Category: Gear / Trends
The US Could Soon Ban the Selling of Carrier-Locked Phones
Carrier lock-in was recently prohibited in the UK. If it finally happens here next year too, consumer advocates say the move would give users more flexibility and choice. Source
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Far Cry 5 Helped Me Escape Real Life, Until It Didn’t
What started as just another game quickly became a soothing window to home—and all the ugliness that comes with it. Source
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Going Solar: My Year-Long Quest to Get Off the Grid
I installed a solar power system in my home in an attempt at “energy resilience.” The constraints—and the headaches—were greater than I anticipated. Source
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Free, Unlimited Google Photos Storage Will End Next Year
As of June 1, 2021, all uploads to the cloud-based storage service will count against your 15-GB data cap. Source
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It’s Time to Try PC Gaming From Your Couch
Yes, you could spend a few hundred dollars on a new console. Or you could hook your PC up to your TV with an HDMI cable. Source
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The Best Shoes I’ve Ever Worn Are Hardly Shoes at All
Xero’s Z-Trail sandals are the shoes I’ve been seeking—literally—for my entire life. Source
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