Slab is the first MIDI controller built exclusively for Serato Studio
Slab is the first MIDI controller built exclusively for Serato Studio Music making is always better with hardware. Native Instruments and Ableton have had incredible success with their custom MIDI controllers that integrate with their DAWs (digital audio workstations), Maschine and Live, respectively. Native Instruments’ Maschine (yes, it’s the name of the hardware and the […]
This $1,500 robot cooks dinner while I work
This $1,500 robot cooks dinner while I work The Posha robot chef can autonomously cook a meal from scratch. As I’m sitting in my office writing this review, delicious, cheesy, garlicky scents are wafting up the stairs. I can hear whizzing and whirring, and the occasional clunk, as a robot chef in my kitchen is […]
The Nex Playground and Pixel Buds 2A top our list of the best deals this week
The Nex Playground and Pixel Buds 2A top our list of the best deals this week The Nex Playground is a compact, cube-shaped console that’s currently on sale for $50 off. | Image: The Verge The Nex Playground is apparently one of the hottest consoles this holiday season thanks to its kid-friendly games and fun, […]
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 — […]
Here are the shipping deadlines to get your holiday gifts on time
Here are the shipping deadlines to get your holiday gifts on time Amazon Prime members may be eligible for free same-day delivery. | Photo: Justin Sullivan / Getty Images Let’s face it, the same thing happens year after year. Things get busy with work, school, and life in general until you’re suddenly up against the […]
iOS 26.2 is here with Liquid Glass, AirDrop, and Apple Music updates
iOS 26.2 is here with Liquid Glass, AirDrop, and Apple Music updates Today, Apple officially released iOS 26.2 for iPhone 11 and newer devices, which includes new Lock Screen customizations for you to adjust the opacity level, as well as the ability to use AirDrop with people who aren’t in your contacts by sharing a […]
Mmm, Qi donuts
Mmm, Qi donuts Eat at your own risk. | Image: Ikea After announcing new Matter-compatible smart home devices and stylish wireless speakers over the past few months, Ikea continues to expand its consumer electronics offerings with three new wireless chargers. They’re limited to 15W Qi2.0 charging rates but are well priced and feature designs that […]
Google Translate brings real-time speech translations to any headphones
Google Translate brings real-time speech translations to any headphones Google Translate’s latest update brings live speech translations, originally available only on the Pixel Buds, to any headphones you want, with support for over 70 languages. It’s rolling out today in beta and just requires a compatible Android phone with the Translate app (unlike Apple’s similar […]
The 40 best gift ideas for mom this holiday season
The 40 best gift ideas for mom this holiday season Your mom deserves the best, and we’re going to help you get them something special. The right gift can make family or friend time more valuable, after all, or it can greatly enrich time spent alone. If your mom says that she has all that […]
The TCL QM9K is an excellent flagship TV, but I’m not sure who it’s for
The TCL QM9K is an excellent flagship TV, but I'm not sure who it's for TCL has been a solid competitor in the midrange TV market for years, going head-to-head with Hisense. Not only are TVs from both manufacturers competitive on features, they even use similar nomenclature to categorize their TV lines – the TCL […]