Peak Design Car Vent Mount Review: Adjustable Yet Sturdy

Quick Links Summary Car vent mounts never work that great, and phones are wobbly. With the new Peak Design vent mount, you don’t have to worry about that. Car phone mounts with suction cups or adhesive pads are clunky and messy, and vent mounts aren’t any better. If you’re looking for a sturdy phone mount for your car, one with optional wireless charging, MagSafe, and no fuss, look no further than the newPeak Design Car Vent Mount....

July 2, 2025 · 5 min · 940 words · Melinda Brennan

Python Beginner's Guide to Processing Data

Quick Links Python is a popular general-purpose language, but it’s increasingly favored for statistics, data analysis, and data science. If you have a basic knowledge of statistics, how can you apply that to Python? Here’s how to get started sifting through data with Python faster than you ever could by hand. Why Python for Data? While Python is popular for data analysis, you might wonder why you might want to use Python instead of a spreadsheet like Excel, LibreOffice Calc, or Google Sheets....

July 2, 2025 · 7 min · 1339 words · Manuel Dalton

Samsung Launches the Galaxy Z Flip 6 Foldable Phone

While it may be the most attractive device in Samsung’s catalog, the Galaxy Z Flip’s camera quality has always fallen short of expectations. That’s set to change with the new Galaxy Z Flip 6, which is now available for pre-order. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 was revealed at Samsung’s Unpacked event on July 9th, 2024. Several other products, including theGalaxy Z Fold 6, the Galaxy Ring, and theGalaxy Watch 7, were also announced at this event....

July 2, 2025 · 5 min · 886 words · Samantha Stone

Samsung's One UI is Android How It Should Be

Quick Links I’ve been using Android phones for over a decade now, back when a new phone really did provide a big upgrade. While I started out with HTC, I’ve been rocking a Samsung phone in recent years, and for me, Samsung’s One UI user interface is exactly how I want Android to be. Yes, I know—this is going to be controversial, but I’m sticking with it, so strap in and let me explain why....

July 2, 2025 · 5 min · 1019 words · Aaron Barrera

Smartphones Will Never Kill Dedicated Handhelds

Summary There was a time when it looked like dedicated handheld gaming would die a quick death thanks to the rise of smartphone games, but it hasn’t turned out that way, and thanks to the nature of each device, it probably never will. Phones Just Aren’t Designed for the Needs of Gaming All you have to do is look at so-called “gaming phones” to see where the main weaknesses of phones as gaming devices lie....

July 2, 2025 · 5 min · 932 words · Amy Wolf

Tech Is Getting Too Big (Physically)

I just want to be able to hold my devices without my wrists feeling like they’re going to fall off. That can’t be a big ask, can it? Looking through CES announcements is always a fun time. From functional tobleeding-edge to just plain weird, there’s always something to be excited about. As I browsed the articles, I sawthis cute camera-shaped MagSafe power bank from Belkin. I lovenovelty chargers, so of coursea funny little camera power bank would catch my eye....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · Adam Weber

The Best Hardware Security Keys of 2025

A hardware security key is a physical gadget—like a USB stick—that gives you an extra layer of security through multifactor authentication (MFA). When you sign in to certain services, you’ll plug it in and either tap or touch it on a compatible device to confirm it’s really you. Google Titan Security Key What to Look For in a Hardware Security Key If you’ve spent any time online, you’ve probably come across two-factor authentication (2FA,) where you log in with your password, then get a code sent to your phone or email that you have to punch in....

July 2, 2025 · 9 min · 1836 words · Brian Berger

The Nothing Headphone (1) Is Here and It Looks Wild

Summary The relatively new brand Nothing, making waves with its unique phones and earbuds, has finally announced its first set of over-the-ear headphones. The all-new Nothing Headphone (1) look absolutely wild and feature a design you’ll either love or hate. Take one look at these over-ear headphones, and it’s obvious they’re designed to be both seen and heard. The brand has gained popularity over its rather affordable products with unique design approaches, and it’s following that same recipe here....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 549 words · Felicia Watson

These 15 Games Have Other Games Hidden Inside Them

Game developers are a cheeky bunch. They have been known to hide everything from secret levels to full-length movies inside their games. Sometimes, they take things even further and bury fully-playable games inside other games. I’ve put together a list of some of the best hidden games within games, including retro and arcade titles that are nearly impossible to find legitimately. 15DOOM Eternal DOOM Eternalis the seventh installment in one of the most iconic game series ever created....

July 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1120 words · Bryan Chambers

These Are the iPhone 16 Features I'm Most Excited to Use

Quick Links Apple’s iPhone 16 comes with a suite of new features and hardware changes. As a fan of the non-Pro iPhone models, I’m going ahead with a purchase of the iPhone 16 primarily because of these five features. 1Apple Intelligence One of the biggest things that separates the iPhone 16 series from the rest of the base iPhone models is the availability ofApple Intelligencein the latest release. All the models released in 2024 will get Apple Intelligence support, which was initially rumored to beexclusive to the Pro model....

July 2, 2025 · 5 min · 1002 words · Jessica Tate

Turn-Based RPGs Aren’t Boring, You're Just Playing the Wrong Games

Summary Turn-based RPGs are one of gaming’s largest genres, yet they’re also one of the most divisive. Many players struggle to see the appeal of the genre’s strategic gameplay and stat-heavy systems. However, turn-based RPGs are more varied than most people realize, which is why at least one of these games will likely appeal to you. Turn-Based RPGs Vary in Complexity Whether you are new to the genre or have been playing turn-based RPGs for years, there are enough games to satisfy every type of player....

July 2, 2025 · 8 min · 1682 words · Shelly Ray

Unity vs. Unreal Engine: My Advice for Beginner Game Developers

Choosing a game engine is, in my opinion, the most important step to take while developing video games. It is where you will have access to the components and tools you need to create your world, and is also where all of your assets and scripts are compiled to bring life to your project. Whenever I start working with a new team, my first question is always: “What engine are we working on?...

July 2, 2025 · 7 min · 1419 words · Sandra Snyder

Victrola Music Edition 2 Review: A Stylish Bluetooth Speaker With a Few Twists

Quick Links Victrola might be best known for its record players, but the company has been expanding lately, including two new Bluetooth speakers. TheVictrola Music Edition 2is the larger and more feature-packed of the two, even if both models share a very similar design. While it may be larger and heavier, the Music Edition 2 is louder, but it’s also got some extra features. Plenty of Bluetooth speakers offer a built-in power bank, for example, but Victrola opted for a built-in wireless charging pad instead....

July 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1155 words · Megan Sosa