The 7 Best Dumb Phones of 2025

Posted on 15 August 2025 by Stewart Wolpin

If you want a mobile phone for the basics—for voice calls and the occasional text—these are the smartest options available now.

Read the rest of this roundup here at BestProducts.com.

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Sony Wins 7th Straight ‘King of TVs’ Shootout

Posted on 29 July 2025 by Stewart Wolpin

In the battle of OLEDs hosted by Value Electronics, Sony K65XR80M2 tops the latest models from LG, Samsung, and Panasonic, making its U.S. OLED Debut.

Read the rest of this report here at TWICE.com.

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SmartTechCheck Podcast — Nvidia and China, chaos at Xbox and Meta “AI superintelligence”

Posted on 18 July 2025 by Stewart Wolpin

I join tech journalists Rob Pegararo and host Mark Vena to discuss Nvidia getting government relief to sell chips to China, the potential chaos at Microsoft in their Xbox business, and Meta’s pursuit of AI “superintelligence.”

Watch this episode here on YouTube.

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SmartTechCheck Podcast – Apple WWDC 25, Apple Intelligence, OpenAI device, Trump phone

Posted on 23 June 2025 by Stewart Wolpin

I join fellow tech journalists Rob Pegararo and host Mark Vena to recap Apple WWDC 25, Apple Intelligence, rumors around an OpenAI ambient computing device, and the Trump mobile phone.

Watch this episode here on YouTube.

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Acer Unveils Array Of New AI Laptops, Tablets, And Monitors

Posted on 29 May 2025 by Stewart Wolpin

Computer maker announced a broad selection of updated Microsoft Copilot+ AI-centric laptops and tablets, a new line of ProCreator desktop monitors, and new foldable monitors, all designed for gamers and creators.

Read the rest of this report here at TWICE.com.

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SmartTechCheck Podcast – Apple’s upcoming WWDC 25, Google I/O and “Apple in China”

Posted on 21 May 2025 by Stewart Wolpin

I join fellow tech journalists John Quain, Rob Pegararo, and host Mark Vena to opine on what we might see at Apple’s upcoming WWDC 25, Google’s I/O event, and the new (incredibly timely) book “Apple in China”.

Watch this podcast here on YouTube.

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Elehear Beyond Review: A Solid Value for Bluetooth OTC Hearing Aids

Posted on 29 April 2025 by Stewart Wolpin

Elehear’s Beyond over-the-ear receiver-in-canal (RIC) OTC hearing aids present a relatively affordable compromise between the good conversation and good Bluetooth music poles.

Read the rest of this review here at Techlicious.com.

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Anker Intros Array Of Entertainment, Robot Care, Security Products

Posted on 29 April 2025 by Stewart Wolpin

New earbuds, portable projector, robot vacuum, lawn mowers, home security systems, PC hubs, and even a UV printer released or coming under its Anker, Eufy, Soundcore, and Solix brands.

Read the rest of this report here at TWICE.com.

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SmartTechCheck Podcast – Blue Origin Flight Crew attacks, tariffs, Japan car factory tour

Posted on 18 April 2025 by Stewart Wolpin

I join my fellow tech journalists John Quain and host Mark Vena for an “energized” dialogue (to say the least) on the recent attacks on Blue Origin female flight crew, tariffs and their impact on tech, and observations on a recent Japanese car factory tour.

Watch this exciting podcast episode here on YouTube.

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SkullCandy ‘Heists’ Sound By Bose For $99 Buds

Posted on 18 April 2025 by Stewart Wolpin

Two leading headphone companies at opposite ends of the market combine to bring ‘premium sound for the people’ with new Method 360 ANC true wireless buds.

Read the rest of this report here at TWICE.com.

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