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Don’t overlook Elektron’s budget electronic music instruments
Elektron’s Model:Samples and Model:Cycles are criminally slept-on electronic music instruments that are more powerful and fun than their bargain price suggests.
I finally found a magnetic phone grip I never want to remove
The $50 OhSnap Snap Grip Stand is excellent and does what most magnet rings don’t — stand your phone vertically.
Xteink’s tiny e-readers are getting access to free books through Libby
Xteink’s pocket-friendly e-readers are even more appealing with access to DRM-protected ebooks from Libby and Kobo.
We’re reaching peak camera with the Sony A7R VI
The Sony A7R VI is a 66.8-megapixel spec monster of a mirrorless camera. With a fully stacked sensor and 30fps blackout-free shooting, the old compromises of high-resolution cameras are long gone.
Samsung has new Galaxy headphones in the works
Code and icons in the Galaxy Wearable app hint at an upcoming pair of “Galaxy H1” over-ear headphones, potentially similar to Apple’s AirPods Max.
A RAMageddon guide to back-to-school laptop shopping
Shopping for a laptop for back to school? The MacBook Neo and MacBook Air are the easy answers, but there are also good and cheaper Windows and Chromebook alternatives.
Google’s best new camera feature is only for the Pixel 11 series
Google’s Camera Looks feature will only be available for the Pixel 11 lineup, the company confirms to The Verge.
Did your iPhone recieve an ‘Apple Threat Notification’?
You’re not alone — Apple told TechCrunch that it sent the notifications on Thursday to users in 110 countries who it suspects have been targeted by mercenary spyware. Apple has a new support page with guidance on how targets can best protect their devices against such attacks, which have “historically been associated with state actors.” [Image: This is what the notification looks like. https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/iphone-apple-threat-notification.png?quality=90&strip=all]
If Apple sends you a push notification alerting you to a spyware attack, take it seriously | TechCrunch
Apple now sends out push notifications to iPhone lock screens when the company identifies government spyware targeting someone's devices.
I finally found a robot lawnmower I’d trust with my yard
I set five automowers against each other to find the best cutter for my challenging landscape. They’re far from perfect, but they’re getting there.
Who really needs a cocktail robot?
Bartesian's cocktail makers would be best described like a Keurig or Nespresso machine, but for alcoholic drinks.
Samsung’s $1,900 Z Fold 8 is still vulnerable to pocket lint
iFixit’s teardown of the Galaxy foldable scrutinizes its IP48 rating.
The sub-$100 phone market is disappearing.
Sales dropped 64% year-on-year in Q2, according to research from Counterpoint, as manufacturers raised prices or simply stopped shipping cheaper models. Samsung and Motorola have been the only brands to benefit, as smaller companies became unable to undercut them on price. That helped both grow their market share in prepaid phones. [Image: The prepaid phone market shifted in Samsung and Motorola’s favor. https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/813594c0-9692-11f1-9256-db0728d08812.webp?quality=90&strip=all]
The biggest moments from Google’s Pixel 11 event.
We live blogged almost 90 minutes of a show that was, honestly, better than expected. Our video team cut it down to eight. [Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC_Ft0stjCM&feature=youtu.be]
Pixel 11 event live blog: Let’s watch Trevor Noah introduce Google’s new phones
Follow our live blog of Google’s Pixel 11 launch event, which will be hosted by Trevor Noah and feature Steph Curry and other celebrities. The show kicks off at 6PM ET.
Don’t touch that dial!
The Made By Google keynote, hosted by Trevor Noah, kicks off at 6PM ET. Stay tuned to this website starting at 5:30PM for our live blog. Victoria Song will be there live, with Jay Peters, Jake Kastrenakes, and myself following remotely. Let’s see what happens. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/madebygoogle-2026.png?quality=90&strip=all]
It looks like Apple’s iPhone 18 really will skip the fall launch this year
Apple is reportedly planning to stagger the launch of the iPhone 18 series, with the base iPhone 18 now postponed until early 2027.