Musk Settles Twitter Severance Lawsuit

 

Elon Musk and X have reached a settlement with four former top Twitter executives, including ex-CEO Parag Agrawal, over $128 million in disputed severance pay. The executives alleged they were fired without cause and denied promised payments after Musk's acquisition. Musk and X denied wrongdoing, citing performance issues. The settlement...

Mumbai Unveils Second Airport, Easing Congestion

 

Mumbai has officially opened its second airport, Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI), after two decades of development. This new facility aims to significantly reduce passenger wait times and overcrowding at the existing airport. NMI's first phase can handle 20 million passengers annually, with plans to expand to 90 million by...

India Opens New Navi Mumbai International Airport

 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Navi Mumbai International Airport, a $2.2 billion project by Adani Group, aiming to expand India's aviation network. The first phase, set to open in December, will serve as a crucial passenger and cargo hub, alleviating congestion at Mumbai's existing airport. This development signifies India's...

Blue Origin Preps New Glenn Rocket For Second Flight

 

Blue Origin has rolled out its New Glenn rocket for its second launch, aiming to send two Mars-bound payloads into orbit. The mission, targeting a November 9-11 window, hinges on the successful recovery and reuse of the rocket's first stage, nicknamed "Never Tell Me The Odds." While engineers are optimistic,...

Prime Big Deal Days: Top Audio Gear Discounts

 

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days continues with significant discounts on a wide range of Verge-approved tech, including headphones and earbuds. Deals span brands like Apple, Bose, Sony, and Google, with many prices matching or exceeding previous lows. While focused on Amazon, offers from other retailers are included for those without...

Google AI Fashion Try-On Expands to Shoes

 

Google's AI-powered virtual try-on feature is expanding to Australia, Canada, and Japan, now including shoes alongside clothing. Users upload a photo to see how items look on their personalized digital avatar. This enhancement builds on the earlier clothing try-on capability and Google's broader investments in AI fashion technology, such as...

GM Scraps EV Tax Credit Lease Program

 

General Motors has canceled its plan to offer a $7,500 tax credit on electric vehicle leases after the federal subsidy expired. The program, intended to help dealers sell off remaining EVs, involved GM's lending arm purchasing vehicles and applying for the credit. The company cited "further consideration" for the decision,...

Anker Charging Gear On Sale For Prime Day

 

Anker's charging accessories, including power banks, cables, and wireless chargers, are on sale for Amazon's October Prime Day event. This presents an opportunity to stock up on essential devices like surge protectors and power bricks at discounted prices. Consumers can find deals on various power bank capacities and wireless charger...

EU Parliament Votes to Ban 'Burger' for Veggie Foods

 

European Parliament lawmakers have voted to restrict the use of terms like "burger" and "steak" to meat products. This proposal, backed by the agricultural lobby, aims to prevent plant-based alternatives from using traditional meat nomenclature. While proponents argue it prevents consumer confusion, critics believe consumers are savvy enough and...

Premium Earbuds On Sale, No Ear Tips

 

Verge Deals is highlighting a sale on a premium set of earbuds. Notably, these earbuds differ from the Pro model by not using ear tips, a design choice that may appeal to some consumers. The offer is part of a weekly email newsletter providing discounts on tested products.