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It’s not just Google’s A-series smartphones that are creeping out of affordable territory. The new Pixel Buds 2a wireless earbuds have seen a modest price hike over their predecessors, but in return bring most of what makes the firm’s Pro in-ears such a great choice for Android owners. They’re also Google’s first audio effort with a replaceable battery, bringing a welcome boost to sustainability. The successor to the Pixel Buds A-Series take their design cues from the more recent Pixel Buds Pro 2, including the twist-to-fit shape that should keep ’em nicely wedged into your ear canals even while you’re…

Where wires once dominated, Bluetooth now takes centre stage. If you’re looking for cordless audio, this is the list you need—from affordable in-ear options to premium earphones, we’ve ranked the best wireless earbuds available right now. Whether you’re tired of tangled wires or upgrading to a phone without a headphone jack, there’s a pair of earbuds to fit every ear and budget. These top picks are not only lightweight but deliver impressive sound, rivalling their wired counterparts. Many also enhance the experience with in-app controls and active noise cancellation for a personalized listening experience. Each pair of earbuds has been…

Google is bringing a bundle of new features to Gemini Live, its AI assistant that you can have real-time conversations with. Next week, Gemini Live will be able to highlight things directly on your screen while sharing your camera, making it easier for the AI assistant to point out a specific item.If you’re trying to find the right tool for a project, for example, you can point your smartphone’s camera at a collection of tools, and Gemini Live will highlight the correct one on your screen. This feature will be available on the newly announced Pixel 10 devices when they…

Four years after launching the original Pixel Buds A-series, Google’s back with the Pixel Buds 2A. The new budget buds are $30 more expensive at $129.99, but add some notable updates like an upgraded chip, Gemini access, a replaceable battery, and most importantly, active noise cancellation.The 2A also adds a Tensor A1 chip, which Google says “unlocks the power of Google’s advanced AI and Gemini features.” That Gemini access was heavily emphasized during my briefings, though in practice it mostly replaces Google Assistant on the buds. For most people, the most exciting feature enabled by the new Tensor chip is…

Google’s Pixel smartphone family has levelled up in a big way for 2025, though you might not know it to look at them. The Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL all stick pretty closely to their predecessors on the outside – but underneath they’re each rocking a new Pixelsnap charging system. That’s right: Qi2 magnetic wireless charging has finally made its way to Android in a big way. All credit to HMD for getting there first with the user-repairable Skyline, but with Google on board you can bet it won’t be long before the rest of…

The covers have officially been pulled off the new Pixel 10 series, and this year Google has plenty to shout about – like being the first big-name Android brand to finally, finally embrace Qi2 magnetic charging. There’s plenty more to get excited about, too. Rear cameras that aim to cement the Pixel among the best smartphones for photography; the brightest screens ever seen on a Pixel phone; and the latest, more expressive version of Material design sitting atop Android 16. With three Pixel 10 handsets to pick from, the big question is which is the one that’s most worth your…

Nothing’s Headphone 1 hit the scene back in July, and they’re already being discounted. Right now, you can pick up the brand’s first pair of over-the-ear headphones for an all-time low price of $269 ($30 off) at Amazon and Nothing’s online storefront.What makes the Headphone 1 unique is their retro-transparent design that Nothing introduced with the Phone 1. Similar to other high-end headphones, they support features like active noise cancellation, spatial audio with head tracking, and comfortable ear pads. In our review, The Verge’s Andru Marino said they were comfortable during extended use, surpassing even the premium Sony WH-1000XM6. Speaking…

Google has formally announced the Pixel 10, 10 Pro, and 10 Pro XL, and their hardware upgrades can be summed up in two letter/number combinations: G5 and Qi2. Otherwise, there’s not much to see on the outside of the phones. They mostly cost the same as last year’s devices — $799 for the Pixel 10, $999 for the 10 Pro, and $1,199 for the 256GB 10 Pro XL, though Google got rid of the cheaper 128GB Pro XL variant. They also look an awful lot like last year’s phones, with a few specs tweaked here and there. But we got…

The newly-announced Pixel 10 looks set to be the new sweet spot smartphone for Google fans, striking the best balance of price and features of the line-up. But if you’re not already a convert, the Samsung Galaxy S25 and Apple iPhone 16 are the obvious alternatives. All three phones are compact yet powerful, with capable cameras and streamlined software. They all cost pretty much the same, too. Which makes picking one that little bit harder. While I’ve yet to get my hands on a Pixel, I’ve spent plenty of time with the other two – so by focusing on the…

When it comes to finding a device to read ebooks, you have a few options to choose from. You can always buy a tablet or use your phone, but those devices are multipurpose and can be used for a ton of things, like surfing the web or doom-scrolling on X or Bluesky. If you are looking for something to strictly read books, e-readers, while niche, are designed to store all of your books in a virtual library with limited functionality.Amazon, one of the pioneers of the e-reader, has dominated the space for years with its ever-expanding Kindle lineup, which consists…

At The Verge, we like to ask “What is a photo?” when we’re trying to sort out real and unreal images — especially those taken with phone cameras. But I think there’s another question that we’ll want to add to the mix starting right now: what is a camera? With the introduction of the Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL, that answer is more wild and complicated than ever, because generative AI isn’t just something you can use to edit a photo you’ve already taken; it’s baked right into the camera itself.I’m talking about Pro Res Zoom, which is not…

I’ve resisted smartwatches for years. Bulky designs, short battery life, and features I never actually used meant I stuck with my trusty mechanical watch. But Google’s new Pixel Watch 4 might have just changed my mind… This year’s model promises to be the most refined Pixel Watch yet. It comes in 41mm and 45mm sizes with a slimmer-bezel Actua 360 domed display that’s 10-percent larger and punches out a bright 3000 nits of brightness – so even in glaring sunlight, you should be able to read it without squinting. The bezels are 15-percent smaller than before, and the dial bends…