Xbox Ally and Ally X review: this is not an Xbox
Xbox Ally and Ally X review: this is not an Xbox What does “Xbox” mean? Some might say it can only refer to a box-shaped Microsoft game machine. Others will argue it’s a collection of Xbox-native titles like Halo, Gears, Forza, and Fable. I think most would probably agree it’s a game console experience, a […]
Is the Coros Nomad really an adventure watch?
Is the Coros Nomad really an adventure watch? Coros’ Nomad is marketed as a “go-anywhere, do-anything” adventure watch. It’s got GPS and offline maps and will track a lot of activities, from yoga to bouldering. There’s an “Adventure Journal,” which the marketing copy promises will help you record “every step, catch, and summit.” While it […]
Fractal’s first gaming headset is as refreshingly elegant as its PC cases
Fractal's first gaming headset is as refreshingly elegant as its PC cases This headset includes a magnetic charging dock that removes almost all the friction usually involved in charging a headset. Not many gaming headsets have a Scandinavian minimalist aesthetic, which is why Fractal’s $199.99 Scape caught my eye. Like many of Fractal’s PC cases, […]
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) […]
While you were partying with your Steam Deck, GPD studied the cord
While you were partying with your Steam Deck, GPD studied the cord I know, it’s “studied the blade,” but you got it, right? Handheld makers are throwing paint at the wall to see what sticks. They apparently can’t compete with the Steam Deck on price, so they’re trying giant handhelds, 3D handhelds, more familiar and […]
Acer’s latest Spin 514 is so close to Chromebook greatness
Acer's latest Spin 514 is so close to Chromebook greatness Acer has made many Spin-series Chromebooks before, and despite flaws, this is one of its best yet. I was cautiously optimistic about Acer’s Chromebook Plus Spin 514 when I tested a preproduction model last month, but the final unit is here now and it sticks […]
Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 review: all-day smart glasses with the same tricky questions
Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 review: all-day smart glasses with the same tricky questions They have a similar look but some nice improvements. | Photo: Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge The second-generation Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses aren’t too different from the first. The biggest change is that they have a better battery life, making them […]
Peloton ushers in a new era with revamped hardware and AI
Peloton ushers in a new era with revamped hardware and AI The new Bike Plus will cost $2,695. Peloton has been angling for a redemption arc ever since its status as a pandemic darling started faltering when the world reopened for business. It tried to steady the ship with a series of layoffs, a pivot […]
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite review: $599 for premium, pricey, perfection
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite review: $599 for premium, pricey, perfection I’ve been hooked on SteelSeries gaming headsets ever since the Arctis Pro launched more than five years ago. The Nova range upped the quality with feature, fit, and software improvements, and the company is now going one step further with a $599.99 Nova Elite headset […]
Alexa Plus is smarter — but it’s not yet smart enough
Alexa Plus is smarter — but it's not yet smart enough The new UI on the Echo Show 21 is a big improvement, but Alexa Plus needs a deeper integration with its screen-based hardware. This week, Amazon will launch new Echo hardware designed to supercharge Alexa Plus, the AI-powered upgrade to its voice assistant. I’ve […]