The first two Pixel Watches were playing catch-up. Now, Google’s starting to flesh out its wearable vision. Google was incredibly late to the smartwatch game — and it showed with both the Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2. The first was…
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold review: in great shape
The Pixel Fold’s successor features an updated format that makes it a joy to use. I can’t overstate how nice it feels to use the Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s inner screen. I’ve never felt so smug using all my little apps…
DJI’s $199 Neo selfie-drone is going to be everywhere
Neo can take off and land in the palm of your hand. | Photo by Thomas Ricker / The Verge Priced for mass adoption, you still get a surprisingly capable 4K 30FPS drone that can launch and land in the palm…
The Remarkable Paper Pro is as outrageous as it is luxurious
Ignore my cruddy handwriting to marvel at this beautiful color. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales A front light and color display are just two of the ways this pretty note taking device puts luxury first. You probably don’t need the…
Google Pixel 9 review: the phone that Android needs
The Pixel 9 is the Android flagship for anyone who just wants a dang phone. The Pixel 9 is the kind of device you get after a few generations of incremental progress. One minor update after another doesn’t look like much…
Shokz’s new bone conduction headphones have a clever solution for bass
The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 have a dedicated speaker for bass. The OpenRun Pro 2 add USB-C charging, a dedicated speaker for bass, reduced vibration, and AI noise cancellation. I’ve been hunting for a pair of open-ear headphones. I’ve tried two…
The Shokz OpenFit Air would’ve been perfect if not for my glasses
The Shokz OpenFit Air are a lightweight pair of open-ear buds that use air conduction. The bass is pretty good for open-ear fitness buds, but alas, my glasses foiled the ear hook design. Two years ago, I thought my quest for…
Google Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL review: AI all over the place
The AI is inconsistent, but the hardware is oh so good. Google finally got the hardware right. The Pixel 9 Pro, its bigger Pro XL sibling, and the standard Pixel 9 look and feel like the flagship phones Google has been…
EcoFlow’s battery-powered A/C and heater combo is too overblown
The Wave 2 heat pump is very capable for its size, but EcoFlow’s absurd marketing sets unrealistic expectations. The EcoFlow Wave 2 is an air conditioner, heater, and fan that can uniquely be powered by a battery and solar panel. This…
Tapo’s new flagship doorbell camera does more for less
TP-Link’s Tapo D225 is a good $100 doorbell camera with 24/7 recording and smart alerts for people, packages, and pets — all without a subscription. The Tapo D225 is something of a unicorn. The newest flagship doorbell from TP-Link’s smart home…