Andrew Liszewski is a Senior Reporter for The Verge covering consumer technology with a focus on gadgets and electronics. He’s been covering tech since 2006 including previous roles at Gizmodo and The Messenger. When he’s not staying on top of the latest and greatest tech, Andrew’s hobbies include photography but most of his rare moments of free time are spent re-playing the classic retro games of his youth and adding to an ever-growing collection of handheld gaming systems.
During the VivaTech 2026 conference in Paris, Samsung announced a new feature for its mobile devices created through a collaboration with the pet health management platform, Lifet. You’ll be able to snap a photo of your dog or cat which will be analyzed by AI to alert you to conditions like periodontal disease and obesity.
One of Lego’s most iconic themes is back as a functional tabletop pinball machine launching on July 4th for $229.99. The Arcade Pinball Machine doesn’t keep score, but it’s got working flippers, a spring-loaded ball launcher, and an asteroid you can hit that will move an astronaut minifigure closer and closer to rescuing a space baby figure.
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To ensure its new Qi2.2 wireless chargers consistently deliver power at 25W without overheating, Mophie’s StealthCharge tech relocates some of the charging components to the device’s base while a heat sink transfers heat away from the magnetic pad. The new collection includes a 4-in-1, 3-in-1, and a travel charger featuring the tech.
