Did the Pope use AI to write about the dangers of AI?
It's possible that AI was used to write parts of Pope Leo XIV's latest encyclical about AI's impact on humanity. An analysis by Linch Zhang posted on the forum LessWrong found certain paragraphs of Magnifica Humanitas to be between 40 percent and 100 percent written by AI, according to the popular AI detector Pangram.
The document includes known traits that appear in AI-generated writing, such as a higher use of the word "genuinely" - which crops up in writing by Anthropic's Claude - than previous encyclicals, Zhang says. Another person ran the text of the document section by section through Pangram, finding that 62 percent of its first cha …
NASA’s permanent Moon base plans start with three missions this year
On Tuesday, NASA announced several upcoming lunar missions to the Moon's South Pole region. These missions will pave the way for the crewed Artemis landing slated for 2028, starting with three Moon Base missions NASA says are "the first of more than a dozen missions that will be announced this year."
- Moon Base I, launching "no earlier than fall 2026," will use Blue Origin's Blue Moon Mark 1 Endurance lander to bring NASA payloads to the Moon, including the Stereo Camera for Lunar Plume-Surface Studies instrument and the Laser Retroreflective Array. NASA will use these "to study how thrusters interact with the Moon's surface" and help "orbi …
Google Health is here, but a lot of people want their Fitbit app back instead
The Fitbit app is no more. Along with the launch of the new Fitbit Air (which you can expect a full review of once we've spent more time with it), Google has officially replaced it with Google Health, as previously announced, and many of the responses we've seen so far are full of confusion, frustration, and requests to get the old app back.
One post on Reddit calls out a common issue, saying, "I can't even completely fill up my home screen. They only have 2 large tiles available and I can't just scroll down to see everything." The landing page has a small section up top showing steps and some other basic stats, but part of the app's main …
GE’s nugget ice maker is nearly half off if you buy it refurbished
If you’re looking for ways to make staying cool and hydrated easier this summer, Woot is currently selling a refurbished GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker for $264.99 through June 3rd. That’s $184 less than buying new at its full price, and comes with a 90-day warranty. If you want a brand new model, it’s also on sale for $359 ($90) at Best Buy, or $449 ($50 off) with a side tank included (Amazon, Best Buy, GE).
GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra
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If you’re unfamiliar with nugget ice, it’s the soft, chewable ice that cools drinks quickly and doesn’t melt as fast as crushed ice. In the week she spent testing it, my colleague Jennifer Pattison Tuohy said the countertop appliance quickly became her family’s “favorite kitchen gadget,” making drinks taste better and even encouraging her kids to stay hydrated. It’s simple to use and makes ice quickly, churning out up to 38 pounds of chewable nugget ice per day. Setup is relatively simple, too, as it doesn’t require plumbing. The machine also supports Wi-Fi, allowing you to schedule ice production or control it with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.
While the ice maker does require a lot of maintenance, GE also added some upgrades aimed at making it slightly easier, including a scale-inhibiting water filter, a reusable air filter, and built-in alerts that let you know when it’s time to sanitize or descale. There’s also a touch display for checking status and connecting to Wi-Fi, along with a stainless steel scoop and a magnetic scoop holder.
Read our GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker review.
Sony’s sloppy Spider-Man universe gets even messier with Spider-Noir
After years of it seeming like the Spider-Man film rights might be better off in Marvel's hands alone, Into the Spider-Verse came along and proved that Sony was still capable of telling phenomenal stories featuring everyone's favorite webhead. Into the Spider-Verse's sumptuous visuals and focus on a different web-slinging New Yorker made it unlike any other Spider-Man adaptation. And it was genuinely shocking to see Sony follow the film up with a bigger, bolder, more imaginative sequel just a few years later.
Part of what made the first two Spider-Verse features so much fun to watch was the way they cleverly incorporated many of the lesser- …
The best Memorial Day sales you can still shop
The long weekend is over, but many of the best Memorial Day deals are still available. Many of our favorite portable speakers are discounted, as are other outdoorsy products we like, including a set of solar lights. You can also find deals on everything from 4K OLED TVs and noise-canceling earbuds to laptops, and plenty of our favorite everyday essentials.
To give you more options, we’ve also included a selection of deals from retailers that weren’t officially running Memorial Day sales but are still matching many of the same prices.
Savings are savings, after all.
Earbuds and headphones
Nothing Headphone A
Nothing’s second over-ear headphones may not offer everything found on the pricier Nothing Headphone 1, but you do get physical controls, good sound, and more than five days of battery life per charge. Their design is also a bit more discreet, for better or worse. Read our review.
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)
The second-gen QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds have dynamic, rich sound and the best noise cancellation currently available in a pair of true wireless earbuds. They’re a terrific pick if you want to listen to your music in peace. Read our review.
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- Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are on sale for $149.99 ($100 off) at Best Buy, which matches their all-time low price. The wireless earbuds are our top pick for Samsung Galaxy phone device owners, thanks to their comfortable AirPods-inspired design, terrific sound quality, and good noise cancellation. They also offer helpful voice controls that let you adjust volume or playback without a wake word, while delivering excellent voice call quality. Read our review.
- If you’re an Apple user, there’s no better pair of starter buds than the open-style AirPods 4, which have fallen to $99 ($30 off) at Walmart. The latest model sounds significantly better than the third-gen pair, particularly for voice calls. More importantly, they offer robust integration with the rest of the Apple ecosystem, letting you take advantage of audio sharing, automatic device switching, hands-free “Hey Siri” commands, Apple TV integration, and more. Read our review.
Nothing Ear (a)
Nothing’s Ear (a) earbuds have the same general design as the company’s previous earbuds — but you can get these in a snazzy yellow. They include ANC, more than decent sound quality, and other features like multipoint for just under $100. Read our impressions.
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- Sennheiser’s Momentum True Wireless 4 earbuds are down to around $199.95 ($100 off) at Amazon and Best Buy, which is $20 shy of their best price to date. If sound quality matters most, they’re an easy recommendation, delivering rich, detailed audio with EQ customization to fine-tune the listening experience. Optional wing tips are included to help keep them secure and comfortable. Read our review.
- Walmart‘s selling the last-gen AirPods Max (USB-C) for around $449 ($100 off), which is $50 shy of their all-time low. Apple’s luxe over-ear headphones offer a premium design and work especially well with other Apple devices. They still deliver great sound quality and effective noise cancellation, even if the newer model has a slight edge. Read our review.
CMF Buds Pro 2
The Buds Pro 2 offer a surprisingly robust set of features for the price, including ANC and a transparency mode that lets you tune into your surroundings. Their included charging case also features a smart dial that lets you adjust the volume, while multipoint Bluetooth support lets them connect to two devices simultaneously.
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Sony WH-1000XM5
Despite being a last-gen model, these headphones still offer impressive sound quality and top-notch noise cancellation. They’re comfortable to wear for hours, can last up to 40 hours on a charge, and support extras like audio sharing and Gemini Live. Read our review.
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Speakers
Sonos Move 2
With double the battery life of its predecessor and better-sounding stereo audio, the Sonos Move 2’s improvements don’t stop there. It supports line-in audio, can stream Bluetooth audio to other Sonos speakers, and more. Read our review.
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- JBL’s Flip 7 speaker is on sale for $99.95 ($50 off) at Amazon and Best Buy, which matches its best price to date. The portable Bluetooth speaker builds on the Flip 6 with more durable IP68 dust and water resistance and improved sound that can reach higher volumes without sounding harsh. JBL’s new PushLock system also lets you easily swap in accessories, like the included wrist strap.
- Bose’s SoundLink Plus is down to $209 ($50 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and directly from Bose, which is its second-best price this year and $30 shy of its all-time low. In his review, The Verge’s John Higgins called it a “great beach speaker,” as it offers impressively loud sound for its size, up to 20 hours of battery life, and a durable IP67-rated design that can handle pool days. Read our review.
JBL Charge 6
The Charge 6 is a robust, IP68-rated portable speaker with up to 28 hours of battery life and support for lossless audio over USB-C. Like the JBL Flip 7, it can also analyze your audio to deliver clearer, louder sound and reduce distortion at higher volumes.
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- Bose’s SoundLink Micro is on sale for $99 ($30 off) at Amazon and Best Buy , matching its all-time low price. It’s a good pick if you want something more portable than the larger SoundLink Plus. It won’t deliver the same room-filling sound, but it’s pocket-friendly, features a rugged IP67 design, and offers up to 12 hours of battery life, making it easier to take on the go.
- The portable Beats Pill speaker is on sale for $99.99 ($50 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. The pill-shaped speaker improves on its predecessor with up to 24 hours of battery life on a single charge, while adding two-way USB-C charging and lossless audio support. It also introduces an IP67-rated design and native Find My support on both Android and iOS if it goes missing. Read our review.
Sonos Roam 2
The Sonos Roam 2 is a compact and travel-friendly Bluetooth speaker that easily syncs up with Sonos’ home audio ecosystem via Wi-Fi. While it looks much like the original, the Roam 2 has some small quality-of-life improvements, like a separate button for Bluetooth connections.
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TVs and streaming devices
LG B5 OLED TV
LG’s B5 TV is a great way to get OLED picture quality for less. It features support for both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, along with a 120Hz panel and four HDMI 2.1 ports for hooking up the latest gaming consoles. It also runs LG’s webOS platform, supports Amazon Alexa, and provides easy access to a wide range of popular streaming apps.
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LG C5 OLED TV
LG’s C5 features a 120Hz panel, along with four HDMI 2.1 ports and support for both AMD FreeSync Premium and Nvidia G-Sync. The gamer-friendly TV also packs all the hallmarks of a modern OLED, including deep black levels and sublime contrast.
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- Multiple configurations of Sony’s Bravia 8 II TV are on sale, with the 65-inch on sale for around $2,598 at Amazon, Best Buy, and directly from Sony — its second-best price so far this year. Crowned the “king of TV” in Value Electronics’ 2025 shootout, the exceptionally bright OLED TV boasts excellent color accuracy and a snappy 120Hz refresh rate. It also runs on Google TV and supports both Apple AirPlay 2 and Google Cast. Read our review.
- The latest Amazon Fire TV Cube is on sale at Amazon and Best Buy for $109.99 ($30 off), which is its second-best price of the year but $30 more than its all-time low. Amazon’s latest Fire TV Cube combines a 4K streaming box with an Echo speaker, letting you play music, stream content in Dolby Vision, HDR, and Dolby Atmos, and control your TV and other smart home devices with hands-free Alexa voice commands. It also supports Wi-Fi 6E for faster, more reliable connectivity.
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus
Amazon’s latest Fire TV Stick 4K features support for Wi-Fi 6, Dolby Atmos / Vision, and HDR10 Plus. It also runs on Fire TV’s updated OS, which offers personalized recommendations, quicker access to favorite apps, and Alexa Plus support.
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- If you want a little more speed and storage than Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K Plus offers, its 4K Max is on sale for $39.99 ($20 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target, which is $5 shy of its all-time low. It, too, runs on the new and improved Fire TV OS and supports Dolby Vision, HDR10 Plus, and Dolby Atmos. However, it adds faster performance, double the storage (16GB), and Wi-Fi 6E support. It also comes with a more capable remote, the Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced, which adds a button for live TV channel listings. Read our review.
Hisense CanvasTV
The last-gen 4K TV features an anti-glare matte screen that makes the artwork it displays while idle look like an actual painting. The S7N also has a QLED panel with a 144Hz refresh rate and four HDMI ports, while offering access to more than 1,000 free art pieces.
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Samsung S95F
Samsung S95F is a premium 4K OLED TV with a little something for everyone. Its glare-resistant screen makes it a good choice for rooms with a lot of light. Gamers will appreciate the TV’s 120Hz refresh rate, four HDMI ports, and support for both AMD FreeSync and Nvidia’s G-Sync technologies, which reduce graphical abnormalities like screen tearing or blurriness when playing fast-paced games.
In a TV Shootout whose judges included The Verge’s Nilay Patel, the TV’s HDR performance was second only to Sony’s Bravia 8 II. The S95F also has Amazon Alexa built in, so it can be integrated easily into a home with Echo speakers and similarly-compatible smart home accessories.
In a TV Shootout whose judges included The Verge’s Nilay Patel, the TV’s HDR performance was second only to Sony’s Bravia 8 II. The S95F also has Amazon Alexa built in, so it can be integrated easily into a home with Echo speakers and similarly-compatible smart home accessories.
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Smart home
SwitchBot Bot Rechargeable
Do you ever wish you could turn on your coffee maker or hit the light switch without getting up? The SwitchBot Bot lets you do that. All you need to do is stick the inexpensive contraption on a standard button or rocker switch, which will allow you to control or schedule your pet feeder, garage door, and a wide range of other devices from your smartphone.
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Dyson PencilWash
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Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (second-gen)
Ring’s latest Battery Doorbell Plus offers sharper 2K video and improved 6x zoom over the previous model, while retaining a head-to-toe view, night vision, motion alerts, and two-way talk. Optional AI-powered features, including activity summaries and facial recognition, are free for a month then cost $19.99 monthly afterward.
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- Ecobee’s Smart Thermostat Premium is on sale for $229.99 ($30 off) at Amazon and directly from Ecobee, which is within $30 of its lowest price to date. The high-end smart thermostat can adjust temperatures based on where you are in your home, send alerts if your home gets too hot or cold while you’re away, and even track basic indoor air quality metrics like humidity, VOCs, and carbon dioxide. It also works well with Alexa, Siri, Apple Home, Google Home, SmartThings, and IFTTT, while doubling as a decent smart speaker. Read our review.
- If you don’t need all the features offered by Ecobee’s top-tier model, Ecobee’s Smart Thermostat Enhanced is on sale for $169.99 ($30 off) at Amazon and directly from Ecobee, which is one of its better prices so far this year. It also adjusts temperatures based on whether anyone’s home and works with Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home, and SmartThings. Compared to the Premium model, though, you can’t use it as a doorbell, and it lacks indoor air quality monitoring and built-in voice control.
Birdfy Feeder
Birdfy’s entry-level smart feeder features a 1080p camera and an app that lets you view birds up close as they munch on seeds. If you fork out $4 per month for the premium subscription, you also get access to Birdfy’s AI, which identifies bird species and lets you set custom alerts for your favorites.
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Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni
The Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni features an extendable mop that can clean itself, just like its predecessor. However, it also features Ecovacs’ Boosted Large-Airflow Suction Technology, which optimizes the airflow path from intake to exhaust, rather than relying solely on suction power.
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Coway Airmega AP-1512HH Mighty air purifier
Coway’s surprisingly efficient Airmega AP-1512HH Mighty is compact enough to fit in any corner of your home and offers a three-stage filtration system, including a true HEPA filter.
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- Ecobee’s Smart Thermostat Essential is on sale for $119.99 ($20 off) at Amazon and directly from Ecobee, which is also one of its better prices in recent months. The company’s most affordable thermostat covers the basics, letting you control your home’s temperature, create schedules in the app, and use Alexa, Apple Home, or Google Assistant. It also sends intruder alerts, but unlike Ecobee’s pricier models, it can’t automatically adjust temperatures based on activity in your home.
Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro
The Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro delivers high-quality video with adjustable, accurate radar-powered motion detection, 2,000 lumens of light, and a good digital zoom. It offers smart alerts for people or motion, and works with Amazon Alexa or Samsung SmartThings.
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Ecobee Smart Doorbell Camera
This is a great wired doorbell camera, and the only one that can use an Ecobee thermostat as a video intercom, making it a no-brainer for Ecobee households, as long as you can hook it to your doorbell wiring.
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Eve Energy Smart Plug
Not only does this smart plug offer the most detailed energy monitoring of any we have ever tested but it also works with Matter-over-Thread and is an especially good choice for Apple Home users.
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Gaming
Nintendo Switch 2 “Choose Your Game” bundle
Choose between Donkey Kong Bananza, Mario Kart World, and Pokémon Pokopia.
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Metroid Prime 4 is still a first-person adventure game like prior entries in the series, but this time around, bounty hunter Samus Aran is armed with a motorcycle and a slate of psychic powers. Not all of the new gameplay elements work, but Beyond is a fitting follow-up to what came before, with a lore-heavy story, great combat, and plenty of eerie exploration.
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- You can save $100 when you spend over $400 on select Logitech products at Best Buy. The limited-time promo includes Logitech’s $179.99 Pro X2 Superstrike gaming mouse, which uses haptics-based buttons instead of mechanical ones, along with Logitech’s G923 racing wheel and its A50 Lightspeed gaming headset. The promo details are located under the pricing on each landing page, nested within the “Special Offers” section. From there, you can build your bundle.
Star Wars Outlaws
Star Wars Outlaws is an original open-world adventure set in the vast universe of the iconic film series. It stars Kay Vess, a protagonist looking to steal from criminal overlords to gain her freedom. Read our review.
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Xbox Wireless Controller
Microsoft’s official Xbox Wireless Controller features a dedicated button for saving clips and screenshots, as well as sharing them online. It also offers Bluetooth support and a USB-C port for charging Microsoft’s play-and-charge rechargeable battery.
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Laptops and tablets
iPad (2025)
Apple’s entry-level iPad is an excellent tablet for casual use, even if it is getting a little long in the tooth. Its high-res screen is great for watching video, and its A16 processor is still fast enough to handle light games and productivity apps. Read our review.
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- The latest 11-inch iPad Pro with 256GB of storage is down to $899 ($100 off) at Amazon, which is $100 shy of its all-time low. If you prefer a bigger screen, the 13-inch / Wi-Fi model with 256GB of storage is also on sale at Amazon for around $1,195 ($105 off). Apple’s newest iPad Pro is its fastest tablet yet, packing the M5 chip along with faster storage speeds, quicker charging, and a new N1 chip that handles wireless connectivity like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Thread. Read our review.
- TCL’s Note A1 Nxtpaper is a tablet primarily for note-taking, akin to Remarkable’s Paper Pure and Amazon’s Kindle Scribe, but with a much better screen. You can currently snag the 11.5-inch tablet with a keyboard cover for $499.99 (originally $599.99) directly from TCL’s online storefront. The tablet features a 120Hz color panel that feels natural to draw or write on with its included stylus; it also offers a slew of built-in AI tools, allowing you to convert handwriting to text, make your handwriting more legible, and carry out other actions.
MacBook Air (M5)
Powered by Apple’s new M5 chip, the latest MacBook Airs are more powerful than prior models and offer double the base storage (512GB). They also support faster wireless standards, specifically Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. Read our review.
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Chargers and power banks
Anker Laptop Power Bank
Anker’s 25,000mAh power bank sports two built-in USB-C cables (one of which is retractable), plus one USB-C and USB-A port. It tops out at 165W when charging two devices simultaneously, or 130W when charging three or four.
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Anker Nano Charger (45W, Smart Display, 180° Foldable)
Anker’s latest single-port USB-C charger offers up to 45W of power, foldable prongs, and a front-facing “smart display” that lets you see the charge level, power flow, and other useful information at a glance.
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- Satechi’s 3-in-1 Foldable Wireless Charging Stand with Qi2 25W is on sale for $116.99 ($13 off) at Amazon, which is a new low price. The adjustable, foldable stand can wirelessly deliver up to 25W to compatible iPhones while simultaneously fast charging an Apple Watch and topping up your AirPods, but it also works with a range of Qi, Qi2, and Qi2.2-compatible Android phones and wireless earbuds. Satechi also includes a 45W USB-C adapter along with three international adapters, making it a useful travel companion.
Jackery Explorer 500
The Jackery Explorer 500 is small but mighty, delivering 500W of power in a package that features seven output ports and weighs just 13 pounds.
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- Goal Zero is taking 25 percent off a range of portable power stations, including the Yeti 700, which is currently $524.89 ($175 off). The portable power station can power up to nine devices at once through its AC, USB-C, USB-A, and 12V ports. Compared to the smaller Yeti 300 (on sale for $262.89) and Yeti 500 (on sale for $374.89), the higher-end model offers greater battery capacity and power output, making it a better fit for running multiple laptops, phones, lights, and even small appliances simultaneously.
Shargeek 170 Power Bank
A see-through case protects a 24,000mAh battery, 170W maximum output, and the ability to charge three devices simultaneously via a pair of 140W USB-C ports and a single USB-A port.
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Miscellaneous Verge favorites
Garmin inReach Mini 2
Garmin’s palm-sized inReach Mini 2 satellite communicator offers off-the-grid two-way messaging, built-in navigation capabilities, and powerful mapping features, including the ability to set waypoints when paired with Garmin’s Explore app. A subscription plan is required to access the Iridium network, though, with prices starting at $7.99 a month.
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- The Insta360 Link 2 Pro is down to $229.99 ($20 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and directly from Insta360. The premium 4K webcam uses a large 1/1.3-inch sensor for sharper image quality and better low-light performance than its predecessor, though its resolution still maxes out at 4K/30fps or 1080p at up to 60fps. It features a two-axis gimbal and dual microphones with AI noise cancellation, while retaining features like AI tracking to help keep you centered if you move around.
Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 1) smart glasses
Developed in partnership with Ray-Ban, Meta’s last-gen smart glasses can perform a range of tasks. They can capture 1080p video and play music, and thanks to a suite of AI-based features, you can even use them to translate from a myriad of languages in real time. Read our review.
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- You can buy the Insta360 X5 at Amazon, Best Buy, and directly from Insta360’s online storefront for an all-time low of $464.99 ($85 off), with Insta360 throwing in a free lens kit. The 360-degree action cam delivers sharper, more detailed images than its predecessor and improved low-light performance. Specifically, it now allows you to capture 4K footage at up to 120fps, 8K video at up to 30fps, or 5.7K at 60fps, while offering support for user-replaceable lenses. Read our review.
Kelty Low Loveseat
The Kelty Low Loveseat is a sturdy, low-profile camp chair built for two. It features a steel frame, a padded seat, and extra-large cup holders for your drinks or gear. It also includes a padded roll-tote storage bag, making it easy to transport when it’s folded down.
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- The Dyson Airwrap i.d. is available for $499.99 ($150 off) from Amazon, Best Buy and Dyson. The dryer can automatically adjust heat, airflow, and timing according to your styling preferences, with the app letting you set up a profile based on factors like your hair type, length, and skill level. From there, it can guide you through a more customized curling routine. Dyson also includes three attachments, including a conical barrel, a diffuser designed for waves and curls, and a blade concentrator.
- The Amazfit Active 2 is on sale for $89.99 ($10 off) at Amazon, which is $10 shy of its lowest price to date. It’s a surprisingly capable budget fitness tracker, with features like continuous heart rate and blood oxygen monitoring, offline navigation, and battery life that can last up to nine days. Read our review.
BioLite Site Lights
BioLite’s ultra-versatile Site Light kit comes with six weatherproof bulbs, which can illuminate up to 1,000 square feet when hung or properly staked. You don’t need to bring a charger, either, as the included carrying case doubles as a solar charger for the lights.
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BioLite FirePit Plus
BioLite’s portable FirePit Plus cuts back on unwanted smoke, functions either as a charcoal or wood-fueled grill, and fans the flames via a large battery pack and built-in fan.
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Update, May 26th: Updated to reflect current pricing / availability. Brandon Widder and Cameron Faulkner also contributed to this post.
American Airlines is getting Starlink Wi-Fi
American Airlines is planning to install SpaceX's Starlink Wi-Fi in hundreds of its airplanes, the airline announced today.
American says the deployment will start in the first quarter of 2027, and will span more than 500 aircraft, including its new A321XLR and A321neo planes from Airbus. Starlink will join Viastat and SES (previously known as Intelstat) as among the airline's Wi-Fi providers.
American is the latest air carrier to turn to Elon Musk's Starlink for its Wi-Fi needs. Others include United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Lufthansa Group, British Airways, Qatar Airways, Alaska Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines. Meanwhile, Delta Ai …
Memory V re-creates the Memorymoog without the massive headaches or price tag
The Memorymoog is legendary for being an absolutely massive-sounding synth and being incredibly unreliable. But now you can enjoy its classic Moog sound without the headaches or the sky-high vintage price, thanks to Arturia's Memory V emulator.
The Memorymoog was only made between 1982 and 1985, and was the last polyphonic synth made by Moog before it declared bankruptcy in 1987. People loved its sound, which was described as being six Minimoogs in a box, and the Memorymoog+ was among the first synths to adopt MIDI. It also came out right as the synth industry was shifting from analog to digital.
It was also notorious for being rushed to …
Saving for a Switch 2 is easier with Newegg’s gift card deal
If you foresee a bunch of Nintendo purchases in your future, Newegg’s deal on Nintendo gift cards might just help save your wallet. The retailer is offering a deal that lets gamers get $200 worth of credit towards games, consoles, and accessories for just $170. Best of all, the gift cards can stack in your account, letting you accrue enough to buy a Nintendo Switch 2 at a sweet discount.
You don’t have to buy gift cards to reap some savings on a Switch 2, though. Nintendo is currently offering a $499.99 “Choose Your Game” console bundle that includes a discounted game (Donkey Kong Bananza, Pokémon Pokopia, or Mario Kart World). Either way you go, it’s wise to buy a console ahead of the fall because Nintendo is raising the Switch 2’s price by $50 — up to $499.99 — in September.
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- Last week, we highlighted a deal on the Sonos Roam 2, which is down to $134 (usually $179). Sonos improved on its own deal by offering the wireless, water-resistant speaker with Otterbox’s protective carrying case (originally $39.95) included for no extra charge. This case doesn’t take away from the Roam 2’s slick design — it just adds protection for its top and bottom, and throws in a lanyard so you can more easily tote it around.
- Here’s a great deal that, thanks to the pre-requisites, some might consider a little too much effort. Apple’s last-gen Studio Display is steeply discounted at Sam’s Club, where a membership is required to make the purchase. The retailer has multiple configurations with matte nanotexture glass selling at good prices — well, good considering how expensive these typically are. For example, the model that has a VESA mount, making it easy to stick onto a monitor arm, is $1,059.91 (originally $1,899), and the one with a tilt- and height-adjustable stand is $1,279.91 (originally $2,299). Read our review of the 2022 model and our recent review of the barely-changed 2026 model.
- Sony’s InZone H9 Mk. 2 is an awesome wireless gaming headset that now costs a little less than before. It’s currently $298 (was $349) at Amazon and B&H Photo, or $299.99 at Best Buy. It has sold at this price just a few times since it debuted last summer. The headset shares its drivers in common with Sony’s flagship WH-1000XM6 headphones, which is to say they’re fantastic. It also has effective active noise cancellation, and plenty of comfort thanks to its adjustable headband and plush, breathable ear cushions. The headset supports PC and PS5 via a USB-C 2.4GHz transmitter, as well as Bluetooth for connecting to phones, tablets, and more. Read my impressions.
Oppo’s Bubble is a thin round screen for taking rear camera selfies
Oppo launched a new smartphone accessory that makes it easier to snap selfies using your smartphone's rear cameras that typically feature better sensors than front-facing cameras. The Bubble offers similar functionality to the recently announced Insta360 Snap with a screen providing live camera previews so you can properly frame shots, plus remote camera controls and a shutter button. What sets the Bubble apart is a thinner design, wireless capabilities up to nearly 33 feet away, and, unfortunately, limited device compatibility.
The Oppo Bubble is currently available in China for 499 yuan, or around $73, but the company hasn't confirmed if …