As Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has ravaged its way though the United Stfates Agency for International Development (USAID), cutting its workforce from 10,000 to just 300, hundreds of organizations providing vital safety services have been upended. Multiple children’s safety groups—including those fighting online child sexual abuse and exploitation—say their efforts have been… Continue reading US Funding Cuts Are Helping Criminals Get Away With Child Abuse and Human Trafficking
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Our favorite mopping vacuum is a whopping $500 off right now
Amazon’s latest Fire TV Stick 4K Max is also $25 off through Valentine’s Day. Amazon’s latest Fire TV Stick 4K Max is also $25 off through Valentine’s Day. Quentyn Kennemer is a writer who helps The Verge’s readers save money by surfacing the best tech deals and presenting the latest product recommendations from our experts.… Continue reading Our favorite mopping vacuum is a whopping $500 off right now
Lyft eyes robotaxi launch in 2026
Lyft is working with Mobileye and Japanese conglomerate Marubeni to manage the fleet. Lyft is working with Mobileye and Japanese conglomerate Marubeni to manage the fleet. Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and… Continue reading Lyft eyes robotaxi launch in 2026
Lyft to launch Mobileye-powered robotaxis ‘as soon as 2026,’ starting with Dallas
Ride-hail giant Lyft plans to bring fully autonomous robotaxis, powered by Mobileye, to its app “as soon as 2026” in Dallas, with more markets to follow, TechCrunch has exclusively learned. The news comes a day before Lyft reports its fourth-quarter financial results, coinciding with Waymo’s preparations to launch a commercial robotaxi service with Uber in… Continue reading Lyft to launch Mobileye-powered robotaxis ‘as soon as 2026,’ starting with Dallas
Finally, I found a wallet tracker that works as well as an AirTag – but it’s much cheaper
ZDNET’s key takeaways The SwitchBot Wallet Tracker Card is on sale right now for $20. This slim wallet tracker works with Bluetooth and the Apple Find My network, is IP67 waterproof, and is almost as reliable as an Apple AirTag. It only works with iOS, not Android, and its battery isn’t replaceable or rechargeable. Losing… Continue reading Finally, I found a wallet tracker that works as well as an AirTag – but it’s much cheaper
Sen. Ron Wyden is here to stop Elon Musk
The Democrat from Oregon says ‘we’re going to use every tool’ to stop Elon Musk. The Democrat from Oregon says ‘we’re going to use every tool’ to stop Elon Musk. Today, I’m talking with Sen. Ron Wyden, a Democrat and the senior senator from Oregon. He’s been in the Senate for almost 30 years, which… Continue reading Sen. Ron Wyden is here to stop Elon Musk
Discord now lets you quietly block people
The new Ignore feature can mute people without them knowing. The new Ignore feature can mute people without them knowing. 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. Discord is offering users… Continue reading Discord now lets you quietly block people
The 50+ best early Presidents’ Day tech deals live now: Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and more
ZDNET Though we’re well past the holiday deals season, don’t worry. Major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart are still dishing out some serious savings on top tech, even a week before Presidents’ Day 2024. Also: The best early Amazon Presidents’ Day tech deals live now From AirPods to the Oura Ring to Samsung’s popular… Continue reading The 50+ best early Presidents’ Day tech deals live now: Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and more
The 45+ best early Amazon Presidents’ Day tech deals live right now
ZDNET Though we’re well past the holiday deals season, don’t worry. Major retailers are dishing out some serious deals on top tech for you, your home, or a loved one — especially ahead of Presidents’ Day 2025. Perhaps one of the most notorious online retailers to check out now? Amazon — where you can shop… Continue reading The 45+ best early Amazon Presidents’ Day tech deals live right now
Rivian is now selling electric vans to anyone who wants one
Rivian’s exclusive deal with Amazon is over, and the company is now open to new partners. But only commercial businesses (sorry #vanlifers). Rivian’s exclusive deal with Amazon is over, and the company is now open to new partners. But only commercial businesses (sorry #vanlifers). Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience… Continue reading Rivian is now selling electric vans to anyone who wants one