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An elegant lamp for a more civilized age.

Is Förlig the Swedish translation for lightsaber? Because it’s impossible to see anything but a Jedi’s weapon when looking at Ikea’s new $25 USB-powered LED lamp. It cycles through multiple colors at the push of a button and can be used standing up with an included stand, hung on a wall, or swung around while you make sound effects. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/ikea1.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/ikea2_299687.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/ikea3.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]

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The Freckle phone is designed to coax kids outside with fun quests.

Instead of eliminating screens altogether, the $199 Freckle is a phone designed for kids’ smaller hands that trades distracting social media for apps that entertain through scavenger hunts, stories, music, walkie-talkie functionality, and a camera that can describe what it sees. It’s available for preorder today with a flat $25-per-month fee for connectivity with shipping expected in December. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/freckle1.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/freckle2.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]

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DoorDash is using custom aircraft for drone deliveries.

We don’t know when (or where) DoorDash Air will start piloting deliveries in its launch location of Northern California, but we do now have our first look at the purpose-built drone systems it’ll be using. It features six slow-spinning propellers, and at cruising delivery height it reportedly emits a noise comparable to that of a passing car. [Image: Its a bird! It’s a plane! …no wait, it’s my takeout. https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/Drone-from-Above.png?quality=90&strip=all]

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Shure’s next gaming mic gives players and streamers more control.

The Gen 2 version of Shure’s MV6 USB Gaming Microphone carries forward the original’s Auto Level Mode and Real-Time Denoiser but makes both features adjustable so you can dial in how loud your voice is in the mix and how much background din is heard. For $169, the MV6 Gen 2 also includes a longer 2-meter USB-C cable and introduces a new all-white color option. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/shure1.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/shure2.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]

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TP-Link’s first Wi-Fi 8 router is now available for preorder internationally.

The Wi-Fi 8 standard isn’t expected to be finalized until 2028, but that’s not stopping TP-Link from opening preorders for its previously announced Archer 8 Ultra tri-band router. Pricing ranges from around $907 (€799.90) in Germany to around $1,190 (£899.99) in the UK, but preorder discounts are being offered. As for US availability, the president of TP-Link’s Home Networking Business Unit, Pingji Li, says the company is “working with regulators to bring these products to users worldwide, so keep an eye on our website for more updates.” [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/tplink.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]

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Logitech’s new headphones are pricey, but repairable.

The Zone Vibe Pro wireless headphones cost $259.99 and come in several colors (black, white, blue, pink), and have a very plain design that some may like. They’re meant to be a stylish alternative to IT-supplied work headsets, and they feature mics that can suppress noises from an open office environment. I tested them out, and the sound quality and active noise cancellation were better than expected, but still not on par with my trusty Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones. To me, their most impressive feature is that they support replaceable straps, pads, and batteries. [Image: Zero branding except for “Logi” where the sidearms meet the cups. https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/zonevibepro.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]

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Dyson says its $500 toothbrushes were breaking because of “water seepage.”

The toothbrush launched earlier this month, but some users found that it broke quickly. A Dyson spokesperson told Bloomberg that “one production batch of jet tubes experienced a process issue, creating a potential for water seepage which affected the performance of a small number of products.” [Link: Dyson Blames ‘Water Seepage’ for Rocky Debut of $499 AI Toothbrush | https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-29/dyson-blames-water-seepage-for-rocky-debut-of-499-ai-toothbrush?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc5MDcxNTA1MywiZXhwIjoxNzkxMzE5ODUzLCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJUTTRVRkhLSkg2VkowMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiI4NjIwOUMzOUNCREE0NTA4QUIyNjAyMkFDM0ZCNTkyNCJ9.gMMCGTlzyahlUyKtxDzt9R_GUsboj11m58uNzPj9lv0 | Bloomberg]

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Color matters.

Last night I saw a few episodes of season 3 of Color Matters, a YouTube series from Portrait Displays that explores the often underrated role of the film colorist, and how color affects what we feel. Highly recommend all seasons for anyone curious about the use of color in films. [Link: Color Matters S3 Premiere | Masters of Color | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMTuGA6_O84&list=PLCddwDOciKyY&index=1 | YouTube]

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Today’s Vergecast: Pokémon trading cards are their own economy.

The Pokémon Trading Card Game isn’t just a game, it’s an economy. Livestreamers provide vicarious dopamine hits to viewers who tune in to watch them open booster packs, and the rarest cards can resell for hundreds or even thousands of dollars. The game’s 30th anniversary collection just launched, putting more copies of the game’s rarest cards back into circulation. Guest host David Imel talks about the state of the Pokémon TCG market with The Verge’s film, TV and pop culture reporter Charles Pulliam-Moore. Watch | Listen | Get ad-free [Media: https://youtu.be/4tR-9Stug1Y]

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Amazon vehicles in NYC got over 14,000 traffic and parking citations from 2020 to 2025.

Its delivery vehicles were cited for over a dozen violations, including double parking, speeding in school zones, blocking bus and bike lanes, and more, according to a report from ALIGN. During the same five year period, Amazon vehicles also got 13,029 reports for idling too long. [Link: Amazon Delivers Danger | https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/a2ea696cdb1345a5a781769e5a685d70 | Alliance for a Greater New York]

Sunday, October 11, 2026

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