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

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

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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

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