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Looking to buy your next phone, laptop, headphones, or other tech gear? Or maybe you just want to know all of the details about the latest products from Apple, Samsung, Google, and many others. The Verge Reviews is the place for all of that and more. Whether you’re looking for buying advice, how to use products you already own, or the best deals on products we’ve tested and used ourselves and can recommend, you needn’t look any further.

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Smart string light showdown: Nanoleaf versus Lifx

Which is the best bet to bedazzle your backyard?

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Apr 13|

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Humane AI Pin review: not even close

For $699 and $24 a month, this wearable computer promises to free you from your smartphone. There’s only one problem: it just doesn’t work.

David Pierce

Apr 11|

Testing VanMoof’s refreshed e-bikes, which are again available to buy

Big question: can you trust the new company to build a better S5 and A5 electric bike?

Thomas Ricker

Apr 11|

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VanMoof S5 e-bike review: too much, too late

A long list of features, but how many do you really need?

Thomas Ricker

Apr 11|

Hands-on

Aqara’s new motion sensor works with Matter and Thread, but that means problems

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Apr 10|

I regret buying the viral TikTok skincare wand

It’s got nothing to do with whether it works. It’s how I’m trapped in TikTok’s neverending product-recommending algorithm.

Victoria Song

Apr 10|

Sennheiser’s new fitness buds do heart rate tracking right

For once, I didn’t have to worry about a fiddly fit getting in the way of heart rate tracking.

Victoria Song

Apr 8|

Cars

Kia EV9 review: third row’s the charm

Andrew J. Hawkins

Apr 8|

Tech

Garmin’s new heart rate tracker pairs nearly perfectly with sports bras

Victoria Song

Apr 4|

Sheena Vasani Apr 3

You can now adjust the sleep timer settings on your Kindle.

Amazon’s latest software update lets Kindle users adjust the lock screen timeout interval — previously set to 10 minutes — so you don’t have to keep waking up your Kindle if you need to take a longer break.

The update also gives the ability to filter the content of Kindle libraries by subscription type and reading format.

Kindle E-Reader Software Updates - Amazon Customer Service

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Apple MacBook Air M3 review: small upgrades

The 13-inch and 15-inch Air are better than ever, but Apple needs to do something about the upgrade funnel.

Joanna Nelius

Apr 3|

The Forerunner 165 series is the budget training watch Garmin needed

The tradeoffs are well worth the savings over the slightly more advanced Forerunner 265.

Victoria Song

Mar 31|

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The world needs more gadgets like LG’s briefcase TV

The company that usually specializes in premium OLED TVs has produced something refreshingly out of the ordinary. And I already hope it gets a sequel.

Chris Welch

Mar 30|

Deals

Here are the best deals you can still grab from Amazon’s spring sales event

Sheena Vasani

and Quentyn Kennemer

Mar 25

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Smart ceiling light showdown: Aqara T1M versus Nanoleaf Skylight

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Mar 23|

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32°N’s liquid lens sunglasses transform into reading glasses with a swipe

Specs for Gen X.

Thomas Ricker

Mar 23|

Mint is going away, but these easy budgeting apps can take its place

There are plenty of other apps that can help you watch your budget.

Barbara Krasnoff

Mar 22|

Gadgets

Motorola spoiled a good budget phone with bloatware

Allison Johnson

Mar 21|

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The Evie Ring is cleverly designed but has some first-gen quirks

There are a lot of ideas and promise packed into this smart ring, but it’s not all the way there yet.

Victoria Song

Mar 20|

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold 16 review: setting the bar for foldables

Joanna Nelius

Mar 15|

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Mini but mighty: Blink’s tiny, inexpensive camera can now go outdoors

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Mar 14|

Gadgets

Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra review: just another big phone

Allison Johnson

Mar 14|

Microlino electric bubble car review: urban delight

Fun, fun, fun till a trailer towed my baby away.

Thomas Ricker

Mar 14|

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Withings ScanWatch 2 and Light review: simple vibes for the tech-fatigued

These watches hit a nice balance between style and function without bombarding you with information.

Victoria Song

Mar 9|

Tech

How to use Alexa’s Drop In feature

Dan Rosenbaum

and Barbara Krasnoff

Mar 8|

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Lenovo Legion Go review: the Swiss Army knife of handhelds

It’s different, and different can be good.

Sean Hollister

Mar 4|

Volkswagen

Volkswagen ID.7 review: a superior EV that happens to be a sedan

Tim Stevens

Mar 1|

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Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 review: redemption never sounded so good

The company has always delivered on audio quality, but after stumbling with some bugs and hardware issues on the Momentum True Wireless 3 earbuds, Sennheiser is focusing on the little things — and it shows.

Chris Welch

Feb 29|

AMD

AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE review: $549 competition for Nvidia

Tom Warren

Feb 26|

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The Echo Hub is Alexa’s missing piece

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Feb 21|

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The OnePlus 12R is a $500 phone with flagship tendencies

Time for Samsung and Google to make some room in the midrange.

Allison Johnson

Feb 16|

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Bose’s Ultra Open Earbuds are its boldest, most unique earbuds yet

Chris Welch

Feb 15|

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JBL Authentics 300 smart speaker review: two assistants at once

Chris Welch

Feb 8|

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This iPod-like button could be a great smart home controller

With customizable icons and an intuitive click wheel, the Linxura solves a big problem with smart buttons. But it needs to dial up its integrations before it’s worth your money.

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Feb 8|

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