These Oakley smart glasses are perfect for weekend warriors and T-ball coaches
These Oakley smart glasses are perfect for weekend warriors and T-ball coaches The Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses make me look like a sports dad. Slipping on the $499 Oakley Meta Vanguard, I feel the power of Patagonia-clad authority figures wash over me. I am no longer a tired tech reviewer in the thick of review […]
Amazfit’s Active 2, one of our favorite fitness trackers, is a steal at just $81
Amazfit's Active 2, one of our favorite fitness trackers, is a steal at just $81 Amazfit’s Active 2 is surprisingly stylish for a watch that retails for less than $100. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge Smartwatches from big brands like Apple, Google, and Garmin may get all the attention when it […]
Peloton ushers in a new era with revamped hardware and AI
Peloton ushers in a new era with revamped hardware and AI The new Bike Plus will cost $2,695. Peloton has been angling for a redemption arc ever since its status as a pandemic darling started faltering when the world reopened for business. It tried to steady the ship with a series of layoffs, a pivot […]
I’ve got a bone to pick with ‘getting credit’ from your fitness tracker
I've got a bone to pick with 'getting credit' from your fitness tracker Scores are meant to help you digest data, but sometimes feel like getting graded on a test. This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest phones, smartwatches, apps, and […]
AirPods Pro 3 review: tripling down on a good thing
AirPods Pro 3 review: tripling down on a good thing The AirPods Pro 3 are the slam dunk win of this product cycle. The AirPods Pro are about as ubiquitous as earbuds can get. Step outside your door, and you’re almost certain to see people wearing them. For good reason, too. Their active noise cancelling […]
The Powerbeats Pro 2 are getting heart rate monitoring updates with iOS 26
The Powerbeats Pro 2 are getting heart rate monitoring updates with iOS 26 The Powerbeats Pro 2 are getting many of the heart monitoring features announced for the AirPods Pro 3. Apple will release iOS 26 on September 15th and along with new iPhone features like the company’s new Liquid Glass design language and live […]
This three-pack of fast Wi-Fi 7 routers is under $200 for the first time
This three-pack of fast Wi-Fi 7 routers is under $200 for the first time A three-pack of TP-Link’s BE25 Wi-Fi 7 routers is $90 off at Amazon. Having a solid set of Wi-Fi routers is essential, whether you’re working from home, playing online games , or streaming a movie. I’ve used this three-pack of TP-Link’s […]
The best fitness trackers and watches we’ve tested
The best fitness trackers and watches we've tested The best fitness trackers and watches we’ve tested Fitness trackers have come a long way from the simple bands that tracked steps and little else. Modern trackers can monitor everything from your heart health to how well you’ve recovered from a hard bout of training. Even flagship […]
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is stuck in a familiar orbit
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is stuck in a familiar orbit I bet you didn’t notice the squircle that much here. | Photo: Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge If last year’s Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 was tried and true, this year’s Galaxy Watch 8 is a bit more like tried and fine. This isn’t […]
Fitbit’s Charge 6 fitness tracker is at its lowest price ever at Walmart
Fitbit's Charge 6 fitness tracker is at its lowest price ever at Walmart Fitbit’s Charge 6 fitness tracker is at its lowest price ever at Walmart The Fitbit Charge 6 is one of the best fitness trackers we’ve tested, and down to an all-time low price of $93 ($66.95 off) at Walmart. The deal includes […]