The Pixel Watch 4 is getting new one-handed gestures and better smart replies
The Pixel Watch 4 is getting new one-handed gestures and better smart replies Double pinch lets you dismiss notifications or | Image: Google Google has started to roll out the first update for the Pixel Watch 4 since the wearable launched last August. WearOS 6.1 is available for the Pixel Watch 2, 3, and 4 […]
The next Pebble gadget is the Index 01, a ring with a microphone
The next Pebble gadget is the Index 01, a ring with a microphone Eric Migicovsky, the founder of Pebble and the person leading its recent comeback, is very much in the business of making gadgets for himself. And he seems extremely into the one on his finger: It’s called the Pebble Index 01 (but we’ll […]
The Apple Watch Series 11 just got a big $100 discount ahead of the holidays
The Apple Watch Series 11 just got a big $100 discount ahead of the holidays The discount brings the price down to $299 ($100 off). | Image: The Verge We thought Black Friday and Cyber Monday would bring the lowest prices of the year, but apparently not. Right now, you can snag Apple’s Watch Series […]
Welcome to the wellness surveillance state
Welcome to the wellness surveillance state A big part of my job is spending several hours per week staring at charts of my data. This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest phones, smartwatches, apps, and other gizmos that swear they’re going […]
The ugly Pebble 2 Duo is the smartwatch for me
The ugly Pebble 2 Duo is the smartwatch for me Smartwatches have become health gadgets. Over the last five years or so, Apple, Garmin, Google, Samsung, and practically every other company wanting to strap their wares to your wrist have emphasized exercise integrations, sleep tracking, hypertension monitoring, and more. The most expensive among these devices […]
This deal on smart glasses was too good for my husband to pass up
This deal on smart glasses was too good for my husband to pass up You can snag a pair of Amazon’s Alexa-enabled smart glasses for an all-time low price this Cyber Monday. The last thing I need is a new Amazon Echo smart speaker. As The Verge’s smart home reviewer, I currently have a dozen […]
The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are at their best-ever price for Black Friday
The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are at their best-ever price for Black Friday Meta may have just released the Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) at the end of October, but they’re not significantly different from the last-gen model introduced in 2021. The overall experience is very similar, which is why the original Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses […]
The best Apple Watch to buy
The best Apple Watch to buy Editor’s note: Black Friday doesn’t officially take place until Friday, November 28th; however, if you want to shop ahead of time, we’ve rounded up the best early Black Friday deals you can already get. If you have an iPhone, the Apple Watch is the best smartwatch for you. But there was only one […]
Meta’s new wearables trade-in program gives you Ray-Ban and Oakley discounts
Meta's new wearables trade-in program gives you Ray-Ban and Oakley discounts For the first time, Meta is offering trade-in discounts for its smart glasses with a pilot program that’s only running through December 31st. According to a legal page on Meta’s website, trade-in discounts can be applied to the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 1, Ray-Ban Meta […]
OnePlus 15R will get a late launch next month
OnePlus 15R will get a late launch next month The phone and tablet are coming to the US, but the watch is Europe-only. This month’s OnePlus 15 arrived to much fanfare about its enormous battery life, but no sign of the cheaper 15R that was expected alongside it. Now we finally know that phone will […]