Victoria Song is a senior reviewer for The Verge and author of Optimizer, a weekly newsletter that cuts through the hype to uncover what tech actually makes your life better.

She specializes in emerging technologies in wearables, health and fitness, and XR. Before coming to The Verge, she’s been reporting on consumer tech for Gizmodo and PC Magazine. In another life, she worked on the business and breaking news desk for The Yomiuri Shimbun. When not nerding out, she can be found swearing while running or on the couch binging the latest K-dramas. You can reach her on Signal: @vicmsong.14

Victoria Song

Kokoon Nightbuds review: a pricey Voltron of sleep tech

Echelon persuades USPTO that Peloton’s streaming tech is unpatentable

Peloton’s latest gadget is a $90 heart rate monitor for your arm

Polar Grit X Pro review: a fitness watch that matches your fit

Apple creates personal safety guide as AirTag concerns mount

TikTok is feeling emotional damage over the market crash

Nike’s accessible ACG Gaiadome FlyEase Boot will be for athletes only

Peloton’s woes continue as it temporarily halts bike, treadmill production

Strava can help you avoid the runs on those long runs

Garmin revamps its outdoorsy Fenix 7 and Epix smartwatches

is a senior reporter and author of the Optimizer newsletter. She has more than 13 years of experience reporting on wearables, health tech, and more. Before coming to The Verge, she worked for Gizmodo and PC Magazine.

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