Top deals & quick buys
- Kodak EC35 — a pocketable, beginner-friendly 35mm film camera priced at $35; available in seven colors and ships with a slide cover. Engadget: Kodak EC35
- Wireless Android Auto adapter — an easy, low-effort upgrade to cut the cord in your car and get a wireless connection. Engadget: Converting Android Auto to wireless
Value checks
- Are OLED TVs still worth the premium? OLED remains top-tier for many viewing needs, but in some scenarios “lesser” display tech can outperform on price-to-performance grounds — consider room brightness, viewing habits and budget. Engadget: Are OLED TVs still worth the premium?
- Infrared remotes persist widely despite newer wireless options — there are practical and technical reasons IR hasn’t disappeared from TVs and accessories. Engadget: Why infrared still used TVs
Quick tech & lifestyle notes
- Claude’s Reflect dashboard surface: break reminders can help you step away and “touch grass” when you need it. Engadget: How To use Claude’s Reflect dashboard
- Apple Watch water lock: it auto-activates when swimming to protect controls — handy if you use wearables in water. Engadget: How Apple Watch water lock works
- LONGi reports a crystalline silicon–perovskite tandem cell at 35.5% efficiency — notable progress in solar tech that could affect long-term energy costs. Engadget: Chinese solar cell 35.5% efficiency
- For a moment of awe: NASA shared a timelapse from the Psyche spacecraft’s close approach to Mars in May. Engadget: NASA Psyche timelapse
Key takeaways
- Kodak’s EC35 is a low-cost, color-choice entry to 35mm film photography.
- Cutting the cord in-car is simple with an Android Auto wireless adapter.
- OLED is best for many users but not always worth the premium—match tech to use case.
- Small productivity or device settings (break reminders, water lock) can save headaches and protect gear.
Sources
- The Kodak EC35 is a pocketable, beginner-friendly 35mm film camera (Engadget, 2026-07-19)
- NASA shares beautiful timelapse of the Psyche spacecraft’s view over Mars (Engadget, 2026-07-19)
- How To use Claude’s Reflect dashboard and learn when it’s time to touch grass (Engadget, 2026-07-19)
- Infrared tech is decades old – why does almost every TV remote use it? (Engadget, 2026-07-19)
- Are OLED TVs still worth the premium in 2026? (Engadget, 2026-07-19)
- How does the Apple Watch water lock feature actually work? (Engadget, 2026-07-18)
- Converting your Android Auto to wireless is easy with an adapter (Engadget, 2026-07-18)
- Chinese solar company says its new cell has an efficiency of 35.5 percent (Engadget, 2026-07-18)
Disclaimer: Not financial/professional advice