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Dremel put a stud sensor and laser level into its new multipurpose drill

/ The Blueprint Multi-Drill is designed for smaller DIY projects like mounting shelves, hanging artwork, or assembling furniture. 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 a kid. Share this story If you buy something from… Continue reading Dremel put a stud sensor and laser level into its new multipurpose drill

AGDQ 2025 earns $2.5 million for charity with its best event yet

/ With runs like ‘Crazy Taxi with live backing band,’ it’s gonna be hard to top the runs of this year’s speedrunning charity event. By Ash Parrish, a reporter who covers the business, culture, and communities of video games, with a focus on marginalized gamers and writing about the intersection of video games and sex.… Continue reading AGDQ 2025 earns $2.5 million for charity with its best event yet

eBay’s new acquisition could make it easy to buy a car from anywhere

/ eBay is buying an ‘end-to-end’ online automotive transaction platform called Caramel. 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 If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox… Continue reading eBay’s new acquisition could make it easy to buy a car from anywhere

Mercedes-Benz’s Virtual Assistant uses Google’s conversational AI agent

/ The Automotive AI Agent package from Google is behind a more ‘conversational’ system coming later this year in the new CLA. 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… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz’s Virtual Assistant uses Google’s conversational AI agent

Why CEO Matt Garman is willing to bet AWS on AI

AWS chief Matt Garman says Amazon is already seeing the benefits of its massive AI investments. Share this story Photo illustration by The Verge / Photo: Amazon Today, I’m talking with Matt Garman, the CEO of Amazon Web Services, or AWS. Matt took over as CEO last June — you might recall that we had… Continue reading Why CEO Matt Garman is willing to bet AWS on AI

Sonos’ interim CEO hits all the right notes in first letter to employees

/ Tom Conrad knows Sonos has to do more than just get back on track. It’s literally day one, but he’s saying the right things. By Chris Welch, a reviewer specializing in personal audio and home theater. Since 2011, he has published nearly 6,000 articles, from breaking news and reviews to useful how-tos. Share this… Continue reading Sonos’ interim CEO hits all the right notes in first letter to employees

Pete Buttigieg has a few things to say on his way out

The outgoing transportation secretary on EVs, robotaxis, Trump, Musk, and the work still left to do. 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 Secretary of Transportation Pete… Continue reading Pete Buttigieg has a few things to say on his way out

What does Mark Zuckerberg want from Donald Trump?

/ What’s likely driving Meta’s MAGA transformation. 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 story Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images At this point, it’s pretty clear what Donald Trump wants from Mark Zuckerberg.… Continue reading What does Mark Zuckerberg want from Donald Trump?