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Lyft CEO David Risher on paying drivers more and the shift to robotaxis

Risher sees Lyft as a service company above all, but AI makes everything weird by Nilay Patel Nov 3, 2025, 3:00 PM UTC Today, I’m talking with David Risher, who is the CEO of Lyft. I’ll just say from the jump: I think you’ll like this one, since David is refreshingly direct and doesn’t pull… Continue reading Lyft CEO David Risher on paying drivers more and the shift to robotaxis

How Frankenstein’s creature designer found a new look for an iconic monster

Entertainment Mike Hill talks about working with Guillermo del Toro, and why Jacob Elordi was the right actor for the role. by Andrew Webster Nov 3, 2025, 1:00 PM UTC Entertainment Mike Hill talks about working with Guillermo del Toro, and why Jacob Elordi was the right actor for the role. by Andrew Webster Nov… Continue reading How Frankenstein’s creature designer found a new look for an iconic monster

Dolby Atmos arrives in the new, affordable China-exclusive Hyundai Elexio

Transportation The spatial audio technology has previously only been available in luxury vehicles. The spatial audio technology has previously only been available in luxury vehicles. by John Higgins Oct 31, 2025, 6:23 PM UTC John Higgins is a senior reviewer covering TVs and audio. He has over 20 years experience in AV, and has previously… Continue reading Dolby Atmos arrives in the new, affordable China-exclusive Hyundai Elexio

The Bose Ultra gen 2 earbuds are still chunky, but their ANC is incredible

While the noise-canceling improvements are great, there’s not much to set them apart from the first gen. by John Higgins Oct 31, 2025, 1:00 PM UTC John Higgins is a senior reviewer covering TVs and audio. He has over 20 years experience in AV, and has previously been on staff at Digital Trends and Reviewed.… Continue reading The Bose Ultra gen 2 earbuds are still chunky, but their ANC is incredible

DJI’s Neo 2 selfie drone adds obstacle avoidance and gesture controls

It’s launching in China first with improved 4K video capabilities, faster follow speeds, and better wind resistance. It’s launching in China first with improved 4K video capabilities, faster follow speeds, and better wind resistance. by Andrew Liszewski Oct 30, 2025, 4:35 PM UTC Andrew Liszewski is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the… Continue reading DJI’s Neo 2 selfie drone adds obstacle avoidance and gesture controls

Trump administration charges influencer and congressional candidate over ICE protests

Kat Abughazaleh is charged with conspiracy to impede, as well as assaulting or impeding an ICE officer. Kat Abughazaleh is charged with conspiracy to impede, as well as assaulting or impeding an ICE officer. by Stevie Bonifield Oct 29, 2025, 9:57 PM UTC Stevie Bonifield is a news writer covering all things consumer tech. Stevie… Continue reading Trump administration charges influencer and congressional candidate over ICE protests

Xbox sales continue to tank

But Microsoft keeps growing thanks to Azure and the cloud. But Microsoft keeps growing thanks to Azure and the cloud. by Terrence O’Brien Oct 29, 2025, 9:23 PM UTC Terrence O’Brien is the Verge’s weekend editor. He has over 18 years of experience, including 10 years as managing editor at Engadget. Xbox sales have been… Continue reading Xbox sales continue to tank

Tesla’s Cybercab may have a steering wheel after all

Transportation Autonomous Cars What does it need? A good steering wheel that doesn’t fly off when you’re driving. What does it need? A good steering wheel that doesn’t fly off when you’re driving. by Andrew J. Hawkins Oct 29, 2025, 3:36 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who… Continue reading Tesla’s Cybercab may have a steering wheel after all

Uber will challenge Waymo’s robotaxi dominance in San Francisco

Transportation Autonomous Cars The company will launch its robotaxi service with Lucid and Nuro in the city in 2026. If it can get all the right permits. The company will launch its robotaxi service with Lucid and Nuro in the city in 2026. If it can get all the right permits. by Andrew J. Hawkins… Continue reading Uber will challenge Waymo’s robotaxi dominance in San Francisco