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If you’re looking for the best dump phone for kids (or, if you prefer, the best phones for kids), then you’re making a sensible decision. Because in a world where the best smartphones reign supreme, there’s something refreshingly straightforward about pared-down devices that offer just the right amount of connectivity, without the distractions and potential pitfalls of their smarter cousins. That’s why we’ve combed through the various available options to bring you a short, simple selection of the best dumb phones for kids. We’ve picked ones that are perfect for keeping your little ones (or not-so-little ones) connected, without breaking…

Streaming devices are one part of the consumer tech market that has been truly ravaged by ongoing component shortages, which have pushed up prices on everything from smartphones to consoles and desktop PCs. Both Roku and Amazon have pumped up the prices of their flagship streaming sticks in the past few months, and now, Google is following suit. Google’s TV Streamer now costs $150, a full 50% price hike from when it debuted in September 2024, replacing the Chromecast. Some third-party retailers like Best Buy have already bumped the price up 50%, though you can still find the 4K model…

It’s taken me a while to get behind the wheel of the Alpine A390 in its GT format (there’s also a GTS version) after being charmed by the Alpine A290 a while back. The wait has been worthwhile, however, because it is every bit as good as I’d hoped for. It’s a fun car that comes with a price tag (especially the £69,000 plus for the GTS) that puts it into the same buyer ballpark as the fabulous Hyundai Ioniq 5 N and Porsche Macan. Those cars are fun too, but the Alpine feels just a little more exclusive. A…

Silo, Apple TV’s dystopian drama, set in an underground bunker, is as claustrophobic as it is riveting. With its gripping mysteries, gradually unraveling plot, and a constant feeling that someone is hiding the truth, it transcends the sci-fi genre while making the walls feel like they’re closing in around you. If you’re a fan of this type of tense, immersive sci-fi, there’s a host of films that also capture the same claustrophobic tension that makes Silo so addictive. And, like Silo, many of them leave you guessing until much later in the game. Related The best new sci-fi shows worth…

If you thought the golf cart was destined to remain just a golf cart, designed for the fairways, fancy resorts, and offices too big to get around on foot, think again. Veteran Apple designer Julian Hoenig – a man who spent years in Apple’s industrial design studio, worked under Steve Jobs and Jony Ive, and had a hand in designing the Apple Watch and Apple Vision Pro while helping to shape the now-shelved Apple car project – had much bigger plans for it. The result is the Amble One. No doors, no screens, a cork-wrapped steering wheel, and the general…

Fresh filings submitted to the Federal Communications Commission suggest that Amazon is preparing to launch a second-generation refresh of its flagship Fire Max 11 tablet. This new model will reportedly have a huge upgrade to its internal storage, perfect for filling your e-reader with cozy winter reads. Related Kindle’s most wanted design change in years is finally happening This unexpected choice means Kindles will be easier to repair at home, devices can last a lot longer, and electronic waste is decreased. What tech specs were in the filing? This might tempt me to pick one up Regulatory clearance is almost…

Gamescom, the biggest gaming event in the world, broke new records as the Koelnmesse filled its enormous 233,00 square meter showroom floor to capacity with more than 1,700 exhibitors this year. At that colossal scale, it’s frankly impossible to see everything the show has to offer, but from the Opening Night Live show that kicked things off with several world premiere reveals, as well as wall-to-wall media appointments, here’s the highlights I came away with, with a notable return of more than a few beloved series. Nodusfall (TBA) Hoyoverse is best known for its popular free-to-play games with their distinct…

Summary Live TV on PS5 offers more than 100 live channels and an expanding on-demand catalog without requiring a paid subscription. The free lineup includes movies, television, anime, sports, and news, with shows such as The Walking Dead, Hell’s Kitchen, and Death Note. The ad-supported service is currently limited to the US and requires PlayStation and Sony Pictures CORE accounts, but no additional app or streaming device. Your PS5 can now double as a free TV box. Sony has launched its new ad-supported Live TV on PS5, offering more than 100 live channels and a growing on-demand library without requiring…

Physical media is making a resurgence, especially in home theater circles. Rather than pay for streaming services in perpetuity, some buyers are realizing that owning higher-quality 4K UHD Blu-ray discs is the better option. However, finding a new 4K player in 2026 is trickier than it should be. Only a handful of brands make quality players, and the good ones often start at $500 and up. If you’re looking for a budget 4K UHD Blu-ray player to start your collection, the best option might not be a standalone player at all. Game consoles are making a name for themselves as…

Summary Howard Stern’s show arrives on HBO Max Sept 17 as weekly filmed adaptations; SiriusXM remains the Monday original. HBO Max will air adapted episodes three days after the SiriusXM broadcast; extras are released periodically. The move gives HBO Max fresh weekly content to boost engagement and help justify subscription costs. After years of success with celebrity interviews and social commentary, Howard Stern is bringing The Howard Stern Show to HBO Max. HBO Max partnered with Stern’s production company and SiriusXM to release filmed episodes of the long-running radio program. The series is to debut worldwide on Thursday, September 17,…