Boox’s new page-turning e-reader remote is a tiny two-button keyboard
Boox's new page-turning e-reader remote is a tiny two-button keyboard Tappy connects to various devices over Bluetooth, not just Boox’s hardware. | Image: Boox Boox has announced its own alternative to the Kobo Remote that offers more functionality than just turning the page while reading on its tablets and e-readers. The Tappy can also be […]
Apple’s AirPods with cameras for AI are apparently close to production
Apple's AirPods with cameras for AI are apparently close to production AirPods Pro 3 | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Apple’s rumored AirPods with cameras are nearing a stage where the company will test early mass production, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports. Currently, Apple testers are “actively using” prototypes that are in the […]
Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo could be at risk from rising RAM prices
Apple's $599 MacBook Neo could be at risk from rising RAM prices The MacBook Neo might lose its most appealing trait thanks to the ongoing RAM shortage. According to analyst Tim Culpan, Apple could discontinue the budget-priced $599 base configuration of the Neo, leaving only the $699 model with 512GB of storage. Earlier this week, […]
Google’s taking a big swing at AI health with the Fitbit Air
Google's taking a big swing at AI health with the Fitbit Air The Fitbit Air can be preordered today and will be available starting May 26th. | Image: Google It’s a Whoop dupe. That was my first thought when I saw the new $99 Google Fitbit Air. You can hardly blame me. The band is […]
Ploopy’s new mouse makes the ThinkPad’s iconic TrackPoint portable
Ploopy's new mouse makes the ThinkPad's iconic TrackPoint portable The Bean isn’t wireless so you’ll need to pair it with a USB cable. | Image: Ploopy Ploopy has announced another open source mouse alternative that skips touchpads and trackballs. While the new Ploopy Bean looks like a tiny travel-friendly mouse, you don’t need to move […]
These reusable digital Polaroids are a clever way to cover a fridge in memories
These reusable digital Polaroids are a clever way to cover a fridge in memories You can update this photo as often as you want. I love when my friends have their fridges covered in Polaroids. It’s often a visual crash course of what’s been going on in their lives chronicling recent adventures, get-togethers, and other […]
Aura’s delightful Aspen photo frame is on sale for $30 off this weekend
Aura's delightful Aspen photo frame is on sale for $30 off this weekend The Aura Aspen offers a bright, vivid display that looks surprisingly lifelike for a digital photo frame. | Image: Aura Aura’s digital frames are kind of like living photo albums that get better with time, which is why we often recommend them […]
The things we’re building
The things we're building Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 126, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, I need 10 or 15 skirts from Calvin Klein, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) Happy Ruthless Self-Promotion Week! We’re dedicating […]
Birdfy’s smart bird feeder is down to its best-ever price for Mother’s Day
Birdfy's smart bird feeder is down to its best-ever price for Mother's Day From crafting machines to smart calendars, a number of unique gifts are already on sale in the run-up to Mother’s Day, May 10th. Birdfy smart feeders are another discounted option to consider, particularly the new Birdfy Feeder Metal 2 (4K), which is […]
We just got a new reason to believe the Trump phone is real(ish)
We just got a new reason to believe the Trump phone is real(ish) Where’s the Trump phone? We’re going to keep talking about it every week. We’ve reached out, as usual, to ask about the Trump phone’s whereabouts. This time we’ve discovered a little more evidence that the phone is on its way to a […]