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Old phones, new purpose

Guides, comparisons and ideas for turning the phone in your drawer into a security camera, baby monitor, pet camera and more.

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Why Are New Phones So Expensive in 2026? The Memory Chip Crisis, Explained

New phone prices are spiking in 2026 because of a global memory-chip shortage, not tariffs — here's why, and what it means for the old phone in your drawer.

Oct 7, 2026 5 min read
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Why Are Security Camera Prices Going Up in 2026? It's Not Just Tariffs

Security camera prices are climbing in 2026 mainly because of a global memory-chip shortage, not tariffs — here's the data behind it and how a spare phone can help you sidestep the hike.

Sep 24, 2026 5 min read
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Weekly Tech & AI Roundup: The EU Calls ChatGPT a Search Engine, Apple's Camera Slips to 2027, and This Week's Biggest Tech News (August 30–September 5, 2026)

This week's biggest technology and AI developments — the EU's ChatGPT designation, Apple's delayed home security camera, EZVIZ's on-device AI doorbell, and more — sourced and organized for homeowners.

Sep 6, 2026 8 min read
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The Days Are Getting Shorter — Here's What the Research Says About Your Home's Riskiest Hours

As daylight shrinks toward the November time change, research on light, darkness, and crime points to a specific dusk window worth planning around — and simple, low-cost ways to close the visibility gap at your own front door.

Sep 3, 2026 5 min read
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New 2026 Data: Over Half of Security Shoppers Now Want DIY — Where an Old Phone Fits In

A new 2026 survey shows 51% of security shoppers now prefer DIY installation over professional setup — and the phone already in your drawer can fill that role for free.

Aug 29, 2026 5 min read
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New 2026 Data: A Third of Camera Owners Are One Skipped Payment Away From Losing Their Own Footage

A new 2026 survey finds a third of security camera owners rely solely on cloud storage, meaning a lapsed subscription can leave them with no footage at all. A high-profile case shows exactly how that gap plays out — and how to check if it applies to you.

Aug 27, 2026 5 min read
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New 2026 Data: Renter Security Camera Ownership Just Jumped 12 Points — Here's What's Really Driving It

New 2026 industry data shows security camera adoption among renters jumped 12 points in a single year while alarm adoption stalled — driven by lease-safe, no-drill setups renters can take with them.

Aug 24, 2026 6 min read
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New 2026 Data: 61% of U.S. Homes Now Have a Security Camera — Here's What's Still Holding Back the Rest

A new 2026 industry survey shows 61% of U.S. households now own a security camera, with renters driving the fastest growth — but cost and installation, not lack of interest, still keep 39% of homes uncovered.

Aug 5, 2026 5 min read
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Do Security Cameras Actually Deter Burglars? What the Research Says

Do cameras really stop a break-in, or just record it happening? We looked past the marketing at surveys of convicted burglars and decades of criminology — and the answer is clearer than you'd think.

Jul 13, 2026 6 min read

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