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Sony built a $199 device to do exactly what your phone does for free, then removed Bluetooth audio. The Portal is charging $199 for a problem you didn't have.

You cut the cord to save money and now you're paying $73/month for a worse version of cable. YouTube TV is cord-cutting's most expensive contradiction.

The streaming service your film-nerd friend won't shut up about. Smaller library than Netflix, but everything on it is actually good. Weird business strategy.

Sony wants $700 for slightly prettier graphics and no disc drive. The PS5 Pro is a mid-gen upgrade for people who count pixels instead of fun.

The best handheld gaming device you can buy, with one condition: you have to actually enjoy tinkering with settings. If you just want to play, buy a Switch.

Amazon Prime costs excerpt: 39/year for shipping, streaming, and services you'll forget exist. Do the math on how often you actually order before renewing.

It's a curated cage for casual gamers and a pointless distraction for everyone else We break down the real cost, alternatives, and who should skip Apple Arcade.

A decent workout service if you're already chained to Apple's ecosystem—otherwise, laughably overpriced.

Apple Music is excerpt: 1/month with lossless audio that 95% of listeners can't tell from Spotify. Unless you own a HomePod, Spotify is the better bet.

The Disney+Hulu+ESPN bundle starts at $15/month. You save $8 vs buying separately — but only if you actually watch all three. Most people don't.

A landfill of AI slop and romance drivel masquerading as a reading service We break down the real cost, alternatives, and who should skip Kindle Unlimited.

Medium is drowning in SEO garbage while locking up content that's usually free elsewhere We break down the real cost, alternatives, and who should skip Medium.

A glorified Wordle subscription with occasional news Here's our honest take on whether New York Times Digital at $25/month (All Access) delivers real value.

A shockingly expensive rental service that's a terrible deal for most solo players but a necessary evil for families. Honest Nintendo Switch Online + Expan

The software is shockingly competent, but you're betting on a company that feels like it's on life support.

A digital buffet that's only a good deal if you're hungry enough to gorge yourself on its rotating menu.

Scribd is like an all-you-can-eat buffet, but the kitchen slows down your refills if you eat too much.

Strava Premium is a tax on competitive egos masquerading as a fitness tool We break down the real cost, alternatives, and who should skip Strava Premium.

A platform for paying writers directly, but it's a fast track to subscription bankruptcy if you're not ruthless.

If you think sports coverage is broken, this is the only subscription that fixes it We break down the real cost, alternatives, and who should skip The Athletic.

Whoop charges you $30 every month for a fitness tracker with no screen while the Apple Watch SE does more for less money. The subscription model is absurd.

The best deal in gaming—unless you're the type who plays one game forever Is Xbox Game Pass Ultimate worth $19.99/month? We did the math so you don't have to.

Netflix costs $7-$23/month in 2026. Split the 4K plan 4 ways and it's $6/person. Subscribe solo and you're paying $276/year to scroll. Here's the honest math.

Disney+ has Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar. But if you're not watching monthly, you're paying $8-14 for a content library you've already seen. Rotate instead.

Audible costs $180/year for 12 audiobooks. Your library app Libby has thousands for $0. Spotify Premium now includes 15 hours free. Audible's moat is shrinking fast.

Yes — for regular music listeners. The free tier on mobile is deliberately crippled. Premium fixes that.

Only if you watch on mobile daily. Desktop users with ad blockers don't need this Is YouTube Premium worth $14/month? We did the math so you don't have to.