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All modern phones look the same, but it wasn't always like that. Android has produced some of the most innovative, unique, and outright odd phones over the years. These are the weirdest.

I was ready to purchase a new camera earlier this year, upgrading from my Sony a6500/a6000 setup that I've been running for several years. I chose to "upgrade" to a seven-year-old camera, but why?

We all like to save money, but when you buy a phone plan, it may seem like you have just to accept whatever price you're given. That isn't actually the case. You can often negotiate with the seller to get a better deal. Saving money is just a matter of knowing the right negotiation strategies.

I've been enjoying amateur photography for years, but there's one piece of kit I've never owned up until this month: a variable ND filter. I can't believe I waited so long to get one–it's completely changed my photography capabilities.

Google Wallet is a nifty Android app that allows you to save your bank cards and make contactless payments. But it can do much more, including storing your event tickets and boarding passes. Here's how you can save your passes and tickets.

Having the best productivity tools is key to completing your workload efficiently. For simple daily tasks, you don't need a task management app. That's why I use Sticky Notes to get everything done.

It's 2025, and people still flock to 1080p monitors for their computers. I think it's high time that we make 4K the default resolution of computer displays, because a 4K monitor is absolutely worth putting on your desk.

Switching to Linux? Many will say to try out Ubuntu. Thing is, if you're after a Linux distribution similar to the Windows desktop you already know, Ubuntu might not be the one you want.

Car enthusiasts seem to think electric vehicles are boring, but they're wrong. Sure, some EVs are dull, but most are effortlessly fast and have instant torque, propelling them ahead of any sports car that dares to challenge. Best of all, these EVs are faster than they look, so you can really embarrass other drivers at the lights.

Do you have both a gaming PC and a Mac? You might be pleased to learn that you can stream games from your PC to your Mac, over a local network. That way you can play anything on your Mac, even if there's no native Mac version. Here's how.

Nothing's phones aren't the most premium, and yet they punch above their weight. They're playing by a different set of rules, and I wish others did the same.

Recently, I wanted to find out how phone and tablet screen time was affecting battery drain. You might not think to go to Python for that, but its basic statistics tools can actually provide the answer.

The electric and autonomous vehicle industries are evolving rapidly, driven by innovative technologies that promise to change how we travel. This list highlights the key players in these industries, their contributions, and how they're shaping the future of transportation.

EVs were once a niche choice, but with the world clearly moving towards electrification and infrastructure growing, their value proposition is becoming more and more clear. However, with so many great options on the market right now, it’s hard to figure out who offers the best bang for your buck.

With a good pair of open-back headphones, you can experience audio in a much more natural state, especially if you value music, from simply listening to sound mixing. Rejoice, audiophiles—these headphones are for you!

Apple's "more personalized" version of Siri is delayed until 2026. The enhanced voice assistant, which leverages AI for greater contextual awareness, was first shown at WWDC 2024 and originally scheduled for a 2025 launch.

The Apple Watch is an extremely popular wearable product by Apple, so it would've been a bit dystopic to see it banned in the US. Thankfully, believe it or not, Apple just avoided that fate.

Samsung has been panned for the fact it's taking a long time to bring Android 15 to its smartphones. The company seems to be hard at work ensuring that doesn't happen again for the next major Android update, though.

What if you could have an AI assistant tailored specifically to your needs? Imagine a version of ChatGPT that always remembers your specific preferences, knows everything about your favorite hobbies, or can adopt a unique personality for specific interactions? That's exactly what custom GPTs allow you to do.

Liquid water on Earth is the reason humans can thrive on this planet. If we ever want to colonize the stars beyond our home world, we'll need to find water out there. But that's not the only reason finding water in space is so important. Water also informs our understanding of the great beyond.