I test a lot of electric bicycles. It’s kind of my whole thing. People tell me I test more e-bikes than anyone else on the internet, but who’s counting, right? Yet here’s the thing: most of my e-bike testing involves just riding around on e-bikes to see how well they perform. This time though, I… Continue reading I yeeted an electric bicycle battery into a tub of water to see what happens
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Tesla’s biggest retail shareholder is voting against Elon Musk’s $55 billion package
Tesla’s biggest retail shareholder, Leo Koguan, confirmed that he is voting against Elon Musk’s $55 billion package and the re-election of two board members. We first reported on Koguan in 2021 when the little-known investor became the third largest individual shareholder in Tesla behind Elon Musk and Larry Ellison. The Indonesian-born Chinese American businessman is better known for founding… Continue reading Tesla’s biggest retail shareholder is voting against Elon Musk’s $55 billion package
Tesla recalls Cybertruck due to defective accelerator, confirms about 4,000 deliveries
Tesla has recalled Cybertruck due to a defective accelerator pedal and in the process, the automaker confirmed having delivered at least 3,800 deliveries. There appeared to be a stop sale on the Cybertruck over the last few days as Tesla looked into a potential issue reported by owners regarding a slippery accelerator pedal. Today, Tesla… Continue reading Tesla recalls Cybertruck due to defective accelerator, confirms about 4,000 deliveries
Applying the mathematical principles of Pareto to Mario Kart 8
/ In this thesis, I… By Emilia David, a reporter who covers AI. Prior to joining The Verge, she covered the intersection between technology, finance, and the economy. Share this story Image: Nintendo If you’re the kind of Mario Kart 8 player who cares about winning and not just playing their favorite characters (Daisy and… Continue reading Applying the mathematical principles of Pareto to Mario Kart 8
Kia’s more affordable EV2 is getting ready to undercut Tesla
/ A camouflaged vehicle that is likely the company’s anticipated affordable compact crossover was spotted in Korea. 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… Continue reading Kia’s more affordable EV2 is getting ready to undercut Tesla
How Phish turned Las Vegas’ Sphere into the ultimate music visualizer
Entertainment Four nights of unique set lists and long jams presented a much different production challenge than U2’s 40-show residency. 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 Image: Alive Coverage Phish… Continue reading How Phish turned Las Vegas’ Sphere into the ultimate music visualizer
India’s Ola Cabs plans $500m IPO, to appoint banks soonThis is Ola’s second attempt at an IPO after a 2021 plan to raise up to $1 billion was canned.
Indian ride-hailing firm Ola Cabs is planning an initial public offering (IPO) to raise $500 million at a company valuation of about $5 billion, three sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Friday. SoftBank-backed Ola is India’s answer to Uber and plans to file papers for approval with the country’s market regulator within three months, said… Continue reading India’s Ola Cabs plans $500m IPO, to appoint banks soonThis is Ola’s second attempt at an IPO after a 2021 plan to raise up to $1 billion was canned.
Netflix CEO Says AI Is “Storytelling” Tool as Controversy Rages Over Company’s AI Use in “True Crime” Documentary
Okay then! AI Word Cloud Netflix is looking to double down on the use of AI to tell stories — but whether it has any actual plan beyond a bunch of buzzwords remains unclear. During the company’s earnings call on Thursday, Netflix CEO Greg Peters reiterated that “we have the opportunity to develop and deliver… Continue reading Netflix CEO Says AI Is “Storytelling” Tool as Controversy Rages Over Company’s AI Use in “True Crime” Documentary
Elon Musk’s AI Publicly Accuses NBA Player of Criminal Vandalism
For being a glorified dad joke generator, Grok is terrible at detecting an actual joke. Yeeting Bricks X owner Elon Musk’s AI chatbot and lowbrow dad joke generator Grok is accusing Golden State Warriors player Klay Thompson of throwing bricks at a house in Sacramento. It’s important to note that Thompson did no such thing,… Continue reading Elon Musk’s AI Publicly Accuses NBA Player of Criminal Vandalism
Tesla Recalling All Cybertrucks After Disastrous Issue With Accelerator Getting Stuck Down
“It held the accelerator down 100 percent, full throttle.” Total Recall Effectively every single Cybertruck that has been sold in the US is officially being recalled over a serious design flaw that can cause the massive pickup’s accelerator pedal to get stuck. In a safety recall report, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration noted that… Continue reading Tesla Recalling All Cybertrucks After Disastrous Issue With Accelerator Getting Stuck Down