The MacBook Neo is an easy recommendation. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge If you’re a student looking for an affordable laptop, I have bad news and I have good news. The bad news is that computer prices are out of whack due to the ongoing RAM and storage crunch, making some…
From left, Segway, Roborock, Dreame, Husqvarna, and Mammotion automowers lined up to do battle with my lawn. | Photo: Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Robot lawnmowers are finally good enough to take a lot of work out of maintaining a yard, but they’re still not set-it-and-forget-it machines. If you don’t want these autonomous cutting…
There’s something magical about using instant cameras that smartphones can’t match. You can capture a moment, print it out, and then give the photo as a gift or hold onto it. Image quality won’t be all that good, but imperfections are part of the allure. We tested instant camera models from popular brands and landed…
The POCO X8 Pro Max looks like a deal you don’t wanna miss if you need a gaming-focused smartphone. It is priced at ₹42,999 for the base variant (12 GB RAM, 256 GB Storage). The phone can be considered a proper flagship-killer midrange option, given the on-paper specs. However, specs and benchmarks might not always… Read…
Samsung is rethinking how premium smartphones are bought in India. With flagship prices steadily crossing the Rs 1 lakh mark, the company has introduced a new ownership model called Galaxy Forever, aimed at making its high-end Galaxy devices more accessible without the burden of a full upfront payment. Instead of a traditional purchase, the program… Read…
Smartphone technology is evolving with every launch, and choosing the right one can seem complicated. And the display is one of a smartphone’s most vital aspects. You interact primarily with the smartphone through the screen. It’s safe to say that the type of display largely determines your device experience. The two primary display technologies in… Read…
Any ebook reader will let you cram a Beauty and the Beast-sized library’s worth of books in your pocket, but so will your phone. An ebook reader offers a more book-like reading experience, with fewer distractions and less eye strain, and many include extra features, like adjustable frontlighting. Some really are pocketable. Others are waterproof…
Smartphone prices have started to increase, thanks to the ongoing chip shortage. This also means the second-hand phone market will grow as people look for cheaper devices. Although it is viable, it is still a risky option, especially if there is a rise in demand. This makes checking the IMEI number, which is a device’s… Read…
If you have an iPhone, the Apple Watch is the best smartwatch for you. But there was only one Apple Watch when the smartwatch launched in 2015. A decade later, you’ve got three flavors to choose from: the entry-level Watch SE, the standard Series, and the rugged Ultra. Each appeals to a different demographic and…
So, you’re thinking of buying a smart ring. Well, some good news. Picking the best of the lot is incredibly easy right now. The “bad” news is that, as far as trustworthiness and reliability, your choices are somewhat limited, as this is still a niche and emerging gadget category. Smart rings are in the middle…
