This is Lowpass by Janko Roettgers, a newsletter on the ever-evolving intersection of tech and entertainment, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week. Every year, TV makers flock to CES in Las Vegas to show off bigger, brighter, and better-looking displays. And every year, the same companies also use the show to throw […]
I have a simple gut check I use when reviewing phones, especially ones that rely on their cameras as a selling point: how often do I wish I had another phone with me instead? These days, it’s mostly the Vivo X300 Pro I miss when I’m testing something else, a phone whose camera remains unmatched. […]
After exclusively launching in Japan last August, Nintendo has announced its My Mario product line will be available in the US starting next month. That includes the interactive Hello, Mario! app featuring an interactive 3D version of Mario’s head that reacts to being poked, tugged, and flung around the screen. The app will be available […]
Woot has an excellent deal on refurbished Sonos Arc SL soundbars, the 2020 model that’s similar to the original Arc aside from not having any microphones. It debuted for $749, but you can get one with a one-year Sonos warranty for $319.99 while supplies last. If this discount doesn’t sell out quickly (which it may), […]
TechCrunch goes hands-on at the CES 2025 show with the new Clicks Communicator, a new Android smartphone with a physical keyboard.
CES serves a few different purposes – to give us the sense of what’s to come during the year, to introduce strange devices, and for companies to show off the newest technology. While there wasn’t as much of the first as I had hoped, there sure was a lot of the latter. TV manufacturers delivered […]
For all the time that I’ve been covering technology, there’s been a hierarchy when it comes to TV brands. The big three – Sony, Samsung, and LG – have been on top for a while. Pioneer and Panasonic were up there with plasma TVs, and Panasonic is getting back in the game in the States. […]
While the best iPad deals usually land during major sale events like Black Friday, many great iPad deals are available outside of those moments. The day-to-day discounts come and go like the changing winds, so there’s often some amount to be saved somewhere, particularly on Apple’s most affordable iPad and the latest iPad Mini. Hell, you […]
It’s 2026, and that means Apple sells MacBooks equipped with not just its capable M-series processors but A-series chips that were previously exclusive to the iPhone. With the MacBook Neo starting at $599, the company now offers a wider range of options with more sizes and price points than ever before, all of which run […]
Amazfit might not have the name recognition of a company like Garmin or Fitbit, but its wearables consistently impress, with the Amazfit Active 2 being one of the best fitness trackers you can buy. And right now, it’s on sale for just $84.99 ($15 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target, which is only $5 […]