Dyson’s handheld fan is more powerful and louder than I expected
Dyson's handheld fan is more powerful and louder than I expected Two years ago I attended a picturesque outdoor wedding in August where the hot and humid weather had guests occasionally ducking into their cars to enjoy a blast of AC. Dyson’s new $99.99 handheld fan would have provided some much-needed relief then, although I’m […]
This charming gadget writes bad AI poetry
This charming gadget writes bad AI poetry I kind of wish it just took pictures. I’ve never been as charmed and frustrated by one gadget as I have with the Poetry Camera. It’s a delightful object. White and cherry red with a color-matched woven strap, it looks playful and adorably lo-fi. If I saw it […]
Ikea’s smart donut lamp is a sweet treat
Ikea's smart donut lamp is a sweet treat The Varmblixt is a smart donut-shaped light fixture that can sit on a table or be mounted on a wall. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Ikea’s popular Varmblixt lamp just got a smart home glow-up. The delightfully bulbous light now features color-changing, dimming, […]
More phone cameras should come with silly telephoto lenses
More phone cameras should come with silly telephoto lenses What is this, a telephoto lens for ants? Upgrading your phone with a camera grip attachment is one thing. But doll-sized telephoto lenses that you mount on top of the rear camera? C’mon. I wrote the Vivo X300 off as a gimmick, a funny concept designed […]
The Hisense UR9 is a great first shot against OLED’s bow
The Hisense UR9 is a great first shot against OLED's bow Hisense is first out of the gate with the UR9 RGB LED TV, which uses individual red, green, and blue LEDs for its backlight. RGB LED TVs have been the talk of the TV world this year, with models coming from all the manufacturers, […]
Allow me to explain why I love this camera that can’t shoot color
Allow me to explain why I love this camera that can't shoot color No frills, all artsy thrills. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge I love black-and-white photography. I also adore compact cameras you can always have by your side. So I’m a total mark for the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome, a […]
You don’t have to spend more than $50 on a great USB-C dock for your Switch 2
You don't have to spend more than $50 on a great USB-C dock for your Switch 2 You can’t make the wrong choice based on hardware, but you can spend more than you need to. Nintendo seemingly designed its latest console to be a mystery for third-party accessory makers. With the Switch 2, the company […]
I tested three Windows laptops in the MacBook Neo’s price range — there’s no contest
I tested three Windows laptops in the MacBook Neo's price range — there's no contest The Neo king of affordable laptops. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge When the MacBook Neo arrived last month, I knew Windows laptop makers were in trouble. For $599, the Neo offers fantastic build quality and solid […]
The only USB-C AA battery I’d buy for myself is the Zepath 3600
The only USB-C AA battery I'd buy for myself is the Zepath 3600 The Zepath eight-pack of rechargeable Li-ion batteries. | Photo by Sean Hollister / The Verge Last September, a company named Lumafield scanned 1,000 cylindrical lithium-ion batteries to shine a light on the hidden risks of cheaping out. At roughly the same time, […]
Insta360’s Snap is a tiny magnetic phone screen for taking rear-camera selfies
Insta360's Snap is a tiny magnetic phone screen for taking rear-camera selfies The Snap lets you frame selfies using your phone’s best cameras. Insta360 just announced the Snap, a new smartphone accessory designed to improve the quality of your selfies. It works like a digital mirror magnetically attached to the back of your Android or […]