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A backpacker’s take on the multisport fitness watch for outdoorsy types.
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The company has... let’s just say a rep for killing its products off. So I’m going to celebrate the fourth Pixel Watch turning out to be the best Android smartwatch around, and hope Google learns that there are upsides to seeing something through.
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Amazing what happens when you actually stick with a product, isn’t it?
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After lagging behind for so long, it’s been wild to see Google come this far in the smartwatch game.
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Google’s latest folding phone isn’t afraid of a little sand. Ask me how I know.
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Innovative earbuds with a microphone built into the charging case.
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Satellite, 5G, and longer battery are great, but aren’t good reasons for most Ultra owners to upgrade.
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Crummy speakers aside, this is the convertible Chromebook to get.
You know how Sony’s quietly building a PS5-grade handheld? GPD’s kind of already done it — by stuffing the monster AMD Strix Halo chip in the Framework Desktop and ROG Flow Z13 gaming tablet into a handheld that needs SO MUCH electricity. Preorders are live at Indiegogo.
First look at Google’s new $99 Home Speaker, launching in 2026 with a vastly improved Gemini assistant
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Meta’s new glasses have twice the battery life, but they still have the tricky issue of being a camera right on your face.
The fitness company is aiming for a comeback with new bikes, treadmills, AI, and higher prices
Review: Lego Game Boy vs. real Game Boy.
And no more chunky side bezels!
These new Echo devices may have just won Alexa Plus a permanent place in my smart home.
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SteelSeries has created a category of luxury gaming headsets that doesn’t really exist right now.
As Amazon prepares to launch new hardware this week, it needs to push Alexa to the next level.
The smartest thing about this TV is that it’s free.
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The brick version is even better than I imagined: an incredibly faithful, fun, and clever build. You can press every button, spin every wheel; designers nail the curves and recreate almost every label. For $48 at Costco (in-person) or $60 at Amazon, it’s even relatively affordable. (I bought it myself.)
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Model v5’s vocals are too close to perfection to be believably human.
This summer, The Verge’s video team braved 90-degree temps to capture the smart home tech I test and use in my backyard.
From smart chicken coops to robot lawnmowers, smart sprinklers, AI-powered grills, and smart lighting, this tour shows how tech can help you manage, maintain, and get more out of your backyard.
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From circadian rhythm lamps to immersive TV backlighting and festive outdoor setups, smart lighting is easier and more versatile than ever. Here’s some ideas on how to make it work in your home.
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Good for side sleepers but ANC kills battery life.
a double-sided magnetic ring grip and stand I don’t have to remove when I use MagSafe car mounts. Or those double magnet rings I introduced you to before, which now serve as stands in my house. It’s from Syncwire, and it ranges from $17-$25 on Amazon. Sound on if you want to hear the satisfying ratcheting swivel!
The new $800 Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses have a screen that can show directions, pictures, translations, and more.
I may look like a jabroni, but IP67, new video modes, and Garmin integration are huge upgrades for the outdoorsy crowd.
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This year’s iPhone is more useful, has more storage, and starts at the same price. What’s not to like?
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But most people should buy the regular iPhone 17.
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Apple gave the people what they wanted, resulting in the most compelling update to the Apple Watch lineup this year.
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Another year of iterative hardware and smart software tweaks for the world’s most popular smartwatch.
