TrickDigi It started with a simple notification on my phone at 2:00 AM. “Your payment of $12.99 to [Video Service] was successful.” I stared at the screen in the dark, confused. I hadn’t opened that streaming app in three months. I had signed up to watch one specific TV show, finished it, and promised myself I … Read more
Every September, it happens. The big tech companies—Apple, Samsung, Google—hold a flashy “Keynote” event. They use words like “Magical,” “Revolutionary,” and “Fastest Ever.” They show beautiful videos of the new phone spinning in slow motion. For years, I fell for it. I would watch the event, look at my “old” phone (which was only 11 … Read more
I have a drawer in my desk that I call the “Graveyard.” Inside, there is a pair of $200 wireless headphones, a sleek smartwatch, and a thin ultrabook laptop. They all look brand new. No scratches, no dents. The screens are perfect. But they are all useless trash. Why? Because the lithium-ion batteries inside them … Read more
I love music, but I hate overpaying. For the last three years, I have exclusively used “Premium” earbuds (the ones that cost $250+). I convinced myself that I needed them. I told myself that the Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) was “magic” and the audio quality was “studio grade.” But last week, my premium earbuds died … Read more
If you walk into any electronics store or browse Amazon right now, you will see them: shiny new laptops selling for $299 or $349. They look great in the photos. They have slim bezels, decent-sized screens, and the marketing promises they are “Perfect for Students” or “Great for Home Office.” I used to fall for … Read more
I had exactly $500 to spend on a phone last week. Naturally, my first instinct was to look at the “New Arrivals” section. The marketing posters were everywhere, promising me that the latest mid-range phone (let’s call it the “Galaxy A-Series” or the “Pixel A-Series”) was a revolution. It had a shiny new box, a … Read more
If you have been reading this blog, you know that I view technology differently than most reviewers. I don’t care about “benchmarks.” I don’t care about “unboxing experiences.” I don’t care about having the shiny new toy on launch day. I care about Economics. After writing 20 articles analyzing the hidden costs of our digital … Read more
If you listen to podcasts or watch YouTube tech channels, you have heard the ads. “Hackers are watching you! Your data is naked! If you don’t buy our VPN with Military Grade Encryption right now, your bank account will be stolen!” The marketing is terrifying. It makes you feel like browsing the internet without a … Read more
It is the moment of highest stress. You just spent $1,000 on a new iPhone. You are excited. Then, the salesperson leans in, looks you in the eye, and asks: “Do you want to add protection for just $9 a month? If you drop it tomorrow, a screen repair costs $400.” Fear takes over. You … Read more