Internet down? 3 ways I use an old Android phone as a backup connection for my home router

I needed a way to connect my phone to my router, and have it work reliably. Turns out, I have 3 options (and I saved the best ...
Android Police

I blamed wireless Android Auto for my phone's battery drain until I found the real problem

I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering and software development, I tend to go beyond ...

The wireless Android Auto adapter that I rely on for long commutes is 15% off right now

The popular wireless dongle lets you connect your Android or iPhone to your car without a physical connection, and it's now ...
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My old tablet does exactly one job now, and it's never been more useful

Your old tablet can replace a $150 Stream Deck.

Apple’s Higher iPad Prices Make the Lenovo Idea Tab at an All-Time Low Look Even Better, Complete With a Tab Pen and Folio Case

The Lenovo Idea Tab is a budget-friendly 11-inch Android tablet positioned as a study tablet for students. It comes with a ...

iPad Alternative for Android Users, Samsung Slashes 41% Off the Galaxy Tab S10 Lite to Clear Stock Before Prime Day Ends

Apple’s throwing out some impressive deals for Prime Day 2026, but they might want to take note of what Samsung’s doing with ...
Android

Oppo’s New Enco Air5s Earbuds: Mixing Ultimate Comfort with Smart Noise Canceling

Oppo has introduced the Enco Air5s, a pair of lightweight semi-in-ear true wireless earbuds designed to prioritize comfort over acoustic isolation. The 3.9g earbuds feature 12mm drivers, Bluetooth 6.0 ...

The trick to smoother streaming at home and on the road

Your internet provider may be throttling your streaming traffic. A VPN encrypts your data so your ISP can't target video and ...

Prime Day travel tech I’d actually pack for a work trip

Productivity happens on the road as well as in your home office. To make sure you can get things done, consider cashing in on ...

Drivers Are Not Happy With Their Cars' Screens

J.D. Power's latest quality study shows infotainment problems are increasing as connected features (including Apple CarPlay ...

ProtoArc Launches New EM11 Pro Ergonomic Mouse At An Affordable Price

ProtoArc has just announced the new EM11 Pro Ergonomic Vertical Mouse, a wireless mouse with ergonomic comfort and workflow ...
Pocket-lint

This Ethernet feature is so useful, I can't believe more streamers don't have it

Craig is a reporter for Pocket-lint based in Toronto. He earned a diploma in journalism from Seneca Polytechnic and holds a Media Foundations certificate from Humber College. Craig previously interned ...