We’re pretty close to the unveiling of the models from the Pixel 8 series (rumors claim the big launch will be in October), but do you know which phone is still popular with Pixel fans? The Google Pixel 6a. It made its debut in May 2022, almost half a year after the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. This mid-range phone was supposed to give you a taste of the flagship Pixel phones at a lower price tag, but it ended up becoming a hot seller. It came with a pretty competent chipset, a great camera system, and decent looks with some interesting color variants.

When it comes to smart home cleaning devices, Dreame Technology has been pushing more and more awesome products. One that stood out at IFA is the DreameBot L20 Ultra, a robovac that can do it all.

The LG Gram Style is one of the most beautiful laptops on the market today. If you've used it, you've most likely been transfixed by the gorgeous chassis, stunning OLED display, and unique touchpad. It is so lightweight that it's barely over two pounds. It became available back in March and there are two versions of it: a 14-inch model and a 16-inch one. There's a lot you can do with this, but adding more ports will make any of the best laptops that much better. If you're looking for the best docking station to get more out of your LG Gram Style while you're at home, we're here to help. See our picks below.

Just from the looks alone, you can tell the Lenovo Yoga Book 9i is not your typical Lenovo laptop. It's a dual-screen Windows 11 device with power-hungry OLED touchscreens. The battery life is rated at about 7 hours, so when the juice runs dry, you'll need to use the included 65W charger to juice things back up. If you're on the go and out and about, it's good to have a spare at the office or in a suitcase for travel. You might even want a power bank. These eight picks satisfy those needs and more.

IFA 2023 is a massive show, and a lot of companies brought some seriously cool stuff for us to see. We got to go hands-on with a lot of these products during our time at the event, and we're here to show you some of our favorites. From gaming PCs you can take anywhere to some really cool AR experiences, here is some of the best tech we got to see this year.

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE dropped last year, and while we were impressed with the phone, we were less than impressed with the launch price. That's less of a concern more than a year after its release, as it's readily available today for quite a bit cheaper. If you want a phone with flagship specifications without breaking the bank, the Galaxy S21 FE 5G is easy to recommend now. The Galaxy S21 FE follows the same path as its predecessors by giving users solid specifications without too many compromises. If you're looking to pick up the phone, you can check out our recommendations for the best Samsung Galaxy S21 FE deals.

Mophie’s new magnetic stands and mounts. | Image: Mophie Mophie just announced at IFA that it’s releasing three Qi2-compatible, 15W wireless smartphone chargers — the Snap Plus Powerstation Mini Stand ($69.95), the Snap Plus 3-in-1 stand ($129.95), and the Snap Plus wireless charging vent mount ($69.95) — starting later this year. Mophie doesn’t mention the iPhone specifically, but it’s rumored Apple will enable support for 15W, non-MagSafe wireless charging with the iPhone 15, as the second generation of Qi includes Apple's input and a similar magnet layout. We’ve asked Mophie and will update here if we receive a response.The Snap Plus Powerstation Mini Stand is a 5,000mAh portable battery with an aluminum kickstand and a USB-C port on the side. The company says it can do “true 15W”... Continue reading…

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Microsoft has released a new feature for its PowerToys utility suite called Crop and Lock, which lets you crop an app window to show only the details you want to see. The company brought PowerToys back from the dead in 2019 and open-sourced it on GitHub; other tools for the suite include toggles for small-yet-useful features like plaintext pasting or the ability to keep an app always on top.Crop and Lock, available for both Windows 11 and Windows 10 v2004 (19041) or newer, has two modes — a non-interactive Thumbnail crop that’s essentially a live feed of the area you select that updates with the page, and a “Reparent” mode that Microsoft writes is more interactive, but could have compatibility issues with some apps.Assuming you have... Continue reading…

Wear OS watches have improved a lot in recent years, and there are more than a few reliable options out there. Samsung is still leading the charge with its Galaxy Watch lineup, but it faces fierce competition from the likes of Mobvoi. In fact, Mobvoi's TicWatch Pro 5 ended up edging out the Galaxy Watch 5 in our TicWatch Pro 5 vs Galaxy Watch 5 comparison, which makes me wonder whether Samsung has done enough to make the Galaxy Watch 6 a better pick than TicWatch Pro 5. There's no doubt that these are two of the best smartwatches out there right now, but which one should you buy? Let's find out in this Galaxy Watch 6 vs TicWatch Pro 5 comparison.

Apple's latest Macs come packed with features and tools that help users maximize their productivity. That's not to mention the tight ecosystem that ties these computers to customers' other Apple devices. A prominent example of this seamless interoperability is AirPlay support, which enables users to easily mirror media to larger displays.

Windows 11 is a great iteration of Microsoft's operating system, with many streamlined design elements and new features that make it a big upgrade. As much as we like the fresh, default look of Windows 11, though, it may not be to everyone's tastes. Thankfully, Windows has always been easy to customize, and Windows 11 is no different. It keeps many of the same personalization options from Windows 10, with some new ones, too. In this article, we'll show you how to customize Windows 11 to your liking to make your great Windows laptop or Windows desktop more distinct, both by using the built-in settings and third-party apps.

Choosing the best motherboard for AMD processors usually involves picking one with an AM5 socket and chipset for the latest Ryzen chips. Depending on what you plan on using the system for, it's possible to spend anywhere between $100 and $1,000 on a motherboard for the best CPUs from AMD. This collection includes our favorite motherboard recommendations for AMD processors.