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Ricoh GR IV Monochrome review: Why I love this camera that can’t shoot color
I love black-and-white photography. I also adore compact cameras you can always have by your side. So I’m a total mark for the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome, a fixed-lens camera that can’t zoom and can’t record color — at all. It’s a formula that makes the average person ask, “Why?” I’ve tested the GR IV Monochrome for over a month,…
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The AI code wars are heating up
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on the AI coding and vibe-coding booms, follow David Pierce. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. Writing code was a killer app for AI even before anyone was really talking about AI.…
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Can you plant tomatoes in April? We ask the experts
Growing tomatoes is one of the most accessible ways for people to produce their own food, making it a great choice for both experienced gardeners and amateur green thumbs. Not to mention that the vine is an attractive addition to the garden throughout its maturation – think of elegant green tendrils, the first blush of a newly formed fruit, the…
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The Hisense UR9 is a great first shot against OLED’s bow
RGB LED TVs have been the talk of the TV world this year, with models coming from all the manufacturers, and the first one of 2026 is here — the Hisense UR9. It’s the first look at the viability of the new backlight technology outside of demo rooms, and it’s a step above the traditional mini-LED TVs of years past.…
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MSI Prestige 13 AI+ review: Impossibly light, secretly pretty powerful
I miss the ultra portability of 13-inch laptops, which is why I was pretty pumped to be one of the first to properly daily drive MSI’s new Prestige 13 AI+ on the planet. While Panther Lake is bringing this tiny form factor back to life in a big way, MSI has listened to some of our gripes about last year’s…
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How to stop hitting snooze and wake up with more energy, according to a sleep expert
As an early bird who always gets a recommended amount of seven at night, I’ve noticed I’ve been struggling to wake up these past couple of weeks. I’ve just felt groggy and drained of energy. The extra nine minutes of sleep my snooze button affords me has become irresistible, and some days I’ve repeatedly knocked off my alarm for up…
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Is the ‘Holy Grail of batteries’ finally ready to bless us with its presence?
Earlier this year, a relatively unknown startup from Finland made a startling announcement: It had finally solved solid-state batteries. Not only that, but Donut Lab, a spinoff of Verge Motorcycles, said that its solid-state battery — long considered the “Holy Grail of batteries” for their high-density, durable, fast-charging abilities — would go into production later this year. Battery experts were…
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Nothing Phone 4a Pro review: A solid sub-$500 phone let down by its altered looks
Nothing has captured the hearts and minds of Android phone users across the world with its line-up of “flagship killer” phones, which offer a premium phone experience without having to spend the sort of prices that other flagship phones command. The Nothing Phone 4 Pro is one of two new devices designed to provide just that. The Nothing Phone 4a…
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The Audacity is a new show making fun of tech brosThe new show making fun of tech bros
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 123, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, which Artemis photo did you make your wallpaper, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been reading about Sam Altman and Satoshi Nakamoto and chess drama and Iranian…
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I tried an anti-stress device — and it transformed my sleep
Deep breathing exercises such as box breathing and the 4-7-8 method have been linked to stress reduction and better sleep. I start practicing them with the best intentions, but it doesn’t take much for my mind to wander. That’s why the moonbird, from $199.99 on Amazon, caught my eye. This small, smooth, pebble-shaped handheld device uses tactile pulses to guide…
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