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Kia and Hyundai will spend millions fixing old cars to stop ‘Kia Boyz’ thefts
Kia and Hyundai will offer free repairs for millions of cars that lack anti-theft technology as part of a settlement with dozens of US states. The automakers agreed to outfit the roughly 9 million...
iRobot’s bankruptcy isn’t the end — it’s a reboot, says CEO
The Roomba maker will continue to operate but will be owned by Picea Robotics. The news that the maker of the Roomba robot vacuum, iRobot, filed for bankruptcy this week came as no surprise. Its...
How Atlas Obscura plans to embrace the 3D web
This is Lowpass by Janko Roettgers, a newsletter on the ever-evolving intersection of tech and entertainment, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week. Atlas Obscura has been...
Alexa+ can now answer your Ring doorbell and talk to people
Amazon just introduced a new feature for Alexa+ called Greetings. This lets Alexa+ answer the doorbell and converse with visitors, which certainly sounds futuristic in a "gated community as...
One of Trump’s grudges now threatens America’s weather forecasts
The Trump administration has repeatedly sidelined federal scientists and dismantled long-standing research institutions, turning political grievances into attacks on scientific norms. This story was...
Microsoft’s holiday Copilot ad is wrapped in empty promises
Microsoft is at it again with another round of ads showing people talking to Copilot AI on their computers. This time it's holiday-themed, including a cameo from the big man in red. The 30-second TV...
Micron says memory shortage will ‘persist’ beyond 2026
Micron, one of the three biggest memory suppliers in the world, forecasts rough months ahead for the global RAM supply. As part of its earnings report released on Wednesday, Micron CEO Sanjay...
Meetup's new mobile app is designed to make it easier to meet people IRL
If you're like me, it's probably been a hot minute since you’ve used or even thought of Meetup. Predating both Facebook and Twitter, the website, which was designed to help people organize...
‘All chaos and panic’: Nilay answers your burning Decoder questions
Welcome to our end-of-year Decoder special! Senior producers Kate Cox and Nick Statt here. We’ve had a big year, including nearly 100 episodes, a new YouTube channel, an ad-free podcast feed, and a...
Ho-Chunk Nation moves to block Kalshi from offering contracts during ongoing lawsuit
Due to the ongoing lawsuit, the Ho-Chunk Nation has moved to block Kalshi from offering sports contracts for the duration of the legal battle. According to legal documents shared by gaming lawyer...