Alienware’s fast 27-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor is 23 percent off
Alienware’s fast 27-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor is 23 percent off

One of the best upgrades you can make to your gaming PC setup is an OLED monitor. Assuming that games already run great on your desktop or laptop, a monitor with per-pixel color and brightness control will make them look better than ever. If you’ve been shopping for one that’s on sale, Alienware’s 27-inch 1440p […]

Peak Design has wearable gadget straps for people who hate bags
Peak Design has wearable gadget straps for people who hate bags

Peak Design is launching a lineup of mobile straps for carrying small gadgets and other essentials around without dumping them into a bag. There are three versions available starting today: a $29.95 Mobile Cuff for your wrist, a $49.95 two-point Crossbody Strap, and a $59.95 Crossbody Multi-Strap that allows you to carry several items at […]

Who needs a laptop when you have a folding phone?
Who needs a laptop when you have a folding phone?

The first rule of Purse Computer is to check your bag before you leave the house. A few days ago, I took a 15-minute walk to a nearby coffee shop thinking I had my new folding keyboard in my bag – the key ingredient that would turn the Galaxy Z Fold 7 into a mobile […]

Samsung ad confirms rumors of a useful S26 ‘privacy display’
Samsung ad confirms rumors of a useful S26 ‘privacy display’

Samsung has released a new advertisement for its upcoming Galaxy S26 launch that all-but confirms rumors of a new display with a built-in privacy mode. Leaked videos show that the feature could be capable of entirely blacking out content from specific apps or parts of the display when viewed at an angle. The new advert […]

Apple’s first-gen AirTags are still worth buying now that they’re $16 apiece
Apple’s first-gen AirTags are still worth buying now that they’re $16 apiece

With Apple’s second-gen AirTags now widely available, we’re already seeing inventory of the first-gen model begin to dwindle. Case in point? Amazon is no longer selling a single AirTag, and it’s unclear when — or if — the retailer will restock the first-gen model. Thankfully, you can still grab a four-pack of the first-gen location […]

I hate my AI pet with every fiber of my being
I hate my AI pet with every fiber of my being

After a few weeks living with Casio’s AI-powered pet, Moflin, I finally understand why my mother hated my Furby so much. The fuzzy, guinea-pig-adjacent puffball fits snugly in the palm of my hand. It’s undeniably cute, in a weird kind of way, but the second it starts to squeak or twitch, I am hit with […]

iBuyPower’s gaming desktops are discounted for Presidents Day
iBuyPower’s gaming desktops are discounted for Presidents Day

Buying a pre-assembled gaming desktop makes sense for some. It can save you time and money, too, compared to buying PC components piecemeal. If you’re weighing your options, consider some Presidents Day offers on iBuyPower’s pre-built desktops, including the $1,899 RDY Element 9 Pro R07 and the $2,099.99 Slate — both of which are stocked […]

The Pocket Taco is the best way to turn your phone into a Game Boy
The Pocket Taco is the best way to turn your phone into a Game Boy

My ongoing quest to turn my iPhone into one of my favorite consoles of all time has led me to a curiously named controller. GameSir’s Pocket Taco is only barely pocketable, and distinctly lacking in taco fillings, but for $35, it’s an excellent and easy way to turn your phone into a Game Boy-inspired handheld […]

Anker’s USB-C cable that lets you charge two gadgets at once is 20 percent off
Anker’s USB-C cable that lets you charge two gadgets at once is 20 percent off

Monday, February 16th, is Presidents Day, and there are plenty of good deals happening on tech in the run-up to the holiday. Even if you don’t snag any huge upgrades, though, you likely already own multiple gadgets that you need to recharge each and every day. It would sure be nice to be able to […]

How to un-Big Tech your online life
How to un-Big Tech your online life

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 116, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, happy National Ferris Wheel Day to all those who celebrate, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been reading about Letterboxd and Mike […]