There’s never been a better time to buy an SSD for your PC or PS5

/ What used to be a costly upgrade for gamers and content creators is now a no-brainer, and the deals may continue getting better. By Antonio G. Di Benedetto, a writer covering tech deals and The Verge’s Deals newsletter, buying guides, and gift guides. Previously, he spent 15 years in the photography industry. Share this… Continue reading There’s never been a better time to buy an SSD for your PC or PS5

Indonesia’s new state-backed crypto bourse marks a milestone for the sector

Indonesia’s Commodity Futures Trading Supervisory Body (Bappebti) has officially launched the country’s first crypto exchange, PT Bursa Komoditi Nusantara, the regulator said on Thursday. Bappebti also appointed PT Kliring Berjangka Indonesia as a futures clearing house for the guarantee and settlement of physical crypto assets, while PT Tennet Depository Indonesia has been appointed as a crypto… Continue reading Indonesia’s new state-backed crypto bourse marks a milestone for the sector

Cerebras Systems inks $100m AI supercomputer deal with UAE’s G42

Cerebras Systems on Thursday said that it has signed an approximately $100 million deal to deliver the first of what could be up to nine artificial intelligence (AI) supercomputers in a partnership with United Arab Emirates-based technology group G42. The deal comes as cloud computing providers around the world are searching for alternatives to chips… Continue reading Cerebras Systems inks $100m AI supercomputer deal with UAE’s G42

Malaysian telecom firms complete talks to pick stakes in state 5G agency DNB

Malaysia said on Friday telecommunications firms CelcomDigi, Maxis, Telekom Malaysia, U Mobile and YTL Communications will take up stakes in state 5G agency Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), following an agreement reached between the firms and the government on equity participation and 5G access. The announcement comes as mobile operators and the government look set to… Continue reading Malaysian telecom firms complete talks to pick stakes in state 5G agency DNB

Samsung Wallet gets digital school ID support for campuses across the US

Students need to have one of the latest Samsung devices to enable the integration. Students at 68 colleges and universities across the US will easily be able to use their Samsung phones to tap for access and purchases. Samsung’s Wallet app now supports digital student IDs, so long as it’s on the United States versions… Continue reading Samsung Wallet gets digital school ID support for campuses across the US

The ‘Spider-Man 2’ story trailer teases more Venom, more villains and more drama

The game is also getting a limited-edition PS5 console and DualSense controller. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will be available on PlayStation 5 in just three months, but you won’t have to wait that long to learn more about the game’s plot. In a new story trailer revealed at San Diego Comic Con, Sony and Insomniac give… Continue reading The ‘Spider-Man 2’ story trailer teases more Venom, more villains and more drama

Cowboy insists it’s not the next VanMoof as it raises prices to ‘stay healthy’

Electric Bikes Company launches cheaper Core e-bike configurations while predicting profitability starting this quarter.  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 The new Cowboy Cruiser.Image: VanMoof Cowboy and… Continue reading Cowboy insists it’s not the next VanMoof as it raises prices to ‘stay healthy’

Toyota is recalling over 12K electric bZ3 sedans in China for defective door handles

Toyota’s joint venture in China, FAW-Toyota, issued a recall plan for its electric sedan in China. The recall affects over 12,000 Toyota bZ3 models produced this year due to defective rear door handles. Toyota revealed the bZ3 electric sedan last October as part of its plan to recapture market share in the region. The bZ3… Continue reading Toyota is recalling over 12K electric bZ3 sedans in China for defective door handles

Sequoia China said to be in the market for new $2.8b fundThe firm eyes domestic backers, including the government city of Hangzhou, for the RMB fund.

Sequoia Capital’s Chinese affiliate is reportedly in the market to raise 20 billion yuan (about $2.8 billion) for a new Chinese currency fund and is banking on domestic investors as backers. According to a report by The Information, Sequoia Capital China, which is preparing to split from the main venture capital firm, is looking at… Continue reading Sequoia China said to be in the market for new $2.8b fundThe firm eyes domestic backers, including the government city of Hangzhou, for the RMB fund.