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Optimizer

This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Wednesday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they’re going to change your life.

We’re all about to be in wearable hell

I signed up for wearable maximalism, but with each passing day, I feel more cyborg than human.

Victoria Song
With a Friend like this, who needs enemies?

AI companionship has its supporters, but getting negged by a glowing AirTag on a shoestring isn’t friendship.

Victoria Song
I’ve got a bone to pick with ‘getting credit’ from your fitness tracker

It’s a very thin line between helpful monitoring and health paranoia.

Victoria Song
The strongest argument for smart glasses is accessibility

It’s reasonable to feel wary about this tech, but we can’t ignore how it can be a game-changer for disabled communities

Victoria Song
It’s time for Meta to add a display to its smart glasses

The company’s success in the space hinges on whether it can continue to push the category forward.

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What would actually make the Apple Watch better?

Satellite SOS would be fine, but maybe it’s time for a new wearable thesis rooted in what people really want.

Victoria Song