45 – Breaking News & Latest Updates 2026
Skip to main content
The homepageThe VergeThe Verge logo.
The homepageThe VergeThe Verge logo.

Chris Welch

Chris Welch

Former Senior Reviewer

Former Senior Reviewer

    More From Chris Welch

    These are the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones — now with spatial audioThese are the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones — now with spatial audio
    Bose’s next flagship headphones could add premium flair to the QuietComfort formulaBose’s next flagship headphones could add premium flair to the QuietComfort formula
    Disney Plus and Hulu are about to get even more expensiveDisney Plus and Hulu are about to get even more expensive
    Verizon will soon raise prices on certain unlimited plans — yes, againVerizon will soon raise prices on certain unlimited plans — yes, again
    Technics’ AZ80 earbuds have superb sound and one truly unique feature

    8

    Verge Score

    With sound quality worthy of Technics’ name and unique three-way multipoint, the EAH-AZ80 are a comprehensive package worth their $300 price.

    Chris Welch
    Apple’s big services bet is paying off as iPhone sales dipApple’s big services bet is paying off as iPhone sales dip
    Exclusive: the Sonos Move 2 is coming in September with stereo sound and 24-hour battery lifeExclusive: the Sonos Move 2 is coming in September with stereo sound and 24-hour battery life
    Microsoft Teams adds spatial audio for more immersive conference callsMicrosoft Teams adds spatial audio for more immersive conference calls
    Wireless earbuds can actually help you hear conversations betterWireless earbuds can actually help you hear conversations better
    Elon Musk capitulates: Twitter will default to dark mode but still offer a light optionElon Musk capitulates: Twitter will default to dark mode but still offer a light option

    Most Popular

    Most Popular
    1. Valve launches the Steam Controller without the Steam Machine
    2. Valve’s new Steam Controller isn’t perfect, but I’m buying one anyway
    3. The perfect successor to Lost has been hiding from me for years
    4. Samsung’s first smart glasses have leaked
    5. Trump fires the entire National Science Board