Month: November 2023

The Verge’s 2023 home tech holiday gift guide

Meross Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini (two-pack) Want to add some smarts to your home without spending a fortune on a so-called “connected” appliance? Meross’ compact Wi-Fi plugs can turn traditional lamps, fans, coffee makers, and other gadgets into smart ones, so your giftee can use their voice to turn off…

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The Verge’s 2023 digital gift guide

Audible Premium Plus Despite the meteoric rise in podcasts over the past decade, an Audible subscription can still be a cherished gift for anyone who never seems to find the spare time to read. They remain one of the best companions for long drives and commutes, whether you’re hoping to…

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AIAIAI’s niche DJ headphones are too elite for a 29% off Black Friday deal, but we live

Now then. You’ve got your Black Friday headphones deals that appeal to almost anyone looking for cans – and then you’ve got your alternative, niche, user-specific deals that pique the ears of the select few who know what they’re (not) looking at.  And this particular offering – despite being one of the…

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Attention, hairy men! Amazon just slashed the price of Braun’s best beard trimmer

Only last week, I drew attention to a cracking early Black Friday deal on the world’s best beard trimmer, the Braun Series 9 Pro – however, at the time, only UK-based Amazon shoppers could benefit from the discount. Now, though, American shoppers can save big on Braun’s flagship shaver, too.…

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Looking for Black Friday deals on Thanksgiving? Here are Amazon’s 25 best

If you’re looking for Black Friday deals while waiting for your Thanksgiving dinner, you’ve come to the right place. While the official Black Friday date is technically tomorrow, Amazon has already launched its sale and there are some excellent Black Friday deals you can shop right now. • Shop Amazon’s…

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I think Microsoft Azure “Eagle” is probably the most important tech news of 2023 that you haven’t heard of — here’s why

Microsoft Azure’s Eagle system has more computing power than all but two of the most powerful supercomputers in the world, and it’s open to developers to run their applications on — albeit for a hefty price. The Frontier and Aurora systems, which are the two most powerful supercomputers in the…

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