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Garmin's Connect Plus Paywall Is a Masterclass in Eroding User Trust — Garmin just moved advanced analytics behind a $6.99/month paywall. Here's why breaking the trust of premium hardware users is a masterclass in strategic failure—and why you should buy the 2020 model instead.
The USB-C "Universal" Charging Scam: Why Your One Charger Doesn't Actually Work — USB-C charging was supposed to be the "one cable to rule them all." In 2026, it's a fragmented mess of proprietary protocols, firmware warnings, and deliberate lock-in. Here's the real-world audit of which laptops actually honor the universal standard.
The M4 MacBook Air Teardown Is Out—and Apple Still Doesn't Get It — iFixit's M4 MacBook Air teardown is out: 5/10 repairability, same adhesive nightmares, software locks blocking screen repairs. Plus: Samsung's S26 Ultra launches with "no strong selling point." The flagship market is running on fumes.
The Galaxy S26 Is Days Away—But Samsung's Secret Weapon Isn't The Camera — The Galaxy S26 drops February 25 with incremental specs—but its real upgrade is repairability. With Right to Repair laws now in effect, Samsung's finally building phones you can actually fix. Here's why that matters more than AI features.