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,...
I've found some helpful tips for traveling with a group. Amanda Shammas I went on a trip to Europe with friends, and we made a few mistakes along the way. We should've tracked expenses during the trip...
Rick Havacko. Courtesy of Rick Havacko Rick Havacko moved from Orange County to Austin for the affordability and a lifestyle change. He chose Dripping Springs for its rural charm, lower costs, and vib...
captionTK Rebecca Strong I've been looking for a high-protein, meatless recipe that I could use for quick, easy lunches . I decided to try Martha Stewart's crispy fried tofu recipe, and it's become my...
The Stream Deck Plus is on sale for $159.99. If you’re looking for a simple way to streamline your workflow, the Elgato Stream Deck Plus is a handy productivity tool for automating everyday tasks. Rig...
On my family's recent visit to Disney, we used our phones more than I expected. Chris Mott There's no way to properly visit Disneyland or Disney World without a smartphone anymore. Disney's app can be...
Gaming earbuds have plenty of advantages over full-sized headsets . They're more portable, more versatile – many can connect to your phone for commuting and moseying around – and ditching the headband...
The author was laid off at age 58. Courtesy of the author Getting laid off at 58 forced me to confront what retiring comfortably really means. Chasing a "magic number" for retirement kept me w...
Ark Nova, a long, complex and richly strategic game of zoo-building and conservation, took board gaming by storm after its release in 2021. When a game gets that popular, while having big barriers to ...
Paramount+ has just gone through its first price increase since 2024, and the change is happening just ahead of UFC 324 coming to the platform. If you're new to the streaming service or looking to ret...
Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/BI Much like office snacks and flashy holiday parties , corporate wellness programs have always struck me as a bit of a scam — nice to have, but not at the expense of...
Katarina Polonska and her husband are both set to inherit properties abroad from their parents. Courtesy of Katarina Polonska Katarina Polonska lives in Canada but is set to inherit her childhood home...
A jump starter is an essential part of car's emergency kit and you don't need to pay a premium for a cordless model that gets the job done reliably. While you're at it, why not get one with additional...
The author was a college footballer. Courtesy of Tre Hubbard D1 college football gave my life important structure, so when it ended, I felt lost. After college, I gained weight and hit the lowest poin...
Men in New York City helped move a car stuck in the snow during the winter storm on Sunday. Andres Kudacki/Getty Images A huge winter storm struck the US this weekend, impacting hundreds of millions o...
Phillip Faraone/Getty Images; Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for MrBeast Burger; Alyssa Powell/BI "I'll just let it die." It was nearly six in the morning on a Tuesday in mid-2023, and Jimmy Donal...
Looks like LEGO isn’t done with The Legend of Zelda franchise yet. A new previously teased (and leaked ) set based on the Nintendo 64 classic Ocarina of Time is up for preorder . It costs a relatively...
Audible's first sale of 2026 was supposed to expire on January 21, but it has just been extended through the end of the month. Now through January 29 , new and returning Audible subscribers can sign u...
Expedia said it was cutting some roles but the scope of the cuts was unclear. Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Expedia is cutting jobs, the company confirmed to B...
It’s a new year for Magic: The Gathering , and it’s shaping up to be a busy one with no fewer than seven sets on the roadmap . Still, if you’re looking for great cards from 2025 and before, there are ...