Articles Tagged Op-Ed
Stop Using AI To Plan Your Outdoor Adventures. It’s Going To Get You Killed.
Hikers are getting lost after trusting AI to plan their trips. Here’s what went wrong when I tested Gemini, and the apps and phone features you should use instead.
T-Mobile’s Confusing New T-Mix Plans Are Hiding a Big Secret: Less Value for Higher Prices
T-Mobile’s new T-Mix plans let you pick your perks, but most customers get fewer freebies than before, and family plans now cost more.
I’m Drowning in Push Notification Slop, and You Probably Are Too
My iPhone gets about 150 notifications a day, but half are ads and engagement bait. Here’s why push notification slop is taking over your smartphone and how to shut it off.
Could an AI Agent Invite a Random Stranger to Your Home? Yes, It’s Already Happened.
AI agents are arriving on smartphones, but early users have already seen them leak bank balances, get accounts banned, and even invite strangers to their homes.
Is Starlink Mobile the Wireless Network of the Future? I Really Doubt It.
Experts claim Starlink Mobile could disrupt the wireless industry, but I struggle to see why most people would ditch a tower-based carrier.
I Haven’t Used a Phone Case in Four Years. The iPhone 18 Pro Is Changing That.
The iPhone 18 Pro is Apple's most expensive Pro model yet, but its aluminum body can't survive a two-foot fall unscathed.
Meet Apple’s Newest iPhone Innovation: Good Old-Fashioned Price Gouging
Apple quietly hiked prices on the iPhone 16, 17, 17e, and Air the same day it unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and Duo. Here's why it happened and where you can still find them cheaper.
The Apple Upgrade Leasing Program Is a Great Deal You Should Completely Avoid
Apple Upgrade promises a new iPhone every year for a flat monthly fee, but the math doesn't favor most iPhone owners. Here's why you should think twice before signing up.
You’re Waiting Too Long To Buy a New Phone Plan, and It’s Costing You Big
Most people wait until their phone plan is about to expire to shop for a new one, and it's costing them the best deals. Here's how to time it right.
No, Flock Cameras Can’t Scan the Contents of Your Smartphone
Social media posts claim that Flock cameras and other ALPR systems can scan your smartphone over Bluetooth. We fact-check these claims and explain how these systems actually work.
