Silicon Roundabout
The OnePlus 12 is still a powerhouse in 2025 - and it's on sale for a limited time
Originally released in 2024, the OnePlus 12 remains a formidable Android phone with many features and a few limitations. A new promotion has lowered its price by $150.
Change these 5 settings on your TV for a quick and easy way to improve its picture quality
With some patience and experimentation, you can tweak your TV's basic settings for crisper images and a better viewing experience.
How to disable ACR on your TV (and why doing it makes such a big difference for privacy)
Smarter TV operating systems bring new privacy risks, with one major concern being automatic content recognition (ACR) - a feature that monitors your viewing habits.
Finally, I found an AirTag alternative that's cheaper and lasts twice as long
AirTags are useful but limited. Ugreen's latest SmartFinder tags tackle some of those shortcomings while being more budget-friendly.
I changed these 6 Samsung TV settings to drastically improve the image quality (and why they work)
Most people leave their TV on its default settings, but if you have a Samsung, adjusting these options can significantly improve picture quality.
This ultraportable Windows laptop can seriously replace my MacBook Air - and it's even lighter
Asus' Zenbook A14 is a lightweight 2.1-pound laptop with a stunning OLED display and impressive multi-day battery life. However, its standout feature is its design.
Save $120 on the 4TB Samsung T5 and get a 256GB microSDXC card free
The Amazon Spring Sale is almost over, and if you haven't found any good deals on SSDs, you can save $120 on the 4TB Samsung T5 Evo, plus get a 256GB Sonic the Hedgehog microSDXC for free.
Segway's most powerful robot mower is ready for yards of all sizes
The Segway Navimow X3 Series covers up to 2.5 acres, with four models to tackle any lawn.
I switched to $379 Android phone from my Pixel 9 Pro while traveling - and didn't regret it
With its focus on design and subtle AI enhancements, the Nothing Phone 3a delivers a distinct midrange smartphone experience.
ChatGPT's subscribers and revenue soar in 2025 - here's why
OpenAI's furious pace of new features seems to be working as the company strains to keep up with unprecedented demand.
This Lenovo ThinkPad I tested breaks a decade-long design streak - and it looks fantastic
The ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition is a new take on the iconic workhorse line, with a new design concept and features aimed at MacBook users.
Thunderbird email is going pro to better compete with Gmail
Thunderbird’s developers are planning to compete with Gmail and other email providers by offering paid “pro” tier services, including @thundermail.com email addresses and new services such as an appointment scheduler, file sharing tools, and some “Thunderbird Assist” AI features. You can join a beta waitlist by going to thundermail.com, which is the domain for the email addresses, along with an option for @tb.pro.Thunderbird managing director Ryan Sipes announced that the services are in t
Apple stumbles with latest AirPods Max firmware
Last week, Apple announced that lossless audio and ultra low latency would be coming to the AirPods Max with USB-C. It was a pleasant surprise for owners of Apple’s over-ear headphones, which have fallen behind the AirPods Pro in recent years when it comes to offering new features. Unfortunately, the company seems to have hit a snag in releasing the firmware update necessary for the AirPods Max to unlock these newfound capabilities.Firmware version 7E99 was supposed to arrive early this we
WordPress.com owner Automattic is laying off 16 percent of workers
Automattic, the parent company of WordPress.com, is laying off about 16 percent of its workers. In a memo posted to the company’s website, CEO Matt Mullenweg says he’s making the change to “protect Automattic’s long-term future.”Before the layoffs, Automattic’s website listed the company as having 1,777 employees. The company has since decreased its employee count to 1,495, meaning around 280 staff members were affected by the job cuts.Last year, the third-party hosting company WP Engine f
The Nintendo Switch smartphone app is getting some excellent new features
While sharing screenshots and videos from the original Nintendo Switch has always been an excessively complicated process, it’s going to be much easier for the Switch 2.During today’s Direct presentation, Nintendo spent a lot of time talking about the Switch 2’s new built-in GameChat functionality that will give players a way to share their screens during group video calls. But the company also announced that it’s roll
‘TikTok America,’ Amazon, and other rumors about who might buy TikTok
TikTok deleteAfter President Donald Trump pushed back a deadline for banning TikTok in January, the 75-day delay will run out on April 5th, but there’s still no word on a deal that could satisfy the law by shifting control of TikTok away from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance.The Information reports that later today, Trump plans to announce a plan for “TikTok America,” a new company with 50 percent ownership by unnamed new US investors, a one-third stake for existing ByteDance investor
Some Nintendo Switch 2 games will be more expensive
At least two of Nintendo’s Switch 2 games are going to be more expensive than most games on the first Switch. Many Switch games cost $59.99, but Nintendo revealed today the Switch 2’s Mario Kart World, a June 5th launch title, will cost $79.99, while Donkey Kong Bananza, releasing a little over a month later, will cost $69.99.These aren’t Nintendo’s first titles to exceed a $59.99 price. That honor goes to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, which launched at $69.99. When that price
Sonos permanently drops the price of its Era 100 speaker and Ray soundbar
The Era 100 was originally $249.Sonos is lowering the price of two products in an effort to boost hardware sales amid a continued slump. The company’s Era 100 smart speaker and entry-level Ray soundbar now both cost $199. That’s a $50 drop for the Era 100, which launched at $249. And it’s an even more substantial $80 cut for the Ray; the soundbar was released nearly three years ago at an MSRP of $279. Both products have regularly been available for less during sales and retailer discounts,
Here’s how you can preorder the Nintendo Switch 2 (or try to)
After yearsofrumors, Nintendo has finally announced a release date for the Switch 2. The long-awaited successor to the Switch will be available onJune 5th for $449.99, bringing a handing of games and accessories along with it. It will be available for preorder in the US from select retailers starting on April 9th, as both a standalone console and as a limited-edition bundle with Mario Kart World for $499.99.As predicted, the Switch 2 features a larger 7.9-inch LCD display, with suppor
Verge staffers react to the Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo has finally aired its big Switch 2 Direct, and now we know a whole lot about its next console. The Verge staff has a lot of feelings about the device, which will launch on June 5th, and we’ve collected our first impressions below.A soulless designLook, I love black. My entire wardrobe is almost exclusively black. But the Switch 2’s mostly-black design looks off to me. The original Switch may have launched with a gray Joy-Con option, but the neon red and blue controllers that also