We found 20 Verge-approved gifts on sale ahead of Valentine’s Day

Verge Shopping From smart home gear and soundbars to smartwatches, e-readers, Bluetooth trackers, Lego sets, and more. From smart home gear and soundbars to smartwatches, e-readers, Bluetooth trackers, Lego sets, and more. by Sheena Vasani Feb 6, 2026, 10:45 PM UTC Sheena Vasani writes about tech news, reviews gadgets, and helps readers save money by… Continue reading We found 20 Verge-approved gifts on sale ahead of Valentine’s Day

How Elon Musk is rewriting the rules on founder power

Loading the player… Elon Musk has merged SpaceX and xAI, creating what might be the blueprint for a new Silicon Valley power structure. With his $800 billion net worth already rivaling historic conglomerate GE’s peak market cap, and Musk being vocal about his view that “tech victory is decided by velocity of innovation,” the question isn’t whether a personal conglomerate can be built, but rather how far… Continue reading How Elon Musk is rewriting the rules on founder power

How far will Elon Musk take the ‘everything’ business as SpaceX and xAI merge?

Elon Musk has merged SpaceX and xAI, creating what might be the blueprint for a new Silicon Valley power structure. With his $800 billion net worth already rivaling historic conglomerate GE’s peak market cap, and Musk being vocal about his view that “tech victory is decided by velocity of innovation,” the question isn’t whether a personal conglomerate can be built, but rather how far Musk himself is… Continue reading How far will Elon Musk take the ‘everything’ business as SpaceX and xAI merge?

Tesla files new Roadster trademark with new silhouette

Tesla has filed two new trademark applications for the Roadster, including one that reveals what appears to be the first official updated silhouette of the long-delayed electric sports car. The filings, submitted to the United States Patent and Trademark Office on February 3, offer a glimpse at the branding Tesla plans to use for the… Continue reading Tesla files new Roadster trademark with new silhouette

Yet another fatal door handle lawsuit hits Tesla – but China has a fix

Photo: Easton Police Department A new lawsuit has been filed against Tesla over the death of a young man in one of its Model Y vehicles, blaming Tesla’s electronic door handle design for trapping the driver inside the car after a crash. It’s one of many similar lawsuits cropping up against Tesla lately – but… Continue reading Yet another fatal door handle lawsuit hits Tesla – but China has a fix

How America’s EV retreat is increasing China’s control of global markets

Employees work on the assembly line of new energy vehicles (NEVs) at a workshop of China FAW Group’s Hongqi Fanrong Plant on July 5, 2023 in Changchun, Jilin Province of China.  Zhang Yao | China News Service | Getty Images DETROIT — The unraveling of the U.S. electric vehicle push is increasingly raising concerns of… Continue reading How America’s EV retreat is increasing China’s control of global markets

Stellantis CEO says automaker is stronger together as stock plummets amid $26 billion charge

Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa speaks during an event in Turin, Italy, Nov. 25, 2025. Daniele Mascolo | Reuters DETROIT — Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa on Friday said the automaker plans to move forward as one company amid speculation that it would be better off selling brands or splitting up after disappointing results. “Stellantis is a… Continue reading Stellantis CEO says automaker is stronger together as stock plummets amid $26 billion charge

Stellantis announces $26 billion hit from business overhaul; shares plunge

Stellantis logo is pictured at one of its assembly plants following a company’s announcement saying it will pause production there, in Toluca, state of Mexico, Mexico April 4, 2025.  Henry Romero | Reuters Shares of automaker Stellantis plunged 27% in European trading on Friday, after the company said it expects to take a 22-billion-euro ($26… Continue reading Stellantis announces $26 billion hit from business overhaul; shares plunge