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Brad Bourque
Save $600 on Asus’ dual-screen laptop.

The unique Asus Zenbook Duo has two 14-inch touchscreen OLED displays, and can be used either in traditional laptop mode or dual-screen mode. Best Buy has the 2025 edition with a Intel Core 9 Ultra CPU and 32GB of LPDDR5X memory discounted by $600 until 12:01 AM CT on August 7th, 2026, bringing the price down to $1,999.99. Read our review of the 2026 edition.

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Stevie Bonifield
Stevie Bonifield
Nothing could launch six new phones in 2027.

Co-founder Akis Evangelidis told Times Now Tech that the company may double the number of phones it launches next year while “expanding its product portfolio across multiple categories,” including audio. He also says Nothing’s “looking at different ways” to launch a new CMF Phone next year, after this year’s was cancelled.

It’s still too early to discuss individual products, but I can say we’ve launched three smartphones (Nothing Phone 4a, Phone 4a Pro and Phone 4b) this year, and we’re looking to launch twice that number next year. We’ll share more details closer to launch, but the idea is to have a wider range of smartphones.

Sean Hollister
Sean Hollister
Feast your eyes on Hideo Kojima’s transparent CD player.

It’s a limited-edition orange Death Stranding version of km5’s CP1, a wireless CD player with USB-C charging, 7-8 hour battery, Bluetooth and 3.5mm output — plus optional screw mounts for your wall. Out of stock, but neon yellon is still available without Kojima’s touches. A worthy addition to our transparent gadget StoryStream.

<em>Here’s a gallery of the new orange and older neon yellow version.</em>
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Here’s a gallery of the new orange and older neon yellow version.
Images: km5
Jess Weatherbed
Jess Weatherbed
Oh look, more Pixel Watch 5 leaks.

Several leaks have already given us a good idea of what Google’s upcoming smartwatch launch will probably look like, but now some new marketing images shared by Evan Blass also show what features we can expect. Check out Android Authority’s breakdown of the “Ask Gemini” integration and health features shown in the leaks.

<em>The new leaks suggest an “Ask Gemini” integration will be available.</em>
<em>Here’s a closer look at the control dial.</em>
<em>The Fitbit Personal Health Coach feature will probably be supported. No suprises there.</em>
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The new leaks suggest an “Ask Gemini” integration will be available.
Image leaked by Evan Blass
Stevie Bonifield
Stevie Bonifield
Peloton’s releasing new hardware next year, but it won’t be wearables.

In an earnings call on Thursday, CEO Peter Stern said in fall 2027, “we will introduce the first products in new categories.” Peloton also plans to integrate as many third-party wearables as possible into its AI platform with data flowing back and forth, instead of launching its own watch or ring.

Andrew Liszewski
Andrew Liszewski
Hyperkin’s cartridge-playing SNES handheld is coming to Europe with two new colors.

Unlike many retro handhelds that require access to ROM files, Hyperkin’s SupaBoy plays original Super Nintendo and Super Famicom cartridges from all regions on its 4.3-inch display. After 14 years the console is finally coming to Europe alongside two new color options: bright red crimson and transparent prime.

<em>Both the SupaBoy Crimson (left) and SupaBoy Prime (right) are expected to ship this fall with an estimated price of $129.99 / €129.99 / £119.99.</em>
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Both the SupaBoy Crimson (left) and SupaBoy Prime (right) are expected to ship this fall with an estimated price of $129.99 / €129.99 / £119.99.
Image: Hyperkin
Andrew Liszewski
Andrew Liszewski
Timex’s new Retroware watches update its iconic Ironman design.

There’s no smart functionality, but if you also grew up in the ‘80s and ‘90s when Timex’s Ironman collection was popular amongst more than just triathletes, you might find these two new $149 Retroware Digital pieces hard to resist. They both feature oversized displays, monochromatic resin cases, and Timex’s Indiglo lighting.

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<em>Timex’s Retroware Digital watch is available with a blue case and matching strap, or a black version with an inverted display.</em>
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Timex’s Retroware Digital watch is available with a blue case and matching strap, or a black version with an inverted display.
Image: Timex
Stevie Bonifield
Stevie Bonifield
Peloton turns its first net profit even as it keeps losing subscribers.

CEO Peter Stern said in the company’s latest earnings report that “Peloton delivered its first full year of net profitability” in 2026, after launching a new hardware lineup that initially had “weaker-than-expected” sales. At the same time, Peloton lost 247,000 subscribers year-over-year.

Dominic Preston
Dominic Preston
Bose’s next headphones leak with new colors and a tweaked design.

Leaker OnLeaks has shared renders of the second generation QuietComfort headphones, which appear to be launching in six colors with contrasting ear cups and more synthetic leather detailing. More worrying: I can’t spot a headphone jack anywhere on these, suggesting that wired audio might be limited to USB-C.

1/6Image: OnLeaks / HotEUDeals
Sean Hollister
Sean Hollister
This Steam Machine-inspired 5.5-liter PC is so damn clean.

Yes, it’s bigger than the 3.8-liter Steam Machine and the 4.5-liter Framework Desktop, but nicnic’s DIY desktop oozes style — and fits Valve’s open-source “Inkterface” e-paper status screen. If you don’t care for slime green, why not print your own in any color you like? The files are free.

David Pierce
David Pierce
Today’s Vergecast: E Ink, the fediverse, and smart Puka shells.

You have questions. We have (some) answers! For this week’s hotline episode, Travis Larchuk asks David your questions about E Ink-ish screens, federated messaging, minimalist phones, AI wearables, and what we got wrong about wide foldables. And don’t forget, you can always call 866-VERGE11 or email vergecast@theverge.com to get your questions in about anything and everything. Bonus points if it involves popping your two collars.