Google bets on fusion power as its greenhouse gas emissions grow
Google bets on fusion power as its greenhouse gas emissions grow CFS is building its pilot fusion plant in Devens, Massachusetts. Google has agreed to purchase electricity from a forthcoming nuclear fusion power plant, the so-called holy grail of clean energy that scientists have been chasing for more than half a century. While the fusion […]
Anker is recalling another five power banks over fire risks
Anker is recalling another five power banks over fire risks Check your Anker power banks to see if they carry any of these model numbers. Anker has issued its second product recall so far this month, warning customers that five additional power bank models should stop being used “immediately due to the risk of overheating, […]
Joby delivers first aircraft to Dubai as air taxi service nears launch
Joby delivers first aircraft to Dubai as air taxi service nears launch Joby Aviation is getting ready to take flight. The electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) company has delivered its first production aircraft to Dubai, where it plans to launch a commercial air taxi service in early 2026. Joby, which has successfully completed multiple […]
Hundreds of Brother printer models have an unpatchable security flaw
Hundreds of Brother printer models have an unpatchable security flaw Serious security flaws have been found in hundreds of Brother printer models that could allow attackers to remotely access devices that are still using default passwords. Eight new vulnerabilities, one of which cannot be fixed by patching the firmware, were discovered in 689 kinds of […]
The unbearable obviousness of AI fitness summaries
The unbearable obviousness of AI fitness summaries The insights are more repackaging data you already know with common sense advice than deductive analysis. After nearly a decade of wearables testing, I’ve amassed a truly terrifying amount of health and fitness data. And while I enjoy poring over my daily data, there’s one part I’ve come […]
‘We are the media now’: why Tesla’s robotaxis were dominated by Elon Musk superfans
'We are the media now': why Tesla's robotaxis were dominated by Elon Musk superfans ‘We are the media now’: why Tesla’s robotaxis were dominated by Elon Musk superfans Over the years, Tesla has built part of its reputation on hosting big, bold events to generate authentic hype for upcoming releases. The robotaxi launch in Austin, […]
Apple’s racing movie is finally here
Apple's racing movie is finally here Apple’s racing movie is finally here Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 88, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, happy heat dome, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been […]
Kobo’s Libra Colour and Elipsa 2E e-readers have dropped to some of their best prices
Kobo's Libra Colour and Elipsa 2E e-readers have dropped to some of their best prices Kobo’s Libra Colour and Elipsa 2E e-readers have dropped to some of their best prices The Kobo Elipsa 2E is our favorite note-taking e-reader. Kobo is discounting two of its best e-readers. The Kobo Elipsa 2E, a competitor to the […]
Reddit turns 20, and it’s going big on AI
Reddit turns 20, and it's going big on AI Reddit turns 20, and it’s going big on AI Reddit has become known as the place to go for unfiltered answers from real, human users. But as the site celebrates its 20th anniversary this week, the company is increasingly thinking about how it can augment that […]
Did AI companies win a fight with authors? Technically
Did AI companies win a fight with authors? Technically In the past week, big AI companies have – in theory – chalked up two big legal wins. But things are not quite as straightforward as they may seem, and copyright law hasn’t been this exciting since last month’s showdown at the Library of Congress. First, […]