Mercedes locks faster acceleration behind a $1,200 annual paywall

Mercedes-EQ EQE and EQ EQS models are eligible for an Acceleration Increase add-on, which boosts performance for a $1,200 yearly subscription. | Image: Mercedes Mercedes is the latest manufacturer to lock auto features behind a subscription fee, with an upcoming “Acceleration Increase” add-on that lets drivers pay to access motor performance their vehicle is already…

A very smart Vergecast Thanksgiving

Illustration: The Verge Twice a week, The Verge publishes The Vergecast, our flagship podcast about technology and emotions. On Wednesdays, editor-at-large David Pierce leads a selection of The Verge’s expert staffers in an exploration of how gadgets and software affect our lives — and which ones you should bring into your home. It’s Thanksgiving week….

Best upright vacuums of 2022

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Best swing sets of 2022

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