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LG Stylo 6 review: great stylus features, sketchy performance

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. The LG Stylo 6 is a sub-$300 phone with a built-in stylus, which puts it in exclusive company: the $299 Motorola Moto G Stylus is more or less its only direct competition. For its $270 price, the… Read more

Cloud Strife’s muscle mass on PS5: a very important investigation

Square Enix just announced Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, a PS5-enhanced version of FF7 Remake that includes graphical improvements like “improved textures, lighting, and background environments.” But some users on ResetEra noticed one other potentially huge graphical upgrade: Cloud’s famously skinny arms may have gotten a bit beefier. Did Cloud get more swole for next-gen,… Read more

Twitter planning a feature to let you auto-block and mute abusive accounts

Twitter plans to introduce a way for you to automatically block and mute abusive accounts, the company announced at its Analyst Day presentation on Thursday. It appears the feature will be a toggle you can turn on in a new “safety mode,” according to a slide in the Analyst Day slide deck. Here’s Twitter’s description… Read more

Nvidia Estimates $100-$300 Million in Q4 Revenue from Miners

Home News (Image credit: Shutterstock) Nvidia is raking in cash in the midst of ongoing graphics card shortages, but there isn’t a lot of good news for gamers on the near horizon. Nvidia released its Q4 and fiscal 2021 earnings today, notching an impressive record of $5 billion in quarterly revenue, up 61% over the… Read more

Verizon and AT&T just spent almost $70 billion on spectrum to improve their 5G networks

The much-anticipated results of the FCC’s Auction 107 are in, with Verizon and AT&T spending big as anticipated on the coveted C-band spectrum. Verizon in particular spent nearly twice as much as AT&T, with a total spend of $45.4 billion. AT&T’s total bid adds up to $23.4 billion. T-Mobile is in a distant third at… Read more

Fractal Design Meshify 2 Compact Review: Understated Excellence

Our Verdict Fractal Design’s Meshify 2 Compact offers an excellent foundation for thermally demanding ATX gaming systems. And although it’s a bit expensive, it’s a very well thought-through chassis that ships with three good fans. For Thoughtful interior and classy design Ships with three quality fans Great cable management Excellent thermal performance Easy filter access… Read more

The US offshore wind boom will depend on these ships

Photo illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge | Images: Dominion Energy The race is on to build them New offshore wind developments are poised to help the US usher in a new era in energy — but first, they need ships. More specifically, they need massive specialized vessels capable of erecting a skyscraper-sized turbine… Read more

Hyundai’s electric Ioniq 5 crossover could be the ultimate camping companion

With two-way charging, the Ioniq 5 could supply power for a full range of electrical devices Hyundai unveiled the all-new Ioniq 5, an electric midsize SUV with nearly 300 miles of range and a two-way charging feature that is sure to make this a popular EV for outdoor activities. The Ioniq 5, which will go… Read more

Razer Kiyo Pro Webcam Review: A New Hardcore Standard

Our Verdict The Razer Kiyo Pro trades the original Kiyo’s ring light for HDR, a fancy light sensor and 1080p @ 60 fps recording, but you’ll pay a hefty premium for those features. For Light Sensor makes room lighting easier HDR 1080p @ 60 fps recording Three different FOVs Heavily customizable through software Clear audio… Read more

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek explains how the company plans to help artists (and itself) make money

Photo Illustration by Alex Castro | Photograph by Spotify The company wants to be at the center of creator monetization Spotify hosted an event on Monday to discuss its ambitions in audio, and one message came through loud and clear: the company wants to play a major role in helping creators make money. During the… Read more

Fitbit Inspire 2 review: Still inspiring for fitness goals?

(Pocket-lint) – The Inspire 2 is the cheapest member of the Fitbit family – and effectively replaces the Inspire HR that launched in 2019 – aimed at those wanting to keep to the tracking basics. The Inspire 2 sticks largely to the same formula as the Inspire HR, making welcome improvements to the design, bolstering… Read more

Dali Oberon 1 C

Our Verdict Whichever connectivity hub you choose, the Oberon 1 C package promises sonic satisfaction in spades For Detailed, musical sound Superb midrange clarity Two Sound Hub options Against Not the last word in authority Slight lack of bass depth The shared pursuit of love and happiness aside, not everyone is after the same thing… Read more

Best Budget 4K Monitors 2021

Home Best-picks (Image credit: Shutterstock) When it comes to sharp image quality, 4K resolution is where it’s at in 2021. Sure, there are 8K screens and even more modest 6K ones. And lower resolutions deliver higher frame rates on even the best graphics cards. . But if we’re being realistic about what our eyes need… Read more

Furosystems Aventa e-bike review: ice breaker

Ease your way into the joys of commuting by electric bike Aventa is a new electric bike with a secret: its battery is removable despite the clean design. London-based Furosystems just launched the Aventa series of pedal-assist e-bikes into the European market. A more powerful US model is planned for later this year, or early… Read more

BenQ Zowie XL2546K 240 Hz Monitor Review: Brilliant Blur Reduction

Our Verdict The BenQ Zowie XL2546K leaves out HDR and extended color but has DyAc+, which is the best blur reduction feature we’ve ever seen. The monitor delivers smooth and responsive gameplay. With a few tweaks, it delivers excellent color too. It’s definitely worth a look if a 240 Hz monitor is on your radar…. Read more