Sennheiser’s new Momentum 5 earbuds feature easily replaceable batteries
Sennheiser’s new Momentum 5 earbuds feature easily replaceable batteries

Sennheiser announced the next version of its flagship wireless earbuds with a major redesign focusing on sustainability. The company claims the new design improves the Momentum True Wireless 5’s “comfort, stability, and portability,” but a more compelling reason to upgrade is that you won’t have to replace them in a few years when they stop […]

Does giving a camera wings dodge the FCC’s drone ban?
Does giving a camera wings dodge the FCC’s drone ban?

HoverAir drones always have intriguing gimmicks. This one folds flat to fit in your pocket. This one can land on water. Another can charge inside its carrying case. But the brand’s latest trick might be its riskiest: it’s attempting to sneak a drone past the FCC. In December 2025, the US government banned future foreign […]

Nielsen is leaning more on wearables to hear what people are watching
Nielsen is leaning more on wearables to hear what people are watching

In order to beef up its ability to accurately measure viewership data in the streaming era, Nielsen is moving forward with a plan to use more information gathered from its partners’ wearable devices. Today, Nielsen announced “a number of key enhancements” that are being added to its data capturing process ahead of the upcoming fall […]

The wearable future is stuck in weird, experimental, existential limbo
The wearable future is stuck in weird, experimental, existential limbo

This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they’re going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here. For the past week, I’ve been testing the Google Pixel Watch 5. In many ways, it’s a typical, modern smartwatch. […]

Grab an iPad Air M4 for its lowest price since the June increase
Grab an iPad Air M4 for its lowest price since the June increase

Almost everything with high-end memory or storage is more expensive these days, and tablets are no exception, so we’re glad to see that Amazon and Best Buy have the most recent 11-inch iPad Air with the M4 chip on sale for $649. That’s $100 lower than the new retail price that went into effect (alongside […]

Google’s Pixel Watch 5 is promising — but it isn’t finished
Google’s Pixel Watch 5 is promising — but it isn’t finished

The Google Pixel Watch 5 has, in many ways, been the hardest Pixel Watch to accurately review. Barely anything has changed in terms of hardware. The sizes are the same, the chips and battery got an itty-bitty boost, and there’s a new pyrite satin case finish. Instead, the big updates are all software-related: This year’s […]

Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold feels like the end of an era
Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold feels like the end of an era

The foldable phone market is in the middle of a huge transformation, but no one told Google. Last year, Samsung transformed its Galaxy Z Fold 7 with a dramatically thinner design. This year, it made its phones thinner and lighter again, almost eliminated the crease, and introduced a new passport-sized form factor that feels like […]

The everyday tech I use to track my corgi
The everyday tech I use to track my corgi

The Apple AirTag may be a jack-of-all-trades – people use it for keeping track of keys, suitcases, backpacks, purses – but I think the most logical use case for it, by far, is keeping track of your pet. I attach it to my corgi Jelly’s collar via a matching silicone holder. Have I ever once […]

Framework gave its 12-inch laptop some hardware upgrades
Framework gave its 12-inch laptop some hardware upgrades

Framework has refreshed its 12-inch convertible laptop, introducing Intel’s latest Core Series 3 processors, expanded hardware customizations, and a pre-built Linux option. The cheapest pre-built base configuration for the Framework Laptop 12 now starts at $699 – $100 less than the previous version when it launched last year. Preorders are open now, with the first […]

SteelSeries’ comfy wireless gaming headset is nearly half off
SteelSeries’ comfy wireless gaming headset is nearly half off

While many gaming headsets come with extra features, the tradeoff is that they’re often uncomfortable and heavy. A lightweight, affordable alternative that can connect to a bunch of platforms is available at Woot. The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3P in cyan is on sale for $59.99, a 45 percent discount from their usual $109.99 price. This […]