Boox Palma 2 Pro review: one step forward, one step back
Boox Palma 2 Pro review: one step forward, one step back The Palma is still mostly a reading device. Mostly. Year after year, model after model, the Boox Palma gets a little closer to the device of my dreams. Onyx, the company that makes it, found a formula that remains both simple and delightful: it’s […]
Leica’s latest black-and-white-only camera is the $7,800 Q3 Monochrom
Leica's latest black-and-white-only camera is the $7,800 Q3 Monochrom Monochrom models remain some of Leica’s most unique (and most expensive) offerings. Leica is announcing a Q3 Monochrom, its latest digital camera that captures only black-and-white photos and video. In many ways, the Q3 Monochrom is the same as a standard Q3, but with its 60-megapixel […]
I’m out of reasons to recommend Apple’s M1 MacBook Air, even at $600
I'm out of reasons to recommend Apple's M1 MacBook Air, even at $600 This is just a little public service announcement ahead of Black Friday. Walmart will once again tout the M1 MacBook Air as an unbeatable deal for laptop shoppers. It sure is tempting at $599, especially if you haven’t seen the deal before. […]
Future Google TV devices might come with a solar-powered remote
Future Google TV devices might come with a solar-powered remote Companies making Google TV devices could soon include remotes that won’t ever need fresh disposable batteries. | Image: Epishine Epishine, a company that makes solar cells optimized for indoor lighting, has announced its technology is being used in a new remote control for Google TV […]
The Verge’s 2025 holiday gift guide for tinkerers
The Verge's 2025 holiday gift guide for tinkerers As AI tools continue to rise in popularity, it’s easy to forget the satisfaction of using something that doesn’t need an update or a prompt to help you get things done. I’m talking about tools. They’re simple and rugged, and they don’t make things needlessly complicated. And […]
Watch how Apple 3D prints Watches by blasting powdered titanium with lasers
Watch how Apple 3D prints Watches by blasting powdered titanium with lasers If you compare the Apple Watch Ultra 3 with the Ultra 2, you probably wouldn’t be able to tell they were made with drastically different manufacturing processes. The titanium Apple Watch Series 11 and Ultra 3 are not only made with 100 percent […]
Meross’ radar presence sensor ditches the cord and adds Matter-over-Thread support
Meross' radar presence sensor ditches the cord and adds Matter-over-Thread support The MS605 has an articulated installation plate allowing the angle of the sensor to be adjusted. | Image: Meross Meross has announced a new version of its MS600 presence sensor that’s now battery-powered, so installation isn’t limited to places where you can camouflage a […]
The Apple deals worth shopping before Black Friday (and the discounts to expect)
The Apple deals worth shopping before Black Friday (and the discounts to expect) Apple’s handy location trackers are cheaper than ever right now. Black Friday often brings the best Apple deals of the year, but not everyone wants to spend their Thanksgiving weekend shopping online (or in person). Thankfully, if you want to get a head start, […]
Apple’s custom Wi-Fi chip gives the iPhone 17 a notable boost, according to speed tests
Apple's custom Wi-Fi chip gives the iPhone 17 a notable boost, according to speed tests Ookla has found that Apple’s custom N1 networking chip that integrates the Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread radios in the iPhone 17 family “delivers a clear step-change in real-world Wi-Fi performance” when compared to the Broadcom chip used in […]
The Apple Watch Series 11 has plunged to a record low price
The Apple Watch Series 11 has plunged to a record low price The Apple Watch Series 11 is $50 off at Amazon. | Image: The Verge The latest Apple Watch SE impressed us with all of its upgrades this year, but the Apple Watch Series 11 is still the better option if you’re an iPhone […]