Phil Berne
@philipberne.com
Senior Editor for mobile reviews and buying guides, TechRadar.com
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Phil Berne
@philipberne.com
· Nov 21
Hi! I'm Phil, I review phones, tablets, e-readers, and everything mobile
I've been doing this a long time, but I did a stint in PR at Samsung, where I led mobile reviews and crisis management
Also: high school English teacher in Brooklyn, Boston, Dallas, and D.C., when the other jobs got boring
I've been doing this a long time, but I did a stint in PR at Samsung, where I led mobile reviews and crisis management
Also: high school English teacher in Brooklyn, Boston, Dallas, and D.C., when the other jobs got boring
9 to 5 is officially a Christmas Movie
The 🇺🇸 American comedy film "9 to 5" directed by Colin Higgins, starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton, Dabney Coleman, Elizabeth Wilson, and Sterling Hayden was released in U.S. #OnThisDay in 1980
🎬 20th Century-Fox
🎞 IPC Films
🎬 20th Century-Fox
🎞 IPC Films
December 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
9 to 5 is officially a Christmas Movie
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Funny animal videos no longer being trustworthy just fucking sucks all around. I love the wonder of animal behavior and what it says about the experience of being alive. It's because it happened in reality that it's so fun. It's not fun if it was just made up. There's no wonder there.
December 19, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Funny animal videos no longer being trustworthy just fucking sucks all around. I love the wonder of animal behavior and what it says about the experience of being alive. It's because it happened in reality that it's so fun. It's not fun if it was just made up. There's no wonder there.
I had to take Calculus - twice! (HS and BA) -
and because I didn’t dismiss it as useless for my future, I was able to use that knowledge to understand higher-level linguistic concepts like Semiotics and deconstruction
Wish more Math nerds had bothered to read the book in English class
and because I didn’t dismiss it as useless for my future, I was able to use that knowledge to understand higher-level linguistic concepts like Semiotics and deconstruction
Wish more Math nerds had bothered to read the book in English class
If you are providing me with an education that is low utility in the world then it’s a disservice. My composition class spent four weeks on poetry. I’m sorry, but that only would’ve been useful if I wanted to be a poet. I don’t need to know iambic pentameter in order to be a victim advocate.
December 9, 2025 at 8:34 PM
I had to take Calculus - twice! (HS and BA) -
and because I didn’t dismiss it as useless for my future, I was able to use that knowledge to understand higher-level linguistic concepts like Semiotics and deconstruction
Wish more Math nerds had bothered to read the book in English class
and because I didn’t dismiss it as useless for my future, I was able to use that knowledge to understand higher-level linguistic concepts like Semiotics and deconstruction
Wish more Math nerds had bothered to read the book in English class
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I tried the next-gen Android XR prototype smart glasses, and these frames are ready for your close-up www.techradar.com/computing/vi...
I tried the next-gen Android XR prototype smart glasses, and these frames are ready for your close-up
This is what we want
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December 8, 2025 at 6:04 PM
I tried the next-gen Android XR prototype smart glasses, and these frames are ready for your close-up www.techradar.com/computing/vi...
How much did the man weigh? Why are we fat-shaming the bear?!
A California man found the underside of his house in disarray. It turned out that a 550-pound black bear had moved into the crawl space. trib.al/y7jyZmk
December 4, 2025 at 5:26 PM
How much did the man weigh? Why are we fat-shaming the bear?!
We got one year of a light brown Mocha Mousse Pantone color and the right wing lost their damned minds so badly Pantone said fuck it and joined MAGA
December 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
We got one year of a light brown Mocha Mousse Pantone color and the right wing lost their damned minds so badly Pantone said fuck it and joined MAGA
Uber, which most people think is a successful company, has said in financial documents that it pretty much needs public transportation to disappear if it is going to ultimately become successful
I wonder what Anthropic and OpenAI assume will disappear to serve their success
I wonder what Anthropic and OpenAI assume will disappear to serve their success
December 4, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Uber, which most people think is a successful company, has said in financial documents that it pretty much needs public transportation to disappear if it is going to ultimately become successful
I wonder what Anthropic and OpenAI assume will disappear to serve their success
I wonder what Anthropic and OpenAI assume will disappear to serve their success
First thoughts about the Galaxy Z TriFold - Samsung does tablet software better than anybody, including Apple
That design must be cheaper to make than the Huawei Mate XT, so it won't cost as much
I'm guessing $2,999 / £2,999 / AU $6,999, or $99/month with a contract
That design must be cheaper to make than the Huawei Mate XT, so it won't cost as much
I'm guessing $2,999 / £2,999 / AU $6,999, or $99/month with a contract
December 2, 2025 at 1:31 AM
First thoughts about the Galaxy Z TriFold - Samsung does tablet software better than anybody, including Apple
That design must be cheaper to make than the Huawei Mate XT, so it won't cost as much
I'm guessing $2,999 / £2,999 / AU $6,999, or $99/month with a contract
That design must be cheaper to make than the Huawei Mate XT, so it won't cost as much
I'm guessing $2,999 / £2,999 / AU $6,999, or $99/month with a contract
Black Friday deals: Get this Samsung 65-inch TV for 10% off, only $1,999.99!
Cyber Monday deals: Get this Sarmsong 106-inch TV for 59% off! Only $29.95!
Cyber Monday deals: Get this Sarmsong 106-inch TV for 59% off! Only $29.95!
November 30, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Black Friday deals: Get this Samsung 65-inch TV for 10% off, only $1,999.99!
Cyber Monday deals: Get this Sarmsong 106-inch TV for 59% off! Only $29.95!
Cyber Monday deals: Get this Sarmsong 106-inch TV for 59% off! Only $29.95!
Phish
Phish
Michael Jackson
Madonna
Phish
Phish
Michael Jackson
Madonna
Phish
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve seen.
Heart
Raphael Saadiq
Arctic Monkeys
Green Day
Babyface
Heart
Raphael Saadiq
Arctic Monkeys
Green Day
Babyface
November 28, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Phish
Phish
Michael Jackson
Madonna
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Michael Jackson
Madonna
Phish
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Impeach, convict, remove.
And if our current leaders won’t do it, they need to step aside for people who will.
And if our current leaders won’t do it, they need to step aside for people who will.
November 25, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Impeach, convict, remove.
And if our current leaders won’t do it, they need to step aside for people who will.
And if our current leaders won’t do it, they need to step aside for people who will.
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If I’m understanding this correctly, X is owned by a white nationalist who pays poor people of color in developing countries to pretend to be working class white Americans to scare other white Americans into being afraid poor people of color from developing countries are going to ruin America?
November 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM
If I’m understanding this correctly, X is owned by a white nationalist who pays poor people of color in developing countries to pretend to be working class white Americans to scare other white Americans into being afraid poor people of color from developing countries are going to ruin America?
Can confirm, it is (always) a good day to listen to The Downward Spiral
music.apple.com/us/album/the...
music.apple.com/us/album/the...
The Downward Spiral by Nine Inch Nails on Apple Music
Album · 1994 · 14 Songs
music.apple.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Can confirm, it is (always) a good day to listen to The Downward Spiral
music.apple.com/us/album/the...
music.apple.com/us/album/the...
Is it really really weird this story doesn’t once use the word Wicca?
Mostly they're charmed. Some witches we talked to couldn't wait for the new Wicked release. But some worry that the films have helped move the secret, spiritual art of witchcraft into the mainstream. n.pr/4pkP5jF
What do actual witches think of 'Wicked'?
Mostly they're charmed. Some witches we talked to couldn't wait for the new Wicked release. But some worry that the films have helped move the secret, spiritual art of witchcraft into the mainstream.
n.pr
November 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Is it really really weird this story doesn’t once use the word Wicca?
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Commentary: Not Sure How They Deal With Criminals In Your Town, But ’Round Here We Use A Restorative Justice Process https://theonion.com/not-sure-how-they-deal-with-criminals-in-your-town-but-round-here-we-use-a-restorative-justice-process/
November 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Commentary: Not Sure How They Deal With Criminals In Your Town, But ’Round Here We Use A Restorative Justice Process https://theonion.com/not-sure-how-they-deal-with-criminals-in-your-town-but-round-here-we-use-a-restorative-justice-process/
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i’ve said this before and i remain convinced it’s true, the 2028 platform that would deliver obama 08 results is “i am gonna
bring the hammer down on the corrupt self-dealing politicians and their rich friends and there are no sacred cows id give a pass”
bring the hammer down on the corrupt self-dealing politicians and their rich friends and there are no sacred cows id give a pass”
November 13, 2025 at 2:07 PM
i’ve said this before and i remain convinced it’s true, the 2028 platform that would deliver obama 08 results is “i am gonna
bring the hammer down on the corrupt self-dealing politicians and their rich friends and there are no sacred cows id give a pass”
bring the hammer down on the corrupt self-dealing politicians and their rich friends and there are no sacred cows id give a pass”
For the first time in memory, I've given a smartphone a perfect review score
The OnePlus 15 is the best smartphone you can buy. No questions, thank you...
www.techradar.com/phones/onepl...
The OnePlus 15 is the best smartphone you can buy. No questions, thank you...
www.techradar.com/phones/onepl...
The OnePlus 15 has exceeded my high expectations for what a smartphone can do, and it’s one of the best phones ever
Everything I’d wish for in a phone
www.techradar.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:33 PM
For the first time in memory, I've given a smartphone a perfect review score
The OnePlus 15 is the best smartphone you can buy. No questions, thank you...
www.techradar.com/phones/onepl...
The OnePlus 15 is the best smartphone you can buy. No questions, thank you...
www.techradar.com/phones/onepl...
"Who cares about the penny, I barely ever use cash!"
Okay go ahead and brag Mr. Gold Bars some of us can't carry 400 troy ounces in our trousers
Okay go ahead and brag Mr. Gold Bars some of us can't carry 400 troy ounces in our trousers
November 12, 2025 at 7:25 PM
"Who cares about the penny, I barely ever use cash!"
Okay go ahead and brag Mr. Gold Bars some of us can't carry 400 troy ounces in our trousers
Okay go ahead and brag Mr. Gold Bars some of us can't carry 400 troy ounces in our trousers
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This is big: Valve has officially entered the console gaming space with Steam Machine www.techradar.com/gaming/pc-ga...
Valve's long-awaited new Steam Machine has been revealed and it's 'over' six times more powerful than the Steam Deck
Round two?
www.techradar.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:20 PM
This is big: Valve has officially entered the console gaming space with Steam Machine www.techradar.com/gaming/pc-ga...
Step 1: Pull up Digital ID on your phone
Step 2: Hand your phone to the authoriti... ok I'm gonna stop you right there
Step 2: Hand your phone to the authoriti... ok I'm gonna stop you right there
Apple launches a Digital ID and says it’ll be accepted by the TSA
Apple launches a Digital ID and says it’ll be accepted by the TSA
A new way to present your ID.
buff.ly
November 12, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Step 1: Pull up Digital ID on your phone
Step 2: Hand your phone to the authoriti... ok I'm gonna stop you right there
Step 2: Hand your phone to the authoriti... ok I'm gonna stop you right there
The best part is feeding my toddler a steady diet of classic rock and underground hip-hop and now he’s a teenager, fan of Steely Dan and MF Doom, and swears I had no influence on his taste
Watching (and listening) to my teenage children’s taste in music evolve as they get older is a privilege.
November 12, 2025 at 12:55 PM
The best part is feeding my toddler a steady diet of classic rock and underground hip-hop and now he’s a teenager, fan of Steely Dan and MF Doom, and swears I had no influence on his taste
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The AirPods 4 are $85 on Amazon right now -- one heck of a deal. (This is an affiliate link, I may make a couple of bucks if you use it. Still trying to get my API access back)
https://amzn.to/3XjCOQe
https://amzn.to/3XjCOQe
November 10, 2025 at 3:11 PM
The AirPods 4 are $85 on Amazon right now -- one heck of a deal. (This is an affiliate link, I may make a couple of bucks if you use it. Still trying to get my API access back)
https://amzn.to/3XjCOQe
https://amzn.to/3XjCOQe
The reason that Democrats cave is because all politicians make money from the same evil sources
If we want a real democracy:
1. Repeal the Citizens United ruling through law
2. Outlaw anybody in government trading futures, except through a blind trust
3. Ranked choice voting
If we want a real democracy:
1. Repeal the Citizens United ruling through law
2. Outlaw anybody in government trading futures, except through a blind trust
3. Ranked choice voting
November 10, 2025 at 2:27 PM
The reason that Democrats cave is because all politicians make money from the same evil sources
If we want a real democracy:
1. Repeal the Citizens United ruling through law
2. Outlaw anybody in government trading futures, except through a blind trust
3. Ranked choice voting
If we want a real democracy:
1. Repeal the Citizens United ruling through law
2. Outlaw anybody in government trading futures, except through a blind trust
3. Ranked choice voting
If it wasn't clear before that the legacy Dems and the right are profiting from the same terrible policies, the Mamdani race crystallized it
Mamdani should have been the perfect, knock-out candidate for the party the Dems claim to be, instead they fought him using right-wing tactics
Mamdani should have been the perfect, knock-out candidate for the party the Dems claim to be, instead they fought him using right-wing tactics
it’s moments like today that make it really clear that it was imperative for zohran mamdani to oust andrew cuomo and prevent all these republican-lites from controlling anything
November 10, 2025 at 2:25 PM
If it wasn't clear before that the legacy Dems and the right are profiting from the same terrible policies, the Mamdani race crystallized it
Mamdani should have been the perfect, knock-out candidate for the party the Dems claim to be, instead they fought him using right-wing tactics
Mamdani should have been the perfect, knock-out candidate for the party the Dems claim to be, instead they fought him using right-wing tactics
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Read this thread. This is what @katmabu.bsky.social was protesting, and why she repeatedly says getting beaten up by ICE outside is nothing compared to the torture and crimes being committed inside Broadview. These thugs must be held to account.
A family friend was telling us about what her husband shared about his experience in Broadview before he was deported back to Mexico. She's been sharing to friends and family because she's just in disbelief & horror what her husband told her. She wasn't able to talk to him until he was in Mexico.
November 7, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Read this thread. This is what @katmabu.bsky.social was protesting, and why she repeatedly says getting beaten up by ICE outside is nothing compared to the torture and crimes being committed inside Broadview. These thugs must be held to account.