The Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 for 2022 comes with some big design changes, and it's now the thinnest laptop yet in the XPS family. That's because it's not actually a typical laptop, and instead, it's a tablet with an optional detachable keyboard. This form factor does allow for a more compact design, but it often comes with some sacrifices, including ports. The Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 doesn't sacrifice any ports compared to the clamshell models in the XPS 13 family, but whether that's good or not is up for debate.

Anker MagGo Power Bank (10,000mAh, 15W) | Image: Anker Anker’s newest batch of mobile power accessories includes new Qi2-equipped MagGo magnetic chargers, stations, and power banks, as well as new Nano USB-C chargers ready for any future iPhone 15 owners who might be tearing out old Lightning-equipped setups to go with their new phones and AirPods. Rumors suggest Qi2 support will be enabled with the launch of the iPhone 15 lineup, possibly enabling 15W charge speeds without Apple’s MagSafe certification. However, Apple hasn’t confirmed its plans on that front just yet, and we’ll find out soon if other manufacturers will update their devices for Qi2 or support the spec on new phones launching later this year, like the Pixel 8 series.Supporting the next version of the Qi wireless charging... Continue reading…

The Philips Hue Bridge. | Image: Philips Hue Things are looking brighter for smart home owners. After months of delays and uncertainty, the Philips Hue Bridge is finally being updated to support the new smart home standard Matter. A software update will roll out in September, letting users connect their Hue systems with other Matter devices and apps. This means that every existing Philips Hue product will now work with Matter, all the way back to their original bulbs launched in 2012. The news was announced by Signify, which makes Philips Hue, during the IFA tech show in Berlin, along with a bevy of other updates, including the rollout of the Hue line’s first smart security cameras and a handful of new lights. Every smart home owner’s nightmare is being stuck with a bunch of... Continue reading…

The JBL Authentics 200, the smallest of the three speakers. After JBL announced its new lineup of Authentics speakers at IFA 2023, we put the two built-in voice assistants that promise simultaneous usage to the test. Continue reading…

Philips Hue’s new wired indoor/outdoor security camera comes in black or white and can work as a motion sensor for Hue’s smart lighting and its new Hue Secure security system. Philips Hue is moving into the smart home security space with the launch of Philips Hue Secure, a DIY security system that leverages new cameras and new sensors that work alongside Philips Hue’s smart lighting system to scare off potential burglars. When the system is triggered by a sensor, you can activate any compatible Hue lights to flash red or white and/or sound an alarm through the camera. Philips Hue Secure is launching this fall with a wired indoor/outdoor camera ($199.99), a battery-powered indoor/outdoor camera ($249.99), a full-color floodlight camera ($349.99), and new contact sensors ($39.99) to secure windows and doors. The Verge got an in-person preview of the new devices at IFA 2023 in Berlin this week. I was impressed... Continue reading…

The outer ring can create a gradient — or serve as a notification light. | Image: Aqara Aqara is adding a bunch of new products to its smart home lineup today, one of which includes a Matter-enabled ceiling light with a pretty unique perk. With a diameter of 50cm (~19.7 inches), Aqara’s Ceiling Light T1M features a range of 16 million different colors, along with an independently addressable RGB ring on the outside.While you can use the ring to create a gradient lighting effect, Aqara notes that it can also serve as a status indicator when linked to other smart home products. That means you can program the outer light to show a specific color when one of your other smart devices detects an issue, such as a leak or an open door. Like some of the other Zigbee-supported products offered by Aqara, the company says the ceiling... Continue reading…

Photo by John MacDougall / AFP via Getty Images From the smart home to foldables, here’s everything being announced in Berlin. Continue reading…

The Eve Play is AirPlay 2-ready. | Image: Eve Eve announced it’s releasing a $149.95 AirPlay 2 receiver called the Eve Play — its first audio device — on November 14th. Though a little pricey, the receiver looks aimed at audiophiles: it’s got optical, coaxial, and RCA audio outputs, 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi, a built-in DAC, and an ethernet port. Eve says you can adjust latency between speakers automatically or manually using the Eve app’s Audio Sync feature if you’re finding multiroom audio isn’t perfectly synchronized. Users will need an iPhone or iPad to use it, as well as a home network to connect it to either via Wi-Fi or ethernet. Image: Eve The Eve Play has a great set of outputs for a variety of setups, but no inputs. Wireless receivers like this with... Continue reading…

The best laptops for writers are more than just a comfortable keyboard and a bright display. Many of the usual indicators when buying a laptop — features like long battery life, suitable amount of overhead processing power, and sleek design — still apply, but there's a careful balance between getting something you need and overspending on unnecessary features.

Illustration: The Verge Microsoft will start unbundling Teams from its Microsoft 365 and Office 365 productivity suites in EU markets in October. The move is designed to avoid further antitrust scrutiny, after the European Commission opened a formal antitrust investigation into Microsoft’s bundling of its Teams software with the Office productivity suite last month.“Today we are announcing proactive changes that we hope will start to address these concerns in a meaningful way, even while the European Commission’s investigation continues and we cooperate with it,” says Nanna-Louise Linde, VP of Microsoft european government affairs. “These changes will impact our Microsoft 365 and Office 365 suites for business customers in the European Economic Area and... Continue reading…

Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 5 is now official and is here to compete with the best clamshell foldable phones out there. It's a significant upgrade over the existing Galaxy Z Flip 4 model as it brings a bigger cover display and better internals, among other things. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 features Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection as opposed to Gorilla Victus+ on the previous-gen model, but I still recommend picking up a case to keep it in pristine condition.

If you recently invested in the best Mac for power users, the MacBook Pro (2023), then you must be looking for ways to make the most out of it and macOS Sonoma. One of the essential add-ons you can pair with this portable powerhouse is a docking station. Not only does a docking station widen the port types available to you, but it also increases the number of simultaneous wired connections you can have on your Mac. To help you with your hunt, we've listed some of the best MacBook Pro (2023) docking stations below.