The market for used and certified refurbished smartphones is expanding rapidly in 2025. Consumers are increasingly weighing the cost of brand-new devices against the benefits of purchasing pre-owned ...

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Connecting the dots: The Steam Machine received most of the attention during Valve's major hardware announcement last month, but a minor detail in the company's upcoming standalone VR headset could ...

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Can I convince you to give up your current smartphone and mobile service for a device that I can’t show you a picture of, which is produced under circumstances experts call “impossible,” and that uses ...

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Many popular apps collect more of your personal data than necessary to function properly. These 20 apps quietly scoop up your photos, location, contacts, and more. Here's how to protect yourself. I ...