Trump’s tariffs mean you’ll pay more for all gadgets
Trump's tariffs mean you'll pay more for all gadgets Trump’s tariffs mean you’ll pay more for all gadgets Yes, prices will likely go up though not right away. If you were wondering how President Trumpâs tariffs may impact gadgets like smartphones, laptops, and smartwatches, thereâs some bad, and perhaps slightly less-bad news. Unless something changes, […]
Genki has a magnetic battery for the Switch 2 and a better Joy-Con charging dock
Genki has a magnetic battery for the Switch 2 and a better Joy-Con charging dock Genki’s Energy Pack powers up the Switch 2 using a short USB-C cable. | Screenshot: YouTube With every new portable console comes a mountain of new third-party accessories. We’ve already seen Hori’s Piranha Plant alternative to the Switch 2’s USB-C […]
Nikon upgraded its entry-level full-frame camera with better autofocus and faster shooting
Nikon upgraded its entry-level full-frame camera with better autofocus and faster shooting The Nikon Z5 II includes an upgraded LCD touchscreen that can now flip out sideways and rotage. | Image: Nikon Five years after Nikon released its entry-level and more affordable alternative to its original Z7 and Z6 full-frame cameras, the company is finally […]
The best ereader to buy right now
The best ereader to buy right now Any ebook reader will let you cram a Beauty and the Beast-sized library’s worth of books in your pocket, but so will your phone. An ebook reader offers a more book-like reading experience, with fewer distractions and less eye strain, and many include extra features, like adjustable frontlighting. […]
Here’s everything Nintendo has revealed about the Switch 2’s Joy-Cons
Here's everything Nintendo has revealed about the Switch 2's Joy-Cons Here’s everything Nintendo has revealed about the Switch 2’s Joy-Cons In its April 2nd Direct event, Nintendo revealed a lot of the Switch 2 details we’ve been waiting for, including the console’s price ($449.99 in the US), its June 5th release date, and a slew […]
Here’s more of what you’ll see through Meta’s $1,000 smart glasses
Here's more of what you'll see through Meta's $1,000 smart glasses Here’s more of what you’ll see through Meta’s $1,000 smart glasses Meta is reportedly preparing a higher-end version of its Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses with a built-in screen to launch as early as by the end of the year, Bloomberg reports. The new glasses, […]
Spec-tacular week
Spec-tacular week So much of our online and technological lives rely on standards, the sets of rules designed to make sure our favorite gadgets and services work together. At their best, they make everything work seamlessly, and we never need to worry about what’s happening behind the scenes. But at their worst, they leave us […]
Robot vacuums are getting upgraded support for Apple Home
Robot vacuums are getting upgraded support for Apple Home Several companies, including iRobot, have announced updates and support for Apple Home through Matter. | Image: iRobot The release of Apple’s iOS 18.4 on Monday includes good news for robot vacuum owners. The update includes support for controlling robot vacuums and adding them to automations and […]
The 1TB Xbox Series X expansion card is back down to its lowest price ever
The 1TB Xbox Series X expansion card is back down to its lowest price ever It’s World Backup Day, which to the makers of storage devices means driving home the urgency of protecting the files you hold dear. So obviously, there are deals on all sorts of storage today, including SSDs and microSD cards. B&H […]
Apple TV Plus is on a hot streak
Apple TV Plus is on a hot streak Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 77, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If youâre new here, welcome, donât forget to make your Venmo private, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, Iâve been […]