Ira.foto.2024/Shutterstock Some people may get rid of their Ring cameras for valid privacy reasons. Even if you’re not a fan of smart home gadgets, a doorbell camera is well worth it for the convenience it offers. This is especially true because it does so at a price that is typically over $100. Since it’s so cheap (objectively speaking), can you expect to get a few years out of it? How long do homeowners say video doorbells last? Good news. For gadgets this cheap, you can get about three to five…
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Dontree_m/Getty Images No matter how much experience you have with electronic devices, chances are you know that they’re not friends with water. Since an iPhone follows you everywhere you go, it’s possible that you felt your stomach sour when you accidentally dropped it in the water. These days, water isn’t a death sentence, but there are some things to know before getting the charging cable. In terms of water resistance, iPhones have been given an IP68 rating since the iPhone 12 range, meaning they can withstand submersion in water up…
Although it still accounts for a relatively small share of U.S. electricity generation, solar power has overtaken coal for the first time, thanks to massive investments in new installations and despite the fact that solar power is weakened by air pollution from fossil fuels. According to a June 2026 report from the Solar Energy Industries Association, solar energy accounted for 60% of all new electricity generation capacity added in the first quarter of this year. Currently, the largest solar farm in the United States is Edwards & Sanborn Solar + Energy Storage, located in…
Anything released after 2028 will still be digital-only. frantic00/Shutterstock Sony’s decision to abandon physical game discs may have elicited a “not everyone liked that” response from the gaming world, but there is some small consolation for game developers. As reported Game fileSony has shared a private message to PlayStation developers and publishers stating that they “will still be able to place orders for existing PlayStation disc games.” Sony’s post on the PlayStation Blog mentioned that the discontinuation of physical game discs would have “no impact on games already released or that will be released before January…
Apple will likely “repeat iPhone Kuo said today that manufacturing issues limited initial production of the foldable iPhone, which would be called iPhone Ultra. As a result, he believes the device could launch at some point after the iPhone 18 Pro models. In 2017, Apple unveiled the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X on September 12. Pre-orders for the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus began three days later, while pre-orders for the iPhone X began six weeks later on Friday, October 27. Likewise, Kuo believes the foldable iPhone might not be available for pre-order until the fourth…
Riadii Fajar/Shutterstock 2025 was one of the hottest years on record, and each subsequent year will threaten to break that record. If you want to stay cool without making things worse, you might be tempted to use solar-powered cooling systems, but that requires solar panels to work when you need air conditioning the most: during heat waves. Unfortunately, they are subject to the “too much of a good thing” rule. Although solar panels generally work best in direct sunlight, they ironically don’t work well at high temperatures – when the…
Images Tada/Shutterstock Conventional wisdom suggests that Apple enthusiasts are too enamored with the Cupertino company’s devices to consider alternatives. In fact, many Apple users have decided to ditch the iPhone to try something new. They often do this specifically because of complaints about Apple devices. Understanding the reasons why Apple users sometimes decide to experiment with non-Apple products can help you better determine whether you want to buy an iPhone yourself if you’re not currently using these devices, or whether you want to try other options if you’re also unhappy…
New Africa/Shutterstock Paper is easy to take for granted, especially in the modern world, where digital is the priority. Printing on paper is even more so because there isn’t much to do with paper and ink these days. Legal and business documents provide a physical record, but not everyone works in a related field. When you go to print, depending on where you are, you might encounter a conundrum. The standard US letter size is 8.5 x 11 inches, but outside the country, everyone follows different standards. International paper sizes…
iama_sing/Shutterstock The PlayStation 5 is a powerful console with a vast library of games and one of the best places to play Sony’s much-loved first-party exclusives. In addition to backwards compatibility with PS4, it is capable of running games at 4K resolution and 60 FPS (some games can reach up to 120 FPS). The DualSense controller has advanced features, such as adaptive triggers and haptic feedback, and the console has fast loading times thanks to its SSD. The problem is that the PS5 is quite expensive, starting at $599 for…
Organic Media/Getty Images Depending on the iPhone model you’re currently using, you may see up to two lock icons on the screen at the same time. Both may be visible on the lock screen, but only one may be visible on the home screen. But even the lock icon that remains visible while the phone is in use can only be seen when you call the Control Center. Control Center itself may have a lock icon that matches the one that remains visible. Long-time iPhone users are probably familiar with…