The best AirPods to buy

The Verge

Editor’s note: Amazon’s fall Prime Day event kicks off on October 7th; however, if you want to shop ahead of the two-day sale, we’ve rounded up the best early Prime Day deals you can already get.

Whether you’re buying your first pair of AirPods or replacing a well-used older pair, it’s easy to understand why so many iPhone owners prefer Apple’s earbuds and headphones over other options

What Kamala Harris' style has looked like throughout her career, from suits to sparkling gowns

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Kamala Harris appears onstage in a sequined gown at the Phoenix Awards during the Congressional Black Caucus' Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, DC.
Kamala Harris onstage at the Phoenix Awards in Washington, DC.

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  • Kamala Harris' lengthy political career has been accompanied by a professional style evolution.
  • She's experimented with conservative suits, sparkling gowns, and lots of jewelry.
  • Designers have said her fashion speaks to her strong will and consistency.

Kamala Harris has consistently merged personal style with

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Is OnePlus 15’s Sand Storm color more than just a pretty face?

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The OnePlus 15, unveiled at the Qualcomm Summit, features a striking squarish camera design and aerospace-grade durability, launching globally in a unique Sand Storm color. Set to debut with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, anticipation builds for this innovative flagship.

What to expect from Amazon's event on Tuesday, September 30

Engadget

Apple isn't the only big tech company that's launching hardware this month. Amazon is having its fall hardware event on Tuesday, September 30 at 10AM ET in New York City, and — as it does most years — the company is expected to debut new devices across its myriad product categories. While the event will not be livestreamed, Engadget staff will be in attendance and liveblogging it in real-time. Our

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I was sick of spending my travel budget on weddings, so now I turn every invitation into a vacation

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On the left, Anna and her friend posing in front of a decorative arch at a wedding. On the right, Anna posing on the porch of the house featured in
I like turning wedding weekends into mini vacations.

Anna Staropoli

  • I've received lots of wedding invitations over the past few years.
  • Many of the weddings I've been invited to have required me to travel.
  • Now, I like to turn every wedding invitation into a mini vacation.

I don't know whether the influx of wedding invites I've received is a byproduct of the many celebrations that got delayed due to the

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Marissa Mayer's shuttered photo app was just too beautiful for this cruel world

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MArissa mayer at a red carpet
Marissa Mayer, former Yahoo CEO and foudner of Sunshine (now Dazzle).

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  • Sunshine, a company started by former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer, is reportedly shutting down.
  • It made Shine, a photo-sharing app, which never really caught on.
  • Now, a new Mayer company is looking to create an AI personal assistant. That's a crowded field!

Once upon a time, way back in 2024, a promising new app

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My family of 5 went on our first cruise. We had fun, but there are 4 things I wish we'd known before getting on the ship.

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Chris, his wife, and three sons smile in front of a cruise ship.
There are a few things I wish I had known before our first cruise.

Chris Thomas

  • To celebrate my kids' graduations, my family and I went on our first cruise.
  • Although we had a great time, I wish we had known a few things before getting on board.
  • For example, turning our phones on airplane mode would've saved us a lot of money.

2024 was a big year in our household. All three kids were graduating — our

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