Cricut’s $99 craft cutting machine helped me feel creative again
Cricut's $99 craft cutting machine helped me feel creative again The desk-friendly Cricut Joy 2 comes in multiple colors. | Photo: Sheena Vasani / The Verge I’ve always been skeptical of products that claim to help you lead a more creative life. But one recently won me over. I’ve spent three weeks with the Cricut […]
Vivo’s X300 Ultra has the best cameras in any phone
Vivo's X300 Ultra has the best cameras in any phone The X300 Ultra is mostly let down by its rather dull design. A few months ago, I wrote that the telephoto camera is the only lens that matters any more, at least when it comes to Ultra-class flagships. As phones got better, cameras became where […]
These reusable digital Polaroids are a clever way to cover a fridge in memories
These reusable digital Polaroids are a clever way to cover a fridge in memories You can update this photo as often as you want. I love when my friends have their fridges covered in Polaroids. It’s often a visual crash course of what’s been going on in their lives chronicling recent adventures, get-togethers, and other […]
Dyson finally made a better robot, but a worse vacuum
Dyson finally made a better robot, but a worse vacuum The Dyson Spot + Scrub Ai is Dyson’s first combination robot vacuum and mop. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge I’m deeply conflicted about the Dyson Spot + Scrub Ai robot vacuum and mop. It’s the company’s best robotic floor cleaner to […]
Behold the crown jewel of outrageous gaming laptops
Behold the crown jewel of outrageous gaming laptops Ridiculous? Yes. Awesome? Also yes. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge The Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo was my pick for the best laptop of CES: It had two high-end screens, great specs, and the promise of being a one-of-a-kind multitasking and gaming monster. Now […]
360-degree cameras have a new superpower
360-degree cameras have a new superpower Imagine Google Street View, except you can walk around like it’s a video game. Now imagine you don’t need to wait for Google to come film because it’s completely DIY. Insta360, the leading maker of 360-degree cameras, is now partnered with a 12-person UK startup called Splatica to help […]
It’s amazing how good Alienware’s $350 OLED monitor is
It's amazing how good Alienware's $350 OLED monitor is At $350, the AW2726DM is cheap enough that some people may choose to buy two for a dual monitor setup. I’ve recommended several OLED gaming monitors to readers over the years, and I’ve finally taken my own advice to buy one. Alienware’s new 27-inch 1440p QD-OLED […]
Marathon battery life makes Keychron’s Ultra 8K keyboards its best yet
Marathon battery life makes Keychron's Ultra 8K keyboards its best yet The Keychron Q1 Ultra 8K in white (left) and the V5 Ultra 8K in black (right). | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge Keychron’s expansive keyboard catalog covers everything from basic full-size mechanical boards to niche layouts like southpaw Alice or a […]
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 […]