- May 1, 2025
4 things I learned raising my son on an iPad
Summary iPads can be handy for teaching basics like reading and math, but software-based parental controls are essential. It’s helpful to download apps that support
4 products in Google’s lineup that are an absolute mess right now
Summary Google’s smart home lineup is seriously outdated, except for a few recent winners, like the Nest Learning Thermostat and Google TV Streamer. Pixel phones
Supcase’s Unicorn Beetle Pro Rugged is an unassuming but protective case for AirPods
Summary The Supcase UB Pro Rugged case for AirPods 2 offers great protection with its shock-absorbing material and carabiner attachment. While ensuring excellent protection, the
5 Windows services I disabled to make my PC run smoother
Summary If you want to improve the performance of your Windows 11 PC, consider disabling background services and apps you’re not using. Disabling Windows Update
4 reasons a Kobo Elipsa 2E should be your reMarkable Paper Pro alternative
Summary Kobo Elipsa 2E matches the reMarkable Paper Pro on a surprising number of features. The Elipsa 2E has a large screen, flexible note-taking features,
12 mobile games that defined my childhood (and maybe yours too)
Summary Mobile games like “Temple Run” and “Angry Birds” revolutionized the industry with their addictive gameplay. Physics-based titles such as “Paper Toss” offer simple yet
Has Apple’s next-gen CarPlay already lost the battle for next-gen cars?
Summary Android Automotive is already built into a lot of cars, whereas Apple’s next-gen CarPlay remains vaporware. The Android tech is good enough that some
Why solid-state batteries will revolutionize EVs
Summary Solid-state batteries (SSBs) should increase range efficiency, charge faster, and be more thermally stable. The main obstacle is converting and/or expanding the necessary supply
I’m not holding my breath for the M5 iPad Pro, here’s why
Summary The 2025 iPad Pro is rumored to be getting an M5 processor, but that alone could make for a boring, essentially pointless upgrade. The
I’m glad Android 3-button navigation still exists (yes, I know I’m alone on this)
Summary While gesture-based navigation is the more fluid and intuitive solution for interfacing with phones and tablets, I have a soft spot for Android’s traditional
