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In an era of constant connectivity, sometimes less is more. The best dumb phones — or feature phones, if you prefer — offer a refreshing break from the endless notifications and distractions of the best smartphones. And that’s precisely why we’ve rounded up the top dumb phones, to help you disconnect from the constant nagging attention-seeking of the ever-connected digital world. Whether you’re after a digital detox, a rugged work phone, or just a simpler mobile experience, our list below has you covered. Why you can trust Stuff: Our team of experts rigorously test each product and provide honest, unbiased…

Slim TVs might look slick on your living room wall, but they don’t leave much space for speakers. And if there’s one way to ruin movie night, it’s with disappointing audio. Don’t fancy filling your room with surround sound speakers? These contenders for the title of best soundbar deliver beefy bass, room-filling volume and clarity that won’t leave you reading subtitles – all from a single bar that sits neatly beneath your TV. So you don’t need a fleet of separates to sort your sub-par sound. Better yet, you don’t have to drop thousands to give your ears an upgrade…

It takes a lot more than sensors with sky-high pixel counts to make a class-leading camera phone. The right image processing algorithms can lift one flagship above the competition – which is why most brands keep their software smarts under lock and key. So when OnePlus offered to show me around one of its camera tuning facilities, it was as rare opportunity to see what goes into the firm’s secret snapper sauce. Something is clearly working, as OnePlus has come on leaps and bounds in the photography department in a relatively short period. In three years we’ve gone from the…

Phishing scams hit your inbox all the time—it’s under constant attack. As the Security Editor for MakeUseOf, I like to think I have a good handle on how to spot phishing emails. After all, I’ve seen enough in my time. So when I nearly fell for a phishing scam with a Netflix lure, I was taken by surprise. How I Nearly Fell For a Netflix Phishing Scam If your inbox is like mine, you receive a steady stream of phishing emails. Most get tidied away by the auto-spam removal, and you don’t have to think twice about them. But the…

Ten years ago, Apple Watch blinked into existence. Initially envisioned in part as a luxury bauble for the rich, it quickly focused on being a passive-aggressive fitness aid. Turns out, not everyone wanted to spend ten grand on a smart watch that couldn’t get through a day without being charged. Since then, things have improved. Battery life is better. Apple Watch is more powerful. Which probably explains why Apple’s reportedly shipped over a quarter billion of the things. If you’d given 2015 sceptical me those numbers, I’d have been shocked. Here are 10 other ways in which Apple’s wearable has surprised me over the years.…

Are you searching for the top free VPN services? You’re in the right place — we’ve compiled a list of some of the best options available. While many VPN providers charge for their services, there are also several excellent free choices out there. In this guide, we’ll focus on those free options and highlight what they have to offer. A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a useful tool that allows you to browse the internet securely and anonymously. Whether you’re streaming on Netflix and other services, watching live sports, or just surfing the web, a VPN can help protect your…

Wearable tech has come a long way in a relatively short space of time. Two decades ago, recording your heart rate meant being wired up to an ECG machine, or wearing a chest strap 24/7. Now your smartwatch can do it with a tap – and throws in step count, blood oxygen levels and a sleep report for good measure. Today’s fitness trackers are stuffed full of sensors and can accurately chart hundreds of different sports, activities, and exercises. Those sensors don’t do much by themselves, though. It takes a small army of doctors, analysts and software engineers to translate…

While it’s been almost a year since AI Overviews came to Search, they’re yet to win people over. Google’s solution to that is simple: push them more, so people have no choice but to accept them. Now, they’re making their way to YouTube. AI Overviews Are Coming to YouTube Next As first spotted by Search Engine Land, and as per a post on YouTube’s Help forum, YouTube is currently experimenting with AI Overviews. Once you search for a query, the new feature will use AI to hunt for videos that address your query and display the most relevant clips under…

Deep Research is one of ChatGPT’s best features, but it’s locked away in its premium subscription tiers. That is, until now: OpenAI is making its powerful Deep Research tool free for everyone—but there are some caveats. Free ChatGPT Users Now Have Access to Deep Research An OpenAI post on X revealed that the company is rolling out a lightweight version of its Deep Research tool to free users. In the post, OpenAI noted that access to the feature was also expanding for Plus, Team, and Pro users. In a separate follow-up post on X, OpenAI explained that the new version…

Whenever I can’t schedule a movie night with friends and family, having an online watch party is my fallback. Most people have a computer or a smartphone, at the very least, which makes it easy to organize a watch party. 3 Discord isn’t Just For Gamers I don’t just use Discord to communicate while gaming; I also stay in touch with my family, my kids, and even use it for work. It’s a pretty nice multipurpose tool. The cool part is that it has a built-in way for you to stream your gameplay. As it so happens, you don’t have…