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I write about wireless carriers for a living, and these are the cheap data plans that I'd recommend in 2025
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Affordable data! Here are some of the finest cheap data plans you can get, from both prepaid and mainstream carriers. These plans include data, 5G access, and more.

These are the best smart home devices of 2025, according to our team of experts
By Patrick Farmer, Samuel Contreras last updated
Living in the future There has never been a better time to build your smart home ecosystem than today. Choose from a wide variety of products and multi-platform compatibility to make your home smarter in a jiffy.

I've tested all of Samsung's smartwatches and these are the 6 best picks in 2025
By Michael L Hicks last updated
Galactic greatness The best Samsung watch is normally the Galaxy Watch 7, but you may want a Classic bezel, Ultra battery, or last-gen prices.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic vs. OnePlus Watch 3: Battle of the heavy weights
By Roydon Cerejo published
Going big The OnePlus Watch 3 offers tremendous value, but the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic has more features and a unique design.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic vs. Galaxy Watch Ultra: Which one should you pick?
By Roydon Cerejo published
Classic Samsung All leaks point to there being a Galaxy Watch 8 Classic this year, which will finally succeed the Watch 6 Classic. Whether it offers better value than the Watch Ultra remains to be seen.

Best MagSafe accessories for Android phones 2025
By Namerah Saud Fatmi published
MagSafe for all MagSafe may be a feature that's exclusive to select iPhones, but it's not outside your reach. Here's how you can get MagSafe compatibility on any phone and the best accessories to use afterward.

Best microSD cards for Android 2025
By Andrew Myrick, Christine Persaud last updated
Store more Expandable storage is only as good as the memory card you use to facilitate it. These are the best microSD cards you should buy for your Android device.

Best USB-C cables for Android Auto 2025
By Andrew Myrick, Christine Persaud, Ted Kritsonis last updated
On the go You need a durable USB-C cable with fast data transfer so it keeps chugging along with your car.
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