Monthly Archives: July 2025

One of the challenges with premium credit cards like the Chase Sapphire Reserve and the Amex Platinum is making sure you take advantage of their perks and benefits to justify their steep annual fees. The responsibility is entirely on us as cardholders to understand and use these perks—some of which are provided annually, while others […]

Using our cell phones while traveling internationally has always been costly, at least for those without a T-Mobile account. But now there’s relief for Verizon users that can give you service for just less than a dollar a day. It’s something Verizon doesn’t advertise, but it’s perfectly legal and in full compliance with Verizon’s rules. […]

I’ve spent more than five decades designing, building, and writing about consumer technology. In that time, I’ve watched countless waves of hype promising to reshape our lives. Some actually did — the personal computer, the smartphone, the internet itself. Many promised but never came close – the flying car, a home robot, a single-prick blood-testing […]