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Summary Wireless charging is pretty straightforward—it’s charging without a wire. But reverse wireless charging, what’s that? This is a feature that has made its way into many premium phones, and it goes by many names: “battery share,” “power sharing,” and even “Wireless PowerShare.” Regardless of the name, is this a must-have feature on your next phone? How Reverse Wireless Charging Works Wireless charging, also known as inductive charging, is the ability to charge a device using electromagnetic induction via two metal coils....

The Dead Internet Theory started life as an online conspiracy theory that does the rounds from time to time. It suggests that most of what’s on the internet isn’t made by humans, but is that possible, and does it even matter? The internet is a busy place, with billions of interactions, millions of content pieces, and staggering numbers of social media accounts and data about people. The Dead Internet Theory (it’s really a hypothesis if we’re being honest) is the idea that most, but not all, of the content and interactions you see on the internet are not human....

Quick Links During Black Friday, it’s important to know which retailers will have your back if things go wrong or you change your mind. Here’s a look at some standout major retailers that’ll keep your holiday shopping season merry. Amazon Most items bought fromAmazonbetween November 1 and Jul 10, 2025, can be returned until June 17, 2025. One notable exception is Apple products, which can be returned through June 09, 2025, if purchased within the same period....

Summary With thisHDMI sync box with TV backlight from WiZ, you can improve any TV experience with synchronized ambient lighting that changes according to both audio and visual input in real-time. It’s great for gaming and movies, but it has its own share of minor annoyances. WiZ HDMI Sync Box with TV Backlight With the WiZ HDMI Sync Box with TV Backlight, everyone can enjoy ambient lighting behind their TV. While it can only be used with HDMI input devices, the sync box allows users to synchronize the backlight to both visual and audio input, adding a new layer of flair and customization to a theater or gaming room....

Summary As cool as Samsung’s foldable phones are, their price tags are decidedlynot cool.We’ve long preachedthat you don’t need to buy a Galaxy Z Fold or Z Flip brand new, and now you’ll have a more official and dependable option for buying a second-hand foldable. That’s the promise of Samsung’s “Certified Re-Newed” program. It’s not a new thing, but it’s previouslyonly been for Samsung’s non-foldable devices. For the first time, you can now get a Z series foldable through the program....

Don’t have a laptop docking station? Don’t miss out anymore, and pick up one from Anker now. Laptop docking stations are, honestly, pretty cool. They sort of seem like something you don’t need, but if you’re looking to do anything productive on your laptop, they can be a lifesaver. A good docking station provides extra ports, so you hook your laptop up to monitors and peripherals that can make working a lot more comfortable....

Summary After a rough first-generation effort at a standalone GPU, Intel seems to have solved most of its problems, and undercut the competition by a significant margin. However, the timing is a little awkward, and buying the Intel B580 now could turn out to be a costly mistake. The B580 Is A Great Deal Make no mistake, the Intel B580 graphics card is an amazing deal. After years when budget GPUs were too expensive for the specifications they offered, Intel has given us a $250 card that will trade blows with the PS5 Pro and comfortably outpace the much more expensive RTX 4060 from Nvidia....

Quick Links Gaming on Mac has never been easier or better, but there are still many games that won’t run on macOS natively, especially from the classic PC gaming era. The good news is that the list of compatible native classic ports is growing longer by the day. While most native classic PC ports to Mac are not official, they are legal since these ports require that you legally own the game, and the “port” is usually a new executable that uses the resources from your legal copy of the game....

Quick Links Netflix paid $500M to get Seinfeld for five years, but for seventy bucks, you’re able to have it for the rest of your life! It turns out the humble DVD may be a hidden gem in this age of fickle streaming. DVD Movies Are Cheaper Than Ever Whether browsing Amazon or walking into a brick-and-mortar store, you may have noticed that DVDs are often aggressively priced these days. While exceptions exist for rare or recent programming, it’s not hard to find complete TV series collections for under $100 or movies priced in the single digits....

The Xbox Kinect was Microsoft’s big push into motion and gesture-controlled gaming, debuting right around the same time as the PlayStation Move and the up-on-your-feet console that started the craze, the Nintendo Wii. The only issue is the latter hardware had a head-start over the competition by about four years. Microsoft never really knew how to market the Kinect, which is too bad because—for 2010—it was pretty cutting-edge. Microsoft pulled the plug on Kinect for Xbox One in 2017, so we’ve had close to a decade to mourn the peripheral....

Quick Links 4K monitors are finally becoming more affordable, and so you may be thinking it’s time to upgrade that 1440p or even 1080p display to something with way more pixels, and a much sharper image as a result. However, before you get too excited about pushing more than eight million pixels into your eyeballs, there are some things you need to keep in mind that could mean a 4K monitor isn’t the right choice for you....

Quick Links Mechanical keyboards hold a special place in the hearts of many, especially gamers and typists who crave tactile feedback, customization, and durability. Try as I might, though, they just don’t suit my taste. Here’s why I don’t click with mechanical keyboards. The Soundtrack of My Discontent Mechanical keyboards are infamous for their audible symphony of clicks and clacks. While some people find this sound oddly satisfying, I find it grating on my nerves....

The British science fiction author Arthur C. Clarke famously said that any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. Go back in time 500 years and show them your smartphone, and you’d probably be burned at the stake for being a witch. Even 100 years ago, the things your phone can do would have blown people’s minds. Sometimes, even current technology can feel like magic, if you use it correctly. I’ve been tinkering with smart home tech for a long time, but even now, I often get a small thrill when an automation I’ve created kicks in....