NASA seeks private sector proposals to extend Hubble's life

The Verge reports that NASA is gathering private sector proposals to boost the Hubble Space Telescope's orbit. The effort aims to explore extending its scientific operations. The outlet specifies that the telescope is in no immediate danger of atmospheric reentry.

Nov 2 · 1 min↗

Keyboards: The Verge's choices shed light on everyday trade-offs

A selection of keyboards used by The Verge's team illustrates trade-offs between ergonomics, noise, size and authentication. These accounts offer concrete examples of personal choices, without constituting a product ranking or a measure of performance.

Nov 1 · 1 min↗

Nintendo announces voice commands for Pikmin 4 on Switch 2

Alongside the announcement of Pikmin Day, Nintendo presents voice commands for Oatchi, a challenge mode for Pikmin 4 and a new exploration feature in Pikmin Bloom. A series of short films accompanies the announcements.

Nov 1 · 1 min↗

Arrowmax presents a screwdriver with a camera to identify bits

The Arrowspace S1, offered through crowdfunding, combines a camera with an AI model to identify screw heads. According to the description reported by The Verge, an app indicates the required bit, and an optional case helps locate it with an indicator light.

Oct 30 · 1 min↗

Binance suspends withdrawals after a security incident

Binance confirms a security incident and the precautionary suspension of withdrawals on several networks. Outflows of funds have been reported, but their amount remains uncertain. The platform’s assurance about users’ assets does not constitute independent verification.

Oct 30 · 1 min↗

Waymo turns to Toyota for its robotaxi plans in Japan and the United Kingdom

Toyota is to manufacture bZ4X vehicles and integrate Waymo’s autonomous system at its Takaoka factory. The partnership targets testing in Japan and international deployments, while the London launch remains subject to obtaining the necessary approvals.

Oct 30 · 1 min↗

Intel says demand exceeds supply for its Wildcat Lake chips

Intel says it has sold all available Wildcat Lake chips, which are intended for affordable laptops. This demand comes as shortages of memory and other components make PCs more expensive. The reported success of these processors is therefore not enough to resolve the issue of machine prices.

Oct 30 · 2 min↗

Cracked iPhone Duo screens: iFixit points to the hinge

An iFixit technician offers a mechanical explanation for reported damage to the inner screen of some iPhone Duo devices. Apple is replacing damaged devices and describes a limited number of cases, without providing a count in the information reported by The Verge.

Oct 28 · 1 min↗

Ford announces chargers to power homes with the Fathom

Ford is presenting bidirectional equipment for using the battery of its upcoming Fathom pickup at home or on the grid. The announced prices exclude installation. Usable power and economic value will depend on the home, its electrical equipment and the conditions for participating in the grid.

Oct 27 · 1 min↗