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If you grew up watching The Big Breakfast, playing Snake on your Nokia 3210 and drinking Tab Clear, the Philips Fidelio FT1 might just be your ideal turntable. You see, people who have a soft spot for Mr Blobby are often technologically marooned between the analogue and digital eras; unwilling to part ways with their CD and vinyl collection, but also more than happy to embrace the convenience of wireless streaming – and Philips has crammed the best of both worlds into the Fidelio FT1.  It might not be much to look at but you get both a two-speed, belt-driven…

Google’s third foldable features plenty of improvements from its second, from a world-first IP68 rating to magnetic Qi2 charging, brighter displays, and a bigger battery. But one area it hasn’t improved is the size and shape — in fact, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is a gram heavier and a fraction of a millimeter thicker than last year’s 9 Pro Fold.In fairness, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold was noteworthy for how thin and light it felt by foldable standards. But the industry moves fast, leaving its successor one of the thicker new folding phones on the market.Over the last year,…

If you’d told me a few years ago that my go-to recommendation for a home cinema set-up would involve a suitcase-sized projector with pop-out speakers, I’d have laughed and pointed you towards a wall-mounted OLED 4K TV like a normal person. But here we are, and Anker sub-brand Soundcore’s new Nebula X1 Pro has me seriously rethinking what a home theatre setup could look like. The Nebula X1 Pro follows the startling bright X1 projector that launched earlier this year – was so bright it had me considering replacing my own OLED. This is technically a projector, but calling the…

Our pick of the best gifts for travellers for Christmas 2025 Yaber T1 Pro Mini Portable Cinema Projector Looking sleeker than any portable projector should, the T1 Pro Mini can project up to a 120in screen, in an instant. The 180-degree swivelling mechanism unlocks the wondrous world of hassle-free ceiling projection too – perfect for lazy movie nights and/or nursing a post-travel hangover in bed. TurboSonic acoustic tech also transforms what should be tinny portable audio into impressive 8W sound, courtesy of a clever vented duct design that synchronises forward and rear sound waves. And at a paltry 1.25kg, it’s…

The wait(list) is over for The Browser Company’s Dia, its AI-powered follow-up to Arc. If you have a Mac, that is.The Browser Company, which was acquired by software giant Atlassian for $610 million last month, said “Dia is now open to everyone on MacOS.” It’s the first time Dia has been widely available since launching in June. It’s one of several tools from firms like Google, Opera, and Perplexity making AI central to surfing the web with features like chatbot assistants and AI-powered shortcuts.There’s still no word on when or if The Browser Company plans on making Dia available on…

In case you missed it, Amazon Prime Big Deals Days took place this week. Yes, another sale. It’s really just Amazon’s own version of Black Friday but a month early and follows up on the summer’s Prime Day. It started earlier on Tuesday and finished last night. Didn’t manage to snag the devices you wanted? Don’t worry! I’ve been looking at Amazon deals all week long, and have found that some incredible offers are still live. As the name suggests, you need to be a Prime member to take advantage of the deals. You can score money off items including electronics, video…

While the WH-1000XM6 are the top dog in Sony’s lineup, the discount for Prime Big Deal Days is relatively modest at just $21 off. If you don’t need the latest tech, though, you can save a lot more by grabbing the last-gen WH-1000XM5 in black, which are down to $250 ($150 off) at Amazon. That’s one of the lowest prices we’ve seen on the older model, and a great deal on what was our favorite pair of noise-canceling headphones until the arrival of the newer XM6 in May.Although they’re a few years old, the Sony XM5 still have a lot…

Movie streaming services are fine, but as their respective libraries and monthly rates change, nothing compares to having the 4K Blu-rays of your favorite movies to play whenever you want. If you want to add some titles to your collection, several great films and box sets are selling at the lowest prices of the year, and some of our favorites are under $20. Unsurprisingly, many of the films we’ve included below will be great to push your entertainment center to its limits. These steep price drops are a result of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days, a two-day sales event that’s…

Amazon is hosting a lot of good deals during October Prime Day, but it can’t compete with Dell when it comes to its sale on the Alienware AW2725Q. The 27-inch 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor that a couple of Verge staffers have tested is $699.99 right now, which is $200 off its original $899.99 price. It has sold at a similar price before, but discounts have been infrequent these past several months.I love this monitor (I published a review earlier this year at Polygon). My colleague Nathan Edwards digs it, too, posting recently about how making the jump to a high-refresh-rate…

Amazon’s October Prime Day sale is here, and it’s proving to be a good opportunity to save some money on accessories for your Nintendo Switch 2. While the console isn’t discounted, a number of recommended add-ons are cheaper than ever (some are discounted for the first time), including microSD Express cards, carrying cases, controllers, screen protectors, and more.We’re covering Prime Big Deal Days from multiple angles here at The Verge. Our main guide has well over 100 deals we think are fantastic, including 4K TVs, Bluetooth speakers, earbuds, and more. We also have a comprehensive guide to help you navigate…

I used to misplace my wallet all the time, which always led to a mad scramble before leaving the house. I tried remembering to place it on the valet tray next to my keys, but it often wound up somewhere else. That’s why when Nomad launched its Tracking Card, I immediately picked one up. Now, even if my wallet does go missing, I can easily track it down. If you’ve ever experienced that situation, you can grab the tracker at Amazon in either black or white for an all-time low of $23.20 (about $6 off) thanks to Prime Big Deal…

The sheer volume of deals available for Prime Big Deal Days can feel overwhelming, and seeing four-figure discounts on a 4K TV or gaming laptop may give you the sense that the biggest discounts are the best. That’s not necessarily true, though, because some of the best deals we’ve seen this year will set you back less than $100. The AirPods 4, base Fire HD 10 Tablet, and Ring Battery Doorbell Plus are three great examples, all of which are on sale at or below their best price to date.Below you’ll find 30 deals for $100 or less from Apple,…