Unlocked phones still matter for travelers: they let you use local SIMs or eSIMs abroad, but compatibility today depends on supported LTE/5G bands and carrier policies rather than the older 2G GSM standard.
LCD flat-panel TVs remain common in 2025 thanks to thin profiles, precise pixel control, and a wide range of price points. Key trade-offs are black levels and viewing angles compared with self-emissive displays.
Budget flat-panel TVs are mostly LED-LCD, OLED, or QLED today. Prioritize 4K/HDR support, appropriate inputs (HDMI 2.1/eARC), brightness for your room, and a reliable smart platform. Test no-name models before buying and check return and warranty terms.
37-inch plasma TVs once offered deep blacks, wide viewing angles, and smooth motion. By the mid-2010s, production largely ended as manufacturers shifted to LCD/LED and OLED technologies.
Twenty-inch flat-panel sets that were common in 2006 are largely discontinued. Today, 24-32 inch smart TVs and compact 1080p monitors with streaming sticks replace those legacy models. This update explains what to look for and practical modern alternatives.
A modern look at Samsung's mid-2000s CLP color laser printers, their legacy status today, and guidance on finding drivers or modern replacements.
Front-loading washers still lead on efficiency and features. Learn which specs matter - capacity, drum material, spin speed, cycles, and serviceability - and how to compare current models.
Relying only on U.S. stocks can leave investors exposed to cycles and sector-specific risks. Today's low-cost ETFs, ADRs and global brokerages make it easier to add international exposure and reduce the downside of national bias.
A modern take on choosing reliable phones: lessons from classic Nokia designs and a practical checklist for today's smartphone buyers.
CRT HDTVs used cathode ray tubes to display high-definition signals (commonly 720p and 1080i). Once a competitive, lower-cost alternative to early plasma and LCDs, CRT HDTVs declined as flat panels became thinner, larger, and more energy efficient. Today CRTs survive mainly in retro-gaming and niche professional uses.