Plus, in this week’s Installer: A cool F1 trailer, the latest version of Android, a pretty new Fuji, and much more. Plus, in this week’s Installer: A cool F1 trailer, the latest version of Android, a pretty new Fuji, and much more. David Pierce is editor-at-large and Vergecast co-host with over a decade of experience… Continue reading Would you switch browsers for a chatbot?
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Tanks, guns and face-painting
The uncanny festivities of the US Army’s 250th anniversary, celebrated on Donald Trump’s birthday. Tina Nguyen is a senior reporter for The Verge, covering the Trump administration, Elon Musk’s takeover of the federal government, and the tech industry’s embrace of the MAGA movement. Of all the jarring things I’ve witnessed on the National Mall, nothing… Continue reading Tanks, guns and face-painting
No Kings: protests in the eye of the storm
“The most threatening sound to an oligarch is laughter.” “The most threatening sound to an oligarch is laughter.” As President Donald Trump kicked off a birthday military parade on the streets of Washington, DC, what’s estimated as roughly 2,000 events were held across the US and beyond — protesting Trump and Elon Musk’s evisceration of… Continue reading No Kings: protests in the eye of the storm
Sony’s noise-canceling WH-1000XM6 are already on sale with a $30 gift card
We’re also seeing steep discounts on 8BitDo’s Ultimate 2C controller and a wireless car adapter for Android Audio. We’re also seeing steep discounts on 8BitDo’s Ultimate 2C controller and a wireless car adapter for Android Audio. Brandon Widder is a senior editor overseeing deals, gift guides, and commerce. He spent six years spearheading buying guides… Continue reading Sony’s noise-canceling WH-1000XM6 are already on sale with a $30 gift card
Kwikset’s newest smart lock gets almost everything right
It automatically unlocks as I approach, looks great on my front door, and works locally with every smart home platform. But thanks to Matter, I have to pick between its two best features. It automatically unlocks as I approach, looks great on my front door, and works locally with every smart home platform. But thanks… Continue reading Kwikset’s newest smart lock gets almost everything right
Google’s Gemini AI will summarize PDFs for you when you open them
New Workspace features also allow Gemini to create and summarize Google Forms. New Workspace features also allow Gemini to create and summarize Google Forms. 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 rolling out new Gemini… Continue reading Google’s Gemini AI will summarize PDFs for you when you open them
USDOT wants more self-driving cars without pedals or steering wheels
Companies have complained about the onerous process to grant exemptions from safety rules requiring traditional controls. Companies have complained about the onerous process to grant exemptions from safety rules requiring traditional controls. Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in… Continue reading USDOT wants more self-driving cars without pedals or steering wheels
Switch, Xbox, and the portable future of games
On The Vergecast: handheld consoles, WWDC vibes, and Google Zero. On The Vergecast: handheld consoles, WWDC vibes, and Google Zero. 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. The Switch 2 is a hit (and a supply chain… Continue reading Switch, Xbox, and the portable future of games
Tesla’s minor Model S and X refreshes cost $5,000 more
An ‘upgrade’ that only the most dedicated Tesla fans will be sold on. An ‘upgrade’ that only the most dedicated Tesla fans will be sold on. 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. Tesla is relaunching its… Continue reading Tesla’s minor Model S and X refreshes cost $5,000 more
PCIe 7.0 is coming, but not soon, and not for you
Unless you’re a datacenter or quantum computer. Unless you’re a datacenter or quantum computer. 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. The PCIe 7.0 specification has now been released, while many of us are still waiting for… Continue reading PCIe 7.0 is coming, but not soon, and not for you