Dan Seifert
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Apple phones, Apple watches, and Apple earbuds.
You might have missed that this week was Apple’s fall iPhone launch event, but fortunately for you we were on the ground in Cupertino for it and recorded a Vergecast to go over all the announcements. Join Nilay Patel, Allison Johnson, Victoria Song, and Dan Seifert as they discuss the event, the announcements, and their impressions of everything Apple announced. → Read More
Yes, paper-feel screen protectors for the iPad are good
Paper-type screen protectors, like those from Paperlike, Moshi, and others, can make it much easier to write or draw on an iPad. They also reduce glare and are easier to keep fingerprint-free than the bare screen. → Read More
AirPods are earplugs now
Noise-canceling wireless earbuds like Apple’s AirPods Pro, Samsung’s Galaxy Buds, or Bose’s QuietComfort aren’t just great for listening to music or podcasts — they are also great for turning down the volume of the world around you. → Read More
Here’s why Samsung and Dell’s new monitors are so exciting for Mac users
Samsung and Dell have announced new 5K and 6K monitors that go toe-to-toe with Apple’s Studio Display, providing some much-needed competition in the monitors for Macs category. → Read More
Wearing an Apple Watch Ultra for a month convinced me to buy a Series 7
The Apple Watch Ultra has a lot going for it, but it’s not the right watch for me, which I learned after wearing it for a month. Last year’s Series 7 Edition is a better fit for what I’m looking for. → Read More
How to get your news fix now that Twitter sucks
Twitter used to be my source for breaking news and article recommendations. Now, I’m using tools from Apple, Google, old-school RSS, and more to stay on top of the things I care about instead. → Read More
Logitech’s new iPad keyboard and stylus are a better buy than Apple’s
Logitech’s new Combo Touch keyboard case and Crayon stylus have more features, a better design, and a lower price than Apple’s Pencil and Magic Keyboard Folio. They are a much better option if you have a 10th-gen iPad. → Read More
The Galaxy Z Fold 4 is the most versatile gadget you can buy
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 4 is just an expensive folding phone at first glance. But it actually can take the place of a phone, a small tablet, a notepad, and even a desktop PC, once you learn how to use all of its capabilities. → Read More
The best Black Friday deals under $50
If you’re budget is capped at $50, here’s a list of a bunch of Black Friday deals on smart speakers, gaming controllers, headphones, and more that are worth buying. → Read More
Qualcomm has a new chip brand
The chip maker has launched a new brand of chips for Snapdragon devices, which will first show up in Windows-based PCs. But it’s not likely to solve the problems with Windows on Arm. → Read More
Now’s the time to buy last year’s iPad
This year’s latest iPads don’t bring a lot to the table, which means you can save a ton of money on last year’s models and not give up much. Here are recommendations for which iPads to buy instead of the latest and greatest. → Read More
Smartwatches, not phones, are where the action is at this year
Apple, Google, and Samsung have released the most iterative updates to their top-tier phones this fall. But all three have also released new smartwatches that are more interesting than they’ve ever been, reinvigorating a category that’s been stagnant for more than half a decade. → Read More
Amazon’s new Echo Auto is smaller and easier to mount in your car
Amazon has a new Echo Auto that’s smaller and nicer-looking than the original. It can pair to your phone and your car’s audio system to give you Alexa on the go. It will cost $54.99. → Read More
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Yes, inflation has come for tech products, too
Inflation has pushed prices up across the board for many things, and technology products aren’t immune. It’s just harder to see where the price increases are happening, but if you look closely, you can see the impacts of inflation in new devices from Apple, Samsung, and others. → Read More
How to get the Android 13 update on your Pixel right away
Here’s how you can use Google’s Android Beta program to skip the wait for Android 13 on your Pixel phone. → Read More
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 review: a little laptop for light work
Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Go 2 is its least expensive laptop, but it’s also its smallest. It’s ideal for users who need an ultraportable machine and aren’t worried about having the most power or all-day battery life. → Read More
An update on review scoring
Every once in a while, we need to evaluate our review scoring parameters and make adjustments to how we do this. This year, we’ve moved to a 10-point scale and reset what each of those points means. → Read More
Apple’s new MacBook Air M2 is the start of a whole new Air-a
Apple has finally redesigned the MacBook Air, giving it a completely new chassis with a new display and processor. It’s an incredible machine but comes at a higher cost than the previous M1 Air. → Read More
Microsoft’s weird Surface Duo 2 has surprisingly become my favorite device of the year
Microsoft’s Surface Duo 2 launched in October 2021 with a laundry list of problems. But a recent price cut and a whole lot of software updates have transformed the device into something much better than it was then. → Read More