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Archives for June 2024

Framework Laptop 16, six months laterFramework Laptop 16, six months later
Sean Hollister
Surface Laptop review: Microsoft’s best MacBook Air competitor yet

8

Verge Score

Microsoft and Qualcomm finally deliver the hardware Windows on Arm needed.

Tom Warren
Beats Pill review: much easier to swallow this time

8

Verge Score

More than just a lazy remaster, the new Pill includes unexpected features like lossless audio over USB-C. And like recent Beats products, it equally appeals to the iOS and Android crowds.

Chris Welch
The Beats Solo Buds have a great look and an even better price

There are clear tradeoffs — like a charging case with no extra battery juice — but the price and Beats’ cultural cachet are likely enough to guarantee success for the Solo Buds.

Chris Welch
Dell XPS 14 review: new, improved, and underwhelming

The new 14-inch XPS has the redesigned chassis, touchbar, and invisible trackpad of the XPS 13 Plus, but better thermals and twice the battery life. And yet.

Joanna Nelius
We tested Aptoide, the first free iPhone app store alternative

Aptoide is the fourth third-party iOS marketplace to launch in Europe. Will its unique model find success where others have struggled?

Callum Booth
Sean Hollister
Sean Hollister
You can now charge your phone with a cassette tape.

They even come in their own jewel cases! My test results surprised me: I really thought I’d prefer the green one with built-in cables, but the yellow’s my winner. They’re roughly $20-25 on AliExpress.

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Sonos Ace review: was it worth it?

7

Verge Score

The first headphones from Sonos deliver on comfort, sound, and more — with a unique TV Audio Swap feature that’s very convenient (when it works). But the ongoing app fiasco casts a cloud over the company’s big moment.

Chris Welch
The Asus ROG Ally X is official — and I took a peek inside

Could it match the Steam Deck OLED?

Sean Hollister
Bluetti SwapSolar review: power and chill with swappable batteries

Sharing this solar generator’s batteries with a 3-in-1 solar fridge, freezer, and ice-making combo is a good idea that might get better.

Thomas Ricker