Author: Zach_Wilson
I quit all my AI fitness plans, and I feel free
This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest phones, smartwatches, apps, and other gizmos that swear they’re going to change your life. Optimizer arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes at 10AM ET. Opt in for Optimizer here. This…
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The Best Permanent Outdoor Lights (2025): Govee, Eufy, Lepro
DIY permanent eave lights that attach to the exterior of your home are becoming more popular. But are they worth the effort (and cost)? Source
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Don’t get ripped off — here’s how to build a blazing fast 8TB Thunderbolt 5 SSD for cheap
High-capacity, high-speed portable SSDs aren’t cheap. For example, the OWC Express 1M2 8TB 80Gb/s portable NVMe SSD is currently priced at $1299 on Amazon, reflecting both the massive storage, aluminum heat sink enclosure, and fast USB4 connectivity. At that price, even seasoned creators and gamers might think twice about buying…
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A presidential refresher on wireless terminology, courtesy of Trump Mobile
6G? 4K? 3D? Whether you’re a layperson or the leader of one of the most powerful countries in the world, it can be hard keeping a lot of numbers and letters in your head. Not that I’m pointing a finger; surely anyone can forget what a silly little combination of…
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In 2025, AI and EVs gave the US an insatiable hunger for power
You may be surprised to learn electricity only accounts for 21 percent of the world’s energy consumption. Fossil fuels and the rest all play their part to make the world go around, but their role is likely to diminish no matter what happens. The International Energy Agency believes electricity’s share…
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iOS 26 leak reveals new a AirTag is on the way – here are 4 upgrades to expect
Leaked code from iOS 26 has revealed two upcoming Apple products That includes the AirTag 2 with a range of new features and upgrades The HomePod mini could also be in line for some changes Apple’s AirTag 2 tracker has been rumored for what feels like a lifetime, with various…
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