The Sourdough Sidekick automates the boring bit of baking
The Sourdough Sidekick automates the boring bit of baking

Baking sourdough bread is inherently old-fashioned, relying on natural fermentation and wild yeast instead of the simple, predictable commercial stuff. So it might sound anathema to bring a gadget into the mix. The trick to the Sourdough Sidekick – backed and branded by King Arthur flour – is that it promises to automate the boring […]

Vizio accidentally made the best dumb TV on the market
Vizio accidentally made the best dumb TV on the market

When I first started testing Vizio’s 65-inch Mini LED Quantum TV, I thought the big story was that Vizio was back and that it had a quantum-dot TV for under $398 – the cheapest on the market. Vizio’s been pretty quiet since it was acquired by Walmart in 2024, so putting out a TV with […]

Hey number pad lovers, this is a keyboard we can finally agree on
Hey number pad lovers, this is a keyboard we can finally agree on

I know a vocal group of people who swear by the number pad on their keyboard. And yet, for years I haven’t cared about using one – until I put my hands on the Epomaker RT98. It’s a mechanical keyboard with a charming retro aesthetic, a fun CRT-like screen, VIA compatibility, a nice typing feel, […]

The square-ish phone that I wanted to love
The square-ish phone that I wanted to love

The Ikko MindOne Pro is delightfully small. I keep calling it a square phone, which isn’t quite right; the screen is square, but the phone itself is slightly rectangular. The camera flips up so you can use it for selfies – you can even open it partway to use as a stand or a kind […]

Qi fan fan
Qi fan fan

Despite my initial skepticism, I’m now sold on wireless Qi chargers that add integrated fans to keep your phone cool while charging. I figured they’d be too loud, or too weak, or too gimmicky, but I’m a convert after spending a week with the new $59.99 Kuxiu D5 Qi2.2 charging dock. Its active cooling system […]

I finally got my Trump phone
I finally got my Trump phone

Where’s the Trump phone? We’re going to keep talking about it every week. One year on, our phones have finally arrived. 12 months, 16 days, 21 hours, and 54 minutes after I first heard about Trump Mobile’s T1 Phone 8002 (gold version), I’m finally holding one in my own hands. That’s right, The Verge’s Trump […]

EcoFlow DELTA 3 Ultra Plus Review: Portability meets serious firepower

Quick Review The EcoFlow DELTA 3 Ultra Plus is a powerful portable power station built for homeowners who want reliable emergency backup without committing to a permanent whole-home battery installation. With a 3,072Wh LFP battery, 3,600W continuous in…

Google built a great smart speaker, but Gemini isn’t ready for it
Google built a great smart speaker, but Gemini isn’t ready for it

Smart speakers have spent the past few years searching for a compelling second act. Beyond music, timers, and controlling your lights, they’ve struggled to justify taking up space on the kitchen counter. AI promised to change that. Amazon debuted its new hardware powered by a revamped Alexa last fall, and now it’s finally Google’s turn. […]

The cube was a lie: up close with our Dbrand Companion Cube before it gets destroyed
The cube was a lie: up close with our Dbrand Companion Cube before it gets destroyed

Dbrand is the company that shipped a product that told Nintendo’s legal team to “go fuck yourself,” and the company that had a second set of lawyer-dodging PS5 plates ready when Sony threatened to sue over the originals. But on June 29th, the company finally ate some serious humble pie, canceling its Portal-themed Companion Cube […]

LG C6H OLED Evo AI Review: The First Meaningful C-Series Upgrade in Years?

The LG C-Series has long been the default OLED recommendation for buyers seeking premium picture quality, strong gaming performance and dependable all-round value. The LG C6H OLED Evo AI doesn’t reinvent the formula, but it introduces enough meaningful…