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.
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?
Apple’s Sports App Is a Decent Start, but It Could Be So Much More
Apple is building its sports ambitions into something, but the pieces don’t add up yet.
Bose’s New Clip-On Ultra Open Earbuds Are Way More Comfortable Than AirPods
What’s an earclip, you ask?
The 7 Best Apple Vision Pro Apps and Demos We’ve Seen So Far
Spatial vacuuming, 3D modeling, and even some AR skateboarding are making the case for Apple’s $3,500 spatial computer, the Vision Pro.
I Can’t Stop Myself From Wanting Microsoft’s New Swirly Xbox Controller
Once again Xbox introduces a new official controller that I do not need but desperately want.
Segway's New Self-Balancing Scooter Has RGB Lighting and a Bluetooth Speaker
If you’re looking to get noticed, this is the scooter for you.