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The 5 Worst Phones I’ve Owned, Ranked
As a long-time Android user, I’ve owned or reviewed a lot of phones over the last decade. I loved the original T-Mobile G1 and bought the Google Nexus One the day it came out—two great phones! On the other hand, I also owned the HTC Thunderbolt, Nexus 4, and Galaxy Note 7, which are different stories. I’ve loved or hated…
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ZSA Moonlander review: The most customizable keyboard I’ve ever used
The ZSA Moonlander ($365) is a split ergonomic keyboard that’s more helpful and useful than any I’ve tried to date. I know because after ZSA sent me one for review I spent nearly a year using it, often as my daily driver (typer?), and despite some initial hurdles in getting to grips with this elegant ‘board it’s become one of…
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I’ve been using this free AI song maker to create tracks — and the quality is surprisingly good
The AI music generation arena has been one of the few stable parts of the AI revolution over the past two years. The two dominant companies, Suno and Udio, have both established a well-deserved reputation and fanbase in the niche. However this cosy status quo may be about to change dramatically. A new music generation platform called YuE, has just…
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I’ve Been Playing Diablo II for 25 Years, and I Will Never Stop
Summary I rarely replay games, but Diablo II keeps me coming back for its engaging gameplay and atmosphere. The sequel evolved from the original: Diablo II improved on Diablo’s mechanics and played with more expansiveness. Diablo II has infinite replayability due to procedural generation and variable challenges, making every run unique. I rarely play a video game more than once.…
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Prime Video’s new thriller is one of the most unique movies I’ve ever watched — and you need to experience it
On the surface, “Broken Rage” might seem like a fairly boilerplate crime thriller. It centers on an aged hitman forced to go undercover in a criminal syndicate after cutting a deal with two police detectives. It sounds like pretty standard stuff for the genre but this Prime Video original is hiding a secret. Directed by acclaimed Japanese filmmaker Takeshi Kitano,…
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5 Reasons I’ve Stopped Auto-Renewing Cloud Gaming Services
I never liked the idea of cloud gaming or gaming subscriptions, but I’ve found myself using both. They make a lot of sense for someone who likes gaming on their phone. Still, I’ve stopped allowing these services to auto-renew, and I feel it’s for the better. 5 Expiration Dates Help Me Digitally Detox I’m not going to tell you that…
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Samsung’s Now Bar Is the Sports and Lock Screen Feature I’ve Been Waiting For
Samsung’s new One UI 7 update (Android 15) has a lot to offer, especially on the new Galaxy S25 series. Instead of your average yearly update, this is a big one packed with features. While all the AI goodies are nice, one small change I love is the new “Now Bar,” and here’s why. What Is the Now Bar on…
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4 Reasons I’ve Started Buying Stuff Through Temu
Quick Links I Found Out I Was Buying the Same Stuff Elsewhere Anyway Most of the Stuff Has Been Fine Temu has exploded as a popular online shopping site all over the world, but at the same time has raised many concerns. I’ve been wary of using it myself, but over time I’ve become a regular customer, and there are…
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The comfiest mattress I’ve ever slept on is 50% off in huge Nectar sale
The Nectar Luxe is by far the most comfortable mattress I’ve ever slept on. It’s Nectar’s premium offering, sitting above the entry-level Nectar Classic model and the Nectar Premier, but just beneath the Ultra (Nectar’s most luxury model.) In a huge Presidents’ Day flash sale, the Nectar Luxe is 50% off with $599 of free bedding at Nectar. We haven’t…
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Review: The TCL QM7 Is One of the Best Budget-Friendly TVs I’ve Ever Used
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Most people won’t be able to tell the difference in visual quality between a QLED and OLED TV at a glance, but the difference in price is immediately obvious. The truth is, if you get a good QLED TV, most people will be happy with the picture quality and be…
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