Fear and blogging (and prerelease laptop testing) in Las Vegas
Fear and blogging (and prerelease laptop testing) in Las Vegas During a chaotic multiday event, I found myself working anywhere. And always in a rush. At CES, I did what you’re not supposed to do: I brought a pre-production laptop to use as my primary workhorse during a hectic event. The unproven rifle in question […]
Kodak’s collectible Charmera is a terrible camera I somehow don’t hate
Kodak's collectible Charmera is a terrible camera I somehow don't hate It’s so cute you may overlook the Charmera’s many limitations. Like trading cards, Lego figures, and even the coveted Labubu, you don’t know exactly what your Kodak Charmera camera is going to look like until you open the box. The anticipation and a $30 […]
Google’s AI Inbox could be a glimpse of Gmail’s future
Google's AI Inbox could be a glimpse of Gmail's future This week, Google announced a new AI Inbox view for Gmail that replaces the traditional list of emails with an AI-generated list of to-dos and topics to track based on what’s in your inbox. It’s not widely available yet, but I have access, and in […]
L’Oréal’s latest flat iron uses infrared light to make hair styling much faster
L'Oréal's latest flat iron uses infrared light to make hair styling much faster The Light Straight maxes out at 320 degrees Fahrenheit. | Photo by Victoria Song / The Verge Hair gadgets have become increasingly popular over the last decade. Hair dryers, curlers, steamers – you name it, there’s probably a TikTokker shilling for the […]
L’Oréal’s new LED face masks address all my issues with this category
L'Oréal's new LED face masks address all my issues with this category I hate when friends and family ask me which LED face mask to buy. That’s because LED face masks are another prime example of the wild wellness west. There’s compelling science behind using red and infrared light therapy to address skin concerns, particularly […]
These open-ear buds actually have decent noise reduction
These open-ear buds actually have decent noise reduction I was surprised that these… work pretty dang well. My biggest gripe about open-ear buds is that they’re rotten for loud city commutes. Cue a pedantic audiophile pointing out that the whole premise of open-ear buds is to not block out sound. Yes, yes. But the unfortunate […]
The taint bandaid has evolved into the taint zapper
The taint bandaid has evolved into the taint zapper Alternatively, you could call it a gooch taser. | Photo by Victoria Song / The Verge Six years ago, I first laid eyes upon the taint bandaid. It was the first night of CES 2020. In a corner of the inaugural CES Unveiled showcase, there was […]
This egg-shaped gadget aims to demystify hormones… with pee
This egg-shaped gadget aims to demystify hormones… with pee Your urine can tell you a lot about your reproductive health hormones. Unfortunately, at-home testing can be cumbersome, involving collecting samples that are then mailed out to labs. That’s what health startup Mira is trying to simplify with its $249 Ultra4 Hormone Monitor. The pitch is […]
Xreal’s Neo is the best-looking mobile dock for AR glasses
Xreal's Neo is the best-looking mobile dock for AR glasses It has a magnetized ring that lets MagSafe devices, as well as other magnet-equipped phones or cases, snap on with ease. When the Nintendo Switch 2 launched in June, AR glasses brand Viture beat Xreal to the punch with its own multi-port battery pack that […]
This smart home controller is literally a piece of wood
This smart home controller is literally a piece of wood The Mui Board is a minimalist, screen-free interface for controlling tech in your home. One of the fun parts of being a tech journalist for over a decade is that occasionally you get to watch a truly unique gadget go from concept to reality – […]