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/ Blazer EV owners and reviewers were experiencing numerous bugs, including blank infotainment screens and failed charging sessions. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Photo by Andrew J. Hawkins / The Verge Chevy lifted the stop-sale order on the Blazer EV that was put in place last December after numerous owners and reviewers reported significant issues with the vehicle’s software, including blank infotainment screens and error messages while charging. Chevy rolled out a software update that it says should fix the problems as well as provide a few enhancements for Blazer EV owners. ...

/ Chapter 5: Season 2 includes Zeus, Hades, Medusa, and more. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Image: Epic Games Fortnite is going even more old school for its next season. Epic just launched Chapter 5: Season 2 of the battle royale game, dubbed “Myths & Mortals,” and it’s all about Greek mythology. That means playing as Greek gods, fighting across Mount Olympus, and wielding Zeus’ thunderbolt. The launch was preceded by a clever in-game event involving Pandora’s box. First up, the new locations. A number of mythological locales have been added to the map, including Mount Olymp...

/ It’s his last before the November 2024 election, where Biden is poised for a likely rematch against former President Donald Trump after the Super Tuesday primaries. a]:text-gray-13″>If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&>a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-white”>What time does the State of the Union address start? The State of the Union will start Thursday, March 7th, at 9PM ET. a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&>a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-white”>Who is delivering the Republican response? Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL) will ...

/ Plus, how Freaknomics almost became a TV show instead of a podcast. a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>Stephen Dubner speaking at On Air Fest

/ Just what the Steam Deck was made for. a]:text-gray-13″>If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Image: EA

For years, Rivian has been promising to make a smaller, more affordable electric SUV that will sit alongside its pricier R1T and R1S vehicles, and that day is finally here. The company will reveal the R2 at a livestreamed event in Laguna Beach, California, at 10AM PT (1PM ET) on March 7th, 2024. Much about the R2 has already leaked, including its estimated price (around $47,000), its range (330 miles), and its headlights (oval, of course). In fact, the entire vehicle may have already been spotted recently at a video shoot in California. But that’s not to say that Rivian won’t have a few surprises in store for the actual event. The R2 is a crucial vehicle for Rivian, which has been struggling to reach profitability amid a broader slowdown in EV sales growth. Rivian is what’s known as a “pur...

/ If you travel outside the EU for more than 30 days, you won’t be able to update third-party apps installed on your iPhone until you get back. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Photo by Allison Johnson / The Verge Apple won’t let your iPhone update software installed by third-party app stores if you leave the European Union for more than 30 days. In an update to its support page on Thursday, Apple says you can continue using apps from alternative marketplaces while traveling for long periods — but you’ll need to come back to the EU to get the latest version. Shortly after the EU’s ...

/ RED will become a subsidiary of Nikon as it attempts to expand into the digital cinema camera market. a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>Nikon will now own RED’s catalog of professional film cameras, like the V-RAPTOR XL platform (pictured).

/ The SwitchBot Lock Pro is more powerful, has longer battery life, and can work with the company’s new Matter hub. a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>The new retrofit smart door lock from SwitchBot has a sleeker look than its predecessor.a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>The new lock can be purchased in a bundle that adds a keypad with a fingerprint reader for unlocking and the new SwitchBot Hub Mini Matter Enabled.a:hover...

/ An employee describes a company that enables sexual abuse and doesn’t listen to complaints. a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>SpaceX headquarters in Hawthorne, California, in 2021.

Tech/ Amazon / It will include free same-day delivery for orders of $35 and up and free two-day shipping. a]:text-gray-13″>If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Target is launching Target Circle 360, a $99 annual subscription that will offer free, unlimited delivery and rush shipping on online orders. First announced during Target’s earnings call on Tuesday, the new plan will rival similar offerings by Walmart and Amazon that axe shipping costs for an annual fee. Target Circle 360 members will receive free two-day shipping and free same-day delivery on orders $35 and up. The plan will debut on Aprill 7, and will be priced at $49 until May 18 as a launch promotion.  This isn’t Target’s first entry into paid subscription...

/ The SEC voted to mandate climate disclosures, but the rules are weaker than it initially proposed. a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>SEC Chairman Gary Gensler participates in a meeting of the Financial Stability Oversight Council at the U.S. Treasury on July 28, 2023 in Washington, DC.