Sony has introduced the Reon Pocket Pro Plus, the latest iteration of its wearable personal climate control device (check out our in-depth article about the Reon Pocket Pro covered at CEATEC 2025). Designed to be worn around the neck, the smart accessory uses thermoelectric technology to provide direct cooling or heating to the user’s body,…
Alibaba has announced a significant update to its Qwen AI Glasses S1, introducing features that position the device as a formidable competitor to Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses. While Meta currently maintains a strong presence in the U.S. market, Alibaba’s latest enhancements focus on proactive AI and deep app integration, expanding the utility of smart eyewear…
Sony’s new flagship doesn’t look much like its predecessors. | Image: Sony / The Verge Sony’s Xperia 1 flagships have looked more or less the same since 2020, but that’s finally changing with the Xperia 1 VIII, which moves to a chunky square camera island. The phone also boasts what should be a substantially improved…
It’s already raised over $700,000 on Kickstarter. | Image: Bastl Make no mistake, the Bastl Kalimba is a synthesizer, you just play it like a kalimba. Its tines don’t really make much sound. There is an internal mic that you can blend in for a little acoustic spice, but it’s mostly driven by the synth…
The 360 Vis Nav impressed us with its exceptionally powerful carpet-cleaning performance. | Photo: Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge. If you’re tired of running your vacuum multiple times just to get the dirt and debris out of the carpets in your living room, Dyson’s 360 Vis Nav is worth a look. It’s one of the…
Whether it’s managing a busy home or looking out for everyone around them, moms spend a lot of time every day caring for others. Mother’s Day, May 10th, is an opportunity to return the favor, so we’ve rounded up practical gadgets and little luxuries that can lighten her load. This year’s picks are designed to…
Nintendo recently announced a new pricing policy, which knocks $10 off the cost of digital versions of future first-party titles exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2. Splatoon Raiders, for instance, is available for preorder ahead of its July 23rd release for $49.99 digitally or $59.99 for the physical edition. However, Amazon and Walmart are the exception in…
Understanding the quality of a night’s rest requires more than just a single numerical value. Recognizing this, Fitbit has launched a significant update to its Sleep Score system, aimed at transforming raw data into actionable insights to help users understand persistent fatigue and improve their sleep hygiene. Holistic Data Integration The redesigned Sleep Score provides…
More than a decade after the original Google Glass failed to achieve mainstream appeal, Google is pivoting its strategy toward the luxury fashion sector. In a bid to redefine smart eyewear as a desirable consumer accessory, Google has entered a strategic partnership with the Italian luxury house Gucci, owned by the Kering Group. The collaboration…
It’s not every day you find a decent pair of wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation, a transparency mode, and app support for less than $20, which is why the current lighting deal on the CMF Buds 2A stands out. Now through 11:15PM ET today, April 7th, Nothing’s budget earbuds are available on Amazon in…
