Review: Lego Game Boy vs. real Game Boy.
And no more chunky side bezels!
These new Echo devices may have just won Alexa Plus a permanent place in my smart home.
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Verge Score
SteelSeries has created a category of luxury gaming headsets that doesn’t really exist right now.
As Amazon prepares to launch new hardware this week, it needs to push Alexa to the next level.
The smartest thing about this TV is that it’s free.
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Verge Score
The brick version is even better than I imagined: an incredibly faithful, fun, and clever build. You can press every button, spin every wheel; designers nail the curves and recreate almost every label. For $48 at Costco (in-person) or $60 at Amazon, it’s even relatively affordable. (I bought it myself.)
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Model v5’s vocals are too close to perfection to be believably human.
This summer, The Verge’s video team braved 90-degree temps to capture the smart home tech I test and use in my backyard.
From smart chicken coops to robot lawnmowers, smart sprinklers, AI-powered grills, and smart lighting, this tour shows how tech can help you manage, maintain, and get more out of your backyard.
From circadian rhythm lamps to immersive TV backlighting and festive outdoor setups, smart lighting is easier and more versatile than ever. Here’s some ideas on how to make it work in your home.
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Verge Score
Good for side-sleepers but ANC kills battery life.
a double-sided magnetic ring grip and stand I don’t have to remove when I use MagSafe car mounts. Or those double magnet rings I introduced you to before, which now serve as stands in my house. It’s from Syncwire, and it ranges from $17-$25 on Amazon. Sound on if you want to hear the satisfying ratcheting swivel!