The wearable future is stuck in weird, experimental, existential limbo
This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos…
Category: Gadgets
Watch Valve set up the Steam Frame in its own leaked videos
Valve just leaked several new videos showing the Steam Frame’s unboxing, setup process, and various accessories. The videos apparently appeared…
Does giving a camera wings dodge the FCC’s drone ban?
HoverAir drones always have intriguing gimmicks. This one folds flat to fit in your pocket. This one can land on…
Nielsen is leaning more on wearables to hear what people are watching
Today, Nielsen announced “a number of key enhancements” that are being added to its data capturing process ahead of the…
Google Gemini is getting a dedicated student hub
As we’re gearing up for back-to-school season, Google is rolling out a new dedicated student hub in Gemini. It’s a…
Meta AI is getting a Mac app
Meta is launching a new Mac app dedicated to its AI chatbot. In an announcement on Wednesday, Meta says you…
Amazon Fire TV devices are getting a free Alexa Plus upgrade
Amazon is bringing Alexa Plus to Fire TV device owners in the US for free. Starting today, users in the…
Amazon seemingly leaked Jason Statham’s entire Mutiny movie
Jason Statham’s upcoming film Mutiny is set to hit theaters on August 21st, but it can already be streamed in…
Framework gave its 12-inch laptop some hardware upgrades
Framework has refreshed its 12-inch convertible laptop, introducing Intel’s latest Core Series 3 processors, expanded hardware customizations, and a pre-built…
Comcast is putting motion sensing into millions of homes — using its existing Wi-Fi routers
Comcast is bringing Wi-Fi motion sensing to millions of routers that are already in customers’ homes, turning the devices into…