James Pero
James is Inverse’s Senior Gear Editor and spends his time crafting stories with words and lots of pretty pictures. Sometimes, he also reviews viral internet things you probably shouldn’t buy — and some that you should! When he’s not at work, staring intensely into a glowing rectangle (computer monitor), he can be found at home, staring into a separate, more enjoyable, glowing rectangle (the TV). Send him a line if you want to argue intensely about chicken wings.
Nothing Brings ChatGPT to Its Wireless Earbuds and Phones
The collision course felt set a long time ago, but we're now getting “industry-first” wireless earbuds.
Nothing's Senior Industrial Designer Explains Why the Ear A Are Yellow
According to Nothing’s Senior Industrial Designer, Frank Lin, the new bright yellow Ear A earbuds draw inspiration from places you may not expect.
Nothing's Ear and Ear A Wireless Earbuds Bring Better Drivers, Bright Colors, and Similar Prices
The next generation of Nothing's wireless audio ambitions look a little different and are priced the same.
Nothing’s Phone 2a Is the Most Compelling Budget Phone I’ve Ever Used
A combination of thoughtful design and savvy compromises helps the Phone 2a punch way above its weight.
This Tiny Robot Wants To Turn Your Phone Into A Desktop R2-D2
Have you ever looked at your phone and thought, “I wish this thing had wheels”?
The Polestar 4 Electric SUV Is Cheap Enough To Take On Tesla’s Model Y
At $54,900 the Polestar 4 crossover SUV will contend with the likes of Tesla and its Model Y.
Humane Just Gave Us a Proper Glimpse of the AI Pin’s Photo and Video Capture
If you’ve been itching to get a better look at what the Ai Pin is capable of from a photo and video standpoint, you’re in luck.
Elon Musk Is Forcing Self-Driving on Customers Whether They Want It or Not
Sorry, but if you're buying a Tesla you're going to have to endure a Full Self-Driving test drive.
Volkswagen’s New ID. Buzz GTX Might Be the Sexiest Minivan Out There
Who said minivans can't be cool?
BMW’s Vision Neue Klasse X Has a Minimalist Interior That’ll Make Tesla Owners Jealous
This electric SUV is a drastic departure from any BMW EV on the road right now.
Robots That Learn From Watching You Are Coming Whether You Like It or Not
Nvidia wants to make robots smarter by making them creepier.
BMW’s Next-Gen Electric SUV Copies One of Tesla’s Most Controversial Choices
Are you ready for some Tesla-fication?
Hyundai’s 2025 Ioniq 5 Gets an Upgrade to the Most Important Part of Any EV
The 2025 Ioniq 5 refresh is bringing even more range to the popular hatchback EV.
Meditation Is Perfect for VR Headsets but Headspace’s Gamification Makes Me Gag
Can meditation be gamified? Headspace seems to think so. But should it be?
Lectric’s One Premium Is the Lightest E-Bike With a 750-Watt Motor
The company known for its budget-focused e-bikes is... still known for its budget-focused e-bikes.
Rivian’s R3 Crossover Looks Like the Smallish SUV of My Dreams
The R3 is the EV we didn't know we needed.
Nothing’s Budget-Focused Phone 2a Makes Mid-Range Look Premium
A mid-range phone with a not mid-range design.
This Enclosed Electric Scooter Is Making Personal Mobility Very Weird
Sure, let's get weird with it.
I Want To Use This AI Smell Machine To Sniff Cloud Strife's Spiky Head
GameScent — for better or worse — is a real device designed to let you smell your favorite games.
This Phone With a Giant 94-Day Battery Life Is the Best Gimmick I’ve Seen in Years
Who else but Energizer could make a battery behemoth of this proportion?
