Queen B with that exclusive all-gold link band and original Apple Watch Edition. | Image: Beyonce.com It was never clear who the $10,000 to $17,000 18-karat gold Apple Watch was for, beyond celebrities and the ultrarich, but I hope whoever bought one way back in 2015 expected Apple to stop supporting them at some point. That day has come. Apple has now internally listed all first-gen Apple Watch models, including the solid-gold Edition, as “obsolete,” MacRumors reports.Apple’s obsolete label doesn’t just mean the end of software support. That ship has sailed; the original Apple Watches (widely referred to as Series 0) never updated beyond watchOS 4.3.2 in 2018. It means the end of hardware support: the company will no longer provide parts, repairs, or replacement services.The solid-gold Apple Watch Edition was something of a passion... Continue reading…

The best laptops with a mini-LED display can deliver a picture that goes beyond laptops using standard IPS panels, allowing you to get a better picture without using an external monitor. Mini-LED laptops aren't just for playing video games though; they can also be a huge boon for creators, developers, editors, and other professionals who need deep contrast and many local dimming zones for more accurate color. Mini-LED screens aren't quite as good as OLED when it comes to color and contrast, but mini-LED tech does allow for more brightness as well as lower response times and higher refresh rates. These laptops don't come cheap, especially because they're usually paired up with cutting-edge performance technology for gaming or professional work. If you're ready to make the upgrade, I've collected the best of the best mini-LED laptops that you can buy right now.

Some runners head out onto the trail or pavement ready to spend minute upon minute tuning into the sounds of nature (or roadside traffic) while they hit their miles. For others, listening to music is an essential motivator on every run. The best running headphones and earbuds are lightweight, secure, and water-resistant, so you can comfortably sport them no matter the environment, duration, or sweat level of your workout. Most runners prefer low-profile earbuds, but some rely on the noise isolation of over-ear models. Others want something more unique like a pair of bone-conduction headphones to stay aware of the world around them without sacrificing a pace-setting BPM. We've taken stock of what's out there to complement your runs, helping you choose which pair of running headphones is right for you.

If you've been shopping for a new TV, chances are, you've seen the vast selection that's now available. While it can get confusing with all the different options out there, the good thing is that you have a lot of great choices and nearly every price point. Although you can spend thousands on a 55-inch TV, if you're only in need of something that looks great and has lots of features — look no further than the Toshiba C350 series.

Skype is one of the most popular video conferencing apps in the world. If you use one of the best Chromebooks as your daily device for work or school or have installed ChromeOS on a non-Chromebook device, you'll probably want to run Skype. In addition to calls for business, you can also use Skype as a messenger service to keep in touch with family and friends. While Skype doesn't offer a native ChromeOS app, there are several viable options to run Skype on a Chromebook.

Illustration: The Verge It was bound to happen eventually: a company has filed a lawsuit in federal court against Elon Musk’s X Corp. over its renaming of Twitter (via Reuters). The company in question is X Social Media LLC, an ad agency from Florida that alleges X Corp. is guilty of violating Florida common law because of “unfair competition and trademark and service mark infringement,” as well as the state’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act.X Social Media (hereafter referred to as XSM to make this article easier to write) writes in the complaint that it has used its registered trademark, “X SOCIALMEDIA,” continuously since 2016. XSM claims it has “already suffered loss in revenue that correlates with X Corp.’s rebrand and use of the mark ‘X.’”It’s... Continue reading…

Smart speakers are a fantastic way to keep yourself in the loop whether you're using one in the home or the office. If you've been interested, right now's the perfect time, as there's a great sale going on that knocks 40% off the price of Google's Nest Hub. That means for a limited time, you can score this great speaker for just $60.

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Time really does fly, doesn’t it? The summer is over, fall is here, and Amazon’s fall Prime Day sale, the period when Amazon (and probably a significant number of its competitors) will be dropping prices on a lot of its products for Prime members, is happening on October 10th and 11th. If you’re interested in the goodies being offered but haven’t signed up for Amazon Prime, don’t worry — Amazon makes it very easy. (Not surprisingly. After all, it would be the sorry vendor who would make it difficult for people to become new customers.)If you’re attracted by the goodies being offered but haven’t signed up for Prime, Amazon makes it very easyBesides giving access to Prime Day bargains, Amazon has come up with a bunch of features to... Continue reading…

The 24-inch iMac M1 is one of the best Macs for those who don't work on the go. Though, just like some other recent Mac models, its port variety is quite limited. You pretty much only get Thunderbolt ports and a headphone jack. This makes relying on wired accessories challenging to many users. Fortunately, you can rely on Thunderbolt docks and USB-C dongles to fully utilize the 24-inch iMac M1. To help you with the hunt, we've listed some of the best picks below.

When it comes to wireless carriers in the United States, you have plenty of options. While mobile virtual network operators (MVNO) will provide you the best prices, the major carriers are typically the ones that are going to be able to offer better support. Verizon is one of the big three wireless providers in the U.S., alongside AT&T and T-Mobile. The company has been around for decades offering cellular service and has pretty good coverage and great speeds.

Intel's Thunderbolt interface has long been one of the big draws of Intel-based PCs. It provides easy and versatile single-cable connectivity using a USB Type-C connector, but it goes far beyond the capabilities of a typical USB-C port. Intel is already working on Thunderbolt 5, the next generation of the technology, so here's everything you need to know about what's coming starting next year.

The Pixel Buds Pro may not be getting a replacement this year, but new software tricks are always welcome. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge The Google Pixel Buds Pro may be getting some nifty new software features that should sound a bit familiar if you were paying attention to the latest tweaks for Apple’s AirPods Pro. According to notable leaker Kamila Wojciechowska (@Za_Raczke), Google plans a software update for its flagship earbuds that includes conversation detection, a hearing wellness monitor, and clearer call quality going both ways.The first feature sounds similar to Apple’s Conversation Awareness that just came to all second-gen AirPods Pro earbuds, with Google’s implementation automatically pausing your media playback and activating transparency mode once the Pixel Buds Pro detect the wearer is talking. Though, before Apple, Sony had already implemented this... Continue reading…