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Tuesday Morning Minute

Image: Alex Parkin / The Verge We’re in the middle — or maybe just at the beginning — of a revolution in portable gaming. From the Switch to the Steam Deck to the Playdate to the Pocket, you’re spoiled for choice when it comes to consoles that fit in your backpack. But what if you really only play one game, and that game doesn’t work on most of those consoles? You’re in for a lot of Wi-Fi testing, a lot of questions about remote play and cloud streaming, and some complicated buying decisions. On this episode of The Vergecast, The Verge’s Sean Hollister and Alex Cranz join to help us solve a very specific gaming problem. We start by talking about the Steam Deck, debate the merits of the Switch, the ROG Ally X, and a bunch of other options... and then somehow end up... Continue reading…

Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge The Apple Watch often sees its fair share of limited-time discounts throughout the year, but Amazon’s Prime Day offers a chance for someone to shop deals across most available models all at once. For this Prime Day, we’re seeing some worthwhile sales across the range of the 2022 Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch Series 9, and even the pricey Apple Watch Ultra 2. Most of these require an Amazon Prime subscription, but Amazon’s excellent $100 discount on the Ultra 2 does not. While most Apple Watches are pretty similar at their core (iOS notifications on your wrist, fitness tracking, health metrics, etc.), it’s the extra features added or omitted from some models that often determines which is right for you — as well as your budget, of course.... Continue reading…

You’re telling me this took 14 years to develop? | Image: David Pierce / The Verge The new Calculator app in iPadOS 18 is, at first glance, wildly unimpressive. When I installed the new operating system, which is now in public beta, I tapped the Calculator icon expecting something that felt uniquely tablet-focused and powerful. I got, well, the iPhone’s Calculator app — only slightly larger. It’s a nice addition to the iPad, sure, but there’s nothing here that took 14 years to make. The Calculator app doesn’t really matter, though. I suspect you’ll hardly ever use it. What’s actually extremely cool and innovative about iPadOS 18 and iOS 18 is that there is a calculator baked into the operating system itself. Tap in the text box in Messages and type “225/4=” and it’ll automatically tell you that your friend owes you... Continue reading…

Image: Shira Inbar for The Verge Day one of Prime Day is underway, and we’ve got the skinny on which tech deals are worth your attention (and maybe your money). Continue reading…

The best Echo smart display — the Echo Show 8 —is at its lowest price ever. | Photo by Alex Cranz / The Verge Amazon’s Prime Day 2024 runs Tuesday, July 16th, through Wednesday, July 17th, and is an excellent way to stock up on smart home gear. I spent hours sifting through the best deals to bring you my picks for the best buys. Grab some serious bargains on robot vacuums, smart kitchen gadgets, and lots of smart plugs. Plus, smart lighting favorites Philips Hue and Lutron Caseta have some select savings on their popular products. Read on for all the latest deals, and be sure to check back, as I’ll keep this updated throughout the sale. Best deals on Amazon Echo devices Several of my favorite Echo smart speakers and displays are on sale this Prime Day. If you’re looking for good sound and a smart home hub that adds support for Thread,... Continue reading…