DHL takes delivery of its first Tesla Semi electric truck, says more to come next year

The Tesla Semi program is gaining momentum with another major logistics player officially joining the fleet. German logistics giant DHL confirmed that it has taken delivery of its first Tesla Semi. For a long time, PepsiCo was the only company operating the Tesla Semi in any meaningful volume outside of the automaker itself. But as… Continue reading DHL takes delivery of its first Tesla Semi electric truck, says more to come next year

Tesla (TSLA) goes all out with new incentives in end-of-year sales push

Tesla is pulling every demand lever available as we head into the final weeks of the year. The automaker has launched a new set of aggressive incentives in the US, including free upgrades on inventory vehicles, 0% APR financing, and $0 down leases. It’s the end of the quarter (and year), and as per usual,… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) goes all out with new incentives in end-of-year sales push

King Gizzard Pulled Their Music From Spotify in Protest, and Now Spotify Is Hosting AI Knockoffs of Their Songs

Mairo Cinquetti/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Acclaimed Australian prog rock band King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard joined a growing number of artists when it left Spotify in July. At the time, band leader Stu Mackenzie took aim at Spotify CEO Daniel Ek, excoriating him for investing in an AI weapons company. “We’ve been saying… Continue reading King Gizzard Pulled Their Music From Spotify in Protest, and Now Spotify Is Hosting AI Knockoffs of Their Songs

The 47 Best REI Cyber Week Outdoor Deals (2025)

REI’s Cyber Week sale ends tonight. If you need to restock your backpacking, hiking, biking, camping, outdoor-loving gear quiver, now is a great time to do it. REI Members can use the code CYBER2025 to save an extra 25 percent on REI Outlet items. Below are the best deals on all our favorite tents, backpacks,… Continue reading The 47 Best REI Cyber Week Outdoor Deals (2025)

JBL Grip Review: A Bluetooth Speaker With Lava Lamp Vibes

Despite the Grip’s smaller size, JBL pegs battery life on both speakers at the same 14-hour maximum. On the Grip at least, that might be overpromising. When I ran the speaker at 50% volume continuously, I only got about 10.5 hours. Using JBL’s PlayTime Boost mode could help if you really need to eke out… Continue reading JBL Grip Review: A Bluetooth Speaker With Lava Lamp Vibes

The Best Cookbooks of 2025: Soju Party, Fat and Flour, Salsa Daddy, Italo Punk, and More

When I first received a copy of one of this year’s great cookbooks, it stopped me in my tracks. There’s such a rush of books at the end of the year that I usually make a couple stacks at the far end of my desk, then attack them methodically, but this book was different. The… Continue reading The Best Cookbooks of 2025: Soju Party, Fat and Flour, Salsa Daddy, Italo Punk, and More

A first look at Google’s Project Aura glasses built with Xreal

It’s kinda like a pair of chunky sunglasses that runs Android apps. by Victoria Song Dec 8, 2025, 6:00 PM UTC Victoria Song is a senior reporter and author of the Optimizer newsletter. She has more than 13 years of experience reporting on wearables, health tech, and more. Before coming to The Verge, she worked… Continue reading A first look at Google’s Project Aura glasses built with Xreal

Square’s product chief on the death of the penny and the future of money

Square’s Willem Avé on AI automation, investing in crypto, and what it’s like working for Jack Dorsey. by Nilay Patel Dec 8, 2025, 3:00 PM UTC Today, I’m talking with Willem Avé, who’s head of product at Square. You know Square — it was started by billionaire Jack Dorsey, of Twitter fame, more than 15… Continue reading Square’s product chief on the death of the penny and the future of money

Segway’s new Myon e-bike will straddle past and future

Transportation The e-bike will look more like a traditional bike, and will include features such as a rear-facing radar. The e-bike will look more like a traditional bike, and will include features such as a rear-facing radar. by Andrew J. Hawkins Dec 8, 2025, 2:00 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+… Continue reading Segway’s new Myon e-bike will straddle past and future

The electric crossover that could help save Nissan: meet the all-new NX8 

After images of an the new mid-sized electric crossover were leaked by the Chinese MIIT, Nissan pulled the wraps off its all-new NX8 – and it looks so good, I’m wondering if it couldn’t spearhead the brand’s American turnaround. Nissan has had a rough go of it in the US, if not, well – everywhere of late.… Continue reading The electric crossover that could help save Nissan: meet the all-new NX8