Summer Upgrade Week

June 12, 2026 Verge Staff

Summery tech icons and a girl with sunglasses in front of a big sun.

The sun is out, the sky is clear. It’s time to get outside and disconnect — from work, at least. This summer, we’re looking at all the ways to upgrade our free time indoors and out, from smart lights for the backyard to great gadgets to bring camping to ways to wind down at the local library.

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