Month: July 2026
Refreshed Apple Pencils may arrive next year with improved repairability
Thanks to upcoming EU regulations, the next Apple Pencil could feature replaceable batteries. Source
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Apple’s failed self-driving car program left a legacy of powerful AI chips
Apple’s self-driving car program never really got off the ground, but it may have been what made the company’s chips the powerful AI performers they are. Early in the development of the self-driving platform, Apple realized that it would need powerful on-device AI processing. While the car processor was never…
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Why Xiaomi phones aren’t banned, but are rarely sold in the US
The Chinese company is allowed to sell its impressive phones in the States, but it doesn't. Here's why. Source
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One of SteelSeries’ best gaming headsets is over $100 off
SteelSeries has the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless gaming headset on sale for $239.99 (currently between $300 and $350 at other retailers). The Xbox version that supports a host of other platforms including PlayStation, PC, and Switch is available in both black and white. The PlayStation version, which supports the same…
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How Philips Hue got the smart home right
The state of the smart home can be frustrating, because it is just so obvious how things ought to work. You should be able to control everything from everywhere. Your spaces should adapt to what you’re doing and how you’re feeling. Making your home smart shouldn’t require renovating, and the…
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Less is more with the Oura Ring 5
If you’re reading an Oura Ring 5 review at The Verge, you likely fall into one of two camps: newcomers looking for a smartwatch alternative, or Oura users pondering an upgrade. In the case of the former, this is a great casual health tracker and the best smart ring on…
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