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Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
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Roland’s TR-1000 is the ultimate drum machine

8

Verge Score

Combining real analog circuits with digital synthesis and sampling makes the TR-1000 powerful but overwhelming.

Terrence O'Brien
Xbox Cloud Gaming’s new design teases the future of Xbox console UIXbox Cloud Gaming’s new design teases the future of Xbox console UI
Asus Zenbook Duo (2026) review: twice as nice — for a price

8

Verge Score

Asus made all the right tweaks, and the new Panther Lake chip delivers.

Antonio G. Di Benedetto
Intel Panther Lake laptop CPU review: call it a comeback

The first chip of Intel’s 18A process is speedy, even on battery power. And it’s a solid option for 1080p gaming.

Antonio G. Di Benedetto
Trusting your phone to Abxylute’s mobile controller requires a big leap of faithTrusting your phone to Abxylute’s mobile controller requires a big leap of faith
Sony’s first clip earbuds don’t quite hit the mark

7

Verge Score

The Sony LinkBuds Clip are comfortable with good sound, but are light on features for the price.

John Higgins
Cameron Faulkner
Cameron Faulkner
Belkin’s new Switch 2 charging case earns its $100 price.

Belkin’s $100 Charging Case Pro for the Switch 2 looks similar to the $70 version; it’s a thick zip-up case with a 10,000mAh battery, plus pockets for cartridges and an AirTag. But the battery here, cleverly redesigned as a folding stand that magnetically snaps into the case, makes it feel worth the higher cost.

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<em>The built-in battery/stand offers just as much versatility as the Switch 2’s kickstand.</em>
<em>A top-down view of how the Switch 2 looks in the Charging Case Pro. To tilt the console’s screen towards you, just fit a finger into the gap near the top to pull the stand’s bracket.</em>
The section that connects to the Switch 2 articulates, letting you adjust the viewing angle as you please. And, no, the outer USB-C charging port doesn’t support video-out. I tried!
1/3
The built-in battery/stand offers just as much versatility as the Switch 2’s kickstand.
Gemini with Personal Intelligence is awfully familiarGemini with Personal Intelligence is awfully familiar
The Loch Capsule dishwasher is small, fast, and efficient — it even sanitizes gadgets

8

Verge Score

Fear and blogging (and prerelease laptop testing) in Las Vegas

I worked exclusively on a pre-production Asus Zenbook A16 with a Snapdragon X2 processor throughout CES, and I came away impressed.

Antonio G. Di Benedetto
TCL’s PlayCube projector is more fun than a Rubik’s Cube

8

Verge Score

An all-in-one Google TV projector with big battery life for entertainment anywhere you go.

Thomas Ricker
Kodak’s collectible Charmera is a terrible camera I somehow don’t hateKodak’s collectible Charmera is a terrible camera I somehow don’t hate
The Sony Bravia 8 II is a TV enthusiast’s dream

9

Verge Score

It’s not the brightest OLED, and it isn’t perfect, but there’s no TV I’d rather watch.

John Higgins
I’ve tested 30 smart locks, and these are the bestI’ve tested 30 smart locks, and these are the best
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Allison Johnson
The best noise-canceling headphones to buy right nowThe best noise-canceling headphones to buy right now
The best robot vacuums we’ve tested for 2026The best robot vacuums we’ve tested for 2026
Google’s AI Inbox could be a glimpse of Gmail’s futureGoogle’s AI Inbox could be a glimpse of Gmail’s future
Honor steps up to the big leagues with the Magic 8 Pro

7

Verge Score

The company’s best phone camera yet can compete with anything around.

Dominic Preston
L’Oréal’s latest flat iron uses infrared light to make hairstyling much fasterL’Oréal’s latest flat iron uses infrared light to make hairstyling much faster
L’Oréal’s new LED face masks address all my issues with this categoryL’Oréal’s new LED face masks address all my issues with this category
I played with the Lego Smart Brick

I get it now.

Sean Hollister
Sean Hollister
Sean Hollister
This is what the Lego Smart Brick actually does.

Today I toyed with the Lego Smart Brick, touted as the “most significant evolution” to the Lego system in 50 years, and I came away impressed. I have a whole hands-on preview story coming Wednesday, but here’s a whirlwind two-minute video tour of what it can actually do. (Also on YouTube.)

Lenovo’s new concept rollable could be the ideal gaming laptopLenovo’s new concept rollable could be the ideal gaming laptop
Razer thinks you’d rather have AI headphones instead of glassesRazer thinks you’d rather have AI headphones instead of glasses
I tested Apple’s hands-free Home Key — and it’s a big upgrade

Aqara’s new U400 smart lock is the first to use Apple’s UWB-based hands-free unlocking, and it works every time, even with full hands.

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
These open-ear buds actually have decent noise reductionThese open-ear buds actually have decent noise reduction
The taint bandaid has evolved into the taint zapper

It took six years, FDA clearance, and some rabbits, but this CES health wearable didn’t end up as vaporware.

Victoria Song
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Xreal’s entry-level AR glasses get a spec bump and 3D conversionXreal’s entry-level AR glasses get a spec bump and 3D conversion
Xreal’s Neo is the best-looking mobile dock for AR glassesXreal’s Neo is the best-looking mobile dock for AR glasses
This smart home controller is literally a piece of wood

Mui’s long-gestating calm-tech board finally ships — and it’s a thoughtful, if very expensive, alternative to screens.

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
Sean Hollister
Sean Hollister
These AA batteries charge over USB-C and genuinely impressed me.

What if you could charge double-As with the same cord as your phone? That’s a thing, and these 1.5V lithium-ion Zepath batteries are surprisingly good! Don’t throw away your Eneloops yet, as NiMH is likely safer and can last longer in low-current applications. But these last way longer in my modded GBA.

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This smart garden turned my black thumb green

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Verge Score

Gardyn Studio 2 makes indoor gardening a mostly hands-off experience, thanks to AI, hydroponics, and smart lighting

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
The Canon EOS R6 Mark III is great, but this lens is amazingThe Canon EOS R6 Mark III is great, but this lens is amazing
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