Review Geek - Why You Can't Just Buy an Electric Car

November 14, 2022

As electric cars grow more affordable, you may start to believe that they’re truly within your budget. But you can’t just buy an electric car—you also need an at-home charging solution, extra-expensive insurance, and a host of other costly add-ons.

Check our top story to learn all of the hidden costs behind an EV purchase.

Other Highlights:

• Netflix introduces a weird little trivia game.
• Someone found a rare 1950s computer in their basement. And oddly enough, you may have heard of it before.
• Are you ready for a family gathering? Here are the best board games under $50!
• … and more!

-Andrew

Buying a new vehicle is always exciting, especially when it’s a new electric car. We all love not having to stop and fill up with expensive gasoline. However, you can’t just buy an EV and call it a day, as there are other things and expenses you’ll want to consider. Read More »

Great speakers are hard to come by, especially when you’re also looking for an affordable option. Luckily, Monoprice’s set of two DT-3BT desktop speakers hits that sweet spot between awesome sound quality and a price tag that won’t break the bank. Read More »

It seems that the word “pandemic” has a bit of a negative connotation to it, thanks to 2020 and beyond. But Z-Man Games’ 2008 release named Pandemic is nothing to pass up. Read More »

Imagine parking your electric vehicle, walking off, and returning to a full or partially-charged battery without plugging it in. Similar to wireless charging on phones, brands and manufacturers are working on wireless EV charging. And while it sounds like a futuristic dream, it actually already exists. Read More »

Everyone loves music, but some people love it just a little bit more. For those people, a musical gift around the holidays just makes sense. All of these techy gifts are sure to put a smile on their face and make them want to play their favorite tunes immediately. Read More »

If you’re using a MacBook built during a certain time frame, you likely don’t have any connectivity options other than Thunderbolt. And buying adapters to connect everything you own gets expensive. LENTION helps alleviate that problem with this inexpensive adapter. It features one USB-C port and three USB-A ports. Two USB-A ports are USB 2.0, and one is 3.0. This adapter allows you to connect more devices to your computer at a lower price.

Whether you’re buying Nintendo Switch games for yourself or your kids, you’re faced with the dilemma of buying physical or digital games. We’ve got a point-by-point breakdown of the benefits (and pitfalls) of both so you can make an informed choice. Read More »

Wordle was just too easy, wasn’t it? You probably left that behind and moved on to Quordle, the true “hard mode” of the word-guessing game format. But now you’re stuck and so close to failing. Don’t worry, we’re here to help with a hint—and if you really need it, today’s Quordle Answers. Read More »

Are you a huge fan of Wordle and absolutely stuck today? Let me guess; you’re hanging out on guess four or five and feeling the pressure. We get it entirely: nothing feels worse than losing your streak. If you’re not ready to outright cheat, we have you covered with hints and today’s Wordle answer. Read More »

It seems that Microsoft’s love for accessibility is trickling down to GitHub. In a surprise announcement, GitHub says that it’s testing a hands-free coding feature for its Copilot software. In time, a simple “Hey, GitHub” voice command will let you write, edit, and navigate code without a keyboard. Read More »

Last week, Reddit user c-wizz posted several pictures of what he called “ancient computers” in the vintage computing subreddit. Among the images were several PDP-8/es and one LGP-30. Both models date back to the 1950s. However, the LGP-30 stands out because of its connection to “The Story of Mel.” Read More »

Cannondale bicycles just unveiled its lightest electric bike to date, the Compact Neo, with a folding design perfect for inner-city travel. The powerful bike has a low frame making it easy to ride, and you won’t break your back carrying it up a set of stairs. Read More »

If you’re still subscribed to Netflix, the streamer’s new trivia game will hit your screen on November 15th. Netflix’s Triviaverse is a simple concept, but it offers just enough fun to keep you entertained, whether by yourself or with that long-lost cousin on Thanksgiving. Read More »

This week LG Display unveiled the world’s first high-resolution stretchable display. Yes, screens that can stretch, bend, twist, and even fold. The neat new technology is reportedly durable enough to one day end up on clothes and other wearable devices. Read More »

Shorts are YouTube’s answer to TikTok’s massive success with vertical videos. However, if you watch YouTube on a Smart TV, you know that the implementation of the new feature is a bit awkward. However, YouTube recently gave Shorts a makeover to make them more watchable on your big screen. Read More »