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13 February 2026 Vol 19

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Bigger batteries are always better on phones

Bigger batteries are always better on phones

There was a time when phones could easily last a week or even longer on a single charge. Swapping out…
I replaced my smart TV’s ad-heavy home screen with Projectivy Launcher, and it feels brand new

I replaced my smart TV’s ad-heavy home screen with Projectivy Launcher, and it feels brand new

Every morning, the first thing I do is turn on the TV and play a few spiritual songs. It’s my…
LG’s C5 TV and Anker’s powerful power bank are this week’s best deals

LG’s C5 TV and Anker’s powerful power bank are this week’s best deals

If you happen to be in the market for a 65-inch OLED 4K TV (can I come over?), the LG…
Cairn is a climbing journey about perseverance and obsession

Cairn is a climbing journey about perseverance and obsession

I’m an awful rock climber. Being scared of heights probably doesn’t help. But when I’ve tried it, I’ve loved the…
Target Darts Omni Auto Scoring System Hits the Mark

Target Darts Omni Auto Scoring System Hits the Mark

I never liked playing darts, but I did a complete 180 with this auto-scoring system. This gadget has ignited my…
Peacock’s Gold Zone is the best way to watch the Olympics

Peacock’s Gold Zone is the best way to watch the Olympics

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 115, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re…
Sony’s Biggest QLED Screens See Big Discounts This Weekend

Sony’s Biggest QLED Screens See Big Discounts This Weekend

When we cover televisions, we often talk about the most popular 55 and 65-inch versions, but as someone with an…
The Technologies Changing How You’ll Watch the 2026 Winter Olympic Games

The Technologies Changing How You’ll Watch the 2026 Winter Olympic Games

During the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, 5G and 4K were the leading technologies available to many viewers. There was…
I ditched Gmail for Thunderbird on my Android and I’m not going back

I ditched Gmail for Thunderbird on my Android and I’m not going back

Gmail is the go-to email app for most Android users because it just works, and there’s not much to complain…
Gear News of the Week: Google’s Pixel 10a Arrives Soon, and Valve Delays Its Steam Hardware

Gear News of the Week: Google’s Pixel 10a Arrives Soon, and Valve Delays Its Steam Hardware

In an update on its blog, Valve says its goal is still to ship the Steam Frame, Steam Controller, and…