Slate Auto, the electric vehicle startup backed by Jeff Bezos, has stopped promoting that its upcoming pickup truck will start “under $20,000” following passage of President Trump’s tax cut bill. The bill, which is expected to be signed into law by Trump on July 4, will cause the federal EV tax credit to end in September — a $7,500… Continue reading Slate Auto drops ‘under $20,000’ pricing after Trump administration ends federal EV tax credit
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This portable battery station powered my home for two weeks – and it’s on sale for Prime Day
ZDNET’s key takeaways The Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus expands up to 24,000 Wh, powering a home for two weeks. Built-in wheels and handle make the Explorer 2000 Plus easy to move. The Explorer 2000 Plus delivers 3,000W power, fast charging, and rugged durability. Find the Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus on sale for up to 50%… Continue reading This portable battery station powered my home for two weeks – and it’s on sale for Prime Day
Honda’s new electric two-wheeler doubles the power and range
Honda is stepping up its electric scooter game with the launch of its second electric model for Europe, the CUV e:. Following Honda’s previous debut of the EM1 e:, a compact, city-focused moped, the CUV e: brings more power, more range, and more real-world usability to riders who want a practical electric alternative to a… Continue reading Honda’s new electric two-wheeler doubles the power and range
Tesla sold 5,000 Cybertrucks Q2, Optimus is in chaos, plus: the Infinity Train!
The numbers are in and they are all bad for Tesla fans – the company sold just 5,000 Cybertruck models in Q4 of 2025, and built some 30% more “other” vehicles than it delivered. It just gets worse and worse, on today’s tension-building episode of Quick Charge! We’ve also got day 1 coverage of the… Continue reading Tesla sold 5,000 Cybertrucks Q2, Optimus is in chaos, plus: the Infinity Train!
Tesla launches Oasis Supercharger with solar farm and off-grid batteries
Tesla has launched its new Oasis Supercharger, the long-promised EV charging station of the future, with a solar farm and off-grid batteries. Early in the deployment of the Supercharger network, Tesla promised to add solar arrays and batteries to the Supercharger stations, and CEO Elon Musk even said that most stations would be able to… Continue reading Tesla launches Oasis Supercharger with solar farm and off-grid batteries
Tesla Optimus is in shambles as head of program exits, production delayed
Tesla’s humanoid robot program, Optimus, is reportedly in disarray amid the departure of the senior vice president in charge, Milan Kovac. Production has been delayed due to a new redesign, as the robot has yet to prove useful in Tesla’s factories. Elon Musk has previously set a goal for Tesla to produce 5,000 to 10,000… Continue reading Tesla Optimus is in shambles as head of program exits, production delayed
Congress passes budget to expand mass deportations, cut social services, and stall clean energy
Trump will sign the bill on July 4th. Trump will sign the bill on July 4th. Adi Robertson is a senior tech and policy editor focused on VR, online platforms, and free expression. Adi has covered video games, biohacking, and more for The Verge since 2011. The Republican-controlled US Congress has passed a budget bill… Continue reading Congress passes budget to expand mass deportations, cut social services, and stall clean energy
The Percentage of Tasks AI Agents Are Currently Failing At May Spell Trouble for the Industry
It’s safe to say there’s a lot riding on “artificial intelligence,” a buzzy and nebulous swath of the tech industry pedaling all kinds of large language model (LLM) and similar software products. Since ChatGPT emerged in November 2022, venture capitalist investments in AI have skyrocketed, rising to $131.5 billion in 2024, an increase of 52… Continue reading The Percentage of Tasks AI Agents Are Currently Failing At May Spell Trouble for the Industry
A Leading Indicator Has Emerged Suggesting That the AI Industry Is Cooked
In the world of cultural commentary, there are plenty of benchmarks used to determine when a trend is on its deathbed. From the classic shark-jumping episode of “Happy Days” to the adoption of Facebook by grandparents the world around, those with their ears to the ground can spot when a craze is on its way… Continue reading A Leading Indicator Has Emerged Suggesting That the AI Industry Is Cooked
Creator of “Indie Band” Who Insisted It Wasn’t AI-Generated Just Admitted the Truth
A “band” that sparked a heated debate for heavily relying on generative AI — and still somehow accumulating over half a million listeners on Spotify — has finally admitted the truth. Earlier this week, a self-proclaimed “indie rock band” called The Velvet Sundown claimed on its “official” X account that it “never” used any AI,… Continue reading Creator of “Indie Band” Who Insisted It Wasn’t AI-Generated Just Admitted the Truth