How to Ding, Dong, Ditch Ring’s surveillance network
How to Ding, Dong, Ditch Ring's surveillance network There are lots of options for video doorbells that store footage locally — including these from Eufy, Reolink, SwitchBot, Tapo, and Aqara. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Recently, Ring ran a Super Bowl ad for its Search Party feature showing how it uses […]
The best Sonos speakers to buy in 2026
The best Sonos speakers to buy in 2026 After the self-induced tumult Sonos went through last year, I can understand why some people are reluctant to spend money on the company’s products. But newly appointed CEO Tom Conrad has shown that he’s determined to get back on track and revitalize Sonos as the leading whole-home […]
I’ve tested 30 smart locks, and these are the best
I've tested 30 smart locks, and these are the best A smart lock is an easy solution to some common problems. Locked yourself out? Need to let a friend in to water the plants? Your latchkey kid lost their key? Hands are full, and it’s raining cats and dogs? A smart lock solves all of […]
I tested several cases for the Switch 2 and these are the best
I tested several cases for the Switch 2 and these are the best Our picks include carrying cases and ones you can leave on during handheld and docked play. | Image: The Verge, Getty Images You might find it kind of sad to put your hard-earned Switch 2 into a protective case. To me, it’s […]
The best robot vacuums we’ve tested for 2026
The best robot vacuums we've tested for 2026 Robot vacuums are impressive devices that will clean your floors well and — thanks to bigger batteries and better robot brains — rarely get tired of doing their job. Over the last few years, these floor-sweeping bots have gone from utilitarian devices to full-fledged home robots that […]
The best earbuds we’ve tested for 2026
The best earbuds we've tested for 2026 It’s hard to buy a bad pair of wireless earbuds these days, and with constant discounts and deals wherever you look, now is as good a time as any to splurge on the pair you’ve been eyeing. The market has come a long way since the early era […]
The best Apple Watch to buy
The best Apple Watch to buy Editor’s note: Black Friday doesn’t officially take place until Friday, November 28th; however, if you want to shop ahead of time, we’ve rounded up the best early Black Friday deals you can already get. If you have an iPhone, the Apple Watch is the best smartwatch for you. But there was only one […]
The best e-reader to buy right now
The best e-reader to buy right now Editor’s note: Black Friday doesn’t officially take place until Friday, November 28th; however, if you want to shop ahead of time, we’ve rounded up the best early Black Friday deals you can already get. Any ebook reader will let you cram a Beauty and the Beast-sized library’s worth of books in […]
I’ve tested the latest Switch 2 controllers and this one is the best
I've tested the latest Switch 2 controllers and this one is the best Editor’s note: Amazon’s fall Prime Day event kicks off on October 7th; however, if you want to shop ahead of the two-day sale, we’ve rounded up the best early Prime Day deals you can already get. If you choose to get an […]
We’re living in a golden age of affordable mechanical keyboards
We're living in a golden age of affordable mechanical keyboards The mechanical keyboard world has undergone a renaissance. Thanks to increased competition and commoditized tech, features that used to be exclusive to limited-run DIY boards in the $300-plus range just a few years ago are now available in prebuilt boards in the $100 to $200 […]