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Which USB adapters should you actually keep in 2026?

Which USB adapters should you actually keep in 2026?

by bleffel | Aug 2, 2026 | Uncategorized

As USB-C becomes the standard across most devices, it's time to go through that drawer full of USB adapters and toss those you no longer need.

Skylight’s smart calendars are up to $90 off during its back-to-school sale

by bleffel | Aug 2, 2026 | Uncategorized

The 15-inch Skylight Calendar 2 can stand on a table or mounted to the wall. | Image: Skylight The start of a new school year can feel hectic, as parents juggle their kids’ classes, extracurriculars and sports on top of work, appointments, and other responsibilities....
HP’s HyperX Omen 15 isn’t quite the budget-friendly gaming laptop its predecessor was

HP’s HyperX Omen 15 isn’t quite the budget-friendly gaming laptop its predecessor was

by bleffel | Aug 2, 2026 | Uncategorized

Tough sell. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge The HP HyperX Omen 15, which I first saw at CES, replaces the HP Victus 15, a longtime bestselling budget gaming laptop. The Victus cost just $800, or less when on sale, and was a good entry point to decent...
Can using your phone while charging affect its battery life?

Can using your phone while charging affect its battery life?

by bleffel | Aug 2, 2026 | Uncategorized

Using your phone while it's plugged in changes the way it charge. Here are some common myths (and truths) about charging smartphones and tablets.

Is paying artists enough to convince them to embrace AI?

by bleffel | Aug 2, 2026 | Uncategorized

Illustrators have spent years sounding the alarm about generative artificial intelligence startups training their models on artists’ work without permission. They’ve pointed out how the practice is tantamount to theft, and in response, many gen AI boosters...

Foldables are sort of boring now — and that’s great news for Apple

by bleffel | Aug 2, 2026 | Uncategorized

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on smartphones and Android, follow Dominic Preston. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes on Sunday at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How...
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