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This bulletproof Lexus luxury SUV now costs less than a base Toyota RAV4

25 July 2026 at 16:45

With new SUV prices continuing to climb, even mainstream family crossovers now carry price tags that were once reserved for luxury vehicles. That has made the used market increasingly attractive, especially for buyers who value comfort, refinement, and long-term reliability over having the latest technology.

4 excellent HBO Max movies to watch this weekend (July 24-26)

25 July 2026 at 16:00

Looking for a good movie to throw on this weekend (or into the week, for that matter)? HBO Max isn't just a den for dragons, it also hosts a giant library of great movies, from comedies and thrillers to high drama and documentaries, that it updates every month, with many coming on loan from other studios.

I added an LLM to my jailbroken Kindle, expecting a gimmickβ€”it became essential

25 July 2026 at 15:30

Since I've jailbroken my ancient Kindle 4, I've been amazed by what I've been able to do with it. I've turned it into an E-Ink smart home dashboard, used it as a Pocket replacement, and even made it into a slow-refresh secondary monitor. I'd seen that you could add an LLM to KOReader, but I wondered if this was taking things too far.

6 great classic movies you need to stop putting off in 2026

25 July 2026 at 14:00

"You've got to watch the classics" is a phrase I'll always hear from a parent or relative when I say I haven't seen movies that came out before I was born in the 1990s. While everyone has a different definition, I think classic movies are timeless, innovative, and significant. Some of these films impacted pop culture, reshaped a certain genre, or launched actors into stardom.

Same engine, $20,000 less: why the 2026 Toyota Camry beats its Lexus twin

25 July 2026 at 13:45

People sometimes joke that the Lexus ES is just a Toyota Camry in a nicer suit. That joke has always been an oversimplification, but the 2026 redesign makes it harder to dismiss. For example, both cars dropped their gas-only engines in the same redesign cycle. Every 2026 Camry is now a hybrid. The 2026 Lexus ES is hybrid-only as well, though this year Lexus also introduced a fully electric ES version.

Google Drive is hiding 5 integrations that'll save you hours every week

25 July 2026 at 10:30

Google offers a lot of very useful free office apps, including Google Docs, Google Sheets, Gmail, Google Slides, and more. Many beginners fail to take advantage of the integration between these apps, however. Using the power of Google Drive, you can save yourself a lot of busywork and get things done far more quickly.

Honda's next Ridgeline might finally ditch its most controversial design choice

25 July 2026 at 08:15

The unibody platform of the original 2006 Honda Ridgeline stood in stark contrast to the standard truck recipe when it was revealed at the 2005 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Although models like the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz have since come along with their own unibody designs, the Ridgeline has remained perhaps the most notable outlier in the truck segment for two decades and counting.

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3 haunting HBO Max documentaries to watch this weekend (July 24-26)

24 July 2026 at 17:00

There's not much in the way of slick and splashy new documentaries premiering on HBO Max as we head down the home stretch of July, and you know what? That's fine. Few streaming services have a better track record when it comes to documentaries, and a bit of a lull in new releases is sometimes just the excuse you need to dive into the archives.

This Lexus proves you don't need to choose between luxury and fuel efficiency

24 July 2026 at 15:45

Luxury SUVs are often associated with high purchase prices and equally expensive running costs. While premium interiors and advanced technology are easy to find, impressive fuel economy usually isn't, especially once you move beyond mainstream options and start exploring the luxury segment.

Mercedes-Benz faces an ultimatum: divest from China or lose the U.S. market

24 July 2026 at 14:30

China's growing influence in the global auto industry has become a major issue in the United States, with lawmakers increasingly scrutinizing foreign ownership of automakers. While much of the focus has been on keeping Chinese brands out of the U.S. market, proposed legislation could also have unintended consequences for long-established manufacturers already operating in the States.

4 excellent HBO Max comedies to watch this weekend (July 24-26)

24 July 2026 at 13:00

For more than five decades, HBO/HBO Max has mastered the serious business of fire-breathing dragons, drug warfare, and gangsters sleeping with the fishes. But when you scroll past all that brooding, though, you'll find the service is also quietly stacked with all kinds of comedies, and right now, U.S. subscribers have four of them right at their fingertips for a weekend full of laughs.

Your phone's Bluetooth audio quality depends on one hidden setting nobody knows about

24 July 2026 at 12:54

Bluetooth is a fantastic feature on mobile phones, but if you use it to listen to your favorite tunes regularly, you might notice it sometimes sounds dead, tinny, or just plain bad. The culprit might actually be the default codec your phone is using for Bluetooth.

Honda's Ridgeline is vanishing againβ€”and this time it might not come back the same

24 July 2026 at 12:45

Honda built the Ridgeline to compete in the same segment as the Toyota Tacoma and Chevrolet Colorado, but with a different approach. When the truck launched for the 2006 model year, Honda skipped the body-on-frame design that defined the segment and used a unibody platform shared with the Pilot instead.

3 fantastic Netflix documentaries to watch this weekend (July 24-26)

24 July 2026 at 12:00

It's hard to believe, but we've hit the tail end of July, when Netflix's new releases run dry until the calendar flips into August, when a new season of Alone: Australia lands alongside Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy, in which comedian Mo Gilligan eats nothing but fried chicken for a month.

I created my own cheap VR headset using this phone and glasses combo

24 July 2026 at 10:00

I bought a Samsung Galaxy XR headset shortly after its launch, and I learned a lot about how I actually use VR during my time with that device. In the process, I found that there's a cheaper way to do much of what I use the headset for most oftenβ€”one that's also far more comfortable and more portable. All you need is the right kit.

E-ink is hitting 60Hz now, and that opens wild possibilties for your future Kindle

24 July 2026 at 09:45

Whether it's an Amazon Kindle or any other eReader, fast and fluid motion is probably the last thing you associate with an E-Ink displayβ€”but that's changing. In fact, E-Ink has been fast enough to work for special computer monitors for some time now, meant for a limited set of use cases.

The Civic Si is saying goodbyeβ€”and it’s taking a manual Acura with it

24 July 2026 at 08:30

Affordable performance cars with manual transmissions have become increasingly rare, as stricter emissions regulations and changing consumer preferences continue to reshape the market. For enthusiasts, every discontinued three-pedal model feels like another reminder that the golden age of accessible sports sedans is slowly fading.

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