I turned an old Android phone into a DIY smart home hub — here's how it works

Here's how I built a budget smart home setup using an IR blaster and Android phones. I also found a way to use Gemini totally ...

I added a dashcam to my car and upgraded to wireless CarPlay at the same time — here's how

Every car needs a dash cam for added peace of mind, but this one also brings wireless CarPlay and Android Auto to older ...
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I turned my old Android phone into a universal remote, and it replaced five devices in my living room

Your old Android phone has an infrared blaster that modern phones ditched, and it's the best universal remote you'll ever use ...
XDA Developers

I turned an old phone into a permanent Android Auto device, and my main phone never connects to the car anymore

Open the Settings app on your Android phone. Navigate to Connected Devices (the second option), then Connection Preferences .
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T-Mobile vs. Verizon: How to Choose Between the 2 Major Phone Carriers

Are you getting what you want from your phone service? If you're shopping around, here's how T-Mobile and Verizon compare. Last year, T-Mobile nabbed the title of Best Mobile Network in the US by ...
PC Magazine

The Best Folding Phones for 2026: Google, Motorola, Samsung, and More

Want a big-screen phone that folds in half and slides right into your pocket? Here's everything you need to know about these nifty dual-display devices, along with our top tested picks. I’m PCMag’s ...
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Upcoming Phones We’re Still Expecting in 2026, Along With Some Heading to 2027

2026 has been filled with new phones from Samsung, Google and others. While most of this year's big phones are already out, there are a few exciting launches left. This year has already seen radical ...