The best board games to gift (and play) this 2024 holiday season

If you ever played with those word refrigerator magnets back in the day, Ransom Notes will give you an instant shot of nostalgia. It also has what I think is the most important quality in a party game: no complicated rules, setup or explanation required. Each round starts with an open-ended question card, like “describe… Continue reading The best board games to gift (and play) this 2024 holiday season

The best tech gifts under $100 to give for Christmas from Apple, Samsung and more

The new Google TV Streamer takes everything great about the original Chromecast and ups the ante. The wedge-shaped set-top box supports 4K video with HDR, HDR10, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, plus Dolby Digital and Atmos audio. And it goes without saying that all of the major streaming services are supported here, too, so your giftee… Continue reading The best tech gifts under $100 to give for Christmas from Apple, Samsung and more

T-Mobile is looking for Starlink satellite-to-cell beta testers

/ T-Mobile and SpaceX will launch the free beta program early next year. By Umar Shakir, 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. Share this story If you buy something from a Verge link,… Continue reading T-Mobile is looking for Starlink satellite-to-cell beta testers

I tried the viral trick to avoid the YouTube TV price hike – and it didn’t work (until it did)

Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images Last week, YouTube TV sent an email to subscribers informing them about an upcoming price hike. While it’s only a $10 jump, this price is pushing some people — including myself — to the edge of canceling the service. Shortly after the news of the increase broke, I saw online… Continue reading I tried the viral trick to avoid the YouTube TV price hike – and it didn’t work (until it did)

As robotaxi companies stumble in the US, China’s fleet is growing

/ Pony.ai is planning to expand its robotaxi fleet from about 250 to at least 1,000 vehicles in 2025. By Andrew J. Hawkins, 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 City & State. Share this story Photo… Continue reading As robotaxi companies stumble in the US, China’s fleet is growing

Arm CEO Rene Haas on the AI chip race, Intel, and what Trump means for tech

The head of the ubiquitous chip design firm on the ‘breathtaking’ pace of AI.  By Alex Heath, a deputy editor and author of the Command Line newsletter. He has over a decade of experience covering the tech industry. Share this story Image: The Verge; Photo: Hollie Adams / Bloomberg via Getty Images Earlier this month,… Continue reading Arm CEO Rene Haas on the AI chip race, Intel, and what Trump means for tech

Europe’s Starlink competitor is go

/ 290 IRIS² satellites by 2030 to provide secure connectivity to governmental users as well as private companies and European citizens. By Thomas Ricker, a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. He’s been a tech journalist for almost 20 years. Share this story… Continue reading Europe’s Starlink competitor is go

India’s Sterlite Power raises $86m from GEF Capital Partners, ENAM HoldingsThe GPS business was hived off as part of Sterlite Power’s demerger exercis…

Sterlite Power, backed by metals magnate Anil Agarwal’s Vedanta Group, on Monday announced raising Rs 725 crore ($85.5 million) for its Global Products and Solutions (GPS) business from GEF Capital Partners and ENAM Holdings. The GPS business was hived off as part of Sterlite Power’s demerger exercise in October, making this the first fundraise for… Continue reading India’s Sterlite Power raises $86m from GEF Capital Partners, ENAM HoldingsThe GPS business was hived off as part of Sterlite Power’s demerger exercis…

Clean Technica: Solar Power Booming All Around, Chinese EVs Expanding, US EV Charging Infrastructure Boom — Top Cleantech News003759

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! December has been absolutely packed with big cleantech stories. The solar power and electric vehicle markets keep growing fast, evolving, and even surprising. To be honest, when I write these weekly and bi-weekly news highlights, there are ends up… Continue reading Clean Technica: Solar Power Booming All Around, Chinese EVs Expanding, US EV Charging Infrastructure Boom — Top Cleantech News003759