Amazon buys Roomba, non-watch wearables, and the best cheap(er) phones

David Pierce taps into The Verge’s reviews team to explore where we’re headed with smart home gadgets, wearables, and midrange phones.

01:56 – Verge smart home reviewer Jennifer Pattison Tuohy comes back to the show to break down the news of Amazon acquiring iRobot, maker of the ever popular Roomba robot vacuum.

24:46 – Verge wearable tech reviewer Victoria Song joins David to explore the fascinating world of non-watch wearables: rings, earbuds, sports bras, and sleep trackers. Afterward, we hear from Whoop CEO Will Ahmed about his approach to wearable technology.

53:40 – Verge mobile reviewer Allison Johnson and David discuss the ideal version of a mid-range smartphone, and what are the best trade-offs for the price.

Further reading:

• Amazon to acquire Roomba robot vacuum maker iRobot for $1.7 billion
• Amazon bought iRobot to see inside your home
• The best sleep tech you can buy right now
• Whoop 4.0 Review
• Oura Ring Gen 3 Review
• Google Pixel 6a review: midrange parts, Tensor smarts
• Apple’s new iPhone SE is a modern phone stuck in yesterday’s design
• Apple should have followed Google’s Pixel 6A playbook with the iPhone SE
• OnePlus 10T review: call it a comeback
• Nothing Phone 1 review: something else

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