The Verge’s 2026 Valentine’s Day gift guide (for her)
The Verge’s 2026 Valentine’s Day gift guide (for her)

Valentine’s Day often comes with more pressure than it needs to. At heart, though, February 14th is about showing appreciation for the people you care about in ways that feel thoughtful and sincere. And while big displays of romance can do that, it’s often the quieter, more personal gestures – or a meaningful gift that […]

Sony’s last-gen, but still great 1000XM5 are cheaper than ever
Sony’s last-gen, but still great 1000XM5 are cheaper than ever

It’s rare for Sony’s flagship headphones, even slightly outdated models, to receive a big discount. However, the WH-1000XM5 in black or silver is selling at its lowest-ever price today at Adorama when you enter the code JHCE9834 at checkout (it’s the last step before placing the order). Originally $399, they’re $204.56 — practically half price. According to historic pricing data from […]

Vivo and Oppo’s telephoto extender comes to iPhone
Vivo and Oppo’s telephoto extender comes to iPhone

PGYTech, the accessory manufacturer behind the official telephoto extender lenses for recent Vivo and Oppo flagships, has launched a Kickstarter for a new version developed for iPhones. The RetroVa Vintage Imaging Kit looks an awful lot like the camera kits for those phones, complete with a custom case, slide-on camera grip with built-in battery and […]

The tragedy of Supernatural
The tragedy of Supernatural

When you picture a virtual reality headset user, you’re probably not picturing someone like Sherry Dickson. At 69, the snowy-haired, retired elementary school teacher hops into her Meta Quest headset five days a week, for roughly 60 to 90 minutes at a time. She’s not attending live concerts or watching immersive films. Dickson, a fitness […]

These AI notetaking devices can help you record and transcribe your meetings

These physical notetakers transcribe audio and give users summaries and action items of meetings using AI. Some even offer live translation.

This tiny pocket-friendly e-reader is packed with frustration and potential
This tiny pocket-friendly e-reader is packed with frustration and potential

I’ve used and reviewed dozens of e-readers over the years, but the 5-inch Kobo Mini remains my favorite for one simple reason: It was small. While it lacked useful features like screen lighting and page turn buttons, its size made it an e-reader I actually wanted to carry every day. The $69 Xteink X4 e-reader […]

Antigravity’s 360-degree A1 drone is nearly $250 off right now
Antigravity’s 360-degree A1 drone is nearly $250 off right now

Antigravity’s ambitious A1 360-degree drone is 15 percent off through February 9th. The first-ever discount on this model is available across all bundles, with the most affordable option dropping from $1,599 to $1,359 at Amazon and Best Buy. Pricier bundles are also discounted and include accessories such as a carrying case, additional replaceable drone wings, […]

The telephoto is the only phone camera that really matters
The telephoto is the only phone camera that really matters

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on Android phones, follow Dominic Preston. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started Samsung’s Galaxy S20 Ultra wasn’t the first phone to feature a periscopic […]

The AirPods 4 and Google’s 4K streamer are just two of this week’s best deals
The AirPods 4 and Google’s 4K streamer are just two of this week’s best deals

Happy Saturday, folks! After a few weeks of middling deals, we’re starting see things pick up. Some of our favorite deals of the holiday season have returned in some fashion, making now a great time to pick up deal stalwarts like the AirPods 4 with ANC or Google’s TV Streamer (4K). We also stumbled upon […]

A nice upgrade for Apple’s simplest gadget
A nice upgrade for Apple’s simplest gadget

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 114, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, send Arc Raiders tips, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been reading about wind turbines and phishing scams and oboes, keeping organized […]