Photo: Andrej Sokolow / Picture Alliance via Getty Images On June 19th, a Phoenix police officer pulled over an autonomous Waymo vehicle that had been driving in an oncoming traffic lane. The car was apparently confused by some construction signs and reportedly ran a red light before pulling over in a parking lot to let the officer talk to one of Waymo’s support representatives.In about two-and-a-half minutes of bodycam footage published by AZCentral, the officer told Waymo the car was driving in a construction zone when it “went into opposing lanes of traffic, which is real bad.” He then told a curious bystander what had happened, adding, “so I light it up and it takes off in the intersection.” A dispatch record reportedly said the car drove through a red light and ‘FREAKED OUT’ before it... Continue reading…

There are dozens of password manager apps out there. Most of them are paid services or work on a freemium model. 1Password used to be my go-to recommendation, but their native apps on mobile and desktop took a hit when the company switched to Electon tech with v8. LastPass, another popular password manager, has suffered data breaches in recent times, so now there is a huge question mark over the companys credibility.

E-bikes open up cycling sports to more people, and not just the cheaters. Continue reading…

Illustration: Alex Castro / The Verge The Epic Games Store app for EU iPhones has passed Apple’s notarization process, putting the alternative app store a step closer to selling apps directly to iOS users outside of the App Store. AppleInsider reports that while Apple confirmed the app had passed, it has asked Epic to “fix the buttons” in a future submission to the company’s app review process.But the approval is just “temporary,” posted Epic CEO Tim Sweeney, who puts Apple’s request differently. He says the company is “demanding we change the buttons in the next version,” vowing that the company will “fight this.” The apparently conditional approval is just the latest part of the back-and-forth saga between Apple and Epic. Previously, Apple reinstated Epic Games Sweden’s... Continue reading…

When you buy a new smartphone, one of the first things you should do is get a good case. And few devices deserve a quality case as much as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold. The new sixth-gen Galaxy Z Fold 6 is a premium phone, and if you're looking to nab one of the best cases for it, read on. We've rounded up the best protective shells for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 that not only look great but will keep this pricey dual-screen gem looking shiny and new.

The war between AMD and Nvidia has been waged for decades now, with the latter becoming the most valuable company in the world due to its AI ventures. But if one decision hadn't changed the course of GPU history, the present could have looked a lot different. An insider has revealed that AMD was very close to purchasing Nvidia in its early days, but one man's decision set Nvidia on the course it's on today.

We've seen some pretty exciting gaming PCs in our time, but the NUC series has got to take the cake for being one of the smallest and powerful gaming PCs on ther market. Of course, this is an extremely niche market, and for whatever reason, Intel decided that it would remove itself from creating and distributing NUC PCs. Luckily, Asus quickly decided that it would take up the mantle and would continue the NUC line with support from Intel.

You've done it. You have decided on a new gaming handheld, waited anxiously for it to ship, looked at your video doorbell every hour to see if the delivery van was pulling up, opened that box in record time, put the console on charge, and now you're wondering what to do with it. Well, whether you bought the Steam Deck, the Lenovo Legion Go, the Asus ROG Ally, or any other great handheld, we've got some tips to get the best out of your handheld gaming experience. I've personally used these tips on my own handhelds, smoothing out some of the minor irritations of the form factor to be able to keep gaming longer, which is kind of the point.

Even though Microsoft has made it way too easy to spot new features in the Microsoft Store app, not every change is mentioned in the What's New section. However, we've done the hard work of finding the latest changes Microsoft quietly rolled out to its store app for Windows 11 users.

GE Profile’s newest nugget ice maker is an expensive upgrade to your summer drinks, but, for some, it may be worth it. Some smart home gadgets could be considered essential. A smart thermostat can save you money, and a smart door lock can prevent you from getting locked out. But, unlike those gadgets, it’s hard to argue you need the smart GE Profile Opal Ultra 2.0 Nugget Ice Maker ($579, or $629 with the side tank). However, you may want this gadget — because it makes The Good Ice.Nugget ice is a hill many will die on — my family includedYes, $630 is a lot of money for any countertop gadget, let alone one that just freezes water. Spending this much on a connected gadget whose smarts are largely limited to scheduling and asking Alexa to make more ice feels like an even bigger stretch. But nugget ice is a hill many will die on — my family included. It... Continue reading…

Illustration by Samar Haddad / The Verge It may sound funny to say this, but PDF files — electronic copies of printed documents — are still around and are still very useful. Short for Portable Document Format, PDFs allow you to create a digital version of a paper document, letting you store and access them a lot easier than having to rifle through a filing cabinet.While there are a variety of PDF apps available — Adobe Acrobat being the most well-known — you actually don’t need to download one to create a PDF from an existing paper document with your iPhone or iPad. You can just use Apple’s Notes.Create a PDF from a paper documentHere’s how to create a PDF on your iPhone (the process on your iPad is very similar):Go to your Notes app and create a new document by selecting... Continue reading…

Is now the right time to say “ka-chow,” or should I wait? | Image: NASCAR NASCAR showed off a new EV prototype stock car at the Chicago Street Race today as part of a presentation on its sustainability initiatives, which it has a new partner for in Swedish electrification firm ABB. The car, which looks more like a performance crossover like the Ford Mustang Mach-E, is in many ways a total departure from the traditional stock car. Don’t expect the ABB NASCAR EV Prototype to replace the fuel-burning V8 anytime soon, though.NASCAR says the car has three electric motors — one in the front and two in the back — powered by a 78-kWh liquid-cooled battery that can generate 1,000kW “at peak power,” according to today’s announcement. Image: NASCAR NASCAR writes that the EV sits on a modified... Continue reading…