Bad Tech to Watch Out For

There’s a fine line between cheap and inexpensive, and it can be hard to tell the difference. Why buy a second piece of tech that you’ll probably forget at home? Became a phone photographer, and never look back. Camcorders have long been a part of our culture. For many years, people filmed just about every facet of daily life, generating what must be millions of miles of video tape showing family holiday get-togethers, trips to theme parks and graduation ceremonies. Move over, box of 8mm film — a box of videotapes needs some room. But just as cell phone cameras have been upgraded for still photos, their video quality has also improved remarkably over recent years especially with the introduction of many communication services. Speaking of gadgets that do double duty, back when GPS units first came to the market, they felt like the ultimate in James Bond wizardry. Here’s the thing: You probably already have one of these. No, I’m not talking about the in-dash GPS units that come as an option on your car (which are a huge waste of money). Actually, I mean that smartphone you check obsessively throughout the day. DVD players and name brand HDMI cables are also some old tech that is not worth buying.