Android launches new protections against phone call scammers

Google will prevent users from sideloading and enabling sensitive permissions while on the phone. Google will prevent users from sideloading and enabling sensitive permissions while on the phone. Emma Roth is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at… Continue reading Android launches new protections against phone call scammers

ESPN’s standalone streaming app launches this fall for $30 a month

ESPN streaming has everything the cable channels have, but without cable TV. ESPN streaming has everything the cable channels have, but without cable TV. Umar Shakir is 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.… Continue reading ESPN’s standalone streaming app launches this fall for $30 a month

Apple will add App Store accessibility labels and new support for brain interface controls

Updates we expect to see in iOS 19 and macOS 16 will bring Magnifier to Mac and speed up Personal Voice creation. Updates we expect to see in iOS 19 and macOS 16 will bring Magnifier to Mac and speed up Personal Voice creation. Richard Lawler is a senior editor following news across tech, culture,… Continue reading Apple will add App Store accessibility labels and new support for brain interface controls

Government Furiously Trying to Undo Elon Musk’s Damage

Federal agencies scrambled to bring back over $220 million worth of contracts after Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency cancelled them, The New York Times reports. However, of those 44 contracts that were cancelled and eventually reinstated, DOGE is still citing all but one of them as examples of the government spending the group… Continue reading Government Furiously Trying to Undo Elon Musk’s Damage

GM says new battery chemistry will enable 400-mile range EVs

The automaker is pairing up with LG to develop lithium manganese-rich prismatic cells for its future electric trucks and SUVs.  The automaker is pairing up with LG to develop lithium manganese-rich prismatic cells for its future electric trucks and SUVs.  Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers… Continue reading GM says new battery chemistry will enable 400-mile range EVs

Optimal Dynamics Raises $40M in Series C Funding

Optimal Dynamics, a NYC-based provider of an artificial decision intelligence for trucking companies, raised $40M in Series C funding. The round was led by Koch Disruptive Technologies. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate the expansion of its platform capabilities, and scale product, support, and sales teams to meet surging demand for decision… Continue reading Optimal Dynamics Raises $40M in Series C Funding

The 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron snags an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award

Less than a year after officially launching in the US, the 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron has received its safety rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). According to the German automaker, its compact luxury crossover has been awarded Top Safety Pick+ status—the highest possible rating from the IIHS. more… Go to Source