Garmin’s new Fenix 9 adds brighter screens and smoother map panning
Garmin’s new Fenix 9 adds brighter screens and smoother map panning

Garmin just took the wraps off its new line of rugged Fenix 9 smartwatches, with the base model featuring an OLED display with a brightness of up to 3,000 nits, making it twice as bright as its predecessor. Starting at $999.99 for the 43mm case option, the Fenix 9 has 50 percent more RAM and […]

Meta glasses are a workplace menace
Meta glasses are a workplace menace

In August, Toru Hinkle was stocking shelves at their job at Target when they noticed two customers and asked if they needed any help. The men requested a price check on an item – but even after Hinkle told them the item was $20, the customers asked for the price again and again. “After a […]

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. […]

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 […]

Pixel 11 event live blog: Let’s watch Trevor Noah introduce Google’s new phones
Pixel 11 event live blog: Let’s watch Trevor Noah introduce Google’s new phones

It’s almost time for the Made by Google keynote, where the company will show off the brand-new Pixel hardware it announced today. Like last year, it’ll be a celebrity-packed live show, though Trevor Noah is hosting instead of Jimmy Fallon. If the 2025 show was any indication, today’s broadcast might be something of a cringefest. […]

The 7 biggest announcements of Google’s Pixel 11 launch
The 7 biggest announcements of Google’s Pixel 11 launch

Google is hosting a Pixel launch event on Wednesday night where it will show off its latest lineup of devices. But you don’t have to wait until then for all the news; we were able to check out the devices ahead of the event and take a look at everything Google’s unveiling, including the latest […]

Google’s Pixel Watch 5 dives deeper into AI and health
Google’s Pixel Watch 5 dives deeper into AI and health

The $399 Google Pixel Watch 5 isn’t about the hardware. Sure, there’s a new satin pyrite case finish, a few new strap colors, and a Steph Curry Special Edition. Under the hood, there’s a slightly faster Qualcomm processor and an itty-bitty battery bump. There’s a $50 price hike from last year, too, because the Pixel […]

Made by Google 2026: all the Pixel news and announcements
Made by Google 2026: all the Pixel news and announcements

Google is gearing up to reveal a bunch of new Pixel devices on August 12th. A series of leaks leading up to the event suggest that the Pixel 11 lineup will come in an array of colors, with signs pointing to a built-in light coming to Pro models. Teasers from Google also indicate that it […]

What to expect from Google’s 2026 Pixel hardware launch event
What to expect from Google’s 2026 Pixel hardware launch event

It’s that time of year: On Wednesday, Google is set to host its annual Made by Google hardware launch event for Pixel gadgets. Google itself has already teased new slab-style and foldable Pixel smartphones, but leaks also indicate that the company could announce updated watches, a new color for familiar earbuds, and perhaps a brand […]