Astra’s new rocket won’t launch until 2024—if it ever flies
Enlarge / Astra revealed a prototype of its Rocket 4 launch vehicle in May. (credit: Astra) Astra is running out of money. It’s been a year since Astra shelved its…
Amazon exec responsible for money-losers like Alexa and Fire Phone is departing
Enlarge / Amazon’s Astro, one of the hardware projects overseen by departing SVP David Limp. (credit: Amazon) Amazon senior vice president of devices and services David Limp will be leaving…
The Scary GM Cruise Robotaxi Business Model to Lose Many Billions Until 2030
GM’s Cruise robotaxi service has expanded from 70 to 300 robotaxis operating in San Francisco and will soon expand to Phoenix, Los Angeles, Austin and Dubai. GM Cruise had increasing…
Tesla Sub-$80,000 Standard Range Model S
Tesla has a new entry level Model S at below $80,000 and a new entry level Model X at below $90,000. This has less range than the previous low end…
Xbox introduces new strike system to curtail bad behavior
Illustration: Alex Castro / The Verge Today, a new strike-based enforcement program is coming to Xbox. The system is meant to clear up confusion regarding how Xbox enforces its community…
The Roku Channel is getting better about news
I know I’m old because I’m actually very excited about news. | Image: Roku The Roku Channel is adding a whole mess of new linear channels, and while some are…
Spider-Man 2 will let you slow down the action
Image: Sony Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will offer an accessibility setting that lets you slow down the game’s action. You’ll be able to slow things down by 70 percent, 50 percent,…
YouTube Music has a TikTok-like ‘Samples’ tab to help you find new music
Get ready for a never-ending stream of music videos you’ve never seen before. | Image: YouTube YouTube Music is trying out a new way to help you find something to…
Amazon Pharmacy simplifies insulin savings with automatic coupons
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Despite having slashed the list prices of the generic version of their insulin to just $25 earlier this year, pharmacies often charge uninsured…
Elon Musk keeps getting creepier
Elon Musk. | Illustration by Lille Allen / The Verge This is Platformer, a newsletter on the intersection of Silicon Valley and democracy from Casey Newton and Zoë Schiffer. Sign…