Should You Keep Your Tech Product Boxes?

August 24, 2022

If you’re anything like the Review Geek staff, you probably have a big messy stack of boxes in your closet. We can’t help but keep the boxes that come with our electronics, even if there isn’t a good reason for doing so.

Still, you may want to hold on to a few of those boxes. Check our top story to learn more.

Other Highlights:

• Is Android Auto acting up again? You’re not alone!
• Your Google TV experience is about to get a lot less laggy.
• Arcade1Up finally launched its NBA JAM: SHAQ EDITION cabinet!
• … and more!

-Andrew

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