The Pixel 8a may get a 256GB storage boost — and a price hike
https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/5/24091314/google-pixel-8a-rumor-256-gb-four-colors-price-hike
TikTok’s longer videos are here to stay
https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/5/24090583/tiktok-creator-rewards-program-monetization-subscriptions
Meta’s Quest 2 and Pro headsets now have a lying down mode
https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/5/24091529/meta-quest-2-pro-update-lay-down-quest-cash-payment
Apple Podcasts now includes transcripts
https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/5/24091555/apple-podcasts-transcripts-ios-17-4-update
Facebook, Instagram, and Threads were all down
https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/5/24091207/meta-outage-facebook-instagram-threads-down-signed-out
Netflix continues run of excellent indie games with Hades in March
https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/5/24091183/netflix-games-hades-release-date-ios-march
Rad Power Bikes debuts fire-resistant batteries — and four new e-bike models
https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/5/24090135/rad-power-bikes-battery-safety-radster-radwagon
Microsoft to reveal Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 later this month
Release dates and trailers for the biggest streaming movies and TV shows in 2024
https://www.theverge.com/24065499/netflix-disney-plus-max-release-date-trailer-streaming-calendar
The Nothing Phone 2A proves thoughtful design can come at a budget price
https://www.theverge.com/24090581/nothing-phone-2a-screen-battery-camera-price
Dodge’s first electric muscle car is here
https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/5/24087633/dodge-charger-daytona-ev-specs-photos-muscle
Facebook, Instagram, and Threads are all down
https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/5/24091207/meta-outage-facebook-instagram-threads-down-signed-out
Kayak’s new AI features will let users double-check flights with a screenshot
https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/5/24090945/kayak-ai-chatbot-travel-chatgpt
The MacBook Air’s wedge is truly gone — and I miss it already
https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/5/24090112/macbook-air-wedge-laptops-design
Amazon’s inexpensive smart thermostat has fallen to its best price in months
AI gadgets, bendy phones, and more from MWC
GM is developing a fleet of hydrogen-powered medium-duty trucks for DOE pilot
https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/5/24090488/gm-hydrogen-fuel-cell-truck-fleet-pilot-doe
Rivian R2 launch event: the EV company’s more affordable SUV is here
https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/5/24091079/rivian-r2-ev-launch-suv-price-live
Our favorite smart home automations
https://www.theverge.com/24087581/smart-home-automations-verge-favorites
Cars will need fewer screens and more buttons to earn 5-star safety rating in Europe