Whether you’re wearing them for the morning commute, while traveling, or if you’re simply trying to find some peace and quiet while working at home, noise-canceling headphones are a more essential pie...
It’s so cute you may overlook the Charmera’s many limitations. Like trading cards, Lego figures , and even the coveted Labubu , you don't know exactly what your Kodak Charmera camera is going to look ...
Why not get your custom insole engraved? This is Optimizer , a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest phones, smartwatches,...
The author has a corporate job but also freelances as a writer and teaches mahjong. Courtesy of the author Freelance writing for various media outlets and teaching mahjong helped me generate over $30,...
After visiting 29 states last year, I would choose to move to Maine. Emily Pogue My husband and I spent most of last year traveling around the United States . We spent time in 29 different states, but...
The author and her husband traveled the world together before eloping. Courtesy of Zoe Ashbridge I met my husband at work, and we decided to quit our jobs together to cycle around the world. We saved ...
Mandy Moore says becoming a mom has changed the friends she feels the closest to. Monica Schipper/Getty Images Mandy Moore, 41, says her friendships have evolved ever since she became a mom. "I've...
Maskot/Getty Images/Maskot WalletHub , a personal finance company, released its "Best and Worst States to Raise a Family" list. The company compared all 50 states across five categories, inclu...
The Verge CES ground crew posing for a group photo in the Linq Promenade during CES 2026. We spent last week running to meetings, demos, and the convention floors to see as much as we could at CES 202...
Cassindy Chao now works as a full-time matchmaker. Courtesy of Cassindy Chao Cassindy Chao worked in finance, including at JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs, but felt she never thrived. She started matchmak...
I never imagined I'd fall in love with living in Victoria, Canada, which is smaller than other places I've dreamed of living. Maria Polansky I've spent a lot of time living in midsize and big cities, ...
A few simple design mistakes could be ruining the look of your living room. sheilasay/Getty Images Interior designers told us the top mistakes people make when styling and decorating a living room . T...
The author left San Francisco over a decade ago. Courtesy of the author I crave going home to the Bay Area, but long visits remind me why Spain feels right. The Bay Area feels car-bound, expensive, ru...
Major retailers typically have several in-house brands. Costco just has one: Kirkland Signature. Kevin Carter/Getty Images Costco sells a lot of brand-name goods at a lower unit price than typical ret...
The empty beaches, beautiful drives, and lack of traffic lights make Molokai feel like a paradise for the right kind of travelers. Ashley Probst I was born and raised on Maui , and I just visited the ...
I don't like organizing parties or events, and planning a trip for more than two people is stressful. So, a birthday solo trip is perfect. Matthew Lubin I've celebrated several birthdays abroad and I ...
James Cameron said he's wanted to move to New Zealand since his first visit in the 1990s. Gareth Cattermole/Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Disney James Cameron, 71, says he long dreamed of moving ...
Nicola Peltz Beckham and her husband, Brooklyn Beckham. Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images Nicola Peltz Beckham is the daughter of billionaire businessman Nelson Peltz. She married David and Victoria Beckh...
Whether you’re buying your first pair of AirPods or replacing a well-used older pair, it’s easy to understand why so many iPhone owners prefer Apple’s earbuds and headphones over other options. Apple ...
Young people are increasingly shopping secondhand. NurPhoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images The secondhand fashion and luxury market has surged and is forecast to keep growing in 2026. Gen Z is driving some...