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

David Pierce taps into The Verge’s reviews team to explore where we’re headed with smart home gadgets, wearables, and midrange phones.

XX:XX – 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.

XX:XX – 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.

XX:XX – 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.