James Pero
James was Inverse’s Senior Gear Editor where he spent his time crafting stories with words and lots of pretty pictures. He also reviewed 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), James 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.
Google Shows Off AI-Powered Robots That Are Ready To Serve
That didn’t take long.
Why Samsung’s Galaxy Ring Could Change Your Mind About Wearables
I've never been a smartwatch kind of guy, but a ring is a whole different story.
Meta’s New Plan Makes The Quest 3 The Best Value In VR — It’s Not Even Close
If spending hundreds of dollars on a VR headset is too big of a proposition, Meta now has the perfect plan for you.
Nothing’s CMF Phone 1 Goes Where the iPhone Wouldn’t Dare
A phone that’s meant to be taken apart? What a concept!
DJI’s First E-Bike Is a Shot at Being the King of Electric Mobility
Drones are so passé.
Why the Vision Pro Needs Apple Intelligence the Most
Apple's AI suite is likely coming to the Vision Pro, and we could all be better off for it.
Rivian’s Next EV Should Be an E-Bike, Not a Car
At an investor call, Rivian teased several new EVs, but it's not cars that I'm interested in necessarily.
The Pixel 9 Is Google’s Best Shot at Making an AI Phone That Matters
Google has been building towards an AI phone for years now, and the Google Pixel 9 could be make or break.
Why the World of Humanoid Robots Is on Fire Right Now
It’s not just you — there’s a robot renaissance upon us.
This Esports Concept Shows What Apple Vision Pro Could Do for Competitive Gaming
Watching esports from different angles on multiple virtual screensjust makes a ton of sense.
iPhone Mirroring Is the Best Mac Feature Apple Has Made in Years
Finally, iPhone on a Mac like god intended.
Apple’s New AI Image Generators Are Its Riskiest Experiment Yet
Apple’s Genmoji may seem silly, but AI image generation could put the company’s reputation on the line.
6 macOS Sequoia Features Every Mac Owner Needs to Know
If you own a Mac, these new macOS features, coming as part of a free software update this fall, could change how you use your computer.
I Only Want Apple’s AI Overhaul To Do One Thing — Fix iMessage
Apple has a lot of plans for AI at WWDC, but I just want something practical.
Nothing Wants To Be the Nintendo of Smartphones — and the Phone 3 Could Do Just That
Nothing has never been afraid of early adoption so naturally AI phones are on the table.
Rivian's Updated R1S and R1T Are In a Heart-Stopping Race to Smoke Tesla
I tried Rivian's updated SUV and truck and the mission to make Tesla sweat has never been more clear.
This Game Boy Clone Is the Most Nostalgic Retro Gaming Handheld Ever Made
Palmer Luckey is diving into the retro gaming handheld market with the Modretro.
Nothing's Extra Colorful Phone 2a Looks Like Cubist Art
Things are getting weird inside Nothing's design studio.
AI's Takeover of Wireless Earbuds Is Here, Whether You Like It or Not
Maybe our ears, not our eyes, are the best home for AI to live.
Microsoft’s New AI Feature Can Remember Everything You Ever Do on Your PC
Windows 11 is getting is getting an AI-supercharged memory.
