For now, Sony’s upcoming gaming device is a PlayStation Direct exclusive. | Image: Sony For months, rumors have been circulating about the release date for Sony’s upcoming handheld, the PlayStation Portal. Now Sony has finally given us an answer: the PlayStation Portal will launch on November 15th. The portable device, which will be able to stream PlayStation 5 games over Wi-Fi, will retail for $199.99. There is a chance the PlayStation Portal will sell out as quickly as the PlayStation 5 did when it was first released, which is perhaps why Sony is currently limiting orders to one device per customer. We have yet to test the Portal, but if you’re someone who wants to secure a unit at launch, rest assured that Sony has already opened up preorders in the US and several other countries. Here’s what you need to know.Where to... Continue reading…

The Yale Smart Outdoor Camera looks on even as the Smart Video Doorbell records a delivery. | Image: Yale Yale has launched a new line of its home security products specifically for the European market. In addition to a new video doorbell, the company revealed the next-gen of its smart alarm system, plus new indoor and outdoor smart cameras — all of which integrate with its line of smart locks.Using the Yale Smart Video Doorbell, you can keep tabs on your doorstep with 1080p footage and a 154-degree field of view. The device comes in wired and wireless options, offering two-way audio talk, live viewing, and night vision. You’ll receive a notification when the doorbell detects motion and when someone rings the doorbell. The Smart Video Doorbell itself costs £119.99 / €159.99. Image: Yale The Yale Smart Video Doorbell.... Continue reading…

A Skydio 2 drone. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge If there’s a drone flying over your backyard party this Labor Day / J’Ouvert / West Indian Day Parade weekend in New York City, it might be the police — because the NYPD have apparently granted themselves the power to surveil the city that way. “If a caller states there is a large crowd, a large party in the backyard, we’re going to be utilizing our assets to go up, go check on the party,” said assistant NYPD commissioner Kaz Daughtry, at a live press conference earlier today.Lest you think we’re taking that out of context, here’s the full quote I just transcribed:We’re going to be utilizing technology, we’re going to be utilizing drones for this J’ouvert weekend. The drones are going to be responding to non-priority calls and... Continue reading…

For a meager $4,400, all this can be yours. | Image: Lenovo Lenovo has announced a new Legion 9i, and it might just be the wildest thing I’ve ever seen from the Legion line. It’s coming in October, it starts at a whopping $4,399 (you know, a totally normal price to pay for things), and Lenovo is throwing in all kinds of eccentric stuff.The company is clearly most excited about the fact that the 9i is the first 16-inch gaming laptop with a self-contained liquid-cooling system. This is exactly what it sounds like. Most laptops use air cooling to transfer heat along heat pipes to a radiator; a fluid-cooled device instead does that with water and a pump which, as you might imagine, can handle much more thermal mass. Such a system could theoretically allow the 9i to pull truly massive amounts of... Continue reading…

Image: Tesla Tesla has announced an upgraded and redesigned Model 3 in Europe, known previously as the Highland. The new design includes changes to the front and rear, a new screen for rear passengers, a redesigned interior, and improvements to aerodynamics and range.The most obvious exterior changes can be found at the front of the Model 3. The bump at the front has been removed in favor of a sleeker design with a single central vent. The headlights also look a lot slimmer with an Audi-like look for the LED daytime running lights. Upgraded Model 3 launching todayBuilt for distanceGo up to 629km on a single charge with updated exterior styling optimized for max aerodynamicsImproved ride comfortMore refined & relaxed ride quality, thanks to a... Continue reading…

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 has been getting a lot of buzz since its launch, thanks to the little differences it shares with its predecessor. While it comes with subtle improvements, such as a new processor and a hinge that allows it to fold flat, the device retains many of the specs of the Fold 4, including displays, cameras, and battery size. Nonetheless, it's one of the best phones for multitasking and phone-tablet experience, even though it comes at an astronomical price of $1,800.

Ahead of this year's IFA, taking place starting this weekend from September 1st through the 5th, Lenovo is announcing a handful of new products focused on gamers and creators. Among them is the previously-rumored Legion Go handheld gaming PC, but there's also the first water-cooled 16-inch laptop in the world, the Lenovo Legion 9i.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ is now out, and along with the other two Tab S9 slates, is one of the most premium Android tablets to date. The 12.9-inch iPad Pro M2 is the gold standard that tablets are compared against, with Apple once again showing why it’s the class leader. Both of these slates are among the best tablets around, with quality cameras, large, crisp, and bright displays, and stylus support. While the hardware is similar in design and power, the Samsung runs Android while the iPad runs iPadOS. Which of these premium tablets is right for you?

The concept phone is designed to have a range of purse straps attached to it. | Image: Honor The V Purse is a new concept phone from Honor that asks “what if foldables were more like fashion accessories?” The company showed off the device during a presentation at IFA 2023 alongside the Honor Magic V2, its latest foldable phone announced in China earlier this year. The V Purse is a demonstration of what’s possible for folding devices, and Honor hasn’t said if it’ll ever be released it as a product. Conversely, the company says it plans to release the Magic V2 globally no later than Q1 next year, CNBC reports, but has yet to officially announce pricing outside China.There are two key elements to the V Purse’s design. First is a series of interchangeable straps and chains that clip on to the foldable and allow it to be carried... Continue reading…

Here I am, washing a...truck? Every company and its mother seems to be putting out handheld gaming PCs these days, and Lenovo is next to the plate. The company has announced the Legion Go, its first Windows-powered gaming handheld, which will be available for purchase in October. It’s got an 8.8-inch QHD Plus screen, an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, and a 49.2Wh battery (which is bigger than those of the ROG Ally and the Steam Deck). Oh, and the controllers pop off, which is neat.While Valve’s Steam Deck tends to be the first product that comes to mind when this category is discussed, the Legion Go seems more like a cross between the Nintendo Switch and Asus’ ROG Ally. For one, with models starting at $699, the Ally is clearly what Lenovo is trying to match on... Continue reading…

Webcams are excellent for streaming, video calls, and recordings. Choosing from the best webcams usually involves parting with a fair sum of cash. However, it's possible to save on this popular PC accessory yet still enjoy a high-quality recording experience. We've compiled a list of only the top webcam deals we'd buy ourselves.

For most people, school is back in session, but there's still time to get prepared for school. There are still plenty of back to school deals out there, so you're not stuck paying full price at the last minute. Everybody's needs vary; some will need a new laptop (we've got the best Surface deals right here), while others might just need a bag or charger. We've rounded up a list of all the best back to school deals that are available right now to make things easier for you.