For a platform that everybody claims to have quit, Facebook is astonishingly resilient. A whopping 71 percent of American adults still use the site — and more than half check it daily — according to a recent Pew study, cementing it as one of the few constants in an otherwise shifting social media landscape.  And […]

We all know Black Friday is one of — if not the — best time to save hundreds on a laptop or big screen TV, but you shouldn’t forget about taking advantage of deals on lower-priced essentials like chargers and battery packs. These gadgets are easy to overlook, but if you’re still using the USB-A […]

One of the best activities for the holiday season — especially if the weather is keeping you indoors — is to build yourself a Lego vehicle, scene, or animal. There are several on sale for Black Friday, suitable for kids or adults — here are some that look especially interesting.

Following the launch of the Chromatic Game Boy last December, ModRetro revealed its next console will be an upgraded remake of the Nintendo 64. Like the recently released Analogue 3D, it will play N64 games in 4K through the use of an FPGA. ModRetro — the company founded by the controversial figure Palmer Luckey who’s […]

‘Tis the season to score some serious bargains on smart home gear. With Black Friday in full swing and Cyber Monday coming up fast behind, this is the time to grab a bargain on that smart lock you’ve been eyeing or help your family members enjoy the benefits of the smart home with a connected […]

The $449 Nintendo Switch 2 is one of the hottest holiday gifts, so it’s no surprise that you won’t find any discounts on the console, which was released in June and has already amassed a library of must-play games. However, the next best thing — discounts on accessories that we recommend — is in full […]

It’s the most wonderful time of the year to buy AirPods. They’re heavily discounted for Black Friday from places like Amazon and Walmart, starting at just $69 for the most basic (but still great) AirPods 4. And, better yet, you can even get a $30 off deal on Apple’s newest model, the AirPods Pro 3. […]

About once a month or so, we here at The Verge like to write about our favorite stuff: pet gear, backpacks, and weird toys, among others. Now that the Black Friday sales are all popping up, we’ve checked out some of the items that we’ve written about in the past — things that we have […]

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Black Friday is a great time to save on big-ticket items like 4K TVs, laptops, and headphones. But if you’re on a tight budget this holiday season, there are plenty of worthwhile deals on practical upgrades for $50 or less — think power banks, smart speakers, location trackers, and entry-level earbuds that punch above their […]