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Commerce/Deals Writer

Antonio is a commerce writer for The Verge, covering tech deals and trying to save you [and himself] money. He comes from the world of photography and gets very obsessive about lenses and the discourse over "bokeh." When not deal hunting, he does wedding photography on the side, plays lots of video/tabletop games, collects vinyl records, and professes his love for the great state of New Jersey.

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The latest Backbone One smartphone gamepad is $20 off for Father’s Day

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Apple

Canon made a special lens for the Apple Vision Pro’s spatial videos

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Jun 10|

Apple

Apple is finally launching the Vision Pro outside the US

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Jun 10|

Deals

You can grab an Echo Pop speaker for $19.99 just in time for Father’s Day

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Jun 10|

Antonio G. Di Benedetto Jun 7

Sony teases Bloodborne in Astro’s Playroom update hours ahead of Summer Game Fest.

Astro’s Playroom got a stealth-dropped update today, with new trophies, collectible in-game gatchas, and secret “PS Labo” rooms.

It also features a riddle-like mystery to rescue special bots — including a Bloodborne one. Forum-goers are donning tinfoil hats ahead of potential announcements at Summer Game Fest, which starts within the hour. Team Asobi already has an upcoming Astro Bot game.

<em>A trapped </em>Bloodborne<em> bot is now in the GPU Jungle level.</em>

<em>A new mission room appears in the PS Labo room once you go through a portal.</em>

<em>New in-game gatchas include recent PS5 hardware and accessories, like the DualSense Edge controller.</em>

<em>The secret PS Labo room with the new collectibles on display.</em>

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A trapped Bloodborne bot is now in the GPU Jungle level.

Screenshot captured from Solestro16’s Twitch stream

Deals

Apple’s last-gen iPad Pros with M2 chips are up to $400 off

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Jun 7|

Tech

Leica’s new app lets your iPhone mimic its cameras and classic lenses

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Jun 6|

Deals

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are on sale for an all-time low of $239

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Antonio G. Di Benedetto Jun 5

Tough cameras are still a thing.

Ricoh announced a new duo of waterproof / shockproof tough point-and-shoot cameras launching in July. No, the year is not 2011, but compact cameras continue to have their moment in 2024.

The 16-megapixel Pentax WG-1000 is the new entry-level with 4x optical zoom and waterproofing to 49.2 ft for $229.95. The 20-megapixel Pentax WG-8 is the flagship with 5x zoom, 65.6 ft depth range, and LED ring light for $399.95.

Two colors of the Pentax WG-1000 cameras with attached carabiner straps.

Rear view of the Pentax WG-1000 and its button layout.

The Pentax WG-8 cameras in black and green next to some driftwood on a white background.

Two Pentax WG-8 cameras, one with its LED ring light turned on.

The rear screen and button layout of the Pentax WG-8.

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The WG-1000 comes in olive and gray, each including a carabiner strap.

Image: Ricoh Imaging

Deals

The best deals on MacBooks right now

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