Gear
GM Apple CarPlay Retrofit Kit Removal: Why My Dealer Can’t Help Anymore
I had one mission when I stepped into LaFontaine Chevrolet in Highland, Mich., last month. Have Apple CarPlay installed in my 2024 Chevy Blazer EV. I’d read about a neat retrofit kit from White AutoMedia that could bring CarPlay back to GM’s EVs. Boy, was I in for a surprise. The service guy, Mike, stared […]
Apple’s iPhone 17 Lineup: Key Highlights & Comparison
What’s Official Apple introduced the iPhone 17 family during its September 9, 2025 “Awe-Dropping” event. The lineup—iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max—brings the most sweeping redesign in years. Model-by-Model Breakdown 1. iPhone 17 (Standard) Display: 6.3-inch OLED with 120 Hz ProMotion and up to 3,000 nits brightness Chip: […]
Apple’s “Awe-Dropping” Event 2025: iPhone 17 Lineup, Apple Watch Series 11, AirPods Pro 3, and More Unveiled
Apple’s annual fall display, called the “Awe-Dropping” event, is scheduled for Tuesday, September 9, 2025. It begins at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. BST, while fans in India can watch at 10:30 p.m. IST. The live feed will be available through Apple’s website, Apple TV app, and the official YouTube […]
Why Are Some Phone Companies Copying iPhone Camera Lenses? Because We Keep Falling for It
My buddy Mike texted me yesterday, all excited, “Bro, check this out.” It was a photo of his new phone. There were three camera circles on the back, and it looked exactly like my iPhone 15 Pro. “Nice,” I text back. “Which iPhone did you get?” He replied, “It’s not an iPhone, lol. Honor something. […]
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Screen Gets Bigger But Here’s The Catch
As someone who has been waiting for Samsung to finally nail the perfect phone screen, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra news is pretty exciting to hear. But wait, there’s more to this than meets the eye. The first time I laid eyes on the S25 Ultra’s display, I knew what I was in for. Man, […]
iPhone 17 Expected Price: What Apple’s 2025 Lineup Will Cost You
Last Tuesday night at like 11 PM, Jake sent me a text. Three crying-laughing emojis: “BRO, I’M AN IDIOT.” It turned out he’d just seen some YouTuber discussing iPhone 17 rumors and was having a full-on panic attack over his brand-new iPhone 16 Pro Max. When I rang him back, he said, “I just bought […]
DAC Audio Issue Windows 11 2025: How Microsoft’s January Update Killed My Sound System
Last Wednesday morning, I fired up my gaming rig, ready to blast through some Cyberpunk 2077 with my fancy Schiit Modi DAC pumping crystal-clear audio through my headphones. Instead, I got silence. Dead silence. My $200 digital-to-analog converter had turned into an expensive paperweight overnight. Turns out, I wasn’t alone; Microsoft’s January 2025 update had […]
Best Deals on the Oppo Reno 12 5G: Lowest Price for the Mid-Range Model in the U.S.
The world of the smartphone is full of choices, though not everyone wants to pay a premium for fancy extras. The Oppo Reno 12 5G steps in to fill that gap. It’s the newest in Oppo’s successful mid-range range, packing the kind of screen, camera and battery life you’d expect to find on more expensive […]
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Performance Comparison: What You Really Get
The folding-phone concept used to seem like a weird experiment. The device was thick and chunky, capable of folding in half, yet it always carried a hint of fragility. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 will change that. This one seems like a proper phone you’d want to use on a daily basis. It’s thinner, lighter, […]
Why Apple Watches Were Banned — The Masimo Patent Dispute
Apple Watches are everywhere. A lot of people wear them daily. They help with health tracking. They also keep people connected. These watches are a big hit. But recently, some Apple Watch models were banned in the U.S. This news got a lot of attention. The ban came from a legal fight between Apple and […]