Quick Links OnePlus built its reputation on Android phones with impressive features for low prices. TheNord N30 5Gwould make those OG devices proud, but it exists in a very different landscape. Making a great budget device isn’t a party trick anymore. Back when the OnePlus 1 was released in 2014, budget devices were pretty darn bad. The OnePlus 1 was a breath of fresh air—the specs you care about for a reasonable price....

Pawport, a tech startup from Phoenix, has announced updates to its smart pet door system at CES 2025, complete with a two-door system and new accessories. The original version was announced at CES 2024, and this new model includes an outside companion door that works together with the smart door on the inside. The doors are made of strong powder-coated steel and aluminum and have dual deadbolts with built-in tamper alarms for added security....

Samsung S85D 55-inch OLED smart TV The Samsung S85D OLED TV offers excellent picture quality, despite being a lower-tier model. While brightness could be improved and the Tizen OS is less intuitive than some competitors, its accurate colors, low input lag, and impressive HDR performance make it a strong contender. Samsung’s 55-inch OLED smart TV is currently on sale at a big discount. The TV originally cost $1,699.99 but is now priced at$899....

Anthology shows combine the brevity of TV series episodes with the variety of movies, and you never know what the next episode will bring! I’ve always loved shows likeThe Twilight ZoneandThe Outer Limits, but today might actually be the golden age of TV anthologies. Picking a good variety of the best examples isn’t easy, but I think there’s something here for everyone, sometimes even within the same series. 2024...

Apple’s 10th-generation iPad is as fragile as ever. A solid case will protect your iPad from shattering when you drop it or scratching up when you put it in a bag. Cases can double up as convenient stands, too. Spigen Liquid Air Folio The Spigen Liquid Air Folio is a slim, protective iPad case made with durable TPU and vegan leather, offering smart wake/sleep functionality, a foldable stand, and a sleek transparent back....

Quick Links If you’ve been following theLastPass data-leakscandal, you know something is terribly wrong with internet security. Passwords have never been an ideal solution to access your accounts, but it’s the best we’ve come up with since the 1960s. We’re well into the 21st century. It’s time to move on. What Happened with LastPass? To sum up the LastPass data breach: hackers stole everything. The password management company suffered a data breachback in August, and at the time, LastPass claimed that customer data, accounts, encrypted vault data, and master passwords were safe....

Summary It’s hard to fit a high-end graphics card inside a small PC. So much so that apparently, it’s easier to fit a small PC inside a high-end graphics card. Pretty weird, I know, but these are the times we’re living in. A custom PC builder going by the name of CherryTree has developed a fully functional computer housed entirely within the shell of a high-end graphics card. It’s dubbed the “Nvidia GeForce 5027 Piece of Rocks Edition,” or “POS” for short, the project integrates a complete, fully functioning system into a form factor typically reserved for a single component....

Summary Hisense makes some of the brightest TVs that most folks can afford, but it’s getting harder and harder for me to call them a “budget” brand. Over the last couple of years, I’ve had the opportunity to test some of the company’s top TVs and I can say, without a doubt, that theHisense 65-inch U8N Mini LED TVis the best of the best. Hisense 65-inch U8N Mini-LED TV The U8 Series Mini-LED smart display from Hisense has double the local dimming zones of the previous version, QLED Quantum Dot color technology, Dolby Vision HDR and Anti-Glare Low Reflection technology....

Quick Links Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn’t—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they’re usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we’ve got you covered. What Is Connections? Connections is a puzzle game from the New York Times. The objective is simple: sort 16 words into groups of 4....

Quick Links Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn’t—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they’re usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we’ve got you covered. What Is Connections? Connections is a game from the New York Times. The objective is simple: sort 16 words into groups of 4....

Plug-in hybrids offer a smart bridge between gas and electric driving, and some used models now deliver that efficiency with a surprising twist. In fact, one well-equipped pre-owned plug-in hybrid SUV now sells for less than the price ofa brand-new Toyota RAV4. This premium SUV blends refined interior quality, smooth electric-assisted performance, and advanced tech features, all without the premium price tag you’d expect. With all-wheel drive, a quiet cabin, and strong safety credentials, it’s just as practical as newer mainstream options but far more upscale inside and out....

Vivaldi for iOS and Android just got a major upgrade with the new Vivaldi 7.0. This underdog browser is popular for its customization features that let you tweak the interface. The newest version introduces even more personalization features while instantly syncing your browsing data across every device. With Vivaldi 7.0 oniOS, you may change how the main menu looks. The menu has a row of shortcuts, like Share, Find in Page, Settings, Zoom, and a lot more....

Apple’s iPadOS 18.2 and macOS Sequoia 15.2 operating systems enhance the built-in TV app with new features, including the ability to customize the tab bar on your iPad. Starting with iPadOS 18.2, you can customize the tab bar, a horizontal strip that floats above the onscreen content at the top of some iPad apps. This is a welcome change for usability because now you can optimize an app’s navigation options to your liking....