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1. All Your Favorite Gadgets Are Getting Way More Expensive … Again

   Thanks to the AI-driven chip shortage, prices for phones, computers, and consoles are sky-high—and still climbing.

2. 7 Best Phones You Can’t Buy in the US (2026)

   Avoid phone FOMO with our favorite smartphones that aren’t officially sold stateside but are available in markets like the UK and Europe.

3. The Best Ultralight Backpacking Quilts (2026): Zenbivy, REI

   Lighten your pack this summer—skip the sleeping bag and carry one of our favorite ultralight backpacking quilts instead.

4. When the Law Kills Your Electric Car Dealership

   Dealers who invested in Polestar won’t be able to sell in the US next year after the federal government denied an authorization that would have allowed the company to avoid a Chinese tech ban.

5. Sony Erases Digital Content From Libraries, a Reminder That You Don’t Own What You Buy

   In September, some PlayStation customers will no longer be able to access some purchased movies and shows. It underscores the fact that digital purchases are really more like long-term rentals.

6. How Big Is ‘Love Island USA’? More Than 10 Million People Are Already on Its App

   “We have more people voting on the ‘Love Island USA’ app than we do in many political elections taking place across the country,” says the show's executive producer.

7. 7 Lesser-Known Google Account Settings You Should Change

   Adjust your options for things like account recovery, ad personalization, and which parts of your Google profile are shared publicly.

8. 8 Best Travel Adapters (2026): My Top Recommendations

   When going abroad, the right plugs are essential to keep your gadgets charged. These are my favorite travel adapters and chargers.

9. Bublue BuVortex V5 Pool Skimmer Review: An Impractical Cleaner

   The Bublue BuVortex V5 ditches conventional skimming for a vortex-powered design that’s fascinating to watch, even if it’s severely impractical.

10. How Trump Helped China Make America’s Cheapest EV

    Slate is the latest automaker to transition to lower-cost batteries perfected in China, driven in part by the repeal of EV tax credits that required materials to be sourced domestically.