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Best Google Pixel phones 2025
By Andrew Myrick published
Best Pixel There's a Pixel phone for everyone, at every price point.

Best Android tablets for kids 2025
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Kids Love Them! Get your little one(s) started with technology, the right way.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus vs. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: It all comes down to the cameras
By Brady Snyder last updated
Android action The top Pixel 9 and the middle Galaxy S25 model are a lot closer than you may expect. Here's which one you should buy.

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 best cheap data plans you can sign up for, from both prepaid and mainstream carriers. These plans have data, 5G access, and more.

Best PopSockets and phone grips 2025
By Namerah Saud Fatmi last updated
Pop 'em As phones continue to get larger and larger, the need for PopSockets and other phone grips only intensifies. If you’re ready to pop one onto your phone, these are the best around.

We tested all of the best wireless headphones for Android, and this is what we discovered
By Ted Kritsonis last updated
Top-tier audio You could trip over how many Bluetooth headphones are out there now, but which ones are worth putting on your ears? We've got the best wireless headphones you can buy in 2025.

Garmin Venu 3 vs. Forerunner 265: Two classics with plenty left in the tank
By Michael L Hicks last updated
Same price, different focuses The Forerunner 265 has more accurate GPS and better training tools, while the Venu 3 has a mic & speaker, better style, and more useful health data.

Best backpacks for Chromebooks 2025
By Andrew Myrick last updated
Toss it in No matter the reason why, if you want a new backpack, you are in luck. We have compiled a list of the best backpacks for Chromebooks you can get.
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