Sennheiser Boosts the Bass With a New Addition to Its Long Adored 600-Series Headphones
Hardware June 5, 2023
Image: Sennheiser Headphone enthusiasts can be a fickle bunch, but if you manage to pull a group of them away from their amps and Super Audio CD players to ask them to recommend a pair of cans, most would point you towards the Sennheiser 600-series. Over the past 25... Read more
Since the Mac mini’s debut in 2005, it’s been Apple’s affordable small form factor trooper. Need something cheap to pair with an old monitor? Just get the Mac mini! Want to start a low-power media server, or a computer right near your TV? Mini, baby. The line has had... Read more
The latest processors seem to come paired with bigger storage chips in the 512GB model. That’s not necessarily a good thing. A previous-generation 14-inch MacBook Pro with a potentially faster SSD than the the latest models.Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge The base level 14-inch M2 MacBook... Read more
This 5TB Western Digital hard drive drops to an all-time low
Hardware January 31, 2023
This is a good opportunity to buy an external hard drive that will store a ton of games at a discount we’ve not seen since Black Friday. You can buy the 5TB Western Digital portable hard drive for just $89.99 at Best Buy, which matches its all-time low price.Image:... Read more
The next MacBook Air and iMac could come with a 3nm M3 chip
Hardware January 30, 2023
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple’s next-generation M3 chip could arrive later this year or early next year. Photo by Becca Farsace / The Verge Apple’s working on a MacBook Air and iMac with an M3 chip built using the more efficient 3-nanometer fabrication process, according to a report... Read more
You can finally repair your own Samsung Galaxy S22
Hardware January 28, 2023
Samsung has expanded its self-repair program to include Galaxy parts and manuals for the S22, Plus, and Ultra — as well as its Galaxy Book Pro and Pro 360 laptops. Taking the USB-C charging board out is Step 39 of 60 when trying to tear down to the Screen... Read more
LG’s StanbyME is a so-so TV on a stellar stand
Hardware January 28, 2023
The 27-inch smart TV part is merely adequate, especially for $999, but the elegant stand could make it worth it for some people. Ignore the TV mounted behind it on the wall. This is the one that’s more comfortable to use. LG’s StanbyME is one of the most unusual... Read more
EVgo’s New Year’s resolution: make its EV fast-charging network more reliable
Hardware January 27, 2023
EVgo’s new ‘ReNew’ program sets up a plan to fix problematic stations and upgrade outdated ones. A crew works to replace older EVgo fast charging stations through its new ReNew program. Image: EVgo When electric vehicle owners take longer trips, they often rely on nationwide fast charging providers like... Read more
No, you can’t get a 16TB SSD for a hundred bucks
Hardware January 25, 2023
Even if the listing says “shipped by Amazon,” you’re still getting scammed. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge If you’ve searched for external SSDs on Amazon.com recently, you may have noticed something weird: mixed in with the 1TB and 2TB drives from brands like Samsung and SanDisk are... Read more
Congress blocks purchase of more Microsoft combat goggles
Hardware January 25, 2023
A new version will aim to fix headaches, eyestrain and nausea issues. The US government has reportedly passed on buying more HoloLens-based AR combat goggles from Microsoft after discovering the current version has some kinks to work out, according to Bloomberg. So instead of ordering more of the current... Read more
