Tech
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Stop ‘Upgrading’ Your Perfectly Good Phone Every Year
Buying a new phone every year usually isn’t worth it. Here’s why modern smartphones last longer than most people think.
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10 Retailers That Make It Weirdly Easy to Get Cash for Old Tech
These retailers that buy back electronics can turn your old phones, tablets, and consoles into store credit or gift cards.
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Have an iPhone? You Could Get Up to $95 From Apple’s New Settlement
If you’ve upgraded your iPhone within the last couple of years, you might be eligible to receive up to $95 from Apple’s new settlement.
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Costco’s Trade-In Program Lets You Swap Old Electronics for Grocery Money
Costco’s trade-in program lets you swap old electronics for store credit. Here’s how it works, what to expect, and whether or not it’s worth it.
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Here’s Why Smart Home Devices Could End Up Costing You More
Smart home devices could cost more than you expect, from hidden fees to energy use and upgrades that quietly drive up your monthly bills.
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Sneaky Phone Plan Add-Ons You Can Remove to Save Money
Hidden phone plan add-ons can quietly raise your bill. Learn which extras to cancel and how removing them could save you hundreds each year.
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Another Day, Another Scam: Fake Amazon Recall Texts Are Everywhere
Don’t click on that link: A new Amazon scam involves fake recall texts that make it easy to give away personal information.
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The One Word in Almost Every Scam Email — Plus Other Phishing Tipoffs
Discover the one word you need to look out for when identifying a scam email, plus other red flags when it comes to phishing.
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15 Popular Products From the 1960s That Modern Technology Wiped Out
These obsolete 1960s products were once considered essential, but advances in technology turned them into relics collecting dust today.
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Do You Really Need Wi-Fi at Home? Some Say Unlimited Phone Data Is Cheaper
With prices for internet plans going up, some people say using phone data instead of Wi-Fi at home is cheaper. Find out if it makes sense for you.
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‘That Can’t Be Real’: Apple Is Selling Knitted iPhone Pockets for $230 and People Are Not Happy
Apple just launched the iPhone Pocket, a 3D-knit fabric holster for your phone, and people are ridiculing it online. Here’s what it’s all about.
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The Propel App Is Helping SNAP Users Bridge the Gap With $50 Stipends
Are you affected by the delay in SNAP benefits? Find out how the Propel app is helping SNAP recipients with extra cash.
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10 Best Deal‑Finding Shopping Apps in 2025
Finding the best price has become a sport of its own. Amid inflation and rising costs, shoppers use specialized apps to sniff out coupon codes, earn cash back, and get…
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21 Area Codes You Should Never Answer
Phone scams have become increasingly sophisticated in recent years. One-ring calls and other phone scams target millions of Americans each year, and the tactics used by scammers evolve quickly. New…
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11 Vintage Electronics That Now Sell for a Fortune
Driven by nostalgia and the historical significance, some vintage electronics can sell for serious money. See if you have any of these valuable collectibles.
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9 AOL Dial-Up Internet Memories as the Service Says ‘Goodbye’ for Good
34 years ago, America Online changed just about everything. The day AOL arrived (how did the L in online get its own letter in the acronym?) was like the first…
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Dial-Up Modems and Other Obsolete Things Boomers Took for Granted
These obsolete things boomers took for granted were once everyday essentials before technology made them disappear for good.
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13 Clever Ways to Dispose of Used Electronics
Technology has gotten to the point where we feel like our year-old phone is out of date and we yearn for a new one with all the bells and whistles.…
