The Google Pixel phones were an immediate hit upon the first release in 2016, and while the lineup has faced stiff competition from brands like Samsung in recent years, the Pixel devices are still some of the best Android phones you can buy. They're renowned for their slick operating system and great camera modules, and as such, have gained a loyal following among tech enthusiasts, photography hobbyists, and Android users. And although these smartphones aren't as pricey as many Android flagships on the market today, they can be surprisingly affordable – especially if you can smoke out some juicy Pixel phone deals.

Image: William Joel / The Verge Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 6, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, first of all, hi, hello, welcome, and second of all, you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been watching the wacky sci-fi series Command Z from Steven Soderbergh, updating all my browsers to fix a scary security issue, reading and listening to Cory Doctorow rage against Big Tech, cackling at this video about the state of the Hyperloop, trying the Endel app as work music instead of my all-day movie soundtracks playlist, and slowly cleaning up my camera roll with some help from Swipewipe.Also this week, I have for you a bunch of new Apple gear (shocking, I know), two books worth... Continue reading…

I love fast hardware and exploring the bleeding edge of what’s possible in computing with some of the fastest Wi-Fi routers in the world, but that gets expensive fast. Most people just want their internet connection to work reliably without wasting a bunch of money on hardware they don’t really need. That’s where the Asus RT-AX57 comes in with its modest AX3000 connection and simple software, making it easy to get set up in minutes. This router looks like a good fit for a lot of families, but can it really keep up with a fast connection and a demanding household?

Bluetooth headsets have gained massive popularity over the past few years, especially with the concept of work-from-home on the rise. No longer just a convenience, they are now a necessity for those seeking efficient and hands-free communication in various environments. Whether you're hustling in a bustling coffee shop or immersed in an important conference call from the comfort of your home office, Bluetooth headsets offer unparalleled versatility and mobility.

Lenovo has jumped into the handheld gaming scene with the Legion Go, the newest competitor to the Asus ROG Ally and Valve's Steam Deck. Since the Legion Go only comes with two USB4 ports, docks are a great way to go if you need to expand the connectivity options of your new handheld console. Docks can also be quite convenient for charging your Legion Go. It's important to note that manufacturers have yet to make docks specifically for the Lenovo Legion Go; however, we can tell from dimensions that, thankfully, many of the docks for the Steam Deck should fit Lenovo's handheld all the same.

Steam Cloud is one of the greatest things about PC gaming with Steam; you hardly even need to think about transferring files from your PC to your Steam Deck, for instance. The thing is, there are lots of popular PC games that aren't on Steam and don't get to enjoy Steam Cloud file syncing, like emulators for old console games, and that's a shame since emulation is great on the Deck. However, you can make your own sort of cloud saving system for your PC and Deck, and here's how.

Pip is one of the most important tools to have at your disposal when you're getting started with a Python project. It allows you to install and manage millions of Python packages and libraries to help you set up the right software environment for a project, be it a simple automation task or a complex artificial intelligence or machine learning project. Thankfully, installing Pip on Windows is a fairly simple task, and you can do it following a few simple steps. There's also a chance that you may already have Pip installed on your system, so read on to learn more about Pip, along with steps to install or upgrade the existing version of Pip on your Windows PC. Let's dive in!

Regardless of whether you think the Motorola Razr+ or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is the best clamshell foldable out now, there's no doubt Motorola has found a winner with its latest folding phone. After spending a year out of the North American foldable market, Motorola made a triumphant return with the Razr+. It's a clamshell foldable, so it'll fold horizontally to become more compact when placed in your pocket or a bag. But with this smartphone, there's also an expansive 3.6-inch cover screen that you can utilize for quick tasks without opening up the device.

Apple touted the watch and iPhone’s lifesaving feature in a new ad. | Screenshot by Emma Roth / The Verge In recent years, Apple’s presentations have started to feature a new type of messaging: without an Apple Watch, you might be mauled by a bear, drown inside a sinking car, get stuck in a trash compactor, or even succumb to hypothermia after falling through an icy lake.These disasters have always been averted by the presence of an Apple Watch. But this year, Apple’s messaging has started to change again: it’s not just the Apple Watch that can save you from possible death — but the iPhone, too.At Apple’s iPhone 15 showcase, the company opened with an ad that weaved together the lifesaving potential of both the Apple Watch and the iPhone. The video depicted people celebrating their birthdays with friends and family, blowing out candles,... Continue reading…

Apple and Meta have never been closer as companies. Now that Apple has the Vision Pro, it can compete in the same industry as Meta with its Quest headsets. Previously, we discussed how Apple's Vision Pro headset could disrupt the VR industry and could capitalize on Meta's privacy woes. Apple's reputation in this space is objectively superior to Meta's. So, it already has a strong win in their inevitable battle.

When planning to push the best CPU beyond its factory-set limits, you're going to require some serious cooling. Air coolers that consist of a heatsink and fan are generally good enough for standard use, but when you're looking to up clock speeds and power draw, a closed-loop all-in-one (AIO) liquid cooler is the preferred option. In this guide, we'll be taking a look at some of the best AIO liquid coolers you can buy to help take the heat away from the CPU.

The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro are finally here, and as usual, they come with a slew of differences that give the Pro model some extra appeal to justify the higher price tag. This time around, due to legal enforcement in the EU, Apple has switched the charging port on all devices to USB Type-C, but while iPhone 15 models come with a USB 2.0 port, the Pro versions come with USB 3.0.