The best thing I bought this year: a portable mechanical keyboard
The best thing I bought this year: a portable mechanical keyboard A keyboard perfect for barside writing. As a writer, I take the tools of my trade relatively seriously. I’m not crazy enough to drop $3,600 on a keyboard, but I also find typing on a MacBook for extended periods of time deeply unsatisfying — […]
The best thing I bought this year: the Remarkable Paper Pro
The best thing I bought this year: the Remarkable Paper Pro The Remarkable Paper Pro and Type Folio keyboard case is a surprisingly great combo. About a year ago, we said you probably don’t need the Remarkable Paper Pro. The e-ink device is equal parts outrageous and luxurious; it’s not ideal for consuming books, and […]
The best thing I bought this year: a Zippo-sized rechargeable flashlight
The best thing I bought this year: a Zippo-sized rechargeable flashlight The Wuben G5 is as easy to pocket as a Zippo and a much better light source. | Photo: Andrew Liszewski / The Verge I was never a Boy Scout, but I have always embraced their “be prepared” motto. When I leave the house […]
Our favorite ways to survive Thanksgiving
Our favorite ways to survive Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is an interesting holiday. Some celebrate it as an American tradition. Others look at it as simply an excuse to get together with family to watch some football. And still others just enjoy getting an extra day off from work or try to ignore it altogether. But however […]
Why I love my OXO kitchen scale
Why I love my OXO kitchen scale Brandt Ranj is a commerce reporter for The Verge, which means, he says, “I spend my time trying to find good deals and the best gear to recommend to our readers.” He also keeps The Verge‘s wearables buyer’s guides up to date, but, he adds, “my role requires […]
Welcome to our pen-and-paper club
Welcome to our pen-and-paper club Considering all the tech that we cover here at The Verge, you’d think that the members of our staff would be using their phones, laptops, and other gadgets for all their productivity needs. But interestingly, when we asked people to talk about their favorite productivity tools, there was suddenly an […]
Why I love my Kenmore canister vacuum
Why I love my Kenmore canister vacuum Emma Roth is a news writer here at The Verge, “and for me,” she explains, “that means every day is different. During the four years I’ve been here, I’ve covered breaking news and written about basically everything in the realm of tech, whether it’s streaming price hikes, the […]
The Verge’s favorite pet gear for 2025
The Verge's favorite pet gear for 2025 The Verge’s favorite pet gear for 2025 Jelly loves taking trips in her carrier. | Photo: Hayden Field / The Verge Every once in a while, Slack conversations among The Verge‘s staff are interrupted by photos of incredibly cute dogs, cats, and other pets. (We even have an […]
Why I love my Le Creuset sauté pan
Why I love my Le Creuset sauté pan Jennifer Pattison Tuohy is a senior reviewer at The Verge covering the smart home, Internet of Things, and, as she puts it, “as many kitchen gadgets as I can get my hands on.” In her four years here, she’s tested everything from smart locks, lights, and doorbells […]
Why I love my Soviet Labubu
Why I love my Soviet Labubu Marina Galperina is a senior tech editor at The Verge who works with staff writers and freelancers on reports and theme weeks. She recently started a new newsletter called The Stepback, which breaks down one essential story from a writer of the week every Sunday. (From Marina: “Please subscribe!”) […]