This week, I've been reading about gerrymandering and watch conventions and John Ternus, watching F1 and Roofman and half the Mission: Impossible series on plane rides, starting and then immediately failing a daily journaling habit, getting super into the Debt Heads podcast, learning fun facts about mail processing, buying a bunch of old gadgets on eBay to fill up my video call background, and barely escaping the CES flu. So far.
This year's CES was an odd one. This is a conference usually dominated by futuristic, expensive TVs and futuristic, expensive cars, but those things weren't what dominated CES 2026. Instead, Las Vegas was filled with new ideas about old gadgets, and showed us a whole lot of really impressive hardware waiting on software to catch up.
About once a month or so, we here at The Verge like to write about our favorite stuff: pet gear, backpacks, and weird toys, among others. Now that the Black Friday sales are all popping up, we've checked out some of the items that we've written about in the past - things that we have bought for ourselves and that we really like - to see which are on sale.
These SneakErasers are a great solution to make your kicks look brand new. They quickly and easily remove stubborn scuffs, and only need a little bit of water to activate. They're especially great to bring on vacation, or right before a big family party if pictures are going to be taken. "I cleaned two pairs of shoes and could not believe the results! Awesome," said one reviewer.
It's challenging to strike a alance between giving an impressive gift and sticking to a budget. But on this list, you don't have to sacrifice either of those things: Here are some of the most dope gifts if you're bougie on a budget. Options include luxe accessories, gadgets that boost convenience, and stuff that's just ridiculously fun for kids and adults alike. Prices are low, with some items costing only $5, so you might want to pick something up for yourself, too.
Gadgets play a major role in whatever class you decide to use in Battlefield 6. They're essentially the pieces of equipment that you spawn into every life with, and if you use them correctly, you can wreak havoc on the enemy team. Every class in Battlefield 6 offers several exclusive Gadgets for you to choose from, and while you can always stick with the default options, there are some better choices that are waiting to be unlocked.
There's an art to packing a carry-on bag: everything has to be accessible, organized, and serve a purpose. As a carry-on-only traveler, I'm big on packing my personal bag with intention and keeping my luggage as streamlined as possible; as such, there are a few tried-and-true products I always pack. Luckily, Amazon's stacked travel deals section always gives me a great excuse to stock up on those travel essentials that make all the difference.
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This week, I've been reading about Lizzo and Uniqlo and book thieves and Max Verstappen, obsessing over both Black Rabbit and The Lowdown, eating aggressively too many Pop'ums pretzels, listening to everything in the AirPods Pro 3s, updating my old Ray-Ban Metas to see if the AI is any good, meal planning with Crouton, and posting all my junk for free on Nextdoor.
Here are the week's best deals, including a solar-powered dash cam, Nothing earbuds, and five other must-see discounts. It's September, and many among us are dealing with back to school, and anticipating the colder weather that's on its way (at least, if you live in the northern climes). This, plus a somewhat fraught political atmosphere, means that you might be looking for reliable, affordable ways to escape the doldrums.
This best-selling stain remover is the kind of thing you don't realize you need until a pasta sauce mess strikes. Arriving in a pack of two, this remover works shockingly well on both fresh and set-in stains, all without harsh chemicals or a strong odor. Over 52,000 Amazon customers gave it a five-star rating.
The Speaker Bag is a Bluetooth-enabled wearable boombox, while the Mixer Bag features a working 4-channel audio mixer. Both are crafted from translucent acrylic and assembled with exposed circuitry and hardware.
