The Pixel Watch 5 may have been spoiled by… the creator of Borderlands
The Pixel Watch 5 may have been spoiled by… the creator of Borderlands We may just have gotten an early look at the Pixel Watch 5 – and from an unusual source. Randy Pitchford, the creator of the Borderlands game franchise, posted a pair of images of a watch on X, saying that his friend […]
Strava blames zero-code AI apps and scrapers as it tightens API access
Strava blames zero-code AI apps and scrapers as it tightens API access The popular fitness-tracking platform, Strava, is restricting access to its API as part of efforts to clamp down on AI scraping, as reported earlier by TechCrunch. Developers who want to build an app using Strava’s data now need to pay for a flat […]
Here’s where you can preorder the new Oura Ring 5
Here's where you can preorder the new Oura Ring 5 If you’ve been waiting for a smaller version of the Oura Ring, the company’s latest wearable is now available for preorder ahead of its June 4th release from Oura and various third-party retailers, including both Amazon and Walmart. The Oura Ring 5, which starts at […]
They’ve finally made the Oura Ring smaller and lighter
They've finally made the Oura Ring smaller and lighter The precious… I mean Oura Ring 5. | Photo by Victoria Song / The Verge Wherever I go, whatever I do, people point at my finger and ask, “Is that an Oura Ring?” Lots of people find they like the design, and they tell me why […]
Here’s how Google is responding to Fitbit users who don’t like the new Health app
Here's how Google is responding to Fitbit users who don't like the new Health app After a flood of complaints about the Google Health app that just replaced Fitbit, Google has responded with a list of changes that will roll out starting this week. @verge We tried Fitbit Air‘s AI coach, and it turned out […]
Xreal’s budget AR glasses feature anti-shake tech and swappable frames
Xreal's budget AR glasses feature anti-shake tech and swappable frames Xreal says that a01 wearers can also 3D print their own custom front frame designs. | Image by Xreal Augmented reality wearables provider Xreal has launched a new “X By Xreal” (XBX) subbrand, with its first customizable, lightweight smart glasses coming to the US in […]
Google Health is here, but a lot of people want their Fitbit app back instead
Google Health is here, but a lot of people want their Fitbit app back instead The Fitbit app is no more. Along with the launch of the new Fitbit Air (which you can expect a full review of once we’ve spent more time with it), Google has officially replaced it with Google Health, as previously […]
Wear OS 7 will keep track of deliveries and sports scores on your wrist
Wear OS 7 will keep track of deliveries and sports scores on your wrist A Pixel Watch 4 running Wear OS 6, not Wear OS 7. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Among the flurry of today’s Google I/O announcements, Google shared details about Wear OS 7, the next major update to […]
The promises and pitfalls of personalized health
The promises and pitfalls of personalized health This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they’re going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here. A few days ago, my esthetician was smearing hot wax on […]
Meta brings virtual writing to everyone with Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses
Meta brings virtual writing to everyone with Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses Meta is rolling out new features to its Meta Ray-Ban Display smart glasses, including bringing the ability to write messages just with hand gestures to all users. You’ll be able to use the feature in WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram and with “native Android and iOS […]