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Jennifer Pattison Tuohy @ The Verge · 12/13/2025 11:00 EDT

This $1,500 robot cooks dinner while I work

As I'm sitting in my office writing this review, delicious, cheesy, garlicky scents are wafting up the stairs. I can hear whizzing and whirring, and the occasional clunk, as a robot chef in my kitchen is making macaroni and cheese. Its app tells me there are three minutes left in the process, and based on […] Read more ›

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Brandon Russell @ The Verge · 12/13/2025 10:16 EDT

The Nex Playground and Pixel Buds 2A top our list of the best deals this week

The Nex Playground is apparently one of the hottest consoles this holiday season thanks to its kid-friendly games and fun, motion-controlled gameplay. And now through December 14th, the cube-shaped console is on sale for its Black Friday low of around $199 ($50 off) at Amazon. There are some other great deals still available you might […] Read more ›

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Terrence O’Brien @ The Verge · 12/13/2025 10:00 EDT

The best thing I bought this year: a portable mechanical keyboard

As a writer, I take the tools of my trade relatively seriously. I’m not crazy enough to drop $3,600 on a keyboard, but I also find typing on a MacBook for extended periods of time deeply unsatisfying — and distracting. So this spring, I started looking into distraction-free writing setups, which included an e-reader / […] Read more ›

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Brandt Ranj @ The Verge 1 place · 12/13/2025 09:00 EDT

Here are the shipping deadlines to get your holiday gifts on time

Let’s face it, the same thing happens year after year. Things get busy with work, school, and life in general until you’re suddenly up against the clock as you race your gifts to your local post office, FedEx store, or UPS location. We’ve all been there, but we’d like to help as you plan your […] Read more ›

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Jay Peters @ The Verge · 12/13/2025 09:00 EDT

Sektori is psychedelic, tough as nails, and worth the pain

Sektori is an old-school twin-stick shooter. Created by a former developer at Returnal studio Housemarque, it puts you in the role of a little ship that blasts through swarms of enemies, and you have to weave through them to get upgrades to help you survive. Often, my runs end after less than a couple minutes, […] Read more ›

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Verge Staff @ The Verge · 12/12/2025 19:08 EDT

The Verge’s 2025 holiday gift guide

The holidays have a way of sneaking up on us. One minute you're trick-or-treating with your kids, and the next you're panic shopping in a Buc-ee's gift aisle. But it doesn't have to be that way. With the right cheat sheet, you can keep the holiday spirit high and stress levels low. Fortunately, we did […] Read more ›

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Sheena Vasani @ The Verge · 12/12/2025 18:31 EDT

The best instant cameras you can buy right now

Even with the ability to take excellent photos with our phones and instantly share them across the world, there’s something magical about the old-school instant camera. With just a click of a button, you can capture a moment in a photo that you can see and touch almost immediately. Images captured by an instant camera […] Read more ›

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Hayden Field @ The Verge · 12/12/2025 17:16 EDT

Parents call for New York governor to sign landmark AI safety bill

A group of more than 150 parents sent a letter on Friday to New York governor Kathy Hochul, urging her to sign the Responsible AI Safety and Education (RAISE) Act, a buzzy bill that would require developers of large AI models - like Meta, OpenAI, Deepseek, and Google - to create safety plans and follow […] Read more ›

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Brandon Russell @ The Verge · 12/12/2025 16:22 EDT

The Verge’s favorite holiday gifts under $100

Between all the new phones, smartwatches, and laptops we see throughout the year, it often feels like we're constantly being nudged toward shinier, more expensive gadgets. And I get it. As a self-professed gadget nerd, few things are more exciting than unboxing and setting up a new device. But the truth is, you can still […] Read more ›

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Kevin Nguyen @ The Verge · 12/12/2025 16:14 EDT

The long shot

The long take, the unbroken tracking shot, "the oner" - whatever you want to call it, filmmakers agree that it's one of the most difficult technical achievements in cinema. It's a feat of creativity, but also great coordination and choreography when a single, tiny mistake can ruin a shot. Some famous examples: the casino scene […] Read more ›

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Brandt Ranj @ The Verge · 12/12/2025 16:09 EDT

Some of our favorite gifts will cost you less than $25

Holiday shopping on a budget can feel constricting, especially if you've been invited to a white elephant or need a last-minute stocking stuffer. The good news is that, with this guide, you can leave that stress behind. Whether you're aiming for something practical or fun, we've found plenty of great gifts for under $25 - […] Read more ›

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Brandon Russell @ The Verge · 12/12/2025 15:57 EDT

We found 70 stocking stuffers under $100 that are actually useful

Let's face it, it's easy to fixate on the big gifts that crowd around the Christmas tree. However, we'd argue that the true treasures are the small, useful, and thoughtful gifts tucked within stockings. That's why, for this guide, we've pooled together a bunch of tried-and-tested gadgets and goods to help bolster someone's everyday carry […] Read more ›

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Stevie Bonifield @ The Verge · 12/12/2025 14:18 EDT

iOS 26.2 is here with Liquid Glass, AirDrop, and Apple Music updates

Today, Apple officially released iOS 26.2 for iPhone 11 and newer devices, which includes new Lock Screen customizations for you to adjust the opacity level, as well as the ability to use AirDrop with people who aren't in your contacts by sharing a one-time code with them instead. There are also new updates going out […] Read more ›

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Andrew Liszewski @ The Verge · 12/12/2025 14:10 EDT

Mmm, Qi donuts

After announcing new Matter-compatible smart home devices and stylish wireless speakers over the past few months, Ikea continues to expand its consumer electronics offerings with three new wireless chargers. They're limited to 15W Qi2.0 charging rates but are well priced and feature designs that look more like home decor accents than traditional tech accessories. The […] Read more ›

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Sheena Vasani @ The Verge · 12/12/2025 14:00 EDT

33 practical smart home gifts that make everyday life a little easier

Smart home products are all about making everyday life a little easier, which is why they're some of the best and most thoughtful gifts you can give. Some people go all out building a multi-gadget IoT kingdom (like our resident smart home expert, Jen Pattison Tuohy), but a smart home is whatever your recipient wants […] Read more ›

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Emma Roth @ The Verge · 12/12/2025 13:54 EDT

Director found guilty of scamming Netflix out of $11 million

Hollywood director Carl Erik Rinsch was convicted of scamming $11 million from Netflix to spend on luxury items, including five Rolls-Royces and a Ferrari, as reported earlier by Deadline. A New York jury found Rinsch guilty of several charges on Thursday, including fraud and money laundering. Rinsch, who's known for directing 47 Ronin, was charged […] Read more ›

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Brandt Ranj @ The Verge · 12/12/2025 13:45 EDT

The best gifts for dads that have everything (but deserve more)

What do you get the man who says he has everything? It's a tough question - and one you have a limited amount of time to answer, given the holidays are nearly upon us. You could try dropping subtle hints or asking friends and family for suggestions, but they might save their best ideas for […] Read more ›

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Sheena Vasani @ The Verge · 12/12/2025 13:24 EDT

The 34 best gifts that your teen will actually use

Between keeping up with TikTok trends and whatever new gadget just dropped, it's tough to know exactly what teens are into these days. Luckily, we can help. We may be older than teenagers, but many of us here at The Verge are kids at heart. Plus, we've also got a few staffers with older kids. […] Read more ›

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Stevie Bonifield @ The Verge · 12/12/2025 13:11 EDT

Google Translate brings real-time speech translations to any headphones

Google Translate's latest update brings live speech translations, originally available only on the Pixel Buds, to any headphones you want, with support for over 70 languages. It's rolling out today in beta and just requires a compatible Android phone with the Translate app (unlike Apple's similar feature, which requires AirPods). It's one of a few […] Read more ›

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Cameron Faulkner @ The Verge · 12/12/2025 12:45 EDT

The 40 best gift ideas for mom this holiday season

Your mom deserves the best, and we're going to help you get them something special. The right gift can make family or friend time more valuable, after all, or it can greatly enrich time spent alone. If your mom says that she has all that she needs, don't take her word for it and show […] Read more ›

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