Apple’s racing movie is finally here
Apple's racing movie is finally here Apple’s racing movie is finally here Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 88, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, happy heat dome, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been […]
I tested a bunch of gaming laptops and these are the best
I tested a bunch of gaming laptops and these are the best Gaming laptops come in various shapes and sizes, though many of the heavy hitters remain thick and beefy machines that maximize cooling to get the most out of their powerful chips. Most are awash in RGB lighting and edgy designs geared towards capital-G […]
The best deals on 4K TVs
The best deals on 4K TVs We’ve rounded up deals on all sorts of TVs, from affordable yet feature-packed models to high-end OLED panels that will really wow you. | Image: Sony Things are looking bright for those who want to nab a great TV in 2025 at a substantial discount. There’s usually a great […]
Google quietly introduced precise Bluetooth tracking on the Pixel Watch 3
Google quietly introduced precise Bluetooth tracking on the Pixel Watch 3 With the Wear OS 5.1 update that was released last March, Google quietly introduced a new feature called Channel Sounding for the Pixel Watch 3 that could improve the accuracy of pinpointing the location of other devices using its existing Bluetooth hardware. But while […]
What Meta and Anthropic really won in court
What Meta and Anthropic really won in court A lot of the future of AI will be settled in court. From publishers to authors to artists to Hollywood conglomerates, the creative industry is picking a big copyright fight over the vast quantities of data used to train AI models – and the ultimate output of […]
Meta says it’s winning the talent war with OpenAI
Meta says it's winning the talent war with OpenAI Meta says it’s winning the talent war with OpenAI During a company-wide all-hands meeting on Thursday, some of Meta’s top executives were asked about the “$100 million signing bonuses” that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman claimed they had been offering to poach his employees. “Sam is just […]
Insta360’s new $110 Flow 2 gimbal sacrifices some useful pro features
Insta360's new $110 Flow 2 gimbal sacrifices some useful pro features Insta360’s new $110 Flow 2 gimbal sacrifices some useful pro features The new Insta360 Flow 2 offers up to 10 hours of battery life and can even be used to charge your phone. | Image: Insta360 Insta360 has announced a new version of its […]
Insta360’s new wireless mic looks no bigger than an Apple AirTag
Insta360's new wireless mic looks no bigger than an Apple AirTag Insta360’s new wireless mic looks no bigger than an Apple AirTag The Mic Air can be worn using a clip or a magnetic attachment. | Image: Insta360 Having already secured a strong foothold in the action cam market with its Ace Pro lineup, Insta360 […]
HDMI 2.2 will support 16K video at 60Hz
HDMI 2.2 will support 16K video at 60Hz Cables that support the HDMI 2.2 specification will include an Ultra96 label so they’re easier to identify. | Image: HDMI Forum After first announcing it at CES 2025, the HDMI Forum is finally releasing the new HDMI 2.2 specification to manufacturers today. Although there is no definitive […]
The smaller Fairphone 6 introduces swappable accessories
The smaller Fairphone 6 introduces swappable accessories You can access and swap out several components in the Fairphone 6, including its battery, with a single screwdriver. | Image: Fairphone Fairphone has announced its latest repairable smartphone, nearly two years after introducing the last upgrade. The new Fairphone 6 is smaller and 9 percent lighter than […]