The ugly Pebble 2 Duo is the smartwatch for me
The ugly Pebble 2 Duo is the smartwatch for me Smartwatches have become health gadgets. Over the last five years or so, Apple, Garmin, Google, Samsung, and practically every other company wanting to strap their wares to your wrist have emphasized exercise integrations, sleep tracking, hypertension monitoring, and more. The most expensive among these devices […]
Mirumi the furry companion robot is now available on Kickstarter
Mirumi the furry companion robot is now available on Kickstarter Unlike a robovac, Mirumi will never eat a sock or get stuck under furniture. | Image: Yukai Engineering Among a sea of new TVs, robovacs, and smart glasses, Yukai Engineering’s Mirumi was a unique standout at CES 2025 earlier this year. The tiny robot has […]
The Polaroid Flip, my favorite retro instant camera, is cheaper than ever
The Polaroid Flip, my favorite retro instant camera, is cheaper than ever I love instant cameras because of how they help me slow down and be creative without the distractions of a phone. Holding a real print also feels grounding in a screen-dominated age, which is why I think a lot of people these days […]
Roborock’s powerful Saros 10 robovac is still at its lowest price ever
Roborock's powerful Saros 10 robovac is still at its lowest price ever The Roborock Saros 10 is one of the best Cyber Monday deals still lingering around. | Photo: Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Black Friday and Cyber Monday brought some of the best deals of the year on robot vacuums. One of the […]
The best thing I bought this year: a Zippo-sized rechargeable flashlight
The best thing I bought this year: a Zippo-sized rechargeable flashlight The Wuben G5 is as easy to pocket as a Zippo and a much better light source. | Photo: Andrew Liszewski / The Verge I was never a Boy Scout, but I have always embraced their “be prepared” motto. When I leave the house […]
Apple gadgets, ranked
Apple gadgets, ranked Apple makes a lot of gadgets. Most of them are very good! You’d frankly be hard-pressed to find a company with a better track record, especially across so many categories. But only one Apple gadget can be the best Apple gadget, and it’s time for us to decide which one it is. […]
Sony’s new A7 V uses a partially stacked sensor so you can shoot silently
Sony's new A7 V uses a partially stacked sensor so you can shoot silently From most angles, it looks just like the last-gen A7 IV. Sony is announcing the A7 V, its first camera with a partially stacked sensor and various features borrowed from pricier Alpha models. It will be available body-only in late December […]
The Nikon ZR gets surprisingly close to a real RED camera (for a lot less money)
The Nikon ZR gets surprisingly close to a real RED camera (for a lot less money) The Nikon ZR with its touchscreen flipped out. If you shoot video professionally, there’s a good chance you’ve salivated over a RED camera at some point. RED has long been one of the top choices for big-budget productions, offering […]
DRAM it! Raspberry Pi raises prices
DRAM it! Raspberry Pi raises prices The 16GB version of the Raspberry Pi 5 (pictured) has jumped from $120 to $145. Raspberry Pi is increasing the price of several single-board computers in an attempt to offset soaring memory costs. The updates are being applied immediately and affect Raspberry Pi 4 and Raspberry Pi 5, with […]
These last-minute Cyber Monday deals will likely be gone tomorrow
These last-minute Cyber Monday deals will likely be gone tomorrow Editor’s note: Cyber Monday 2025 is officially in the books — at least for us. We’ll no longer be updating this post; however, if you want to dig further into what Cyber Monday still has to offer, be sure to check out our comprehensive guide to […]