Traeger Woodridge Review: A Terrific Entry-Level Smoker Grill

Summary Every smoker grill, not just the high-end ones, should have Wi-Fi connectivity to adjust the temp and monitor progress remotely. The entry-levelTraeger Woodridgefeatures wireless tech and other conveniences, making it a solid choice for well under $1,000. Traeger Woodridge Experience incredible wood-fired flavor with the all-new Traeger Woodridge. Cook everything from BBQ classics to grilled burgers and even baked pizza. Price and Availability The Traeger Woodridge became available on June 08, 2025, and retails for $799....

June 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1253 words · Jon Elliott

Upgrade Your Next Camping Adventure With the Bluetti SwapSolar Ecosystem

Bluetti has established itself as an industry leader in the production of innovative and green portable power solutions. Its commitment to a sustainable future includes the provision of affordable energy storage solutions for both indoor and outdoor use, and its latest innovations promise to upgrade your next camping adventure while minimizing your carbon footprint. Bluetti SwapSolar Ecosystem Presenting the best of both worlds, Bluetti is proud to introduceSwapSolar. This completely portable ecosystem provides dependable outdoor power, courtesy of the Bluetti AC180T hot-swappable battery, plus unbeatable 3-in-1 efficient cooling with the Bluetti MultiCooler....

June 19, 2025 · 5 min · 923 words · Keith Tanner

Why Having a Book-Shaped Phone Means I Read More Books

Quick Links When many of us think of ebooks, we think of an Amazon Kindle eReader. But these days, there’s another portable piece of tech that is literally shaped like a book—the book-style foldable phone. I carry one in my pocket, and I’m now reading more than ever. A Book-Shaped Phone Feels Like Holding a Book We often use tech to re-imagine how things can be. If we can carry around a lightweight digital slate, text can take any shape we want....

June 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1084 words · Nathan Byrd

Why You Should Upgrade Your iPhone Less Often

Quick Links Are you feeling the itch to burn the best part of a grand on a shiny new gadget? Maybe you’re jumping the gun. Consider saving your money or spending it on something else instead. Some people upgrade their phone every year, some people every other year, but we think you could probably do it every four years and be just fine. Your iPhone Is Probably Fast Enough If you’re not noticing significant slowdown on your iPhone, there’s probably not much of an argument to be made for upgrading from a performance perspective....

June 19, 2025 · 8 min · 1548 words · Joseph Young

Why You Shouldn't Buy a Cheap Cordless Vacuum

Quick Links Summary A cheap cordless vacuum won’t offer the suction power, attachments, or allergen filtration of a similarly-priced corded vacuum. It’s usually a bad investment. Thanks to their convenient design,cordless vacuumsare a popular alternative to bulky traditional vacuums. But you should avoid cheap cordless vacuums. They aren’t great at cleaning floors, and when all is said and done, a corded vacuum is a more cost-effective and long-term investment. Cheap Cordless Vacuums Suck at Cleaning This may not come as much of a surprise, but cordless vacuums aren’t very powerful....

June 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1113 words · Tony Medina

With Tesla's Charging Adapter, I Have Little Need to Replace My EV

I’ve been driving electric cars since 2018, and at long last, I no longer have to drive past Tesla Superchargers when I need a charge. Now that I have bought a Supercharger adapter from Kia, I see little reason to buy a new EV any time soon. I Drive a First-Gen Kia Niro EV I bought my current car at the end of 2021. It’s a 2022 Kia Niro EV, the last year of a car model originally released in 2018....

June 19, 2025 · 5 min · 980 words · Jason Davis

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Launching in July, Preorders Now Open

Perhaps no genre in gaming has seen a steadier rise in popularity in recent years thansoulslikes. FromLies of PtoEnotria: The Last Songto, of course,Elden Ring, this generation has been packed with excellent soulslikes, andWuchang: Fallen Feathersis looking to become your next favorite soulslike. It’ll arrive on PC, PlayStation 5,Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox Gamepass on August 12, 2025.It appears to be a digital-only release at the moment, but that may change at launch or after the game releases....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Meredith Williams

XGIMI Debuts Two New Ultra-Portable Projectors

XGIMI is padding out its lineup with two new ultra-portable projectors, the MoGo 3 Pro and the Elfin Flip. Both are available today and, surprisingly, support Netflix without any sideloading. At $499, theMoGo 3 Prois the more expensive of these two projectors. It’s also a recognizable sequel toXGIMI’s MoGo 2, at least in name. While previous MoGo projectors resemble Bluetooth speakers, the MoGo 3 Pro looks more like a thermos. It’s a small, 2....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 513 words · Jason Harris

You Can Finally Get the One UI 8 Beta on the Galaxy S24

After a short delay and a few days later than expected, Samsung is finally ready to deliver the Android 16 beta to more Galaxy devices. Aspreviously announced, Samsung has released the One UI 8 (Android 16) beta for the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and more. Nearly three months after the first betas startedrolling out for the Galaxy S25 series, Samsung seems to be making solid progress on releasing the new software for all phones....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 524 words · Catherine Ruiz

10 Used Cars That Go 0-60 MPH in Under 5 Seconds

Getting a car that can accelerate to 60 miles an hour from a standstill in under five seconds is an expensive ambition. Most new cars capable of this feat come with fairly hefty price tags. If you are willing to by something used, however, it becomes a much more affordable goal. The used market is great if you’re looking to get a great performance car on a discount. As performance cars are generally driven harder, you have to be more careful and aware when shopping....

June 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1481 words · Kylie Martinez

8 Lesser-Known WhatsApp Features You Should Try

Quick Links From setting a custom notification sound for contacts or group chats to hiding your status updates from specific contacts, WhatsApp offers many hidden features that many users don’t fully utilize. Some features can enhance your privacy, while others can improve your chat experience. 1Pin or Star Messages to Easily Access Them WhatsApp allows you to pin or star messages, both of which help you avoid losing important texts. When you pin a message, it remains at the top of the chat....

June 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1133 words · Justin Reynolds

9 Games That Fulfill My Need for Complicated, Dense Lore

There are some developers that can’t help but complicate their games with complex lore. While some games have stories that can be understood simply by playing through the series, likeYakuza, others need deep dives into items and characters to really get a handle on what’s going on. That said, if you’re a fan of thse games then there’s a lot of extra information that you’ll likely enjoy lapping up. Here are some to get you started....

June 18, 2025 · 8 min · 1535 words · Andrea Gould

A Bluetooth Keyboard and Phone Can Be All the Digital Typewriter You Need

I’ve had an on-again, off-again desire for a digital typewriter. I even tried one out a few years back! But here’s the thing—I can replicate the experience by just using my phone and a Bluetooth keyboard. If you’ve also had your eyes on anAstrohaus Freewrite(which I’m surprised to see is still selling all these years later), you may also benefit from giving this a try before taking the plunge. I Like the Idea of a Digital Typewriter A digital typewriter is intended to function like a traditional typewriter....

June 18, 2025 · 5 min · 919 words · James Gibbs