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Apple’s Liquid Glass was a wild change to my iPhone

Apple’s Liquid Glass was a wild change to my iPhone

Apple's Liquid Glass was a wild change to my iPhone Apple’s Liquid Glass was a wild change to my iPhone After staring at, scrolling through, and puzzling over Apple’s new Liquid Glass design language on my iPhone for the better part of an afternoon, I don’t hate it. But I also think it needs a […]

Tested: Nvidia’s GeForce Now just breathed new life into my Steam Deck

Tested: Nvidia’s GeForce Now just breathed new life into my Steam Deck

Tested: Nvidia's GeForce Now just breathed new life into my Steam Deck Tested: Nvidia’s GeForce Now just breathed new life into my Steam Deck I don’t want gaming to become another streaming subscription service that keeps going up in price. I don’t want to put even more power in Nvidia’s hands, particularly not right now. […]

Fujifilm X Half hands-on: Whimsical, refreshing and simply fun

Fujifilm X Half hands-on: Whimsical, refreshing and simply fun

Fujifilm X Half hands-on: Whimsical, refreshing and simply fun The first thing I noticed about the Fujifilm X Half is just how small and light it is. The camera is designed to give you no excuses – you should be able to bring it with you everywhere. And after spending a few hours walking around […]

We tried on Google’s prototype AI smart glasses

We tried on Google’s prototype AI smart glasses

We tried on Google's prototype AI smart glasses We tried on Google’s prototype AI smart glasses Here in sunny Mountain View, California, I am sequestered in a teeny tiny box. Outside, there’s a long line of tech journalists, and we are all here for one thing: to try out Project Moohan and Google’s Android XR […]

I used two GPS hiking apps for backpacking and I’ll do it again

I used two GPS hiking apps for backpacking and I’ll do it again

I used two GPS hiking apps for backpacking and I'll do it again I used two GPS hiking apps for backpacking and I’ll do it again In which the phones website goes outside. | Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images For most of my life, I’ve relied on a paper map when I go […]

Sony WH-1000XM6 hands-on: back to the fold

Sony WH-1000XM6 hands-on: back to the fold

Sony WH-1000XM6 hands-on: back to the fold Sony’s WH-1000XM6 noise-canceling headphones have arrived three years after their popular predecessors. That’s a longer gap than usual for the lineup, but don’t expect any earth-shattering changes. Whereas the 1000XM4 to 1000XM5 upgrade brought a significant design overhaul, this time Sony is mostly focusing on sound, noise cancellation, […]

I tried the magnetic mouse with its own folding USB-C charge cable

I tried the magnetic mouse with its own folding USB-C charge cable

I tried the magnetic mouse with its own folding USB-C charge cable Ever wanted a mouse that could easily stick to your laptop as you carry it around? I can’t say so myself – but one’s launching on Kickstarter today that seems to do the job! I’ve been testing the $36 ESR MagMouse for roughly […]

Just look at Huawei’s trifold phone

Just look at Huawei’s trifold phone

Just look at Huawei's trifold phone Just look at Huawei’s trifold phone I bet your phone can’t do this. After 24 hours with Huawei’s Mate XT — a.k.a. the world’s first trifold smartphone — I have this to say for it: the novelty hasn’t worn off. I’ve tried the Mate XT twice before, first shortly after […]

I’m still testing the new Razer Blade 16 and I have mixed feelings

I’m still testing the new Razer Blade 16 and I have mixed feelings

I'm still testing the new Razer Blade 16 and I have mixed feelings I’m still testing the new Razer Blade 16 and I have mixed feelings The Blade 16 is as sharp looking as ever. The Razer Blade 16 is designed to be the gaming-focused alternative to the MacBook Pro, and I’m always here for […]

Nvidia RTX 5090 mobile GPU: more efficient and a little faster

Nvidia RTX 5090 mobile GPU:  more efficient and a little faster

Nvidia RTX 5090 mobile GPU: more efficient and a little faster Nvidia’s 50-series desktop GPUs have been off to a slightly rocky start, with quality control issues, underwhelming performance gains over last generation, and the occasional melting cable. Its new laptop GPUs, led by the flagship RTX 5090, may be on a similarly modest trajectory, […]