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<subtitle type="text">The Verge is about technology and how it makes us feel. Founded in 2011, we offer our audience everything from breaking news to reviews to award-winning features and investigations, on our site, in video, and in podcasts.</subtitle>
<updated>2025-03-31T11:41:13+00:00</updated>
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<name>Dominic Preston</name>
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<title type="html"><![CDATA[Elon Musk and Taylor Swift can now hide details of their private jets]]></title>
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<updated>2025-03-31T07:41:13-04:00</updated>
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<summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has created a system for private aircraft owners to request that their registration information — including their name and address — be kept private. That may impact celebrity private jet trackers, which have used FAA registration information to identify jets belonging to the likes of Elon Musk and Taylor Swift. […]]]></summary>
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has created a system for private aircraft owners to request that their registration information — including their name and address — be kept private. That may impact celebrity private jet trackers, which have used FAA registration information to identify jets belonging to the likes of Elon Musk and Taylor Swift.
The <a href="https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-moves-protect-aircraft-owners-private-information">new FAA system</a> was mandated by the <a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-118hr3935enr/pdf/BILLS-118hr3935enr.pdf">FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024</a>, which gave the organization two years to establish a procedure for aircraft owners and operators to request that any “personally identifiable information” be made private. The FAA says it’s also “evaluating” whether to go one step further and default to keeping such information private. The act became law in May 2024 under the Biden administration.
The change will likely make it more difficult to operate celebrity jet trackers, which use FAA registration information to identify private jets owned by celebrities so that their flightpaths can be tracked. Accounts monitoring jet use by Musk, Swift, Mark Zuckerberg, Kim Kardashian, and more have gone viral in the past, though have seen bans on platforms owned by <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2022/12/14/23509817/twitter-elonjets-ban-creator-jack-sweeney-links-trackers">Musk</a> and <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/22/24276546/meta-threads-instagram-elonjet-celebrity-jet-tracking-suspended">Zuck</a>. In 2023 Taylor Swift <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/6/24063220/taylor-swift-jet-public-data-social-media">sent a cease-and-desist letter</a> to Jack Sweeney, who operates a number of popular jet trackers.
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<name>Jay Peters</name>
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<title type="html"><![CDATA[When will physical video games go away?]]></title>
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<updated>2025-03-28T20:13:20-04:00</updated>
<published>2025-03-31T07:30:00-04:00</published>
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<summary type="html"><![CDATA[One of Sonyâs best-ever PlayStation ads is a 21-second video titled, âOfficial PlayStation Used Game Instructional Video.â Itâs a âstep-by-stepâ guide about how to lend your PS4 games to your friends. It has one step: one person hands another person a game box. The ad succinctly clowns on Microsoftâs original and convoluted game sharing policy […]]]></summary>
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One of Sonyâs best-ever PlayStation ads is <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWSIFh8ICaA">a 21-second video</a> titled, âOfficial PlayStation Used Game Instructional Video.â Itâs a âstep-by-stepâ guide about how to lend your PS4 games to your friends. It has one step: one person hands another person a game box.
The ad succinctly clowns on Microsoftâs original and convoluted game sharing policy for the Xbox One, which let users ditch discs in exchange for daily DRM checks. The idea was so hated that Microsoft <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2013/jun/19/xbox-one-drm-second-hand-restrictions-abandoned">walked it back</a> just over a week after the release of Sonyâs ad and months before the console came out. The lesson was simple â donât mess with peopleâs discs.
But more than a decade later, itâs not hard to imagine a future where Sonyâs own ad doesnât apply anymore. 
Physical game sales in 2024 were less than half what they were as recently as 2021, and the market has been in decline since 2008, Circana analyst Mat Piscatella tells The Verge. âThere has been a long trend of declining sales in physical games,â Piscatella says. âAnd now thereâs declining distribution with retailers pulling back space, with companies making fewer physical games overall, and with the entire shift towards digit &hellip;
<a href="https://www.theverge.com/games/638535/physical-digital-video-games-nintendo-xbox-ps5-disc-cart">Read the full story at The Verge.</a>
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<name>Tom Warren</name>
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<title type="html"><![CDATA[Microsoft is redesigning the Windows BSOD and it might change to black]]></title>
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<updated>2025-03-31T07:24:17-04:00</updated>
<published>2025-03-31T07:23:27-04:00</published>
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<summary type="html"><![CDATA[Microsoft has announced that it’s overhauling its Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) error message in Windows 11. The new design drops the traditional blue color, frowning face, and QR code in favor of a simplified screen that looks a lot more like the black screen you see when Windows is performing an update. It’s not […]]]></summary>
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Microsoft has announced that it’s overhauling its Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) error message in Windows 11. The new design drops the traditional blue color, frowning face, and QR code in favor of a simplified screen that looks a lot more like the black screen you see when Windows is performing an update. It’s not immediately clear if this new BSOD will remain as a black screen once Microsoft ships the final version of this update.
“We’re previewing a new, more streamlined UI for unexpected restarts which better aligns with Windows 11 design principles and supports our goal of getting users back into productivity as fast as possible,” explains Microsoft in a <a href="https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2025/03/28/announcing-windows-11-insider-preview-build-26120-3653-beta-channel/">blog post</a> about the change. “We’ve simplified your experience while preserving the technical information on the screen.”
<img src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/newbsod.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&crop=0,15.095986038394,100,69.808027923211" alt="" title="" data-has-syndication-rights="1" data-caption="The new BSOD is currently black in test builds of Windows 11. | Image: Microsoft" data-portal-copyright="Image: Microsoft" />
Windows Insiders can try out the new BSOD in test versions of the Beta, Dev, and Canary Channels, but it will appear as a green screen in these test builds before it’s eventually shipped as a black or blue screen. It’s the first major change to the BSOD since Microsoft added a sad face to the screen in Windows 8. This new design includes the BSOD error or faulty driver, and simply states “your device ran into a problem and needs to restart.”
Microsoft did briefly turn the BSOD to a black screen in test builds of Windows 11 in 2021, but the company then reverted back to the blue screen it had been using since Windows 8. It looks like this new BSOD will be rolled out to the existing Windows 11 version 24H2 soon, and we’ve reached out to Microsoft for more information on whether it’s switching to a black screen instead of a blue one.
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<name>Jess Weatherbed</name>
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<title type="html"><![CDATA[Movie studios are being financially rewarded for AI slop on YouTube]]></title>
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<updated>2025-03-31T07:21:30-04:00</updated>
<published>2025-03-31T07:21:30-04:00</published>
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<summary type="html"><![CDATA[Some Hollywood studios are reportedly earning money from fake AI-generated movie trailers on YouTube, against the wishes of the union representing actors. According to a report from Deadline, Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount, and Sony Pictures redirected ad revenue to themselves instead of enforcing copyright protections and shutting down the popular Screen Culture and KH Studio […]]]></summary>
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Some Hollywood studios are reportedly earning money from fake AI-generated movie trailers on YouTube, against the wishes of the union representing actors. According to <a href="https://deadline.com/2025/03/inside-youtube-fake-movie-trailers-1236352406/">a report from Deadline</a>, Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount, and Sony Pictures redirected ad revenue to themselves instead of enforcing copyright protections and shutting down the popular Screen Culture and KH Studio trailer accounts. In response, the SAG-AFTRA union has criticized the studios for profiting off videos that use AI to exploit their members’ likenesses without permission.
Fanmade trailers are nothing new, but AI video generators like <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/9/24317092/openai-sora-text-to-video-ai-launch">OpenAI’s Sora</a> and <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/4/24312938/google-veo-generative-ai-video-model-available-preview">Google’s Veo</a> have made it easier than ever for anyone to make artificially generated content. YouTube is becoming <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/dimitarmixmihov/2025/02/17/youtube-is-flooded-with-ai-slop---and-it-will-get-worse/">saturated with AI-generated slop</a> that studios could tackle by issuing copyright strikes against offending accounts, but that would prevent them from monetizing the views on this new influx of content.
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ScreenCultureOfficial">Screen Culture</a> has 1.4 million subscribers and almost 1.4 billion channel views, a larger audience than <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@KHStudio/videos">KH Studio’s</a> 683,000 subscribers and 560 million views. The fake movie trailers created by both accounts follow a similar pattern: fusing together short clips from real movies or TV shows with AI-generated content. Many are based on real, unreleased movies that already have official trailers, such as Superman and Jurassic World: Rebirth, while others masquerade as fictitious TV seasons, movie sequels, or big-screen adaptations of other popular franchises.
<img src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/Screen-Culture-screenshot.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&crop=0,11.6552448247,100,76.689510350601" alt="A screenshot taken from the video menu on Screen Culture’s YouTube account." title="A screenshot taken from the video menu on Screen Culture’s YouTube account." data-has-syndication-rights="1" data-caption="I’m sure most of us have seen fake trailers like these being shared across social media by people who believe them to be genuine. | Image: YouTube / Screen Culture" data-portal-copyright="Image: YouTube / Screen Culture" />
Two days after Deadline published its investigation, <a href="https://deadline.com/2025/03/youtube-ad-revenue-fake-movie-trailer-screen-culture-1236354143/">YouTube stopped Screen Culture and KH Studio</a> from being able to monetize their clickbait content.
According to Deadline, the accounts were suspended from YouTube’s partner program for violating its video monetization policies. Creators are not permitted to make videos that are “duplicative or repetitive” or made “for the sole purpose of getting views,” and have to make significant alterations to any material taken from other sources. YouTube’s misinformation policies also bar creators from manipulating content in a way that misleads viewers, which would include creating fake trailers that can intentionally be mistaken for officially produced videos.
Screen Culture and KH Studio can appeal the decision to pause their ad revenue. A notable change has already occurred on KH Studio’s channel — while older videos were described as being a “first trailer,” the three most recent uploads are instead titled “concept trailer.” 
Learning that studios are profiting from AI slop rather than protecting actors’ likenesses is likely a gut punch for union members who have <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/18/23962349/sag-aftra-tentative-agreement-generative-artificial-intelligence-vote">worked hard to negotiate AI consent</a> into their contracts.
“Just as SAG-AFTRA is aggressively bargaining contract terms and creating laws to protect and enforce our members’ voice and likeness rights, we expect our bargaining partners to aggressively enforce their IP from any, and all AI misappropriation,” SAG-AFTRA said in a statement to Deadline. “Monetizing unauthorized, unwanted, and subpar uses of human-centered IP is a race to the bottom. It incentivizes technology companies and short-term gains at the expense of lasting human creative endeavor.”
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<name>Andrew Webster</name>
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<title type="html"><![CDATA[Nintendo has moved beyond specs]]></title>
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<updated>2025-03-28T20:11:35-04:00</updated>
<published>2025-03-31T07:00:00-04:00</published>
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<summary type="html"><![CDATA[The official unveiling of the Switch 2 was an incredibly confident moment for Nintendo. It was brief and lacking almost entirely in details. There was no price, no release date, and no confirmed games outside of a Mario Kart tease. The 2 in the name implied a bigger and better Switch, but when it came […]]]></summary>
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The <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/16/23872810/nintendo-switch-2-next-generation-console-features-trailer">official unveiling of the Switch 2</a> was an incredibly confident moment for Nintendo. It was brief and lacking almost entirely in details. There was no price, no release date, and no confirmed games outside of <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/16/24337198/switch-2-mario-kart-nintendo">a Mario Kart tease</a>. The 2 in the name implied a bigger and better Switch, but when it came to the how â the chips that will power the device, the screen that will make Zelda and Mario look great â Nintendo deemed it wasnât important enough to share right away.
And itâs right: unlike the rest of the industry, Nintendo has carved out a path where specs no longer matter.
It wasnât always this way. Previous Nintendo consoles were sold, as their contemporaries were, on horsepower. The Super Nintendo was a more-powerful NES, while the N64âs processor was deemed so important that the system was named after it. But things started to change around the time of the GameCube. Nintendo had experienced a steady decline in console sales over subsequent generations; while the NES and Famicom sold more than 60 million units, that was down to just over 20 million for the GameCube. At the same time, Nintendoâs direct competition had changed significantly. After getting a tast &hellip;
<a href="https://www.theverge.com/games/638542/nintendo-switch-2-specs-details-relevance">Read the full story at The Verge.</a>
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<name>Dominic Preston</name>
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<title type="html"><![CDATA[Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE looks just like last year’s flagship]]></title>
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<updated>2025-03-31T05:59:12-04:00</updated>
<published>2025-03-31T05:59:12-04:00</published>
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<summary type="html"><![CDATA[The big difference between Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 7 and the cheaper Z Flip 7 FE will be their cover screens, going by new renders released by the leaker OnLeaks. Earlier this month he produced designs that show a new, larger cover screen on the flagship Flip 7, but our first look at the more […]]]></summary>
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The big difference between Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 7 and the cheaper Z Flip 7 FE will be their cover screens, going by new renders released by the leaker OnLeaks. Earlier this month he produced designs that <a href="https://www.theverge.com/news/624967/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-7-renders-all-screen-cover">show a new, larger cover screen on the flagship Flip 7</a>, but our first look at the more affordable “Fan Edition” instead includes Samsung’s older display design.
The Z Flip 7 FE seems to use the same cover screen design as the <a href="https://www.theverge.com/23820202/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-5-review-screen-battery-camera-hinge">Z Flip 5</a> and <a href="https://www.theverge.com/24211507/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-6-review-screen-battery-camera">6</a>, with a thick bezel and a stepped bottom edge that cuts around the camera lenses. By contrast, our latest look at the Z Flip 7 shows an edge-to-edge display that wraps around the cameras, similar to the screens on <a href="https://www.theverge.com/24191156/motorola-razr-plus-2024-review-screen-battery-camera">Motorola’s Razr Plus models</a>.
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According to OnLeaks — who created the renders <a href="https://sammyguru.com/exclusive-first-look-at-galaxy-z-flip-7-fe-in-360-video-and-5k-renders/">in conjunction with SammyGuru</a> based on leaked details — the display will be the same 3.4-inch size as on the Z Flip 6. At 165.1 x 71.7 x 7.4mm when unfolded, the phone as a whole will be about the same size as last year’s too, but slightly thicker.
An FE version of Samsung’s flip phone has been rumored for years, in part to compete with <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/25/24185177/motorola-razr-plus-2024-flip-phone-screen-battery-price">Motorola’s more affordable regular Razr</a>, but <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/1/24333525/more-rumblings-about-a-galaxy-z-flip-fe">2025 looks to be the year it will finally emerge</a>. Samsung usually announces its new foldable phones at a Galaxy Unpacked event in July, so we’ll likely learn more then.
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<author>
<name>Sheena Vasani</name>
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<title type="html"><![CDATA[The 50 best Amazon Big Spring Sale deals under $100]]></title>
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<id>https://www.theverge.com/?p=638402</id>
<updated>2025-03-30T11:38:08-04:00</updated>
<published>2025-03-30T11:38:08-04:00</published>
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<summary type="html"><![CDATA[From the Apple Watch Series 10 and Samsung’s new Galaxy S25 to the top-of-the-line Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra, Amazon’s Big Spring Sale has brought steep discounts on some of our favorite gadgets. There’s just one problem: a large chunk of them will set you back at least several hundred dollars, if not more. That can be […]]]></summary>
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From the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGHYQ1VJ/">Apple Watch Series 10</a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DP3DB4CW?tag=theverge02-20&ascsubtag=__vg0328awD__634880__________________google.com">Samsung’s new Galaxy S25</a> to the top-of-the-line <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQLPNB2X?tag=theverge02-20&ascsubtag=__vg0328awD__634880__________________google.com">Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra</a>, Amazon’s Big Spring Sale has brought steep discounts on some of our favorite gadgets. There’s just one problem: a large chunk of them will set you back at least several hundred dollars, if not more. That can be a tough sell in a day and age when eggs are twice as expensive and <a href="https://www.theverge.com/news/637004/trump-auto-tariffs-25-percen">tariffs loom large</a>.
We’re well aware of the current financial climate here at The Verge, so we’re highlighting some of our favorite budget-friendly picks alongside the <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/634880/amazon-big-spring-sale-march-2025-prime-day-deals-shop">best deals overall</a>. These are gadgets and gizmos that are cheap-ish in price but not in quality. In fact, many of the items featured below, all of which can be had for $100 or less, are some of the best available.
What’s more, many of them don’t require you to sign up for Amazon Prime, meaning everybody can join in on the savings.
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<li>Anker’s Soundcore Sport X20 earbuds are on sale at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Soundcore-True-Wireless-Extendable-Cancelling-Waterproof/dp/B0CRT6HQ82/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://howl.link/v279y814pr78e">Best Buy</a>, and <a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/soundcore-Sport-X20-Anker-True-Wireless-Workout-Earbuds-Rotatable-Extendable-Ear-Hooks-Noise-Cancelling-Deep-Bass-IP68-Waterproof-Sweatproof-Dustproo/5334397756" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Walmart</a> for $63.99 ($16 off), matching their second-best price to date. The fitness-friendly buds are a lot like the Sport X10 — which were once our <a href="https://www.theverge.com/23413809/best-workout-fitness-running-earbuds">favorite budget earbuds for the gym</a> — only they offer longer battery life, a more robust IP68 water resistance rating, and multipoint support. They also supposedly offer better noise cancellation and continue to sport an adjustable ear hook, which is a boon if you’re someone who struggles with keeping traditional earbuds in during intense gym sessions.</li>
<li>If you’re in the market for a pair of headphones, Sony’s WH-CH520 are on sale at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BS1PRC4L/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amazon</a> starting at $35.95 (about $24 off), their lowest price to date. The over-ears offer a solid set of features for their price, including up to 50 hours of battery life, decent sound, and support for both Google Assistant and Siri.</li>
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<li>Amazon’s latest Echo Dot is down to $39.99 ($10 off) at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/All-New-release-Smart-speaker-Charcoal/dp/B09B8V1LZ3/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://howl.link/hetdvyhem4v2u" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Best Buy</a>, and <a href="https://www.kohls.com/product/prd-5988952/amazon-echo-dot-5th-gen-smart-speaker-with-alexa.jsp/">Kohl’s</a>. The tiny, orb-shaped smart speaker features onboard microphones and produces good sound for its size, making it a solid option for listening to music, issuing smart home commands, checking the weather, and making other various Alexa requests. It also includes a built-in temperature sensor, which can tell you the temperature in the room and trigger various Alexa Routines, if necessary. <a href="https://www.theverge.com/23426830/echo-dot-with-clock-2022-fifth-gen-review">Read our review</a>.</li>
<li>The Echo Spot is also on sale for $64.99 at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFC8DR7C">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://howl.link/iv2vxpqonpsci">Best Buy</a>, and <a href="https://www.target.com/p/amazon-echo-spot-smart-alarm-clock-with-vibrant-sound-and-alexa-2024-release-glacier-white/-/A-91517246?TCID=PDS-14396074552&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwkZm_BhDrARIsAAEbX1FAtzsUXSOfzkybZC2cGp__XvgU7X1FlXlBFu5QyXR6FgkyNuf-NQkaAhc-EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds">Target</a>, which is a decent $15 discount. The Alexa-enabled smart alarm clock offers a customizable 2.83-inch screen that displays information like the weather; however, unlike Amazon’s larger smart displays, the Spot lacks a camera, so there’s less of a need to worry about privacy when you place it on your bedside table. <a href="https://www.theverge.com/24207052/amazon-alexa-echo-spot-review">Read our review.</a></li>
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<li>Sony’s SRS-XB100 speaker is available at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C29CL98P/?tag=theverge02-20&ascsubtag=__vg0325awD__632597__________________theverge.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amazon</a> and <a href="https://howl.link/yr744y2ltk7bs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Best Buy</a> for around $48 ($12 off) or at <a href="https://goto.target.com/c/482924/81938/2092?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fsony-xb100-compact-bluetooth-speaker%2F-%2FA-94091540%3Fpreselect%3D92407323%23lnk%3Dsametab&subId2=[vg0325awD][632597][][][][][][][][][theverge.com]" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Target</a> for $39.99 if you’re a member of the retailer’s free loyalty program. Despite the fact it’s tiny, the Bluetooth speaker delivers crisp, clear sound along with up to 16 hours of continuous battery life. It also sports IP67 dust and water resistance, so you can take it hiking or to the pool without worrying. <a href="https://www.theverge.com/23742818/sony-srs-xb100-portable-bluetooth-speaker-review" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Read our review</a>.</li>
<li>Soundcore’s Select 4 Go is on sale at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DB1753RZ">Amazon</a> starting at just $19.99 ($10 off), which matches its all-time low. The floatable Bluetooth speaker can last up to 20 hours on a single charge and can be paired with a second Select 4 Go for stereo sound.</li>
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<li>If you’re someone who owns (or, someday, envisions owning) USB-C gadgets that draw a lot of power, it’s wise to buy cables with high wattage passthrough, just so you’re ready for the future. Anker’s six-foot 240W USB-C cable is a great candidate, especially since it’s discounted to $16.99 ($8 off) at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZ43567W?th=1">Amazon</a>.</li>
<li>Ugreen’s Uno lineup of charging accessories aims to be more personable. To that end, its 6.6-foot 1ooW USB-C cable — which is currently discounted to $10.39 ($2.61 off) at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7B719XQ?th=1">Amazon</a> — has expressive, Tamagotchi-like eyes. The reason? There’s no reason — it’s just cute, okay?</li>
<li>Power banks with built-in USB-C cables are the hot thing right now. As it turns out, having a battery pack that can charge your device in a jiffy and double as a lanyard is pretty great. Luckily, you can snag one of the most affordable 20,000mAh models out there, Anker’s 30W Zolo power bank, for $24.61 (about $11 off) at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZ9LH53B?th=1">Amazon</a>. While it’s not powerful enough to quickly charge a Steam Deck that’s running games, it’ll do just fine for charging it (as well as other USB-C devices) while they sleep.</li>
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<li>The Baseus Free2Pull Retractable USB-C Cable that <a href="https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/608258/best-retractable-usb-c-cable-baseus-amazon">changed how Verge editor-at-large David Pierce packs his tech bag</a> is on sale at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Baseus-Retractable-Charging-7-Stage-Charger/dp/B0C858GPF9?th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=vergenewsletter-20&linkId=2d670f0c99dc7b026388666f23bdc9ca&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl">Amazon</a> for just $10.39 ($7 off), its best price yet. The 3.3-foot cable supports 100W passthrough, and perhaps it’ll revolutionize your gadget loadout, too.</li>
<li>The Sharge Retractable 65 is on sale for $36 at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNM4ZX1Z/">Amazon</a> for Prime members, down from $49.99. The transparent 65W travel charger sports a classy look, while featuring a built-in retractable USB-C cable and USB-C port so you can charge laptops, phones, and other devices at the same time.</li>
<li>If you’re not ready to pony up for a Qi2 charger, Ugreen’s Magnetic Wireless Charging Station has fallen to an all-time low of $21.99 ($14 off) at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B9X1RY8G/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amazon</a>. Unlike the newer Qi2 offerings that provide 15W charging speeds, Ugreen’s charger can only supply 7.5W of power to MagSafe-compatible devices, or 5W to a pair of wireless earbuds or any Qi-ready device if you’re using the integrated charging stand located on the bottom.</li>
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<li>Govee may be best known for its ambient TV backlighting, but it also makes lighting products to illuminate your entire living space in shades of RGB. One of its most stunning lights, the Smart Table Lamp 2, is on sale for $55.99 ($14 off) at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D41XL87F">Amazon</a>. It can provide vibrant lights for a gathering, or you can adjust its color temperature to suit your bedtime and wake-up rituals better.</li>
<li>Want a compact smart display for your nightstand? Amazon’s <a href="http://echo%20show%205/">latest Echo Show 5</a> is on sale at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/All-new-Echo-Show-5/dp/B09B2SBHQK/?tag=theverge02-20&ascsubtag=__vg0325awD__632597__________________theverge.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://howl.link/nou3w4d4g8fmc">Best Buy</a>, and <a href="https://go.skimresources.com/?id=1025X1701640&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bhphotovideo.com%2Fc%2Fproduct%2F1769111-REG%2Famazon_53_027755_echo_show_5_3rd.html%2F&xcust=__vg0325awD__632597__________________theverge.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">B&H Photo</a> for $69.99 ($20 off), which is a pretty typical discount. The Alexa-enabled smart display is Amazon’s smallest at 5.5 inches, though it’s still plenty big enough for managing smart home devices and controlling music playback. It also has a 2-megapixel camera (with an integrated privacy shutter), just in case you want to use it for more than a smart alarm clock.</li>
<li>You can buy the Eve Energy Smart Plug and Power Meter at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZBGD87V">Amazon</a> for $29.95 ($10 off), an all-time low. Like other smart plugs, Eve’s handy device can turn traditional indoor gadgets like lamps and fans into smart devices; it’s also capable of monitoring your energy use and works with all the major smart home platforms (Amazon Alexa, Google Home, etc.) thanks to its support for the newer Matter standard.</li>
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<li>You can grab a four-pack of Meross Smart Plug Minis on sale at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/meross-Smart-Plug-HomeKit-Pack/dp/B084JHJBQT">Amazon</a> for an all-time low of $28.99 ($15 off) when you clip the on-page coupon. That brings the handy, hubless smart plugs down to just over $7 a pop, allowing you to control a range of traditional devices via Apple Home, Google Home, or Amazon Alexa without breaking the bank.</li>
<li>Amazon’s Smart Thermostat has returned to $61.99 ($18 off) at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Smart-Thermostat/dp/B08J4C8871/?tag=theverge02-20&ascsubtag=__vg0328awD__634880__________________google.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amazon</a> and <a href="https://go.skimresources.com/?id=1025X1701640&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kohls.com%2Fproduct%2Fprd-5557989%2Famazon-smart-thermostat-works-with-alexa.jsp&xcust=__vg0328awD__634880__________________google.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kohl’s</a>, which has sort of become its base sale price in recent months. The modern, easy-to-use thermostat allows for easy control of your HVAC even while you’re not home and supports Alexa “hunches” to try and predict what changes you need based on your habits, which could help you save on your monthly bill. <a href="https://www.theverge.com/22791333/amazon-smart-thermostat-review-learning-geofencing-hunches" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Read our review</a>.</li>
<li>Amazon’s Smart Air Quality Monitor is on sale for $54.99 ($15 off) at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Introducing-Amazon-Smart-Quality-Monitor/dp/B08W8KS8D3?tag=theverge02-20&ascsubtag=__vg0328awD__634880__________________google.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amazon</a>, which is $10 shy of its best price yet. Not only does the budget-friendly gadget let you know when your air quality is poor, it can also help improve it by automatically turning on Alexa-enabled devices — including smart thermostats and air purifiers — via Alexa Hunches. <a href="https://www.theverge.com/22971411/amazon-smart-air-quality-monitor-iaq-review">Read our original review</a>.</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/26/23699142/ring-indoor-cam-security-camera-physical-privacy-shutter">Ring’s latest Indoor Cam</a> is on sale at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/introducing-the-all-new-Ring-Indoor-Cam/dp/B0B6GLQJMV/?tag=theverge02-20&ascsubtag=__vg0328awD__634880__________________google.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://howl.link/vek3y636d8uhc">Best Buy</a>, and <a href="https://go.skimresources.com/?id=1025X1701640&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fpep%2FRing-Indoor-Cam-2nd-Gen-Plug-In-Smart-Security-Wifi-Video-Camera-with-Included-Privacy-Cover-Night-Vision-White-B0B6GLQJMV%2F324232852%3F&xcust=__vg0328awD__634880__________________google.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Home Depot</a> for $39.99 ($20 off), matching its second-best price to date. The 1080p security camera boasts all the same features as the prior model — including two-way talk, color night vision, and a built-in siren — only it’s equipped with a redesigned mount that makes it easier to adjust. That said, you’ll need a Ring Protect Plan ($4.99 a month / $49.99 a year) to share or view video recordings.</li>
<li>The Blink Wired Floodlight Camera is on sale for $69.99 ($20 off) at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Blink-Wired-Floodlight-Camera-White/dp/B0B5VLCL1N">Amazon</a> and <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/pep/Blink-Wired-Floodlight-Camera-Smart-Security-Camera-2600-Lumens-HD-Works-with-Alexa-1-Camera-White-B0B5VLCL1N/323288444?clickid=VFRRBWQOxxyPRm6V9JyCYQkjUks3PlxpQ2yxU00&irgwc=1&cm_mmc=afl-ir-482924-456723-">The Home Depot</a>, which is $20 shy of its all-time low and the best price we’ve seen since the holidays. The inexpensive, Alexa-compatible outdoor security camera offers decent 1080p video, sports a 105dB siren, and provides 2,600 lumens of brightness via two onboard floodlights. You can also mount it horizontally or vertically, and the camera provides local recording — assuming you opt for the optional <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Blink-Sync-Module-2/dp/B084RQ6MHJ?tag=theverge02-20&ascsubtag=__vg0327awD__22576026__________________google.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sync Module 2</a> and a USB stick.</li>
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<li>Pet owners who strive to keep pet hair to a minimum shouldn’t overlook the ChomChom Roller, especially since it’s currently on sale at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BAGTNAQ">Amazon</a> for $19.59 ($5 off). This simple tool can de-fur your couch faster and more effectively than most vacuums, even if it’s not the best tool for ridding clothes of unwanted hair.</li>
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<li>The AeroPress Go is nearly matching its best price to date at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/AeroPress-Portable-Travel-Coffee-Press/dp/B07YVL8SF3/">Amazon</a>, where you can pick it up for $31.95 ($18 off). It’s basically a lighter, more self-contained version of the original AeroPress, which has become a well-known staple amongst Verge staffers. It’s a simple way to make great coffee on the go, especially since it comes with a filter holder, a scoop, a mug, and other accessories designed to make life a little easier.</li>
<li>The Blue Yeti microphone is on sale at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TW2RPHG/">Amazon</a> in a myriad of colors starting at $90.99 ($39 off). That’s not the lowest price we’ve seen — it’s fallen to around $70 in the past — but it’s still a good deal on what has become a certifiable classic USB mic in the era of never-ending Zoom meetings. The versatile mic is easy to set up and simple to use, with a three-capsule microphone that can capture clear, warm sound that should appeal to both amateur podcasters and anyone wanting a more professional setup.</li>
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<li>Cagiwiru’s Cordless Air Blower / Duster is down to an all-time low of $18.04 ($7 off) at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/CAGIWIRU-Compressed-Cordless-LED-Light-no-dusters-car/dp/B0CCD7KPM6/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amazon</a> (at checkout). It might not be as powerful as a can of compressed air, but it’s close, and it’s much more versatile with its swappable tips, built-in light, and ability to recharge via USB-C.</li>
<li>Having access to clean drinking water everywhere you are is a privilege, but not guaranteed. If you’ll be out in the wild, or if you’re vacationing but want to be cautious when it comes to water intake, the LifeStraw Peak is worth picking up at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09SBPWHS7/">Amazon</a> for its current price of $18.62 ($6 off). It’s essentially a thick straw outfitted with a filter that’s capable of removing 99.9 percent of bacteria, parasites, and microplastics from the water you’re drinking.</li>
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Just as flower buds are beginning to bloom to mark the seasonal shift toward warmer months, Amazon is hosting its first big sale event of 2025. The <a href="https://www.amazon.com/events/bigspringsale/">Big Spring Sale</a>, as it is known, is happening now and runs through tomorrow, March 31st, bringing with it a slew of discounts on gardening supplies, bedding, and other necessities. While the discounts aren’t as steep as during tentpole events like Prime Day or even Amazon’s October event (and the frequency of new deals coming to the surface has slowed down), you can still find steep savings on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08SG2MS3V/">video doorbells</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bose-QuietComfort-Cancelling-Headphones-Bluetooth/dp/B0CCZ26B5V/">headphones</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Google-Pixel-Watch-41mm-Smartwatch/dp/B0D912YVPQ/">smartwatches</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Coway-AP-1512HH-Mighty-Purifier-True/dp/B00BTKAPUU/">air purifiers</a>, and loads of other tech.
We’ve dug into all the deals and discounts still available, the best of which you’ll find below. By and large, most of the deals will last until the end of the event. And, while having a Prime subscription means your packages will certainly arrive more quickly, you don’t necessarily need to be a member to get in on these tried-and-tested Verge favorites (only in rare cases are deals exclusive to Prime members, and we’ll note when that’s the case). We’ll also be keeping an eye on deals at competing retailers, including <a href="https://howl.link/mnjvisoyvyd5d">Best Buy</a>, <a href="https://www.walmart.com/shop/savings">Walmart</a>, and <a href="https://www.target.com/l/target-circle-week/-/N-7196o">Target</a>.
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<li>The Dreame L20 Ultra is on sale for a new low of $549.99 ($450 off) at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dreame-Mop-Extend-Self-Emptying-Self-Refilling-Avoidance/dp/B0CC236CLT?tag=theverge02-20&ascsubtag=__vg0326awD__24114602__________________google.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amazon</a>. It lacks the self-retracting arms found on the newer, more powerful <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dreame-Removable-SideBrush-Extensive-Auto-Empty/dp/B0CXDXKSXP">X40</a>, but otherwise it’s a great cleaning machine. The dual mop pads can still extend to clean baseboard and corners, while its 7,000Pa of suction power does a good job of sucking up unwanted dirt and debris. The robovac is also capable of emptying its own dust bin and water tanks (as well as refilling them), in addition to washing and drying its own mop pads.</li>
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<li>Verge smart home reviewer Jennifer Pattison Tuohy recommends the Roborock Q5 Pro for those who want a budget-friendly robot vacuum that’s skilled in the arcane art of sucking up pet hair. Fortunately, the Q5 Pro Plus model is on sale at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7VN9NWK">Amazon</a> with its auto-empty bin for just $299.99 ($400 off) — a $70 upcharge on the standard Q50 Pro that’s well worth it if your space has a lot of fur to sweep up.</li>
<li>If you’re looking for an even cheaper robot vacuum, you can buy the SwitchBot K10 Plus with a self-emptying dock for a new low of $175.99 at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/SwitchBot-Self-Empty-Navigation-Compatible-Connected/dp/B0CHBC7BW1?tag=theverge02-20&ascsubtag=__vg0326awD__24114602__________________google.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amazon</a>, down from $399.99. The small, quiet robovac only offers 2,500Pa suction, but that’s still powerful enough to suck up dirt from most carpets. It also offers a lidar-based mapping system, and while it lacks bells and whistles like obstacle avoidance, it at least lets you set digital keep-out zones. Plus, as an added bonus, you can use it with disposable mopping pads.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-none" id="headphone-and-earbud-deals">Headphone and earbud deals</h2>
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<li>The Beats Studio Pro are on sale at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Beats-Studio-Pro-Personalized-Compatibility/dp/B0C8PR4W22/">Amazon</a> and <a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Beats-by-Dr-Dre-Studio-Pro-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Over-Ear-Headphones-Black/1575006069/">Walmart</a> for $179.95 ($170 off), which remains one of the best prices we’ve seen. Looks-wise, they’re not drastically different than prior Beats models, though they tack on a useful transparency mode, personalized spatial audio, and lossless playback over USB-C. Plus, unlike most noise-canceling headphones, they offer native support for both iOS and Android software features. <a href="https://www.theverge.com/23799799/beats-studio-pro-review-apple-google-features">Read our review</a>.</li>
<li>If you’re not dead set on noise cancellation but would still like a pair of Apple earbuds, the recently released AirPods 4 are matching their all-time low of $99.99 ($30 off) at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Apple-Bluetooth-Headphones-Personalized-Effortless/dp/B0DGHMNQ5Z/">Amazon</a> and <a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Apple-AirPods-4/11381374703/">Walmart</a> right now. They’re a substantial upgrade over the prior model when it comes to call clarity and sound, and they offer the same seamless integration with macOS, iOS, and tvOS as the rest of Apple’s earbuds. <a href="https://www.theverge.com/24245570/apple-airpods-4-review">Read our review</a>.</li>
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<li>The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e — aka, the <a href="https://www.theverge.com/21345733/best-noise-canceling-headphones">best-sounding wireless headphones</a> you can buy — are available at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bowers-Wilkins-Over-Ear-Headphones-Model/dp/B0CH1NLX7K/">Amazon</a> starting at $295.60 (about $103 off), or from <a href="https://www.bowerswilkins.com/en-us/product/over-ear-headphones/px7-s2e/300866.html">Bower & Wilkins</a> or <a href="https://howl.link/1nmye4atlzziq">Best Buy</a> for $318.99 ($80 off). The British audio brand isn’t as well-known as Sony or Bose, though with the S2E, you’re getting superb sound, superior build quality, and controls that rely on physical buttons as opposed to the tap/swipe gestures found on mainstream noise-canceling headphones like Sony’s XM5. <a href="https://www.theverge.com/23187234/bowers-wilkins-px7-s2-noise-canceling-headphones-review">Read our review</a>.</li>
<li>The Beats Solo 4 have returned to $129.95 ($70 off) at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Beats-Solo-Ear-Headphones-Compatible/dp/B0CZPLV566/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amazon</a> and <a href="https://howl.link/p9i6lcfgde2eq" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Best Buy</a>, which represents their second-best price to date. It’s a shame they lack noise cancellation, but the headphones still offer good value with bass-rich sound as well as features like spatial audio and lossless playback over USB-C (or 3.5mm). They also offer native support for both iOS and Android, making them a good buy if you want some platform flexibility. <a href="https://www.theverge.com/24145150/beats-solo-4-headphones-review" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Read our review</a>.</li>
<li>Anker’s Soundcore Sport X20 earbuds are on sale at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Soundcore-True-Wireless-Extendable-Cancelling-Waterproof/dp/B0CRT6HQ82/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://howl.link/v279y814pr78e">Best Buy</a>, and <a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/soundcore-Sport-X20-Anker-True-Wireless-Workout-Earbuds-Rotatable-Extendable-Ear-Hooks-Noise-Cancelling-Deep-Bass-IP68-Waterproof-Sweatproof-Dustproo/5344496056" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Walmart</a> for $63.99 ($16 off), matching their second-best price to date. The fitness-friendly buds are a lot like the Sport X10 — which were once our <a href="https://www.theverge.com/23413809/best-workout-fitness-running-earbuds">favorite budget earbuds for the gym</a> — only they offer longer battery life, a more robust IP68 water resistance rating, and multipoint support. They also supposedly offer better noise cancellation and continue to sport an adjustable ear hook, which is a boon if you’re someone who struggles with keeping traditional earbuds in during intense gym sessions.</li>
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<li>If you don’t need a cutting-edge pair of noise-canceling headphones, it’s hard to deny how good Sony’s WH-1000XM4 still sound, especially when you can grab them at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0863TXGM3/ref=ewc_pr_img_1?smid=A13ACIRM091OJE&psc=1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amazon</a> and <a href="https://howl.link/3q5noq3oo9i6y">Best Buy</a> for around $248 ($100 off), their typical sale price. Plus, unlike the newer <a href="https://www.theverge.com/23067645/sony-wh-1000xm5-noise-canceling-headphones-review" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">XM5</a> that have supplanted them, the older XM4 fold down for more convenient storage and travel. <a href="https://www.theverge.com/21356313/sony-1000xm4-noise-canceling-headphones-review-price-specs-features" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Read our review</a>.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-none" id="portable-charger-and-cable-deals">Portable charger and cable deals</h2>
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<li>Power banks with built-in USB-C cables are the hot thing right now. As it turns out, having a battery pack that can charge your device in a jiffy and double as a lanyard is pretty great. Luckily, you can snag one of the most affordable 20,000mAh models out there, Anker’s 30W Zolo power bank, for $24.61 (about $11 off) at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZ9LH53B?th=1">Amazon</a>. While it’s not powerful enough to quickly charge a Steam Deck that’s running games, it’ll do just fine for charging it (as well as other USB-C devices) while they sleep.</li>
<li>If you’re someone who owns (or, someday, envisions owning) USB-C gadgets that draw a lot of power, it’s wise to buy cables with high wattage passthrough, just so you’re ready for the future. Anker’s six-foot 240W USB-C cable is a great candidate, especially since it’s discounted to $16.99 ($8 off) at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZ43567W?th=1">Amazon</a>.</li>
<li>Ugreen’s Uno lineup of charging accessories aims to be more personable. To that end, its 6.6-foot 1ooW USB-C cable — which is currently discounted to $10.39 ($2.61 off) at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7B719XQ?th=1">Amazon</a> — has expressive, Tamagotchi-like eyes. The reason? There’s no reason — it’s just cute, okay?</li>
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<li>If you’re not ready to pony up for a Qi2 charger, Ugreen’s Magnetic Wireless Charging Station has fallen to an all-time low of $21.99 ($14 off) at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B9X1RY8G/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amazon</a>. Unlike the newer Qi2 offerings that provide 15W charging speeds, Ugreen’s charger can only supply 7.5W of power to MagSafe-compatible devices, or 5W to a pair of wireless earbuds or any Qi-ready device if you’re using the integrated charging stand located on the bottom.</li>
<li>If you need a cheap way to charge your gadgets, Anker’s 30W Nano Charger is matching its all-time low of $12.99 ($3 off) in select colors at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2MM1W65/">Amazon</a> and <a href="https://www.anker.com/products/a2147">Anker’s online storefront</a> (with code WS7DV29VBNV2). The single-port USB-C offering doesn’t include a charging cable; however, it does come in a few fun colors and sports a set of folding prongs that allow you to stow it just about anywhere.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-none" id="speaker-and-soundbar-deals">Speaker and soundbar deals</h2>
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<li>JBL’s Charge 5 is on sale at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08X4YMTPM/">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://howl.link/4n2yt706cfa0w">Best Buy</a>, and <a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/JBL-Charge-5-Portable-Waterproof-Bluetooth-Speaker-with-Powerbank-Black/625340678">Walmart</a> in multiple colors starting at $119.95 ($60 off), which is the best price we’ve seen on the portable speaker since July. We’re not huge fans of the oversized JBL logo, but the powerful Bluetooth speaker hits all the right marks when it comes to functionality and performance, offering an impressive 20 hours of battery life and a built-in USB-A port that lets you top off your phone while listening to music.</li>
<li>Despite the fact the Sonos app has <a href="https://www.theverge.com/news/630883/sonos-update-new-features-future-updates">been a bit of a debacle</a> as of late, I have few qualms about recommending the Sonos Era 100 for around $199 ($50 off), its current price at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW34LCB8/">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://howl.link/0o6r720ug5qld">Best Buy</a>, and <a href="https://www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100-black/">Sonos’ online storefront</a>. It’s a great smart speaker with stereo sound, privacy-conscious microphone controls, and support for both Bluetooth and line-in connections. It can also connect to Spotify and every other music service you can think of and supports AirPlay 2, letting you stream content from Apple devices. <a href="https://www.theverge.com/23656561/sonos-era-100-speaker-review-features">Read our review</a>.</li>
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<li>Amazon’s latest Echo Dot is down to $39.99 ($10 off) at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/All-New-release-Smart-speaker-Charcoal/dp/B09B8V1LZ3/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://howl.link/hetdvyhem4v2u" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Best Buy</a>, and <a href="https://www.kohls.com/product/prd-5988952/amazon-echo-dot-5th-gen-smart-speaker-with-alexa.jsp/">Kohl’s</a>. The tiny, orb-shaped smart speaker features onboard microphones and produces good sound for its size, making it a solid option for listening to music, issuing smart home commands, checking the weather, and making other various Alexa requests. It also includes a built-in temperature sensor, which can tell you the temperature in the room and trigger various Alexa Routines, if necessary. <a href="https://www.theverge.com/23426830/echo-dot-with-clock-2022-fifth-gen-review">Read our review</a>.</li>
<li>Sony’s SRS-XB100 speaker is available at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C29CL98P/?tag=theverge02-20&ascsubtag=__vg0325awD__632597__________________theverge.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amazon</a> and <a href="https://howl.link/yr744y2ltk7bs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Best Buy</a> for around $48 ($12 off) or at <a href="https://goto.target.com/c/482924/81938/2092?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fsony-xb100-compact-bluetooth-speaker%2F-%2FA-94091540%3Fpreselect%3D92407323%23lnk%3Dsametab&subId2=[vg0325awD][632597][][][][][][][][][theverge.com]" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Target</a> for $39.99 if you’re a member of the retailer’s free loyalty program. Despite the fact it’s tiny, the Bluetooth speaker delivers crisp, clear sound along with up to 16 hours of continuous battery life. It also sports IP67 dust and water resistance, so you can take it hiking or to the pool without worrying. <a href="https://www.theverge.com/23742818/sony-srs-xb100-portable-bluetooth-speaker-review" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Read our review</a>.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-none" id="smart-home-deals">Smart home deals</h2>
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<li>The newer Eero Max 7 routers are also down to some of their best prices to date, with <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-eero-router-newest-model/dp/B09HJJN7MS">Amazon</a> and <a href="https://eero.com/shop/eero-max-7">Eero</a> selling a single router, which can cover 2,500 square feet, for $479.99 ($120 off). You can also buy two for <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-eero-router-newest-model/dp/B09HJGSNXB">$919.99 ($230 off)</a> or three for <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-eero-router-newest-model/dp/B09HK6WYMC">$1,359.99 ($340 off)</a>. The mesh routers support Wi-Fi 7 and feature a pair of 10GB ethernet ports, along with two 2.5GB ethernet ports. They also support Matter as well as Zigbee, and can act as a Thread border router.</li>
<li>You can buy the Eve Energy Smart Plug and Power Meter at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZBGD87V">Amazon</a> for $29.95 ($10 off), an all-time low. Like other smart plugs, Eve’s handy device can turn traditional indoor gadgets like lamps and fans into smart devices; it’s also capable of monitoring your energy use and works with all the major smart home platforms (Amazon Alexa, Google Home, etc.) thanks to its support for the newer Matter standard.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/26/23699142/ring-indoor-cam-security-camera-physical-privacy-shutter">Ring’s latest Indoor Cam</a> is on sale at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/introducing-the-all-new-Ring-Indoor-Cam/dp/B0B6GLQJMV/">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://howl.link/vek3y636d8uhc">Best Buy</a>, and <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/pep/Ring-Indoor-Cam-2nd-Gen-Plug-In-Smart-Security-Wifi-Video-Camera-with-Included-Privacy-Cover-Night-Vision-White-B0B6GLQJMV/324232852?">The Home Depot</a> for $39.99 ($20 off), matching its second-best price to date. The 1080p security camera boasts all the same features as the prior model — including two-way talk, color night vision, and a built-in siren — only it’s equipped with a redesigned mount that makes it easier to adjust. That said, you’ll need a Ring Protect Plan ($4.99 a month / $49.99 a year) to share or view video recordings.</li>
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<li>You can grab a four-pack of Meross Smart Plug Minis on sale at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/meross-Smart-Plug-HomeKit-Pack/dp/B084JHJBQT">Amazon</a> for an all-time low of $28.99 ($15 off) when you clip the on-page coupon. That brings the handy, hubless smart plugs down to just over $7 a pop, allowing you to control a range of traditional devices via Apple Home, Google Home, or Amazon Alexa without breaking the bank.</li>
<li>Want a compact smart display for your nightstand? Amazon’s <a href="http://echo%20show%205/">latest Echo Show 5</a> is on sale at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/All-new-Echo-Show-5/dp/B09B2SBHQK/?tag=theverge02-20&ascsubtag=__vg0325awD__632597__________________theverge.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://howl.link/nou3w4d4g8fmc">Best Buy</a>, and <a href="https://go.skimresources.com/?id=1025X1701640&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bhphotovideo.com%2Fc%2Fproduct%2F1769111-REG%2Famazon_53_027755_echo_show_5_3rd.html%2F&xcust=__vg0325awD__632597__________________theverge.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">B&H Photo</a> for $69.99 ($20 off), which is a pretty typical discount. The Alexa-enabled smart display is Amazon’s smallest at 5.5 inches, though it’s still plenty big enough for managing smart home devices and controlling music playback. It also has a 2-megapixel camera (with an integrated privacy shutter), just in case you want to use it for more than a smart alarm clock.</li>
<li>The Blink Wired Floodlight Camera is on sale for $69.99 ($20 off) at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Blink-Wired-Floodlight-Camera-White/dp/B0B5VLCL1N">Amazon</a> and <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/pep/Blink-Wired-Floodlight-Camera-Smart-Security-Camera-2600-Lumens-HD-Works-with-Alexa-1-Camera-White-B0B5VLCL1N/323288444?clickid=VFRRBWQOxxyPRm6V9JyCYQkjUks3PlxpQ2yxU00&irgwc=1&cm_mmc=afl-ir-482924-456723-">The Home Depot</a>, which is $20 shy of its all-time low and the best price we’ve seen since the holidays. The inexpensive, Alexa-compatible outdoor security camera offers decent 1080p video, sports a 105dB siren, and provides 2,600 lumens of brightness via two onboard floodlights. You can also mount it horizontally or vertically, and the camera provides local recording — assuming you opt for the optional <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Blink-Sync-Module-2/dp/B084RQ6MHJ?tag=theverge02-20&ascsubtag=__vg0327awD__22576026__________________google.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sync Module 2</a> and a USB stick. </li>
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<li>Amazon’s Smart Thermostat has returned to $61.99 ($18 off) at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Smart-Thermostat/dp/B08J4C8871/">Amazon</a> and <a href="https://www.kohls.com/product/prd-5557989/amazon-smart-thermostat-works-with-alexa.jsp">Kohl’s</a>, which has sort of become its base sale price in recent months. The modern, easy-to-use thermostat allows for easy control of your HVAC even while you’re not home and supports Alexa “hunches” to try and predict what changes you need based on your habits, which could help you save on your monthly bill. <a href="https://www.theverge.com/22791333/amazon-smart-thermostat-review-learning-geofencing-hunches" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Read our review</a>.</li>
<li>Amazon’s Smart Air Quality Monitor is on sale for $54.99 ($15 off) at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Introducing-Amazon-Smart-Quality-Monitor/dp/B08W8KS8D3">Amazon</a>, which is $10 shy of its best price yet. Not only does the budget-friendly gadget let you know when your air quality is poor, it can also help improve it by automatically turning on Alexa-enabled devices — including smart thermostats and air purifiers — via Alexa Hunches.  <a href="https://www.theverge.com/22971411/amazon-smart-air-quality-monitor-iaq-review">Read our original review</a>.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-none" id="tablet-and-e-reader-deals">Tablet and e-reader deals</h2>
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<li>Amazon’s ad-supported Fire HD 10 tablet is on sale at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Amazon_Fire_HD_10/dp/B0BHZT5S12">Amazon</a> and <a href="https://howl.link/7iph4awvx7t7f">Best Buy</a> right now with 32GB of storage starting at $94.99 ($45 off), or about $20 shy of its lowest price to date. The 2023 model sports USB-C charging, a 10.1-inch, 1080p display, and 3GB of RAM, which is plenty if all you’re doing is streaming or browsing. Just be aware that, like all of Amazon’s budget-minded tablets, it’s really focused on serving up Amazon content at every turn.</li>
<li>If you prefer a big-screen, note-taking alternative to the Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Colorsoft, the 2024 Kindle Scribe is matching its all-time low of $324.99 ($75 off) at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Kindle-Scribe/dp/B0CZ9VFQ2P/">Amazon</a> and <a href="https://howl.link/zcum9e4127kk8">Best Buy</a> with 32GB of storage. It remains the biggest Kindle available thanks to its 10.2-inch 300 ppi display, which features a textured cover that makes it feel more akin to writing on paper. The latest model offers a host of new writing features, too, including a tool that lets you jot notes directly in your book. <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/28/24328287/amazon-kindle-scribe-2024-e-reader-notetaking-pen-review">Read our review</a>.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-none" id="smartwatch-and-fitness-tracker-deals">Smartwatch and fitness tracker deals</h2>
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<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B5VVNJBF/">Amazon</a> and <a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Venu-Sq-2-Slate-Aluminum-Bezel-with-Shadow-Gray-Case-and-Silicone-Band/1789129128">Walmart</a> are both selling the Garmin Venu Sq 2 starting at around $184 ($60 off), which matches its second-best price to date. Although not originally priced as such, it’s considered an <a href="https://www.theverge.com/23691498/best-garmin-smartwatch-fitness-tracker-wearables" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">entry-level fitness watch for Garmin fans</a>. It’s pretty stylish, overall, and can last just as long and do just as much as a Fitbit (if not more). We also like it for its wide breadth of health and workout-tracking features, along with its support for built-in GPS and contactless payments. <a href="https://www.theverge.com/23500640/garmin-venu-sq-2-review-smartwatch-fitness-tracker" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Read our full review</a>.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-none" id="other-verge-favorites">Other Verge favorites</h2>
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<li>The Blue Yeti microphone is on sale at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TW2RPHG/">Amazon</a> in a myriad of colors starting at $90.99 ($39 off). That’s not the lowest price we’ve seen — it’s fallen to around $70 in the past — but it’s still a good deal on what has become a certifiable classic USB mic in the era of never-ending Zoom meetings. The versatile mic is easy to set up and simple to use, with a three-capsule microphone that can capture clear, warm sound that should appeal to both amateur podcasters and anyone wanting a more professional setup.</li>
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<li>Govee may be best known for its ambient TV backlighting, but it also makes lighting products to illuminate your entire living space in shades of RGB. One of its most stunning lights, the Smart Table Lamp 2, is on sale for $55.99 ($14 off) at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D41XL87F">Amazon</a>. It can provide vibrant lights for a gathering, or you can adjust its color temperature to suit your bedtime and wake-up rituals better.</li>
<li>Having access to clean drinking water everywhere you are is a privilege, but not guaranteed. If you’ll be out in the wild, or if you’re vacationing but want to be cautious when it comes to water intake, the LifeStraw Peak is worth picking up at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09SBPWHS7/">Amazon</a> for its current price of $18.62 ($6 off). It’s essentially a thick straw outfitted with a filter that’s capable of removing 99.9 percent of bacteria, parasites, and microplastics from the water you’re drinking.</li>
<li>Cagiwiru’s Cordless Air Blower / Duster is down to an all-time low of $18.04 ($7 off) at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/CAGIWIRU-Compressed-Cordless-LED-Light-no-dusters-car/dp/B0CCD7KPM6/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amazon</a> (at checkout). It might not be as powerful as a can of compressed air, but it’s close, and it’s much more versatile with its swappable tips, built-in light, and ability to recharge via USB-C.</li>
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<li>The AeroPress Go is nearly matching its best price to date at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/AeroPress-Portable-Travel-Coffee-Press/dp/B07YVL8SF3/">Amazon</a>, where you can pick it up for $31.95 ($18 off). It’s basically a lighter, more self-contained version of the original AeroPress, which has become a well-known staple amongst Verge staffers. It’s a simple way to make great coffee on the go, especially since it comes with a filter holder, a scoop, a mug, and other accessories designed to make life a little easier.</li>
<li>Pet owners who strive to keep pet hair to a minimum shouldn’t overlook the ChomChom Roller, especially since it’s currently on sale at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BAGTNAQ">Amazon</a> for $19.59 ($5 off). This simple tool can de-fur your couch faster and more effectively than most vacuums, even if it’s not the best tool for ridding clothes of unwanted hair.</li>
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<li>We like Hoto’s svelte toolkits for a couple of reasons. They strike a minimalistic look, for one thing, and they incorporate at least one power tool. The company’s Drill Tool Set — which is on sale at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09YTNLDJG">Amazon</a> for a new low of $159.58 ($40 off) — is no exception, as it comes with a power drill, a bunch of bits, and several other handy tools.</li>
<li>Wildfire season might be a ways off, but if you’d like to get ahead, you can pick up Coway’s Airmega AP-1512HH Mighty from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Coway-AP-1512HH-Mighty-Purifier-True/dp/B00BTKAPUU/">Amazon</a> and <a href="https://cowaymega.com/products/mighty-ap-1512hh/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Coway</a> for $165 ($75 off), which nearly matches its second-best price to date. The compact HEPA air purifier features a four-stage filtration system, and though we don’t do a ton of dedicated air purifier testing here at The Verge, we can personally attest to the effectiveness of this midrange model for smaller rooms.</li>
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Update, March 30th: Updated to reflect current pricing/availability and several new deals, including discounts on Sony’s WH-1000XM4 and the Beats Solo 4 headphones.

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<name>Geoffrey Bunting</name>
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<title type="html"><![CDATA[Ghosts in the Kinect]]></title>
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<updated>2025-03-28T16:11:07-04:00</updated>
<published>2025-03-30T09:00:00-04:00</published>
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<summary type="html"><![CDATA[Billy Tolley swings a Microsoft Kinect around an abandoned room in sudden, jittery movements. âWhoa!â he says. âDude, it was so creepy.â On the display, we see an anomaly of arrows, spheres, and red lines that disappears almost as soon as it arrives. For Tolley and Zak Bagans, two members of the Ghost Adventures YouTube […]]]></summary>
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Billy Tolley swings a Microsoft Kinect around an abandoned room in sudden, jittery movements. âWhoa!â he says. âDude, it was so creepy.â On the display, we see an anomaly of arrows, spheres, and red lines that disappears almost as soon as it arrives. For Tolley and Zak Bagans, two members of the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yG17LDeGs14">Ghost Adventures</a> YouTube channel, this is enough to suggest they should leave the building. Because for this team and other similar enthusiasts, that seemingly innocuous blotter of white arrows means something more terrifying: a glimpse at specters and phantoms invisible to the human eye.Â
Fifteen years after its release, just about the only people still buying the Microsoft Kinect are ghost hunters like Tolley and Bagans. Though the body-tracking camera, which <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2017/10/25/16542870/microsoft-kinect-dead-stop-manufacturing">was discontinued in 2017</a>, started as a gaming peripheral, it also enjoyed a spirited afterlife <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2011/12/6/2616242/kinect-hacks">outside of video games</a>. But in 2025, its most notable application is helping paranormal investigators, like the Ghost Adventures team, in their attempts at documenting the afterlife.
The Kinectâs ability to convert the data from its body-tracking sensors into an on-screen skeletal dummy delights these investigators, who allege &hellip;
<a href="https://www.theverge.com/games/638490/microsoft-kinect-ghost-hunting">Read the full story at The Verge.</a>
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<author>
<name>David Pierce</name>
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<title type="html"><![CDATA[Apple TV Plus is on a hot streak]]></title>
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<updated>2025-03-30T14:43:08-04:00</updated>
<published>2025-03-30T08:00:00-04:00</published>
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<summary type="html"><![CDATA[Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 77, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If youâre new here, welcome, donât forget to make your Venmo private, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, Iâve been reading about RISC and Ben Affleck and Googleâs […]]]></summary>
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Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 77, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If youâre new here, welcome, donât forget to make your Venmo private, and also you can read all the old editions at the <a href="https://www.theverge.com/installer-newsletter">Installer homepage</a>.)
This week, Iâve been reading about <a href="https://www.wired.com/story/angelina-jolie-was-right-about-risc-architecture/">RISC</a> and <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/inside-ben-afflecks-plan-to-remake-hollywood?__readwiseLocation=">Ben Affleck</a> and <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2025-03-24/google-s-ai-search-overhaul-racing-chatgpt-for-the-web-s-future?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc0Mjg1MjAwOCwiZXhwIjoxNzQzNDU2ODA4LCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJTVE5CT0lEV1JHRzAwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiIxMEJDQkE5REUzM0U0M0M0ODBBNzNCMjFFQzdGQ0Q2RiJ9.vl2LLmt-bUdTwiswCIZ352kl7RP3HP3a03EWJSWCzJw&leadSource=uverify+wall&__readwiseLocation=">Googleâs new search boss</a>, installing a <a href="https://sodastream.com/products/art?variant=40281333661738">SodaStream</a> because my can situation is getting out of control, binge-watching <a href="https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/1100-how-i-met-your-mother?language=en-US">How I Met Your Mother</a> along with <a href="https://www.howwemadeyourmother.com/">the new rewatch pod</a>, watching <a href="https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1006724">Dead Talents Society</a> after my colleagues raved about it, reliving a decade of great music through one <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q12XDphPJL0">Benny Blanco interview</a>, enjoying a huge uptick in new friends on <a href="https://signal.org/">Signal</a>, and doing a lot of retro racing in <a href="https://www.newstargames.com/new-star-gp">New Star GP</a>.
I also have for you a terrific new Apple TV Plus show, a deep dive into fax machines, the internetâs favorite new AI plaything, and much more. Kind of a light week this week, honestly, but still lots to dig into. Letâs do it.
(As always, the best part of Installer is your ideas and tips. What do you want to know more about? What awesome tricks do you know that everyone else should? What app should everyone be using? Tell me everything: <a href="mailto:installer@theverge.com">installer@theverge.com</a>. And if you know &hellip;
<a href="https://www.theverge.com/installer-newsletter/638592/the-studio-apple-tv-plus-installer">Read the full story at The Verge.</a>
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