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Nintendo is reportedly making a Switch 2 with a user-replaceable battery for the EU
Nintendo is reportedly preparing a new version of the Switch 2 with a user-replaceable battery, according to Nikkei. This is to comply with a 2023 EU "right-to-repair" policy on portable...
Netflix’s Assassin’s Creed is officially set in ancient Rome
Netflix’s live-action Assassin’s Creed show has entered production and will officially be set in Rome in the year 64AD, confirming previous reports. The upcoming adaptation, then, will return to the...
Project Hail Mary could teach humanity a thing or two
It's hard not to find the premise of Andy Weir's Project Hail Mary instantly compelling: Something is slowly killing the sun and threatening life on Earth. That same mysterious force,...
Google’s battery-powered Nest Doorbell is $40 off right now
The standard Nest Doorbell makes it easy to identify visitors and packages when you’re not at home. | Image: Google Buying a video doorbell is worth it for several reasons. They’re convenient if you...
The Artist Pro 27 is XP-Pen’s latest 4K flagship display tablet
The XP-Pen Artist Pro 27 (pictured) is available now for $1,899.99. | Image: XP-Pen XP-Pen has launched a new 27-inch display drawing tablet that competes with the visual performance of Wacom's...
Belkin Charging Case Pro for Switch 2 review: A more elegant solution
Last year, Belkin released a couple of cases for the Nintendo Switch 2 just in time for launch, including one that came with a handy battery pack. That one was simple and effective, but it felt a...
This sleek alarm clock uses lights and sounds to help you sleep, focus, and wake up
The clock uses animated lights instead of moving hands to display the time. | Image: Balmuda Dieter Rams already showed the world that something as mundane as an alarm clock can be beautiful....
Google Search is now using AI to replace headlines
Since roughly the turn of the millennium, Google Search has been the bedrock of the web. People loved Google's trustworthy "10 blue links" search experience and its unspoken promise: The website you...
Amazon is reportedly working on a new phone built around Alexa
Amazon is reportedly planning to re-enter the smartphone market more than 10 years after its last attempt. According to a Reuters report, the mysterious phone is internally codenamed...
Much ado about protein
Why is my local Target selling protein powder in the tampon aisle? An investigation. This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects...