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Sony announced a new version of its multi-function shooting grip and compact tripod that puts its wireless controls on a removable remote. Previous versions featured controls that could operate basic functions of an attached camera while holding onto the grip. The new GP-VPT3 makes them even more useful for solo content creators who can now operate a camera while standing in frame in front of it.Sony still sells the older version for $139.99, but the added functionality of the new GP-VPT3 Multi-Function Shooting Grip comes with a small price bump to $159.99. The bundled remote, which Sony calls the RMT-VP2…

Lego and F1’s collaboration is one of my favourites. Lego has already produced sets for F1 teams over the years including Aston Martin, Ferrari, McLaren, and Mercedes. And now, there are a bunch of new Lego sets in the collection that are a must for any racing fan. The main event is the Lego Technic Ferrari SF-24 F1 Car. This 1361-piece behemoth comes with front and rear suspension, a two-speed gearbox, and a V6 engine so detailed it might as well start itself. You even get Pirelli-branded slicks and a functioning DRS, because Lego decided on the most elite levels…

Here’s what we know: it’s probably not smart glasses. Beyond that, we don’t know much about what Jony Ive and OpenAI are building through their newly combined company io, except that it’s some kind of AI super-gadget. But after a couple of years of watching the industry try and shove AI into every form factor you can imagine, we have some guesses.On this episode of The Vergecast, Nilay and David are joined by The Verge’s Alex Heath to talk through all the things we know, kind of know, and don’t know at all about what io is up to. There’s…

President Donald Trump has threatened Apple with a tariff of “at least 25 percent” just for its iPhones unless it moves production to the United States.“I have long ago informed Tim Cook of Apple that I expect their iPhone’s that will be sold in the United States of America will be manufactured and built in the United States, not India, or anyplace else,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “If that is not the case, a Tariff of at least 25% must be paid by Apple to the U.S. Thank your for your attention to this matter!”The threat comes a week…

The electronics giant says the YU7 will get up to 518 miles of range on certain trims and accelerate from 0–62mph in just 3.23 seconds. The new EV, which is widely considered to be China’s version of the Apple car that ultimately failed to materialize, will be available for reservations starting in July.The YU7 comes on the heels of the SU7, which has been a huge success for Xiaomi since deliveries began in March 2024. The company said it has sold over 200,000 SU7s as of April 2025, surpassing global EV sales for Ford and GM both.But more importantly, the…

In celebration of its historic new role as title sponsor of the Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco, TAG Heuer has unleashed not one, not two, but three new Monaco chronographs. Each one is loaded with motorsport heritage, technical brilliance and enough flair to leave any racing fan or watch geek in a cold sweat. And frankly, I’m stuck, because picking a favourite is like choosing your favourite child – if your kids were Swiss, square, and crafted in titanium. Let’s start with the TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Stopwatch, arguably the most nostalgic of the bunch. Inspired by Heuer’s handheld…

Introduction The ‘thin phone’ revolution has been a long time coming. All the major names are rumoured to be working on one, but it was Samsung that was first out of the gate. At a Lilliputian 5.8mm, the S25 Edge is considerably slimmer than its Galaxy stablemates – and a whole lot lighter, too. Samsung hasn’t had to make too many cutbacks to achieve those size zero proportions, either, putting it in good stead to challenge today’s best smartphones. You’re getting the same Snapdragon CPU as the rest of the range, a titanium frame and 200MP lead camera to match…

After a six year absence, Nike will soon begin selling products directly on Amazon, having previously stopped in 2019 to go it alone. At the same time, the company is reportedly set to increase prices across most of its sneakers and other clothes in the wake of recent US tariffs.Nike stopped selling through Amazon after just two years on the platform, blaming the decision to end sales on Amazon’s inability to crack down on counterfeiters and unlicensed sellers. Just as pivotal was its desire to build its own direct-to-consumer sales platforms in the Nike app and website, which saw it…

Discord has become the place for gaming communities on the internet. The company just celebrated its 10th anniversary, and its impact is now big enough that it’s available directly on PlayStation and Xbox and was ripped off by Nintendo for the Switch 2’s GameChat.But as it tries to grow, one of the big challenges Discord faces is that, for big or longer-running communities, it can be hard to know where to start, hard to catch up to the speed of real-time conversations, and hard to sift through the potentially huge amounts of conversations and channels. A lot of communities used…

We’ve heard rumours of Apple’s AR smart glasses for years now – even before the Vision Pro headset hit the shelves. And since it arrived, we’ve heard that Apple’s main focus is shrinking the tech down into a pair of smart specs. Now, it looks like Apple might be finally ready to make this device a reality. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is aiming for a release by the end of 2026. The glasses are shaping up to be one of the most powerful offerings available. They’re expected to come with built-in speakers, microphones and cameras, and powered by…

Apple is planning to debut its first pair of smart glasses next year, according to a report from Bloomberg. The upcoming glasses will reportedly come with cameras, microphones, and speakers, “allowing them to analyze the external world and take requests via the Siri voice assistant,” Bloomberg says.The glasses would also be capable of taking phone calls, controlling music playback, performing live translations, and offering directions. They’ll also reportedly feature an in-house chip, though plans for incorporating augmented reality still “remain years away.”A source tells Bloomberg that Apple’s device will be similar to Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses, “but better made.” Meta…

The last 48 hours have been a wild rollercoaster ride for AI hardware. On Tuesday, Google ended its I/O keynote — a roughly two-hour event with copious references to AI — with its vision for Android XR glasses. That included flashy partnerships with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, as well as the first hands-on opportunity with its prototype glasses for the developers and the majority of tech media alike. On the ground, it was among the buzziest things to come out of Google I/O — a glimpse of what Big Tech thinks is the winning AI hardware formula.A day later,…