Suzuki teams up with Toyota on its first EV: the E Vitara

/ This compact urban SUV will get Suzuki into the EV game next year in Europe, India, and Japan. 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 Suzuki is… Continue reading Suzuki teams up with Toyota on its first EV: the E Vitara

Elon Musk is being sued over his $1 million giveaway to voters — again

/ After an America PAC representative told a judge the winners aren’t chosen ‘randomly,’ one entrant is suing, alleging that the sweepstakes was a fraud. By Gaby Del Valle, a policy reporter. Her past work has focused on immigration politics, border surveillance technologies, and the rise of the New Right. Share this story Image: Kristen… Continue reading Elon Musk is being sued over his $1 million giveaway to voters — again

Google CEO says the company should be a ‘trusted source’ in the election

/ In an internal memo, Google CEO Sundar Pichai tells employees that the company’s products should “be a trusted source of information to people of every background and belief.” By Alex Heath, a deputy editor and author of the Command Line newsletter. He has over a decade of experience covering the tech industry. Share this… Continue reading Google CEO says the company should be a ‘trusted source’ in the election

The hyperloop lives on as a 1/12th scale model in Switzerland

Hyperloop/ Tech / A Swiss team just conducted a test on its 1/12th scale model. By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Share this story Image: Swisspod About a year… Continue reading The hyperloop lives on as a 1/12th scale model in Switzerland

Toyota mounted five big-screen TVs to this Tundra truck

/ Toyota built a one-off “Ultimate Tailgate Tundra” that pops out five 55-inch TVs from its truck bed. 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 Watch the game,… Continue reading Toyota mounted five big-screen TVs to this Tundra truck

Kia’s rugged EV concepts are standouts at 2024’s SEMA conference

/ There were only a handful of plug-in concepts at this year’s Specialty Equipment Market Association show. By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Share this story Image: Kia The… Continue reading Kia’s rugged EV concepts are standouts at 2024’s SEMA conference

Amazon starts drone deliveries in Arizona

/ Amazon has started its same-day Prime Air drone delivery service for customers in Phoenix Valley West. 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 Amazon’s MK30 drone.Image: Amazon… Continue reading Amazon starts drone deliveries in Arizona

GM says it has become the No. 2 seller of EVs in the US

/ GM sold 32,000 electric vehicles in the US for the third quarter of 2024. 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 GM is claiming the number two… Continue reading GM says it has become the No. 2 seller of EVs in the US

Apple will let you share lost AirTag info with an airline

/ Lost your luggage? iOS 18.2’s Find My will let you temporarily share the location of a tracker with an airline employee who can help you find it. By Andrew Liszewski, a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2011, but has loved all things electronic since he was… Continue reading Apple will let you share lost AirTag info with an airline

Can Philadelphia’s ballot counters outrun election lies?

The machines that process mail-in ballots help count thousands of votes in a day — and Philadelphia officials know that every second matters. By Lauren Feiner, a senior policy reporter at The Verge, covering the intersection of Silicon Valley and Capitol Hill. She spent 5 years covering tech policy at CNBC, writing about antitrust, privacy,… Continue reading Can Philadelphia’s ballot counters outrun election lies?