One of this rugged phone’s cameras is a pop-out action cam
One of this rugged phone's cameras is a pop-out action cam What if your smartphone’s camera wasn’t locked to the back of the device? Honor’s Robot Phone, which we got to see in action at MWC 2026, features a camera attached to a stabilized gimbal arm that can pop-up and look around. But it’s still […]
‘Cash Apples’ is giving away $500,000 to people who click on trees in a web browser
'Cash Apples' is giving away $500,000 to people who click on trees in a web browser Want to make real money just by clicking on virtual trees? Starting today at 1PM PT / 4PM ET, residents of the United States can begin an online hunt for golden apples in a cutesy web game – collect […]
Google’s latest Pixel Watches have fallen to their lowest prices ever
Google's latest Pixel Watches have fallen to their lowest prices ever With longer days and warmer weather on the way, it’s a good time to take your gym routine outside. Luckily, Google’s Pixel Watch 4 can help you track all your outdoor fitness activities, and right now it’s on sale at Amazon, Best Buy, and […]
Donut Lab says latest test proves its solid-state battery isn’t a supercapacitor.
Donut Lab says latest test proves its solid-state battery isn't a supercapacitor. When Donut Lab first announced its solid-state battery earlier this year, there was some speculation around whether the Finnish startup had actually produced a supercapacitor, which is a much shorter-term form of electrical storage. Supercapacitors can charge and discharge quickly, similar to Donut […]
Yashica’s new retro point-and-shoot revival sounds surprisingly capable for $100
Yashica's new retro point-and-shoot revival sounds surprisingly capable for $100 The Yashica Tank looks like a camera that costs way more than it does. | Image: Yashica Yashica has announced a new throwback camera called the Tank for photographers embracing the recent resurgence in the popularity of point-and-shoots. But while Canon’s resurrected Elph 360 HS […]
X says you can block Grok from editing your photos
X says you can block Grok from editing your photos Pay attention to that small print about tagging @Grok, this new toggle has disappointing limitations. | Image by The Verge / xAI X has introduced a new feature that makes it slightly harder for other users to manipulate your uploaded images with the Grok chatbot. […]
The iPhone 17E is good, but you probably shouldn’t buy it
The iPhone 17E is good, but you probably shouldn't buy it It’s about time. The iPhone 17E is a better value than the 16E was when it arrived, but that should matter to basically nobody. The main thing to know about the 17E is that the iPhone 17 exists, it costs $200 more – or […]
Apple is going high-end with new ‘Ultra’ products next
Apple is going high-end with new 'Ultra' products next Fresh off launching the low-cost MacBook Neo, Apple is reportedly preparing at least three new products that will fit into its highest-end “ultra” lineup. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gruman, the next batch of releases may not bear the “ultra” name, like its Watch, but will all […]
The best Switch 2 controller just got better (and a little worse)
The best Switch 2 controller just got better (and a little worse) The pink option is one of the prettiest controllers I’ve used. | Image: Cameron Faulkner / The Verge Crowning the EasySMX S10 the best Switch 2 controller last fall was easy. The $60 wireless gamepad, which is often well below $50, mimics or […]
Sony appears to be testing dynamic pricing on PlayStation games
Sony appears to be testing dynamic pricing on PlayStation games A site called PSprices has been tracking prices on Sony’s digital game store and noticed something unusual: some games were being offered at different prices to different users. What’s more, those offers are tracked in the PlayStation API with experiment identifiers like IPT_PILOT and IPT_OPR_TESTING. […]