Win cool gadgets we can’t keep because The Verge has ethics

The Verge, a tech news website, offers a unique opportunity for its viewers to win gadgets featured in their popular video series, "Today I'm Toying With." The company has a strict ethics policy that prohibits accepting anything of value from companies or their PR firms. As a result, they don't keep the gadgets they receive, nor do they sell or pass them on to family or friends.

Instead, they attempt to return them or give them away. Now, they have decided to distribute some of the gadgets they have showcased on TikTok through a giveaway.

To enter the giveaway, individuals must submit their name and email address on their website, theverge.com/titw, every few weeks. Each week, a random prize pack of items is chosen from a large list. The giveaways include a variety of gadgets such as robot toys, USB-C chargers, and gaming gear. To be eligible, participants must reside in the 50 U.S. states or Washington D.C., be legal residents, and have access to the internet and a valid email address. Although odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries, everyone has a chance to win.

The giveaway is open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. states and Washington D.C., of legal age of majority and who have access to the internet, and those with a valid email address. The sweepstakes begins on October 7, 2026, and ends on October 14, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET. Prizes cannot be sent outside the 50 U.S. states and Washington D.C. due to complex paperwork requirements. Sweepstakes are open to The Verge subscribers, but they are not exclusive to subscribers as they must be "no purchase necessary."