The Anker Nebula X1 projector delivers a striking 90-inch image even in outdoor settings, perfect for vanlife, gaming parties, or cozy nights in. This portable all-in-one projector stands out by offering bright, color-accurate 4K visuals along with excellent sound, balancing portability with high-quality performance. It addresses the common trade-off in portable projectors where convenience often means compromised picture and sound quality, providing a cinematic experience without the bulk or noise.
Hello friends! Welcome to Installer No. 90, your weekly guide to the most exciting and Verge-worthy topics around. This week, I've been immersed in watching The Bear's fourth season, gearing up for the flood of Qi2.2 wireless chargers, thinking about how to use the upcoming Bigfoot emoji to spice up my group chats, exploring the relaunched EmojiTracker, diving into a detailed profile of NBA superstar Joel Embiid, enjoying Pixar's Hoppers teaser trailer more than expected, discovering who Alex Warren is, and debating whether to binge-watch all of S ... For the full scoop, check out The Verge.
Amazon's Alexa Plus introduces a more natural conversational experience, eliminating the need for precise commands. Its generative AI enables it to act like a personal assistant, handling tasks such as making reservations or booking services online. However, during testing, Alexa Plus demonstrated significant limitations, particularly around verifying details like dates, resulting in frequent errors. While the AI's ability to navigate websites and perform tasks autonomously is impressive, it still requires improvements to be reliably useful for complex task execution.
Alligator Alcatraz, a quickly constructed immigrant detention center in Florida's Everglades costing over $225 million, is criticized for inhumane conditions including worms in food, fecal water flooding, and lack of air conditioning at night in humid South Florida. While some right-wing supporters of President Trump dismiss or mock these conditions through memes, the broader public is increasingly troubled by the facility's treatment of detainees.
On Thursday night, I frantically toggled between a TikTok Live stream and a shopping app, eagerly waiting for 9:30PM to buy a Labubu figure. For 30 minutes, I searched for an available listing, expressing frustration as many attempts failed. My rapid tapping mimicked bot behavior, leading to multiple lockouts from the app. This is the chaotic reality of Labubu drop nights. While many fake versions, called 'Lafufus,' exist and are sometimes embraced by collectors, obtaining a genuine Labubu requires purchasing directly from the source, Pop Mart, the Chinese toy company.
After a turbulent year for Sonos, interim CEO Tom Conrad is steering the company back to its leadership in whole-home audio. Despite some lingering app issues, Sonos remains unmatched in offering seamless multi-room audio experiences across streaming services and Bluetooth. This guide highlights the best Sonos speakers in 2025: the compact and improved Era 100 for beginners, the premium Sonos Five for exceptional sound quality, the portable Move 2 with great stereo and battery life, the immersive home theater Arc Ultra soundbar, the more affordable Beam Gen 2 for smaller rooms, the Sub Mini subwoofer for enhanced bass, the budget-friendly Ikea Symfonisk Bookshelf Speaker as an entry point, and the Ace wireless headphones with thoughtful features. Prices and availability vary, but now is a good time to invest before potential tariff-related increases. These products represent the best of Sonos hardware and ecosystem integration, showcasing convenience, design, and sound quality across different needs and budgets.
Welcome back! As I catch up post-vacation, AI researchers' job moves are trending like NBA trades. Before diving into this week's AI insights, don't miss my detailed interview with Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas on Decoder, which explores today's main topic further. This week's spotlight reveals a significant shift: while chatbots like ChatGPT have dominated the AI conversation, the browser is emerging as the new frontier for AI innovation. For an in-depth view, read the full article at The Verge.
An aerial image shows extensive flood damage along the Guadalupe River in Kerrville, Texas, following severe flash floods on July 11th. Recent flash floods across the US have caused significant destruction, including over 130 fatalities in central Texas. Public frustration is rising regarding the effectiveness of the early warning systems. Questions are being raised about whether local authorities sent too many or too few mobile alerts prior to the flooding. Some residents in Texas are believed to have disabled alerts after receiving frequent warnings about unrelated incidents, such as updates on injured police officers, reducing the impact of critical flood warnings during emergencies. Kerr County remains one of the hardest-hit areas. For more details, read the full story at The Verge.
The 2025 BMW M5 ushers in the G90 generation with a complete redesign and a new plug-in hybrid powertrain. Weighing 5,390 pounds, the super sedan boasts impressive horsepower and torque. While its performance, especially in cornering and electric-only driving around town, stands out, the hefty weight poses challenges. Priced at $123,275, the latest M5 remains a compelling yet somewhat compromised luxury performance vehicle.
After a week with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, one thing is clear: it's impressively sleek and luxurious. Samsung has refined its folding phone technology, making the Z Fold 7 notably thin for a foldable device, comparable to standard smartphones. The inner screen acts as a valuable bonus without the bulkiness of previous models. However, all these premium features come at a steep price of $2000, balancing luxury with luxury pricing.