Tessan’s 140W Universal Travel Adapter has hit a new all-time low
Keeping gadgets charged is tough enough when you’re home, but it can feel impossible while you’re traveling — especially internationally. Tessan’s 140W Universal Travel Adapter can help change that, and it’s hit an all-time low of $53.99 ($16 off) at Amazon thanks to a Black Friday deal. Travel adapters have become pretty common. Tessan’s stands out […]
Some of our favorite Blu-rays are cheaper than ever during Black Friday
Sometimes, there’s a little too much emphasis placed on buying big-ticket items during Black Friday. I mean, there’s nothing wrong with big gifts. It’s just that people might forget about the power of a compact stocking stuffer, like a movie. Ah, movies. You know you’re getting one, even when it’s wrapped, simply based on its […]
Sora and Nano Banana Pro throttled amid soaring demand
If you were wanting some AI-generated fun this holiday weekend, you’ll need to be efficient. Google and OpenAI have cut generation request limits for Nano Banana Pro and Sora, citing overwhelming demand. Bill Peebles, who heads Sora at OpenAI, said free users will have six video generations a day. “Our gpus are melting,” he explained. […]
The US dodged a bullet this Atlantic hurricane season
An Atlantic hurricane season defined by political and climate disasters comes to a close on November 30th. It kicked off after DOGE's flurry of slashes to federal agencies. Employees who stayed on endured a tumultuous year, to say the least, at the National Weather Service (NWS). A series of strong storms brewed in the Atlantic […]
Rivian’s software-powered e-bike won me over with its adaptability
When Rivian-spinoff Also announced its first electric bike recently, I was stoked - a Rivian in bike form? Yes please! - but also had some doubts. The design was, shall we say, polarizing, and the whole thing was powered by software, which raises the specter of outages, glitches, and other assorted crashes. I could already […]
Epic CEO Tim Sweeney says Steam should drop its ‘Made with AI’ tags
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney thinks Steam and other game stores should drop “Made with AI” tags, arguing that they’ll soon be irrelevant as generative AI becomes ubiquitous in production. “The AI tag is relevant to art exhibits for authorship disclosure, and to digital content licensing marketplaces where buyers need to understand the rights situation,” […]
You can save 50 percent on robovacs from Roborock and Eufy for Black Friday
Thanksgiving might be behind us, but the cleanup — and Christmas prep — are just getting started. Thankfully, Black Friday is here with some of the steepest robot vacuum deals we’ve seen all year to help make things easier. Like in previous years, the discounts span just about everything. Right now, for instance, you can […]
I’ve covered Black Friday deals for ten years, ask me anything
Black Friday is the day that a handful of us at The Verge have been preparing months for, in part because it’s happening earlier and earlier. We’ve already lifted the curtain on deals — hundreds of them — including some that we couldn’t tell you about before today, and we have a one-stop shop for […]
My favorite Black Friday TV deals from Samsung, Sony, and others are up to 50% off
As with most products, Black Friday is the best time of year to find TVs and their accessories at the year’s lowest prices. It’s the perfect opportunity to upgrade your dedicated home theater, living room, or bedroom with incredible video and audio sure to keep you entertained for years to come. Shopping during this time […]
The best Black Friday deals on AirPods, AirTags, and other Apple gear
If you’re planning to gift an Apple device this holiday season — or treat yourself — now’s the time to start shopping. Black Friday has officially arrived, bringing with it the best Apple deals we’ve seen all year. Despite having recently launched, for instance, the new AirPods Pro, Apple Watch Series 11, and new M5-powered MacBook […]