Electric Cars Verge Motorcycles’ 360-degree sensors could make the wild TS Ultra safer than anything else on two wheels. Share this story Modern cars are riddled with sensors looking in every direction, most taxed with one simple duty: keep you safe. Motorcycles are a lot more simple. Riders are literally hung out in the wind,… Continue reading The hubless electric motorcycle with sci-fi style and a great name
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A better all-in-one AI app is finally here
/ Plus, in this week’s Installer: a new keyboard for your iPhone, a crypto crime doc, a deep Cybertruck dive, and much more. By David Pierce, editor-at-large and Vergecast co-host with over a decade of experience covering consumer tech. Previously, at Protocol, The Wall Street Journal, and Wired. Share this story If you buy something… Continue reading A better all-in-one AI app is finally here
Design for Space Elevator Wins Prize
“It would revolutionize the way we get to and from space and make it more viable.” Going Up A spectacular design for a space elevator, with the goal of efficiently transporting passengers into outer space, has been awarded a $11,000 prize. As the BBC reports, British architect Jordan William Hughes won the prize for space… Continue reading Design for Space Elevator Wins Prize
Tesla Admits Its Cars Have Shorter Driving Range Than It Claimed
It’s a meaningful first step. Down Range After being accused of artificially inflating range figures, Tesla has downgraded the estimated number of miles of numerous versions of its Model Y, S, and X cars in the US. As first spotted by Electrek, the vehicle configurator on the EV maker’s website now shows that its Model… Continue reading Tesla Admits Its Cars Have Shorter Driving Range Than It Claimed
Scientists Concerned About Devices That Literally Read Your Mind
Image by Getty / Futurism As the world inches ever closer to mind-reading technology, some scientists are calling to legally enshrine the right to keep our thoughts to ourselves. In interviews with Undark, neuroscientists — including those who are working to make these so-called brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) happen — revealed their concerns about the devices. In… Continue reading Scientists Concerned About Devices That Literally Read Your Mind
23andMe Blames Users for Recent Data Breach as It’s Hit With Dozens of Lawsuits
It’s been nearly two years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and as the grim milestone looms and winter drags on, the two nations are locked in a grueling standoff. In order to “break military parity” with Russia, Ukraine’s top general says that Kyiv needs an inspired military innovation that equals the magnitude of inventing gunpowder… Continue reading 23andMe Blames Users for Recent Data Breach as It’s Hit With Dozens of Lawsuits
Jackery’s rooftop tent is also a powerful solar generator
/ It’s a concept for now but this 1000W system with retractable solar panels is going into production in Q4 of this year. 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… Continue reading Jackery’s rooftop tent is also a powerful solar generator
Local Officials Horrified by Woman Digging Huge Cavern Under Her House
This tunnel is closed until further notice. Tunnel Vision If you spend any time on TikTok, you’ll be treated to many extreme DIY home projects, from picturesque stone archways that wouldn’t look out of place in Middle Earth to the dude who installed a concrete eel pit underneath his home. But among the DIYers on the… Continue reading Local Officials Horrified by Woman Digging Huge Cavern Under Her House
AI Might Actually Enforce All Our Stupid Laws, Expert Warns
With artificial intelligence having already changed the way we work — or at least the way bosses think work should be done — for the worse, one computer scientist is warning that it could get much, much worse if robots begin being used to enforce the law in all its stupidity. “If you’re not worried… Continue reading AI Might Actually Enforce All Our Stupid Laws, Expert Warns
Sam Altman Says Muslim Colleagues Are Afraid to Speak Up
The unfolding Gaza-Israel crisis has seen both antisemitism and Islamophobia skyrocket across the globe. Now, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has taken advantage of his considerable platform to call for support for both groups. “Muslim and Arab (especially Palestinian) colleagues in the tech community I’ve spoken with feel uncomfortable speaking about their recent experiences, often out… Continue reading Sam Altman Says Muslim Colleagues Are Afraid to Speak Up