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John Brandon

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Senior Contributor at Forbes

Executive Editor and Owner at Gearadical

Forbes columnist, author of The 7-Minute Productivity Solution, member of the professional underwater basketweaving league. My site: https://t.co/s3SJ8hIcOQ

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Articles

  • 2 days ago | gearadical.com | John Brandon

    We’re all one step closer to not ever needing a phone when we drive. The latest example is the 2025 Chevy Equinox, which has built-in apps and a 5G cellular connection. You can now install and use apps like Audible and Tidal to help with long drives. That’s exactly what I ended up doing, experimenting for an entire week by leaving my phone behind on every drive. I barely noticed.

  • 2 weeks ago | tomsguide.com | John Brandon

    In a world where there is an online danger lurking around every click and with every download, an antivirus program like McAfee+ Premium is a welcome security aid. The package is comprehensive and does everything you’d want to protect your PC, Mac, or phone. In fact, there’s no question McAfee+ Premium is one of the best antivirus programs overall; we chose it as a top pick for families because it doesn’t limit how many devices you can use with your account.

  • 2 weeks ago | gearadical.com | John Brandon

    Sometimes, there is a seemingly minor feature in a car that might just be the one that makes you want to make the purchase. Case in point: The Passenger View camera on the 2025 Kia Carnival is a game-changer for those who have kids and need to keep an eye on them. A little background on this one. When my kids were much younger, there were no camera views in cars, although the back-up camera had just started to emerge as an optional feature.

  • 2 weeks ago | gearadical.com | John Brandon

    I used to just tap the steering wheel and listen to music in my car while waiting for a McDonald’s order or to pull into the carwash. Thankfully, the 2025 Lincoln Corsair has the ability to do something far more entertaining: Watch YouTube videos right from the center display. I’ve written many times about how entertainment options in cars are changing fast.

  • 3 weeks ago | gearadical.com | John Brandon

    I’m an avid hiker and cyclist, so when I came across these outdoor apparel products, I just had to try them. Each one offers some serious protection from the cold as we slip into summer. This is the best outdoor apparel of 2025 in my view. Arc’teryx Delta JacketEverything you need to know about this light jacket is summarized with the tech involved, known as Polartec Power Dry fleece material. It has a low warmth-to-weight ratio so you’ll feel warm this spring and summer but won’t be bogged down.

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John Brandon
John Brandon @johnbrandonmn
13 Apr 25

AI is going to take over the world and put us all in little toy boxes. At least we’ll have coffee https://t.co/OKcfDUDDQH

John Brandon
John Brandon @johnbrandonmn
6 Apr 25

Are we ready for an all-knowing artificial intelligence? One that is intimately familiar with us ? At this stage in the development of AI, humanity will be inching closer and closer to what is not all that different from a religion. More: https://t.co/K78EpwoqWv

John Brandon
John Brandon @johnbrandonmn
26 Feb 25

How long before we can ask an AI: "Look back at my social media and do more of the same but better" and it actually works?