Tariffs kill the Starling Home Hub, Google Nest’s best bridge to Apple Home
Tariffs kill the Starling Home Hub, Google Nest's best bridge to Apple Home The makers of the Starling Home Hub say they have discontinued the popular device. | Image: Starling I have bad news for ecosystem straddlers who use Google Nest products in their smart homes but rely on iPhones and Apple Home for control: […]
American Sweatshop depicts content moderation as the hell it is
American Sweatshop depicts content moderation as the hell it is In American Sweatshop, German director Uta Briesewitz’s new psychological drama, every character working at a content moderation firm understands that ingesting horrific images is part of the job. They have all seen the disturbing footage uploaded to social media, and they know how important it […]
8BitDo’s wireless N64-inspired controller is 30 percent off
8BitDo's wireless N64-inspired controller is 30 percent off Look, delays happen. The Analogue 3D, a console made to display N64 games in 4K, has had its release window pushed multiple times. That frustrated me for a while because I wanted to get my hands on 8BitDo’s slick 64 Bluetooth controller that was made to go […]
Kuxiu’s X40 Turbo lays claim to best 3-in-1 travel charger
Kuxiu's X40 Turbo lays claim to best 3-in-1 travel charger The X40 Turbo wirelessly charging an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods Pro. | Photo by Thomas Ricker / The Verge Kuxiu already made my favorite 3-in-1 Qi2 charger, and now it’s back with an even smaller yet more powerful version. The MagSafe-compatible Qi2.2 charger folds […]
Casio’s stress-relieving furry robot is coming to the US
Casio's stress-relieving furry robot is coming to the US Moflin uses touch sensors hidden beneath its fur to detect physical interactions like it being pet. | Image: Casio First announced nearly a year ago, Casio’s robotic pet Moflin has been selling so well in Japan, according to the Wall Street Journal, the company is now […]
Upgrade your everyday carry setup with these 22 picks
Upgrade your everyday carry setup with these 22 picks What we carry says a lot about what’s important to us, who we are, and who we aspire to be. This fall, it’s worth examining what you bring with you every day and thinking about how you could refine it. Perhaps you carry too much, and […]
How to watch Mark Zuckerberg’s keynote at Meta Connect 2025
How to watch Mark Zuckerberg's keynote at Meta Connect 2025 Meta is about to kick off its annual Connect conference, beginning with a keynote address from CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday night. Zuckerberg plans to discuss “the latest on AI glasses” and will lay out “Meta’s vision for artificial intelligence and the metaverse,” according to […]
Who is the iPhone Air really for?
Who is the iPhone Air really for? It’s very thin. And very light. And quite nice to look at. It also only has one camera, the battery life isn’t amazing, and it’s not like Apple saved some special new software feature for its fanciest phone. The new iPhone Air is just… the nice one. So […]
Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro is a bold redesign but a basic upgrade
Apple's iPhone 17 Pro is a bold redesign but a basic upgrade Apple’s new iPhone 17 Pro Max and iPhone 17 Pro. It’s a tricky year to review the iPhone Pro. It’s long been the go-to choice for anyone who wants an iPhone with the nicest screen, longest battery, and great cameras. But the display […]
The hunger strike to end AI
The hunger strike to end AI On Guido Reichstadter’s 17th day without eating, he said he was feeling alright – moving a little slower, but alright. Each day since September 2nd, Reichstadtler has appeared outside the San Francisco headquarters of AI startup Anthropic, standing from around 11AM to 5PM. His chalkboard sign states “Hunger Strike: […]