I’ve tested 30 smart locks, and these are the best
I've tested 30 smart locks, and these are the best A smart lock is an easy solution to some common problems. Locked yourself out? Need to let a friend in to water the plants? Your latchkey kid lost their key? Hands are full, and it’s raining cats and dogs? A smart lock solves all of […]
DJI Neo 2 review: I guess I’m a drone guy now
DJI Neo 2 review: I guess I'm a drone guy now The Neo 2 looks a lot like the first Neo, but it’s had plenty of upgrades. I’m not a drone guy. In fact, I’ve always been a bit nervous to play around with them too much. They’re big, fragile, and expensive, which is a […]
The best robot vacuums we’ve tested for 2026
The best robot vacuums we've tested for 2026 Robot vacuums are impressive devices that will clean your floors well and — thanks to bigger batteries and better robot brains — rarely get tired of doing their job. Over the last few years, these floor-sweeping bots have gone from utilitarian devices to full-fledged home robots that […]
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 […]
The best earbuds we’ve tested for 2026
The best earbuds we've tested for 2026 It’s hard to buy a bad pair of wireless earbuds these days, and with constant discounts and deals wherever you look, now is as good a time as any to splurge on the pair you’ve been eyeing. The market has come a long way since the early era […]
Honor steps up to the big leagues with the Magic 8 Pro
Honor steps up to the big leagues with the Magic 8 Pro The Honor Magic 8 Pro is out now in Europe, months after its Chinese launch. I have a simple gut check I use when reviewing phones, especially ones that rely on their cameras as a selling point: how often do I wish I […]
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 […]