Google’s latest Nest Doorbells just hit their lowest prices of the year
Google’s latest Nest Doorbells just hit their lowest prices of the year

If you’ve ever worried about porch pirates stealing packages while you’re away, a video doorbell can offer some peace of mind, letting you keep tabs on deliveries no matter where you are. Google offers some of the best around, and right now, its battery-powered, second-gen Nest Doorbell is available for $129.99 ($50 off) from Amazon and […]

Amazon’s Ring cameras are the perfect solution to secure your home on a budget — shop today’s best deals from $25.99

Amazon’s best-selling Ring cameras are the perfect solution for securing your home on a budget, and I’ve rounded up today’s best prices, starting at $25.99.
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You don’t have to spend more than $50 on a great USB-C dock for your Switch 2
You don’t have to spend more than $50 on a great USB-C dock for your Switch 2

Nintendo seemingly designed its latest console to be a mystery for third-party accessory makers. With the Switch 2, the company changed the wireless protocol for connecting controllers to the new system, as well as how it outputs video over USB-C, making it clear at launch that every third-party manufacturer needed to start over from scratch. […]

The new show making fun of tech bros
The new show making fun of tech bros

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 123, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, which Artemis photo did you make your wallpaper, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been reading about Sam Altman and Satoshi Nakamoto […]

Is the ‘Holy Grail of batteries’ finally ready to bless us with its presence?
Is the ‘Holy Grail of batteries’ finally ready to bless us with its presence?

Earlier this year, a relatively unknown startup from Finland made a startling announcement: It had finally solved solid-state batteries. Not only that, but Donut Lab, a spinoff of Verge Motorcycles, said that its solid-state battery – long considered the “Holy Grail of batteries” for their high-density, durable, fast-charging abilities – would go into production later […]

ICYMI: the 7 biggest tech stories of the week, from DJI’s new robovac to Artemis II iPhone photos

It’s been another packed week in the world of tech, and you can catch up with the major stories here.

20-year-old man arrested for allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman’s house
20-year-old man arrested for allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman’s house

San Francisco police have arrested a 20-year-old man suspected of throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s Russian Hill house early Friday morning, The San Francisco Standard reports. The incident was caught on surveillance cameras shortly before 7AM ET. Later that morning, someone matching the suspect’s description was seen making threats outside OpenAI’s […]

I created my dream coffee corner at IKEA for under $100 — and my mornings are about to get a lot cozier

Making a dedicated space for your morning will make preparing coffee more relaxing, and help get your day off to the right start.
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Microsoft finally lets Windows 11 testers unlock experimental features without ViVeTool
Microsoft finally lets Windows 11 testers unlock experimental features without ViVeTool

Microsoft is finally allowing Windows 11 testers to get access to experimental features without having to download a third-party app like ViVeTool. The changes are part of making the Windows Insider Program (WIP) less confusing, with Dev and Canary testing rings simplified into a new Experimental Channel alongside a refresh of the existing Beta Channel. […]

Amazon Luna axes third-party game purchases
Amazon Luna axes third-party game purchases

Amazon Luna announced a big change on Friday that will prevent players from purchasing third-party games and subscriptions. The cloud gaming service will remove previously purchased games on June 10th, 2026, though they’ll still be available to play on other platforms through the EA, GOG, or Ubisoft accounts players used when purchasing the title. In […]