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Thomas RickerSep 26, 2024

ESR Geo wallet with Apple Find My review.

The $44 Geo Wallet looks like a normal-sized wallet but has Apple’s location tracking built-in so you don’t have to carry a thick AirTag or one of those bulky “credit-card sized” trackers. The wallet can’t be located with Apple’s “Find Nearby” ultra-wideband tech but it shows up on a map and emits a decently-loud tone when left in a cab or just down the hall.

<em>The Geo Wallet is average sized, and definitely not freakishly large even after stuffing it full of cards and cash. If you find the Indiegogo listing annoying (it is), ESR will start open sales on Amazon around mid-October.</em>

<em>The tracker is under the flap and produces an audible tone that’s a little louder than an AirTag which should help you locate the wallet when lost.</em>

<em>The battery will last for up to five months on a two-hour charge from a proprietary pogo pin charger... which I lost. Too bad the charger doesn’t also have Find My built-in.</em>

<em>Divider for receipts and whatnot.</em>

<em>This is my </em><a href="https://www.exentri.com/shop/13-view-all-wallets/"><em>Exentri</em></a><em> wallet — </em><a href="https://thevergetoday.pages.dev/2020/2/4/21080075/valentines-day-gift-guide-tech-gadgets-games-home-ideas-2020"><em>a Verge favorite</em></a><em> — which makes the Geo Wallet look giant by comparison.</em>

<em>I live in a cashless society so I rarely need to bring my wallet anywhere. That makes its size less of an issue and being able to find it more important.</em>

1/7

The Geo Wallet is average sized, and definitely not freakishly large even after stuffing it full of cards and cash. If you find the Indiegogo listing annoying (it is), ESR will start open sales on Amazon around mid-October.

Photo by Thomas Ricker / The Verge

SteelSeries is launching $160 gaming earbuds for your Xbox, PlayStation, or PC

Tom WarrenSep 26, 2024

Hands-on with Orion, Meta’s first pair of AR glasses

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Alex HeathSep 25, 2024

Meta’s cheaper Quest 3S might just be an upgrade

Jay PetersSep 25, 2024

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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 review: big upgrade, much smaller earbuds

With a slew of improvements led by a far more comfortable design, Google’s latest earbuds are a compelling upgrade for Pixel owners.

Chris WelchSep 25, 2024

I played the PS5 Pro, and it’s clearly better

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Sean HollisterSep 25, 2024

Thomas RickerSep 25, 2024

Torras iPhone 15 Pro case review.

Instead of buying the new iPhone 16, I decided to change the look of my trusty iPhone 15 Pro instead. The name might suck, but I’ve fallen in deep like with the $39.99 Torras 360-degree Ostand R Rotated Stand MagSafe Case anyway.

I had no idea I was a kickstand guy!

<em>I’ve never had a kickstand for my phone before, but now I don’t want to be without it. It’s great for video calls, watching videos, or just keeping an eye on notifications. </em>

<em>Buying cases online is tricky because you never know if it feels grippy in the hand or if the sides form enough of a lip around the display and camera cluster to offer meaningful protection. The Torras case does all that.</em>

<em>I had never heard of Torras before the company contacted me. You?</em>

<em>The black case comes with easy to install orange and green buttons in the box that have good bounce.</em>

<em>Orange metallic buttons are far superior to green.</em>

<em>The plastic feels soft and grippy. Its magnets also attach confidently to Qi2 and MagSafe chargers. </em>

<em>The kickstand ring is useful when a more secure grip of the phone is desired.</em>

<em>I like that the ring snaps back against the case with a hearty thunk. </em>

<em>The ring lays completely flat when not in use and extends easily with a fingernail. </em>

<em>I do worry that I might accidentally snap the tiny hinge if the kickstand is bent too far. But after a summer of usage, it’s not been a problem so far.</em>

<em>The case sits high enough around the edges to protect the expensive display.</em>

<em>The camera cutout is basic but also high enough to offer protection for those lenses.</em>

1/13

I’ve never had a kickstand for my phone before, but now I don’t want to be without it. It’s great for video calls, watching videos, or just keeping an eye on notifications.

Photo by Thomas Ricker / The Verge

Bose’s new QuietComfort Earbuds offer top-tier ANC for under $200

The second-gen QC Earbuds have wireless charging and multipoint right out of the box, which hasn’t been the case for Bose’s pricier buds.

Chris WelchSep 24, 2024

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Google TV Streamer review: smarter than your average set-top box

With more storage, a (slightly) faster processor, and some proper smart home chops, Google’s new take on the Chromecast is its best attempt at a streaming device yet.

David Pierce and Jennifer Pattison TuohySep 23, 2024

Ford’s new Digital Experience brings Android and Apple into balance

Ford has a good thing going with its next-gen infotainment system — whether you use CarPlay or not.

Umar ShakirSep 21, 2024

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This little box provides on-demand power when off the grid

EcoFlow’s Alternator Charger helps keep all your tools and toys charged when driving away from civilization.

Thomas RickerSep 21, 2024

Richard LawlerSep 21, 2024

Let’s just start with the camera.

There’s a lot more to the iPhone 16 Pro and the Apple Intelligence-less launch version of iOS 18, but if you need a reason to consider upgrading now, it might be that confusing camera.

Thomas RickerSep 19, 2024

DJI Action 5 Pro versus the GoPro Hero13 Black.

A quick hands-on comparison by The Verge’s action camera expert. It’s going to be hard to justify paying $50 more for the new GoPro flagship now that DJI’s rival is here.