HMD’s Touch 4G is a dumb-smart-phone
HMD's Touch 4G is a dumb-smart-phone The Touch looks like a squat, blocky smartphone from a decade ago. The new HMD Touch 4G — only available in India for now, and unlikely to ever come to the US — splits the difference between smartphones and feature phones, offering a touchscreen and video calling, but with the […]
Nothing Ear 3 review: work in progress
Nothing Ear 3 review: work in progress The Ear 3 combine Nothing’s signature design language with a novel microphone setup. | Photo by Dominic Preston / The Verge Nothing’s Ear 3 buds remind me more than anything else of the Ear 1, the company’s first product. Not because the design is similar (though it is) […]
The electric screwdriver I use for DIY projects is 40 percent off right now
The electric screwdriver I use for DIY projects is 40 percent off right now Hoto’s handy carrying case features a space for every component, plus a place to magnetize the bits. | Image: Hoto If you have small devices that are on the fritz — or in need of a slight modification — Hoto’s Electric […]
Bose’s boldest QuietComfort Ultra headphones are cheaper than ever
Bose's boldest QuietComfort Ultra headphones are cheaper than ever We recommend them at full price, but they’re even better at $145 off. | Photo: Chris Welch / The Verge There’s no question that Bose’s last-gen QuietComfort Ultra are some of the brand’s best noise-canceling headphones, especially if you’re a frequent traveler or someone who values […]
The best October Prime Day deals on TVs, soundbars, and more
The best October Prime Day deals on TVs, soundbars, and more LG’s 42-inch C5 OLED TV is on sale for $996.99 ($403 off) at Amazon The day has finally come for a home theater overhaul. Perhaps you’re looking for a low-cost replacement that offers more features and a sharper design. Or, maybe your gaze is […]
SwitchBot’s new safety tracker can discreetly trigger a fake phone call
SwitchBot's new safety tracker can discreetly trigger a fake phone call The fake phone calls could provide a way out of suspicious situations. | Image: SwitchBot SwitchBot is expanding its already diverse line of smart home offerings with a new tracking fob that doubles as both a personal safety device and a quick way to […]
Version History is live — here’s how to find it
Version History is live — here's how to find it We’ve been working on a new show for the last few months, called Version History, and the first episode is now live! It’s called “Hoverboards: so hot right now,” and it’s an hour-long tour of the biggest rideable gadget of the 2010s. Hidden inside the history […]
The best lists to keep — and the best ways to keep them
The best lists to keep — and the best ways to keep them Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 100, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, get ready for a big gadget week, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer […]
I tried Amazon and Google’s new smart home gadgets, ask me anything!
I tried Amazon and Google's new smart home gadgets, ask me anything! The Verge’s senior reviewer, Jen Tuohy, is taking your questions about Amazon and Google’s new devices. Hi! I’m Jennifer Pattison Tuohy (aka Jen), The Verge’s smart home reviewer. I just spent the last week in New York City getting hands-on with the new […]
The smart glasses race is really on now
The smart glasses race is really on now Last month, I had a conversation with someone wearing glasses — and couldn’t see that they had a display right in front of one of their eyes. Through a monitor connected to the glasses, I watched in awe as my colleague Victoria Song scrolled through and wrote […]