe hasn’t been announced, but Apple says it’s definitely coming. By Jess Weatherbed, a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering news and hardware reviews. Share this story Better late than never.Image: Apple Now that we’ve almost hit the second month… Continue reading Apple finally admits next-gen CarPlay isn’t coming in 2024
Tesla brings its redesigned Model Y to the US, but keeps selling the old one too
/ The Launch Edition New Model Y is available in one trim level, with a price starting just shy of $60k before incentives and deliveries starting in March. By Richard Lawler, a senior editor following news across tech, culture, policy, and entertainment. He joined The Verge in 2021 after several years covering news at Engadget.… Continue reading Tesla brings its redesigned Model Y to the US, but keeps selling the old one too
Heat pumps in EVs are making a big difference in cold-weather driving
/ EV batteries have to work hard to warm themselves and passengers, but heat pumps are helping drivers get several more miles on the road. 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… Continue reading Heat pumps in EVs are making a big difference in cold-weather driving
Bill Gates’ nuclear energy startup inks new data center deal
/ Tech companies are flocking to nuclear energy to power their data centers. A screenshot from a video of TerraPower’s groundbreaking ceremony for its demonstration project in Wyoming. TerraPower, a nuclear energy startup founded by Bill Gates, struck a deal this week with one of the largest data center developers in the US to deploy… Continue reading Bill Gates’ nuclear energy startup inks new data center deal