Nadia Berger
Consumer tech & buying-guides lead
Nadia turns specs into decisions — phones, audio-video kit, and the everyday gadgets people agonise over. She writes the guide she'd want to read before spending her own money.
By Nadia Berger
OriginalMemory Shortage Is Spreading: Should You Buy Your Next Phone Now?
A component crunch that started in PCs and phones is now reaching cars, raising the risk of price pressure on RAM-dependent devices. Here's what that means if you're deciding what to buy.
Cloud Gaming vs a Pricey New Console: Is Luna Enough for You?
Amazon is folding its Luna cloud service into Prime Video and pitching high hardware prices as a reason to skip the box entirely. Here is what that trade-off actually costs you.
Should You Pre-Order Samsung's New Foldables? The Trade-Offs to Weigh
Samsung's Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8 and Galaxy Watch 9 are now on pre-order. Here are the trade-offs worth weighing before you commit — and why timing matters.
What to Buy Right Now: This Week's Best Gaming Monitor, Controller, and Bundle Deals
A discounted OLED monitor, a fresh ultrawide review, a cheap mobile controller, and a stack of game bundles all landed at once. Here's what's worth your money and what to skip.
Apple Prices Are Climbing: Buy Now, Wait, or Switch?
Reporting this week points to a broad, ongoing wave of Apple price increases across hardware and subscriptions. Here is how to time a new iPhone or plan — and when a discounted Android makes more sense.
GTA 6 Pre-Orders Are Booming — Should You Buy a PS5 Now or Wait for PS6?
GTA 6 is topping the PlayStation Store worldwide and one French retailer is already discounting it. The harder question is whether to buy a PS5 now or hold out for its successor.
Thin Phone or Foldable? What This Week's News Says About Your Next Upgrade
The iPhone Air is slim, but it needs a $99 battery pack to keep up. If you're upgrading, a foldable may be the more useful bet.
Prime Day vs Summer Sales: Which Phone Deal Is Actually Worth It
Prime Day and the summer sales are running at once, and several flagships have slipped under key price thresholds. Here is which drop actually holds up, sorted by budget.
Buying a phone now? Weigh battery life against the early Prime Day discounts
Early Prime Day cuts are live on several flagships and mid-rangers just as battery endurance moves to the front of buyers' minds. Here's how to spend wisely rather than overpay for a marginal upgrade.
Prime Day phone deals: buy on value, not the AI badge
Early Prime Day discounts are live across recent flagships and mid-rangers. The smart purchase rests on price and the two or three features you'll actually use — not the 'AI phone' label.
The "AI" TV is the wrong thing to shop for
Every 2026 set is sold on an AI processor and a voice assistant. Neither tells you much. Here is what actually decides picture, value and how long the TV stays good.