Billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s businesses have greatly relied on government funds, rescuing them from certain doom on several occasions. A prominent example was in early 2010, when Tesla received a $465 million loan through the Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office that allowed it to establish crucial supply lines for its Model S production… Continue reading Elon Musk Is Shutting Down the Part of the Government That Helped Him Save Tesla
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The Agonizing Task of Turning Europe’s Power Back On
At 12:30 pm local time on Monday, the power went out. Across Spain and Portugal trains, planes, and traffic lights abruptly stopped working. Reports emerged of people being stuck in lifts, and Google Maps live data showed traffic jams in big cities, including Madrid and Barcelona, as they became gridlocked. Major airports warned passengers of… Continue reading The Agonizing Task of Turning Europe’s Power Back On
7 Best Flower Delivery Services of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
The Best Flower delivery service will say what words can’t. Flowers are one of those things I didn’t fully appreciate until adulthood, like accountants or ergonomic office chairs. British Nigerian artist Yinka Ilori said it best: “The beauty of flowers lies in their gentle sequence of life: they bud, bloom, and fade away in a… Continue reading 7 Best Flower Delivery Services of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
Which Instax Camera Should You Buy?
Other Instax Cameras and Printers Fujifilm is constantly refreshing its Instax lineup, adding new features like parallax correction and faster USB-C charging, which almost all Instax cameras now offer. In some cases though the company has not stopped selling the old models. In general, we suggest sticking with the latest models, but sometimes you’ll find… Continue reading Which Instax Camera Should You Buy?
WhatsApp is working on video and voice calls on the web
Call buttons were discovered in the web client. Call buttons were discovered in the web client. 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. WhatsApp’s web-based client may soon get voice and… Continue reading WhatsApp is working on video and voice calls on the web
Wii Homebrew Channel development shuts down over ‘stolen’ code
It could make it harder to load software on future hacked Wiis. It could make it harder to load software on future hacked Wiis. Wes Davis is a weekend editor who covers the latest in tech and entertainment. He has written news, reviews, and more as a tech journalist since 2020. The GitHub repository for… Continue reading Wii Homebrew Channel development shuts down over ‘stolen’ code
Neurotech companies are selling your brain data, senators warn
Neurotech companies have access to some of users’ most sensitive data — and few regulations on what they can do with it. Neurotech companies have access to some of users’ most sensitive data — and few regulations on what they can do with it. Gaby Del Valle is a policy reporter. Her past work has… Continue reading Neurotech companies are selling your brain data, senators warn
Widespread power outage hits Spain and neighboring countries France and Portugal
The outage began around 12:30PM local time. The outage began around 12:30PM local time. Jess Weatherbed is a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering news and hardware reviews. Power went down Monday afternoon in vast areas of Spain, crossing over into Portugal and France… Continue reading Widespread power outage hits Spain and neighboring countries France and Portugal
Google Play Games might be headed to the graveyard
The Play Store app may introduce gamer profiles soon. The Play Store app may introduce gamer profiles soon. 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. Google is quietly building key features… Continue reading Google Play Games might be headed to the graveyard
Elon Musk’s DOGE ties could get his companies out of $2 billion in potential liability
An investigation by Senate Democrats finds Musk’s influence could benefit SpaceX, Neuralink, and others. An investigation by Senate Democrats finds Musk’s influence could benefit SpaceX, Neuralink, and others. Lauren Feiner is a senior policy reporter at The Verge, covering the intersection of Silicon Valley and Capitol Hill. She spent 5 years covering tech policy at… Continue reading Elon Musk’s DOGE ties could get his companies out of $2 billion in potential liability