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The Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro delivers high-quality video with adjustable, accurate radar-powered motion detection, 2,000 lumens of light, and a good digital zoom. It offers smart alerts for people or motion and works with Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, and Ring’s excellent app. Read the full article here

Despite costing significantly less than the aforementioned premium models, the RV30 Max Plus doesn’t skimp on features, which is why it’s our favorite budget robovac. With 5,300Pa of suction power, it easily sucks up cereal, dust, and debris from hard floors. Its wide mop pad and large 300ml water tank also allow for solid mopping performance, while the vac’s customizable, room-specific cleaning allows you to choose between five suction levels, three flow settings, and three adjustable mop rotations.Navigation is another area where the RV30 Max Plus punches above its weight. The robot vacuum’s smart, lidar-based system enables it to map…

Here at The Verge, we love physical media, and we know many of you do as well. That’s why it’s our duty to share the news that many great 4K Blu-ray and standard Blu-ray movies, TV shows, and box sets are on sale for Prime Day. Amazon is currently offering a ton of great Blu-ray deals (including a “buy two, get one free” deal), but if you’d rather shop elsewhere, other retailers have an excellent selection of deals, too. Until today at 12AM ET, for example, Target is running a “buy two, get one free” promo. Barnes & Noble, meanwhile,…

The Boox Palma 2 looks like a smartphone, and it even runs Android 13. But it’s meant to be used primarily as a pocket-friendly e-reader with an ePaper screen, one that’s much easier to hold in one hand than a Kindle or Kobo. Some of us at The Verge have a Palma, and you can see what all the fuss is about, too, for an all-time low of $269.99 ($30 off) at Amazon and Boox during Prime Day. Be mindful that Prime Day ends today, so time is running out to grab this deal.Verge editor-at-large David Pierce praised the Palma…

It’s summer travel season once again, and The Verge staffers are preparing to roam, whether it’s to follow a story, check out a new tech device, or enjoy some down time away from home. Most people who travel have gear — tech or otherwise — that makes the process easier or more enjoyable. We asked our staff for some examples of their favorite travel tools, from bags and power banks to water bottles and portable bidets. I first used a Tortuga travel backpack for a trip to Japan years ago. It was a super convenient bag for toting stuff around…

It’s one thing to do a bit of online shopping during Amazon’s Prime Day sales, but it’s another to put your money where your mouth is. (Where did that phrase come from, anyway?) If you’re curious, here are some of the items that staff members from The Verge bought for themselves.My fancy Withings smart scale died on me a while back, and I’ve been looking for a cheaper replacement, as all I really want is to sync my data with Apple Health. This Eufy Scale was on sale for $39.99, down from $80, and it should sync to Apple Health…

If you’re looking for a budget-friendly smartwatch that doesn’t skimp on features, the Amazfit Active 2 is one of the best Prime Day deals you’ll find. Normally $99.99, it was already a great deal in and of itself, but right now it’s practically a steal starting at $79.99 ($20 off) directly from Amazfit and Amazon, which is a new low price.Unlike most budget smartwatches, the Active 2 actually looks and feels premium with its stainless steel case and tempered glass. For an additional $50, you can upgrade to a version with sapphire crystal and an extra leather strap. During testing,…

Tired of talking to yourself? Quit grumbling and put your words to work: connected to your Wi-Fi network, the best smart speaker options will listen, learn and lend a helping hand. Or at least tell you a few jokes to lighten the mood. (If you’re not after that, check out our best wireless speaker roundup instead). From discs to spheres to cylinders, smart speakers come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Some wired options reside on your sideboard, while others are made for moving around the house, courtesy of built-in batteries. But one thing unites every speaker in our…

Belkin has announced that it’s made the “difficult decision” to end support for almost its entire line of Wemo smart home devices from January 31st, 2026. The only models that will continue to work after that date are those that have been configured through Apple HomeKit.The news was shared in an email to customers and on Belkin’s website, and confirms that from next February onwards, “Any features that rely on cloud connectivity, including remote access and voice assistant integrations, will no longer work.” The company will also stop providing technical support and troubleshooting assistance after that date, and the Wemo…

In terms of the best student laptop, there are plenty of options. But MacBooks are all over university campuses (and a lot of other places, too) – and Apple’s annual student offer/back-to-school promotion is surely one reason why. This year Apple is offering a free Apple Pencil Pro or AirPods 4 earphones with iPads bought using the cheaper Apple Education Store (US/UK). And if you need a Mac rather than an iPad, you can choose between a free mouse, keyboard or trackpad if you wish, or opt for AirPods 4 instead. For either type of device you can also pay…

From streaming sticks and Bluetooth speakers to smart home gadgets and chargers, we’ve rounded up the very best Prime Day tech deals under $100. Many match or beat previous all-time lows, and you don’t always need a Prime membership to take advantage of them. So if you’re looking to stretch your dollar without sacrificing quality, let’s dive in.Headphone and earbud dealsSmartwatch and fitness tracker dealsE-readers and tablet dealsStreaming, movie, and TV shows dealsOther miscellaneous deals Read the full article here

HMD has made Nokia phones under license since 2016. HMD Global, the company best known for licensing the Nokia brand for new phones and tablets over the last decade, has announced that it will “scale back” its US operations, and appears to have stopped selling both HMD and Nokia devices entirely. The withdrawal was confirmed in a statement shared by Wired’s Julian Chokkattu on Threads, and acknowledges “a challenging geopolitical and economic environment,” which sounds like it might be a polite way of saying “tariffs.” While HMD’s statement doesn’t confirm a complete departure from the US market, its website tells…