The Twistsaber is exactly what it sounds like — a lightsaber prop you twist to extend and retract, with an ingenious nesting screw design that makes it open and close incredibly fast. The files aren’t free, and it doesn’t light up, but there’s nothing else quite like it.
Also see: the self-retracting Goliath Power Saber, which nearly became an official Star Wars toy.
9
Verge Score
Impossibly small, incredibly convenient.
A tiny $1200 laptop that doubles as a gaming handheld, with an incredible array of ports. Surprisingly easy to type on, plays games as well or better than a Legion Go, supports two kinds of eGPUs. Keyboard and touchpad make navigating Windows way easier than most handhelds.
But you might not enjoy holding its stiff metal frame, and it’s better paired with a mouse!
Intel’s flagship Core Ultra 200S-series processor runs more efficiently, but PC gaming performance is disappointing.
6
Verge Score
Apple’s smallest tablet got an upgrade — but it won’t feel like much of one unless Apple Intelligence is better than it seems.
The AirPods Pro 2 will soon offer more robust hearing protection and a new hearing aid feature. But it’s the hearing test that really hooked me.
9
Verge Score
Oura furthers its lead among smart rings with hardware and software refinements, but its subscription is still its biggest downside.
It’s from Native Union and it fast charges compatible devices like my iPhone 15 Pro, and Air Pods Pro or Apple Watch Ultra — pick two or get a 3-in-1 Qi2 charger instead. The MagSafe compatible magnets keep everything attached and aligned. It folds up super small but at $99 it’s not cheap and you still have to supply a 27W (or above) USB-C PD wall charger.
Score: 7
7
Verge Score
The Fenix 8 adds smarter features, but they don’t quite make up for the price hike or lack of LTE.
This pricey bedside clock can sense your movements and wake you up with Nintendo’s beloved characters.
8
Verge Score
The company’s latest flagship earbuds might lack originality, but they nail sound quality, transparency mode, and voice call performance.
