Elon Musk Ally Tells Staff ‘AI-First’ Is the Future of Key Government Agency

In a Monday morning meeting, Thomas Shedd, the recently appointed Technology Transformation Services director and Elon Musk ally, told General Services Administration workers that the agency’s new administrator is pursuing an “AI-first strategy,” sources tell WIRED. Throughout the meeting, Shedd shared his vision for a GSA that operates like a “startup software company,” automating different… Continue reading Elon Musk Ally Tells Staff ‘AI-First’ Is the Future of Key Government Agency

SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son says AGI will arrive ‘much earlier’ than he thought

SoftBank is also partnering with OpenAI on an AI system called ‘Cristal intelligence.’ SoftBank is also partnering with OpenAI on an AI system called ‘Cristal intelligence.’ Jay Peters is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. SoftBank isn’t just part of the… Continue reading SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son says AGI will arrive ‘much earlier’ than he thought

Sony and CBS are in a Jeopardy! distribution feud

Sony tells CBS it will take over distribution duties for ‘Wheel of Fortune’ and ‘Jeopardy!’ next week, to which CBS says ‘false.’ Sony tells CBS it will take over distribution duties for ‘Wheel of Fortune’ and ‘Jeopardy!’ next week, to which CBS says ‘false.’ Umar Shakir is a news writer fond of the electric vehicle… Continue reading Sony and CBS are in a Jeopardy! distribution feud

Honda, Hyundai, Ford, and Kia EV sales climb in January

Several automakers, including Honda, Hyundai, Ford, and Kia, reported higher EV sales in the US in January. Here’s a look at some of the top-selling EV models (outside of Tesla) last month. EV sales in the US by model in January 2025 With nearly 133,000 electric vehicles sold in December, EVs accounted for 8.8% of… Continue reading Honda, Hyundai, Ford, and Kia EV sales climb in January

GM is cutting a shift at its EV plant in Mexico because of the Honda Prologue

GM cut a shift at its Ramos Arizpe manufacturing plant in Mexico, where it builds the Chevy Equinox EV and Honda Prologue. According to GM, the move was due to Honda’s decision to slow Prologue output. With sales of its sole electric SUV in the US surging, why is Honda cutting back? GM cuts shift… Continue reading GM is cutting a shift at its EV plant in Mexico because of the Honda Prologue

Tesla (TSLA) sales are dropping like a rock in Europe, but it’s not just because of Elon Musk

Tesla sales are dropping like a rock in Europe based on early sales numbers coming for January 2025. Many are linking this to dissatisfaction with CEO Elon Musk’s meddling in European politics. While there’s undoubtedly some of that going on, it’s not the only factor. Several European countries release car sale numbers on a monthly… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) sales are dropping like a rock in Europe, but it’s not just because of Elon Musk

Tesla’s sales drop double digits in the US’ biggest EV market, while others are growing

Tesla’s sales have dropped by double digits in California, the most important EV market in the US, all while the rest of the EV market is growing. California is the biggest market for electric vehicles in the US and by a wide margin. In fact, if it wasn’t for California, the US would be even… Continue reading Tesla’s sales drop double digits in the US’ biggest EV market, while others are growing

Apple’s attempt to intervene in the Google Search antitrust trial is denied

Apple won’t get to say how a Google monopoly breakup could affect its business dealings. Apple won’t get to say how a Google monopoly breakup could affect its business dealings. 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… Continue reading Apple’s attempt to intervene in the Google Search antitrust trial is denied

EA wants the community to help shape the next Battlefield

Battlefield Labs is EA’s new testing program for the Battlefield franchise. Battlefield Labs is EA’s new testing program for the Battlefield franchise. Jay Peters is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. EA has announced a new “Battlefield Labs” community testing program… Continue reading EA wants the community to help shape the next Battlefield

Grimes Slams “Power-Hungry Warlords” Who “Tricked” Her

Who could she be talking about? Musk of a Man Claire “Grimes” Boucher seems, once again, to be close to condemning her billionaire ex — though of she still isn’t coming right out and saying it. During an exchange with the Austin-based group sex enthusiast and shower-hating writer who goes by the pen name Aella… Continue reading Grimes Slams “Power-Hungry Warlords” Who “Tricked” Her