The pint-sized Sonos Roam 2 is more than 20 percent off this weekend
The pint-sized Sonos Roam 2 is more than 20 percent off this weekend

Sonos is no stranger to the occasional sale. The iconic audio company routinely runs sales around Black Friday, Amazon Prime Day, and the Super Bowl, though it’s rare to see substantial discounts on its portable speakers outside of tentpole shopping events. Fortunately, if you have no interest in the Sonos Move 2 or forthcoming Sonos […]

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Online age checks came first — a VPN crackdown could be next
Online age checks came first — a VPN crackdown could be next

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more news about online age verification and your privacy, follow Emma Roth. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started Virtual private networks, or VPNs, weren’t always […]

We gave the ‘best-in-class’ Insta360 X5 a full five stars out of five — and now it’s on sale at Amazon

The lowest price yet on the five-star rated Insta360 X5 360 action cam – now at Amazon

Halide co-founder is suing former partner for bringing source code to Apple
Halide co-founder is suing former partner for bringing source code to Apple

Lux Optics co-founder Sebastiaan de With made headlines when he joined Apple in late January. The company was behind Halide, one of the most popular photography apps for the iPhone, which gained a cult following for its robust pro-level controls. Apple was apparently a big enough fan that it tried to acquire the developer last […]

The AirPods Pro 3 are nearly matching their best-ever price for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
The AirPods Pro 3 are nearly matching their best-ever price for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

Earlier this month, Apple announced the AirPods Max 2, a pair of over-ear headphones that leverage the company’s H2 chip for AI-powered live translation, conversation awareness, and a host of newer features. However, if you’re okay with a pair of earbuds, the AirPods Pro 3 offer access to all the same features for less — […]

I took this Find My-enabled backpack to 7 different countries, and I’ll never go back to tech-free travel gear

The Scapade AirPack is a Find My-enabled backpack for tech-loving travelers — here’s how it fared on a real-world adventure.
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Here are 20 of our favorite outdoor deals from REI’s Member Days Sale
Here are 20 of our favorite outdoor deals from REI’s Member Days Sale

REI’s latest sale is in full swing. The outdoor retailer’s exclusive shopping event runs through Monday, March 23rd, bringing with it a batch of discounts on Garmin watches, tents, portable stoves, and a slew of Verge-approved goodies. As expected, most deals are available only to REI members; however, you can still join the co-op for […]

Dreame’s self-cleaning L10s Pro Ultra is nearly $1,000 off its original list price
Dreame’s self-cleaning L10s Pro Ultra is nearly $1,000 off its original list price

Amazon’s Big Spring Sale doesn’t kick off until next week, but the retailer is already dropping a host of good deals, especially on robot vacuums. We recently saw Ecovacs’ Deebot X8 and X9 Pro Omni drop to $599 ($501 off) and $679 ($621 off), respectively; however, if you’re looking for a cheaper robot vacuum / […]

An early contender for movie of the year
An early contender for movie of the year

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 120, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, get ready for Pen Opinions, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been reading about Banksy and music apps and influencer agents, watching […]