GM-backed ‘coast-to-coast’ EV charging network grows to 130 locations
In their quest to build a coast-to-coast EV charging network, GM, EVgo, and Pilot announce they have installed electric vehicle chargers at 130 locations across 25 states. The partnership, which launched in 2022, aimed to install 2,000 DC fast chargers at 500 Pilot and Flying J truck stop locations nationwide. In a press release, the […]
https://www.theverge.com/news/635641/gm-evgo-pilot-truck-stop-ev-charging-network-expansion-i75
Why I love the Calligraphr font-creation app
Kristen Radtke is creative director at The Verge. “I work with the art team on the overall look and feel of the site across illustrations, photos, and branding,” she explains. “I also design feature stories and custom packages.” One of her favorite software packages is Calligraphr, and so we asked her about it. What exactly […]
https://www.theverge.com/tech/634904/calligraphr-fonts-favorites
OpenAI rolls out Sora powered by GPT-4o to ChatGPT
OpenAI is integrating Sora’s image generation capabilities directly into ChatGPT starting today — this feature is dubbed “Images in ChatGPT.†While Sora was previously only accessible through a separate website, users can now use it to generate images within ChatGPT itself. Sora was announced as an AI-powered video generator, but this initial release focuses solely […]
https://www.theverge.com/openai/635118/chatgpt-sora-ai-image-generation-chatgpt
Sony’s WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones are now available for $150 less
I’m not the type of person who assumes that the best tech for me is something that was just announced this week. Take, for example, the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones, which were introduced a little under three years ago. These over-the-ear, noise-canceling headphones, currently our pick for the best wireless headphones for most people, are now […]
https://www.theverge.com/tech/634691/sony-headphones-oura-razer-deal-sale
OpenAI reshuffles leadership as Sam Altman pivots to technical focus
In a significant executive shuffle announced Monday, OpenAI is expanding COO Brad Lightcap’s responsibilities while CEO Sam Altman shifts his attention more toward the company’s technical direction. The news was first reported by Bloomberg. Lightcap will now “oversee day-to-day operations,†international expansion, and manage key partnerships with tech giants like Microsoft and Apple, according to […]
https://www.theverge.com/openai/634802/openai-leadership-change
Alienware’s AW2725DF OLED gaming monitor is a steal at $599.99
I’m still getting accustomed to seeing 27-inch 1440p QD-OLED gaming monitors for less than $700 — after all, it wasn’t long ago that they were retailing for around $1,000. So imagine the feeling of sticker shock (complimentary) to spot one of Alienware’s models with a fast 360Hz refresh rate for hundreds of dollars off, which […]
https://www.theverge.com/tech/634773/alienware-aw2725df-oled-gaming-monitor-deal-sale
Google confirms it deleted Maps Timeline data for some
Google Maps users have recently been complaining on places like Reddit that their Timeline data — the app’s historical record of where they’ve been — had disappeared. Now, Google has confirmed to Android Authority that it accidentally deleted the data and that anyone who wasn’t using Google’s cloud backups is out of luck. Here is […]
https://www.theverge.com/news/634442/google-maps-timeline-data-deleted-cloud-backup-recovery
Why Balatro’s developer stays anonymous
Balatro just won four Game Developers Choice Awards, including Game of the Year, but the person who made the game wasn’t on stage to accept them. Instead, Playstack communications director Wout van Haldren spoke on behalf of Balatro’s developer, who goes by the alias LocalThunk, each time the game won an award. “The team does […]
https://www.theverge.com/games/634123/balatro-localthunk-developer-anonymous-update
An old smartwatch favorite makes a comeback
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 76, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, sorry if your bracket’s busted, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I have been shirking most of my responsibilities to watch March Madness. […]
Is it safe to travel with your phone right now?
In recent weeks, airport Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents have drawn public outcry for denying travelers US entry based on searches of their phones. A doctor on an H-1B visa was deported to Lebanon after CBP found “sympathetic photos and videos†of Hezbollah leaders. A French scientist was turned away after a device search […]
https://www.theverge.com/policy/634264/customs-border-protection-search-phone-airport-rights
Cloudflare is luring web-scraping bots into an ‘AI Labyrinth’
Cloudflare, one of the biggest network internet infrastructure companies in the world, has announced AI Labyrinth, a new tool to fight web-crawling bots that scrape sites for AI training data without permission. The company says in a blog post that when it detects “inappropriate bot behavior,” the free, opt-in tool lures crawlers down a path […]
https://www.theverge.com/news/634345/cloudflare-ai-labyrinth-web-scraping-bots-training-data
Fujifilm GFX100RF review: one sensor, nine cameras
When Apple introduced the iPhone 15 Pro, Greg Joswiak, the company’s senior vice president of worldwide marketing, said the device’s three rear cameras would give consumers “the equivalent of seven camera lenses in their pocket.†We could spend multiple podcasts debating the technical validity of that statement, but what Joswiak was trying to imply was […]
https://www.theverge.com/reviews/633769/fuji-gfx-100rf-review-medium-format-compact-camera
Samsung admits its bad software update bricked a lot of soundbars
Samsung has confirmed to The Verge that a “software update error” is what broke “certain 2024 soundbar devices,” per a statement from Jim Kiczek, head of audio at Samsung Electronics America. Kiczek says that Samsung is “offering free repairs for all affected units – regardless of warranty status.” Last week, many owners of Samsung soundbars, […]
https://www.theverge.com/news/634052/samsung-soundbar-bricked-repair-software-update
Alexa Plus is coming to almost every Echo — but your favorite skill might not make the cut
The new souped-up Alexa voice assistant, Alexa Plus, is scheduled to arrive in the next few weeks in an early access preview. The good news is that as long as you have (or buy) an Echo Show 8, 10, 15, or 21 smart display, you’ll be able to use the generative-AI powered Alexa across any […]
https://www.theverge.com/news/633736/alexa-plus-launching-on-all-echo-devices
Perplexity wants to buy TikTok and open-source its algorithm
The AI search startup Perplexity just proposed a bid for acquiring (and transforming) TikTok, per a company blog post published Friday. “Perplexity is singularly positioned to rebuild the TikTok algorithm without creating a monopoly, combining world-class technical capabilities with Little Tech independence,†the company wrote. They claim they’re uniquely positioned to do this “without creating […]
https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/633973/perplexity-tiktok-bid
Here are best deals you can already grab from Amazon’s spring sales event
Spring has sprung — and so has Amazon’s latest sales event. Amazon’s Big Spring Sale kicks off on Tuesday, March 25th, and runs through Monday, March 31st, bringing with it a slew of discounts on gardening supplies, bedding, grilling essentials, and other springtime favorites. And while the discounts aren’t as steep as during tentpole events […]
https://www.theverge.com/tech/632597/amazon-big-spring-sale-2025-prime-day-deals
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus will be bigger and cost more
Samsung’s next “Fan Edition” Tab S10 devices have been leaked, revealing specs and prices for the mid-range tablets. WinFuture.de acquired leaked marketing images and details for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE and Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus, which are “value flagship” tablet options slotting under the Tab S10 Plus and Tab S10 Ultra. The […]
https://www.theverge.com/news/633712/samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-fe-plus-leak
The Pixel 9A’s version of Gemini is missing a few features
The Google Pixel 9A may have the same Tensor G4 chip as its more expensive counterparts, but it comes with a text-only version of Gemini AI. Google confirmed to Ars Technica that the Pixel 9A doesn’t have access to certain features, like the AI-powered Pixel Screenshots app, because of the phone’s lower 8GB of memory. […]
https://www.theverge.com/news/633446/google-pixel-9a-gemini-nano-xxs-ai
Zagg’s new tablet dock adds over-sized playback controls to your iPad
Zagg’s new Six-Port Media Hub expands connectivity of iPads, Android tablets, and other mobile devices with a handful of extra ports, including HDMI and a pair of memory card slots. Potentially even more useful is the dedicated set of three playback buttons on the front for pausing or skipping through music and videos. The Zagg […]
https://www.theverge.com/news/633350/zagg-six-port-media-hub-tablet-usb-c-playback-controls
Google’s Pixel Buds Pro 2 are now $179, their lowest price yet
The weather is getting warmer, so it’s time to go out, take a walk, and listen to your favorite audio tracks — and a good way to do that is with the Pixel Buds Pro 2. Google’s latest pair of wireless earbuds are currently on sale at Amazon, Best Buy, and the Google Store for […]