iPhone 13 vs. iPhone 14: Should you upgrade to the newer iPhone?

Image: Apple A new generation of iPhones has arrived. On the surface, iPhone 14 and last year’s iPhone 13 are more or less the same. The internal features, however, tell a different story. If you’re a photography buff, safety conscious, or prepared to join the eSIM revolution, then the iPhone 14 is a prime upgrade… Continue reading iPhone 13 vs. iPhone 14: Should you upgrade to the newer iPhone?

Apple announcements: I’m bored, and that’s amazing

Image: Apple I’m bored. How can that be? I mean, seriously. Apple today announced emergency satellite service, an Apple Watch that’s also a dive computer, an iPhone with a 48-megapixel sensor and an always-on display, and second-gen AirPods Pro that apparently cancel twice as much noise (but probably still won’t mute my puppy’s yaps). Still, I’m… Continue reading Apple announcements: I’m bored, and that’s amazing

The best Apple Watch deals right now: September 2022

Apple just announced their latest Apple Watch models: the Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra. And if you’ve been waiting for a great deal to come along before buying an Apple Watch, now is a great time to get one. Retailers like Amazon and service carriers like T-Mobile are offering discounts on new and certified… Continue reading The best Apple Watch deals right now: September 2022

Tesla Model Y receives highest overall safety score in new European assessment

Tesla The Tesla Model Y has received a 5-star safety rating from Euro NCAP, the European New Car Assessment Programme, according to a Tesla blog post. In addition, the Model Y also received the highest overall score among any vehicle tested under Euro NCAP’s newest test protocol.  The new protocol is the most stringent protocol… Continue reading Tesla Model Y receives highest overall safety score in new European assessment

The new EV tax credit is complicated. Here’s who qualifies

Lucid Electric vehicle (EV) tax credit policies got a major overhaul in August with the Inflation Reduction Act. From January 2023 onwards, your EV tax credit is determined by your income, the price of the car you want, and where it came from. Tax credits now only apply to buyers with incomes less than or… Continue reading The new EV tax credit is complicated. Here’s who qualifies

Want to save money and fuel? Google Maps brings ‘eco-friendly’ driving to more routes

Image: Getty Images/Jung Getty Google Maps will soon show drivers in the US, Europe and Canada the most fuel-efficient route based on the vehicle’s type — whether its electric or runs on petrol, diesel or hybrid. The new Google Maps fuel-efficient routes could offer drivers some relief as they ponder how much they’re adding to… Continue reading Want to save money and fuel? Google Maps brings ‘eco-friendly’ driving to more routes

Nintendo Switch OLED vs Nintendo Switch: How to choose

Image: Maria Diaz/ZDNET If you’re new to the Nintendo Switch experience, you may be wondering which console is the best addition to your gaming repertoire.  Nintendo has been a household name in the growth of the current generation and, if sales alone are any indication, it continues to own one of the top spots in… Continue reading Nintendo Switch OLED vs Nintendo Switch: How to choose

The 5 best solar lanterns of 2022

Camping trip preparation depends on where you’re going and how you’re getting there. When my kids were tots, our camping trips were more like “glamping”– we’d arrive at campsites in a car filled with unnecessary items. But as my kids grew older, our family became more adventurous, and we set off into the wild in… Continue reading The 5 best solar lanterns of 2022

The 8 best iPhone models of 2022

Apple’s iPhones are arguably the best smartphones available — with responsive performance, regular updates for years, compelling hardware designs, outstanding camera technology, and an ecosystem that appeals to the masses. We have seen improvements in battery life, advanced multi-camera functionality, and continued improvements to Apple’s iOS. The high-end iPhones are pricey, but Apple’s processor architecture… Continue reading The 8 best iPhone models of 2022