Review Geek - The Best Alternatives to Google Search

July 30, 2022

Giving up on Google Search is easier than ever before. Alternative search engines have finally reached maturity, and they offer awesome features on top of a greater sense of privacy.

So, what are you waiting for? Check our top story to see the best alternatives to Google Search, including options for power users and families.

Other Highlights:

• Kids are about to go back to school—check out these great tech gifts for teachers.
• Samsung’s affordable OLED TVs hit another roadblock.
• Razer releases its first truly low-profile gaming keyboard.
• … and more!

-Andrew

Even the most privacy-minded, Google-hating internet users are afraid to ditch Google Search. But you don’t need Google for accurate search results or fancy features. Alternative search engines have finally reached maturity, and they now offer a compelling experience that can easily replace Google Search—you just have to pick one that you enjoy using. Read More »

Teachers are an essential part of our communities, so why shouldn’t they have the best tech possible to make their jobs easier and more enjoyable? Whether you’re a teacher buying these items for yourself or a kind parent gifting them, these neat little gadgets make the best teachers even better at what they do. Read More »

We’re finally getting an “official” look at Samsung’s next-gen foldables. Newly leaked renders from Evan Blass and 91mobiles show the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 at all angles just in time to get hyped for the August 10th launch event. Read More »

Razer just debuted its new Low-Profile Optical Switches with the DeathStalker V2 Pro, a mechanical gaming keyboard that’s just an inch thick. It’s available in wired, wireless, or tenkeyless configurations, plus it comes with options for clicky or silent optical switches. Read More »

If calls keep cutting in and out on your Samsung Galaxy S21, you’re not alone. Dozens of Galaxy S21 owners report audio cutouts on Verizon networks, and according to Verizon’s tech support, the problem is “widespread.” Some AT&T and T-Mobile customers also seem to experience this issue, though not to the degree of Verizon users. Read More »

Even with your A/C at full blast, kids and pets roast in the back of your car. The solution is this affordable fan that mounts to the driver or passenger’s seat—it features two rotatable heads and a pair of USB ports to charge phones or tablets.

This fan is easy to set up and use. It plugs into your cigarette lighter, and interestingly, it doesn’t have the standard speed settings. Instead, it uses a “stepless” knob that you can fine-tune to any speed.

Rumors of an always-on iPhone display go back several years. But it seems that Apple will finally debut the feature in its upcoming iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max. As discovered by 9to5Mac, the latest iOS 16 beta contains several references to an always-on display, including some wallpapers optimized for always-on display mode. Read More »

Electric vehicles are all the rage right now, but what if you could get an electric bike that can go 300 miles on a single charge? Would you buy that over an EV? It sounds ridiculous, but that’s exactly what the Colorado-based e-bike brand Optibike just released. Read More »

After years of pushing its QLED technology, Samsung is finally trying to embrace more affordable TV panels. Not only did Samsung launch a QD-OLED TV in March, but it entered negotiations to buy cheaper W-OLED panels from LG. Unfortunately, Samsung’s affordable OLED TVs are now on the back burner. Read More »

With just days until its August 2nd launch event, Motorola is already showing off the Razr 2022 (or Razr 3) cover display. And for once, this outer screen is on “equal footing” with the Razer’s inner display—at least, that’s what Motorola says. Read More »

Saltwater is highly corrosive, and sand presents a massive problem even for military-grade equipment. A beach day could spell disaster for your electronics, so make sure you take precautions the next time you head out. Read More »

Comparisons between the Valve Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch are hard to avoid—but not always helpful. They’re very different devices with very different philosophies, and they’re both great. Here’s a rundown of what you need to know. Read More »