Hardware & Devices
Technics brings magnetic fluid drivers to new EAH-A1000 headphones
The tech should reduce audio distortion for these over-ear ANC cans.
SteelSeries’ new mice are super light, with ultra-wideband and swappable batteries
The new ergonomic Rival Pro and ambidextrous Sensei Pro wireless gaming mice are some of the company's most interesting models in years. They're familiar designs that feel incredi…
The best early October Prime Day deals happening now
It’s not even October yet and Amazon is already offering some Prime Big Deal Day discounts on its own hardware, along with plenty of other popular products. It’s all to hype up Oc…
How much VRAM should you look for in a graphics card?
Graphics card prices are one of many victims of the memory shortage, but how much VRAM do you need to future-proof your setup?
The Ember Mug 3 is brimming with potential, but it leaves a bitter taste
A self-heating mug is a great idea, but for $150, Ember's third-generation flagship is a tough sell.
Expensive Ethernet cables aren't a guarantee of higher speeds: Here's why
Do you need an expensive Ethernet cable, or will a cheap one perform just as well? Let's explore whether higher-priced cables are worth it.
Fairphone’s next repairable wireless earbuds will launch on October 14th
Following leaks revealing a major redesign earlier this month and an official teaser posted to X yesterday, Fairphone has shared some exclusive details with The Verge about the fi…
Firefox just got a redesign with round tabs, new themes, and Compact Mode
Firefox will look a little different the next time you launch it - more bubbly, with some new pops of color. The browser's latest update brings a design overhaul to all desktop an…
Polaroid’s new instant camera has four creative shooting modes you can experiment with
Polaroid announced a new instant camera that lets photographers get more creative and experimental with their shots than just changing the aperture or shutter speed. In addition t…
Instagram expands what partner schools can do on its app
Instagram has expanded the features its School Partnership Program can access.
The midrange Dell XPS 13 is the one you actually want
8GB of RAM for a Windows 11 laptop just isn't enough anymore.
QALO launches a smart band to wear alongside its smart ring
QALO, better known for making silicone jewelry, is launching its own Whoop-esque fitness band.
Lola is Booking.com's new AI travel agent
A new AI agent can book trips, concert tickets, restaurants and more.
Why Wi-Fi extenders simply aren't worth buying in 2026
A Wi-Fi repeater seems like an easy fix to wireless network problems in your house, but it's rarely the best option.
Is the Google Pixel 8 still worth buying in 2026?
Google's Pixel 8 phone has been around for a few years, so there are plenty of used and refurbished units available.
Will Chinese AI companies slow down? A top House Democrat wants answers
As President Donald Trump prepares to meet tech and AI CEOs in Washington, Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) is calling for a treaty between the US and China to keep AI from wreaking havoc on…
Marshall just revealed its smallest party speaker yet
I guess "reasonably-sized gathering speaker" doesn't have the same ring.
Anthropic warns of ‘catastrophic’ AI risks in its own IPO filing
As Anthropic gears up for its greatly anticipated public debut, a preview of the company's IPO filing reportedly details its mounting losses, leadership proposals to retain power,…
Nothing's flagship $399 Headphone 1 Pro actually have some professional features
Nothing's new 'pro' headphones feature a flat EQ, bucking the trend of custom equalizers.
Your car’s data privacy problems are worse than you think
You hear it all the time: Modern cars are basically smartphones on wheels. And just like the phone in your pocket, the car in your driveway collects vast amounts of data - trackin…
Anthropic lost $8 billion last year and said its AI could destroy humanity
Despite a $2 trillion valuation ahead of its IPO, Anthropic hasn't been a money-spinning operation so far.
Meta now has a version of Muse just for small businesses
The agent can now connect to ad accounts and analytics for Instagram and Facebook.
OpenAI reportedly cancels GPT-6.1 Astra's release over deceptive behavior
According to The New York Times, OpenAI scrapped GPT-6.1 Astra's release because it didn't meet safety standards.
Opera for Android now comes with a free eSIM and 3GB of data
It's limited to Opera users in certain countries, however.