Across social feeds and campus group chats, a new kind of New Year’s resolution is taking shape for 2026: a deliberate move away from always-on, algorithmic gadgets and toward older, simpler devices.

Tech moves fast, but that does not mean that everything old loses value. Many once-expensive gadgets now sell for a fraction of their launch price and still perform impressively. These overlooked ...

Prep the device first (backup, sign out, reset, clean, gather accessories) so you don’t get lowballed on condition Pick the payout type you want: store credit/e-gift (Best Buy, Amazon, Costco), bill ...

🗑️ Don’t waste money on outdated tech: Before buying a cheap phone, tablet or e-reader, check if it’s still supported. Visit endoflife.date and search the model to see if updates have ended or it’s ...