Author: Priya Raghunathan
Priya Raghunathan covers consumer and small-business technology for Fox Bulletin: apps, subscriptions and the hardware people actually buy. Comparisons are built from vendors' own pricing pages and App Store listings, on the principle that the headline price is rarely the price you end up paying.
Dropbox Alternatives: 3 Worth Switching To, and the Break-Even Maths
pCloud, Proton Drive and Sync.com compared against Dropbox on published prices, encryption model and version history, plus exactly when a lifetime plan beats a subscription.
DJI Alternative: 6 Camera Drones Worth Buying Instead
Six credible DJI alternatives from Autel to HOVERAir, compared on sensor size, gimbal type and range, plus the FAA weight rule that decides whether you register the drone at all.
Best PDF Editor: 6 Compared, Including Three That Are Free
Adobe Acrobat, Foxit and four free PDF editors compared on real 2026 list prices, plus where free genuinely stops: redaction, OCR and compliance formats.
Best Projector: 7 Compared and Why Lumen Claims Mislead
Seven projectors from budget to reference compared on real ANSI and ISO brightness, plus why a projector advertising 10,000 lumens is often dimmer than one claiming 3,000.
Best Keyboard for Mac: 7 Picks With Proper macOS Layouts
Seven keyboards with real macOS layouts, from Apple’s Touch ID Magic Keyboard to Keychron and Logitech mechanicals, and what actually changes when a keyboard is built for Mac.
Foldable iPhone: The iPhone Duo’s Price, Specs and Release Date
Apple's foldable iPhone is the iPhone Duo, $1,999, on sale 23 October 2026. Full specs, the 3D-printed titanium hinge, and how it measures up against the Galaxy Z Fold8.
MacBook Neo: Specs, Price and Whether $699 Buys a Real Mac
MacBook Neo is Apple's cheapest laptop at $699, and it runs an iPhone chip rather than an M-series. Full specs, what the A18 Pro and 8GB ceiling mean, and how it compares with the MacBook Air.
Apple Watch Series 12: Price, Specs and Which Case to Choose
Apple Watch Series 12 from $399, with ceramic back in the range at $899. Full specifications, what each case material changes, battery life, and when the Ultra 4 is worth $400 more.
iPhone 18 Pro: Specs, Price, Colours and Release Date
iPhone 18 Pro from $1,199 and Rs 1,64,900, available 18 September 2026. Full specifications from Apple, the variable aperture camera explained, and how it compares to the Air and Pro Max.
Is Dropshipping Profitable? The Numbers Behind the Answer
Dropshipping is profitable and most dropshipping stores are not. The margin arithmetic that decides which, what stores really earn, the costs that eat it, and the four levers that fix it.
Graphic Design Programs: 10 Free and Paid Tools Compared
Ten graphic design programs sorted by the job they are built for, with current prices from each vendor. Five cost nothing, one can be bought outright, and only four charge monthly.
Adobe Illustrator Alternative: 7 Vector Tools That Cost Less or Nothing
Seven Adobe Illustrator alternatives sorted by how you pay: three that are free forever, two you can buy once and keep, and two subscriptions worth the fee. Current pricing for every option, including the free ones.
Free VoIP: 8 Services Compared on Numbers, Limits and Hidden Costs
Eight free VoIP services compared on what the free tier really covers: which ones give you a dialable phone number, where the time limits bite, and the costs that are not on the pricing page.
Best VPN Services for Streaming: Top 10 Ranked
ExpressVPN, NordVPN, Proton, Surfshark and six more compared on the price actually shown on each vendor's site, server reach, device limits and the streaming platforms each one claims.
RAM vs Storage: What Each One Does and How Much You Need
RAM is the desk, storage is the filing cabinet. How the two differ, what 2026 laptops and phones ship with, and how operating systems use the disk when RAM runs out.