Watch, headphones, phone: Which AI gadget is best?
So far, there have been exactly zero great AI-first gadgets. But that hasn't stopped the tech industry from trying to figure out what shape and size these new gadgets might take, and whether any of them can best the device in your pocket. The Verge's Allison Johnson and Victoria Song join David to rank all those shapes, from pendant to smartwatch to rectangle, to see whether there is actually a next big thing out there.
Further reading:
Apple sues OpenAI for allegedly stealing hardware secrets | The Verge
Less is more with the Oura Ring 5 | The Verge
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It's still way too hard to switch phones
How much smartphone is too much smartphone? Why is it so hard to switch from one phone to another, even in 2026? And is your smartwatch finally ready to replace your phone, even for a few things? These are the questions you have, and The Verge's Allison Johnson is here to answer them. If you have others, keep 'em coming! Call the Vergecast Hotline at 866-VERGE11, email vergecast@theverge.com, tell us everything.
Further reading:
Google announces Pixel 11 launch event in August | The Verge
The whole Pixel line could get more expensive this year | The Verge
Meta’s glasses will turn off the camera if you tamper with the privacy light | The Verge
This jumping $800 robot camera dog filled me with joy
Ditching my phone for an LTE smartwatch was a humbling experience
I switch phones once a week — here’s how I manage the chaos
Welp, I bought an iPhone again
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