In Hardwired, AC Senior Editor Harish Jonnalagadda delves into all things hardware, including phones, audio products, storage servers, and routers.
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The Galaxy Z Flip 7 has the upgrades I actually want
Hardwired With a better design and considerable upgrades, Samsung did all the right things with the Galaxy Z Flip 7.
My favorite phones of 2025 aren't powered by Qualcomm
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There's no doubt — Nothing's Headphone 1 is one of the best audio products of 2025
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Nothing continues its budget dominance with the CMF Buds 2 and Buds 2 Plus
Hardwired Thanks to a distinctive design and standout sound, Nothing's CMF Buds 2 and Buds 2 Plus are the best budget earbuds you can buy today.
