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The Honda Zero EVs look even more compelling up close

I’m not saying I want to buy one. I’m just very curious to see where this is going. 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. Photography by Vjeran Pavic Share… Continue reading The Honda Zero EVs look even more compelling up close

We tried to hold Acer’s giant new Nitro Blaze 11 handheld

/ It’s the biggest of the Steam Deck-likes yet. So how does it measure up to Valve’s Deck? By Antonio G. Di Benedetto, a reviewer covering laptops and the occasional gadget. He spent over 15 years in the photography industry before joining The Verge as a deals writer in 2021. Share this story I can… Continue reading We tried to hold Acer’s giant new Nitro Blaze 11 handheld

Spy pics appear to show Tesla’s refreshed Model Y in testing

/ The Cybertruck-ish front and back changes in these pictures of a ‘Juniper’ Model Y make the crossover look a bit like Chevy’s Equinox EV. 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 Spy pics appear to show Tesla’s refreshed Model Y in testing

You’ll finally be able to buy the Super Retro Champ that plays SNES and Genesis carts

/ The 16-bit handheld that My Arcade first announced four years ago will be released later in 2025. 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 The Super Retro Champ plays… Continue reading You’ll finally be able to buy the Super Retro Champ that plays SNES and Genesis carts

The Switch 2 is almost here — but PC handhelds are giving it big competition

/ Nintendo’s next console will have a lot of competition from other great handhelds. By Jay Peters, a news editor who writes about technology, video games, and virtual worlds. He’s submitted several accepted emoji proposals to the Unicode Consortium. Share this story Photo by Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge The first Nintendo Switch… Continue reading The Switch 2 is almost here — but PC handhelds are giving it big competition

Mercedes-Benz EV owners can start using Tesla Superchargers in February

/ Adapters first, native NACS charging ports later. 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: Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz said that its electric vehicles will be able to… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz EV owners can start using Tesla Superchargers in February

Meta is highlighting a splintering global approach to online speech

/ Meta is rolling out huge changes to its fact-checking in the US and aligning itself with Trump against alleged censorship from Europe. 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 Meta is highlighting a splintering global approach to online speech

AGDQ’s best moments happen when you least expect them

Gaming/ Entertainment / Though the charity speedrunning marathon schedules the most popular and interesting runs in primetime, the event’s best moments come at any time. 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… Continue reading AGDQ’s best moments happen when you least expect them