Bedrock Robotics, an autonomous vehicle technology startup founded by veterans of Waymo and Segment, has been operating quietly for more than a year. Now, it’s breaking cover with an $80 million funding round from investors Eclipse and 8VC. Bedrock Robotics is focused on developing a self-driving kit that can be retrofitted to construction and other… Continue reading Ex-Waymo engineers launch Bedrock Robotics with $80M to automate construction
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Faraday Future faces potential SEC enforcement action after three-year probe
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sent letters to Faraday Future founder Jia Yueting and president Jerry Wang, alerting them that they may soon face enforcement actions from the agency as the result of a three-year fraud investigation. The letters, known as “Wells Notices,” state that the commission’s staff has made an internal determination… Continue reading Faraday Future faces potential SEC enforcement action after three-year probe
Transit software startup Via confidentially files for an IPO
Via, the transit software startup that garnered attention for its consumer-facing on-demand shuttle service, said it has filed confidentially for an initial public offering. Via has been batting around plans for an IPO for years. The company filed confidentially for an IPO in 2021, but never took the next official and regulatory steps to enter… Continue reading Transit software startup Via confidentially files for an IPO
Microsoft’s Copilot Vision can now see and analyze your entire Windows desktop
Microsoft Microsoft has expanded the powers and reach of its Copilot Vision AI to help you with all types of content. In a Tuesday blog post, the company revealed that Windows insiders can now opt to share their entire desktop with Copilot Vision where you can ask it to analyze and answer questions about all… Continue reading Microsoft’s Copilot Vision can now see and analyze your entire Windows desktop
Tesla reveals Model 3 Plus and Model YL in China as price war heats up
The Model YL has six seats and a true third row, while the Model 3 Plus has longer range than current versions of the electric sedan. The Model YL has six seats and a true third row, while the Model 3 Plus has longer range than current versions of the electric sedan. Andrew J. Hawkins… Continue reading Tesla reveals Model 3 Plus and Model YL in China as price war heats up
What Actually Happens When Programmers Use AI Is Hilarious, According to a New Study
AI has taken the programming world by storm, with a flurry of speculation about the tech replacing human coders, and Google’s CEO recently claiming that 25 percent of the company’s code is now AI-generated. But it’s possible that in practice, AI is actually hindering efficient software development. As flagged by Ars Technica, a new study from… Continue reading What Actually Happens When Programmers Use AI Is Hilarious, According to a New Study
A Staggering Proportion of Teens Say Talking to AI Is Better Than Real-Life Friends
A new survey found that over half of American teens are regular users of anthropomorphic AI companions like Character.AI and Replika. That’s striking on its own, as an illustration of how embedded AI companions have become in mainstream teenage life. But even more startling were the 31 percent of surveyed teens who said their interactions with AI… Continue reading A Staggering Proportion of Teens Say Talking to AI Is Better Than Real-Life Friends
For Nintendo, freedom means more than an open world
The destruction in Donkey Kong Bananza is just the latest example of an ongoing design trend. The destruction in Donkey Kong Bananza is just the latest example of an ongoing design trend. Andrew Webster is an entertainment editor covering streaming, virtual worlds, and every single Pokémon video game. Andrew joined The Verge in 2012, writing… Continue reading For Nintendo, freedom means more than an open world
How Knox Morris went from TikToker to rock star
A musician’s dream begins on social media. So what happens next? by David Pierce Photography by Stacy Kranitz Jul 16, 2025, 1:00 PM UTC David Pierce is 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. Knox Morris stands onstage, stares out… Continue reading How Knox Morris went from TikToker to rock star
The deluge of faster Qi2.2 wireless chargers is here
Belkin, Anker, and Ugreen all have products certified for 25W wireless Qi2 charging. Belkin, Anker, and Ugreen all have products certified for 25W wireless Qi2 charging. Dominic Preston is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism. He previously worked at Android Police and Tech Advisor. Yesterday Ugreen was the first company to… Continue reading The deluge of faster Qi2.2 wireless chargers is here