photoschmidt/Shutterstock Whenever you buy new electronics, they always ship in shiny new boxes. However, once the device is set up, the next big question is whether you should keep the box or toss it away. Generally speaking, there are two types of people. On the one hand, some folks religiously store boxes, and then there…

Dikushin Dmitry/Shutterstock It’s not uncommon to find a tech enthusiast at a Goodwill or garage sale, looking to uncover rare, vintage, and undervalued gadgets at a steal. It’s that last one in particular where some strike gold when the less tech-savvy let go of extremely valuable tech simply because they don’t know what they have.…

David McQ/Shutterstock When looking for a handheld console, you might find yourself choosing between a Steam Deck OLED and the Nintendo Switch 2. One of the biggest considerations would be the game library. While the Switch has an excellent first-party lineup, led by the likes of Super Mario, Pokémon, The Legend of Zelda, Kirby, and…

Paramount There have been plenty of timelines explored in the “Star Trek” universe, but had NBC originally had its way, we might’ve ended up in one without its most beloved crew member. Before Captain Kirk became a popular name, and even before we’d been introduced to his predecessor, Captain Pike, Gene Roddenberry was having issues…

tinhkhuong/Shutterstock Since Android is an open-source operating system (OS), there’s almost no shortage of unique features Android phones can have. But what about the ones that are a little less flashy than Circle to Search or even Battery Saver mode? Many Android phones allow for screen pinning that ensures your phone stays private even when…

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you think of a Kindle, the first thing that comes to mind is the grayscale display that makes the pages look like printed paper. It’s easily one of the reasons why reading on a Kindle beats your smartphone, and for over a decade, it…

In March 2025, Google announced that Gemini AI would be replacing Google Assistant on most Android phones, with the exception of those running Android 9 or earlier or with less than 2 GB of RAM. Months later, it revealed Gemini integration would come to Google Home, replacing the older Assistant software over time. None of…

Tao Wang/Getty Images In China, the most popular apps aren’t the giants you’d expect from Google and Meta, and, in fact, there’s a good change you’ve probably never heard of any of them. The FBI warns Android and iPhone users to avoid certain apps that could give the Chinese government access to user data, but using the “Great…

Supersmario/Getty Images The smart home market has been exploding during the past several years. One of the simplest ways to join this revolution is through smart plugs. Among the cool things that smart plugs can do, they’re highly versatile for simple electronics, lamps, and fans. They’re often significantly cheaper than buying a dedicated smart device,…