/ The tractor manufacturer is speeding up its plans to automate outdoor labor. 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: John Deere The next time you… Continue reading John Deere says its self-driving tractors and trucks will help address labor shortages
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More Android phones with Qi2 charging will finally show up in 2025
/ A new certification is coming for Qi2 devices that need a case to add magnetic alignment. By Wes Davis, a weekend editor who covers the latest in tech and entertainment. He has written news, reviews, and more as a tech journalist since 2020. Share this story Photo by Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The… Continue reading More Android phones with Qi2 charging will finally show up in 2025
Samsung’s Galaxy Book 5 laptops get an Arrow Lake CPU upgrade
/ Samsung’s recently launched Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360 is already getting an upgrade from the Lunar Lake chipset. 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 Samsung Galaxy… Continue reading Samsung’s Galaxy Book 5 laptops get an Arrow Lake CPU upgrade
HDMI 2.2 cranks the bandwidth to 96Gbps and aims to eliminate audio sync issues forever
/ The HDMI Forum announced the new specification at CES 2025, and it’ll be released to partners in the first half of this year. 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 story… Continue reading HDMI 2.2 cranks the bandwidth to 96Gbps and aims to eliminate audio sync issues forever
This sleek doorbell camera is also a smart home hub
/ Aqara’s new video doorbell features mmWave sensing, Thread, Zigbee, and end-to-end encryption. By Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, a smart home reporter who’s been testing connected gadgets since 2013. Previously a contributor to Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, and US News. Share this story The Doorbell Camera Hub G410 is a new video doorbell from Aqara that doubles… Continue reading This sleek doorbell camera is also a smart home hub
Aptera shows off a new solar-powered car that it swears will go into production
/ The troubled startup got a helping hand from Italy’s Pininfarina. 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: Aptera Aptera is aiming to get a little… Continue reading Aptera shows off a new solar-powered car that it swears will go into production
This outdoor security cam adds a second camera that moves and zooms
/ Both cameras pair with a solar panel to keep the whole thing charged up and wire-free. By Jacob Kastrenakes, The Verge’s executive editor. He has covered tech, policy, and online creators for over a decade. Share this story The HybridCam Duo security camera system.Image: Tapo Home security cameras are usually good at getting a… Continue reading This outdoor security cam adds a second camera that moves and zooms
Stolen e-bike batteries could be made worthless if Bosch was less greedy
/ The Battery Lock function is coming this summer, but only to Bosch Flow Plus subscribers — which is dumb. By Thomas Ricker, a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. He’s been a tech journalist for almost 20 years. Share this story Removable… Continue reading Stolen e-bike batteries could be made worthless if Bosch was less greedy
This robovac has an arm that can pick up your dirty laundry
/ Roborock’s Saros Z70 features a robotic arm that can clean up as it vacuums your floors. By Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, a smart home reporter who’s been testing connected gadgets since 2013. Previously a contributor to Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, and US News. Share this story If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media… Continue reading This robovac has an arm that can pick up your dirty laundry
Arlo’s monthly subscriptions are going up again
/ Cloud storage for a single Arlo security camera is now $9.99 per month. By Wes Davis, a weekend editor who covers the latest in tech and entertainment. He has written news, reviews, and more as a tech journalist since 2020. Share this story If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may… Continue reading Arlo’s monthly subscriptions are going up again