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beehiiv review 2026

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beehiiv launched in 2021, founded by former Morning Brew engineers who built the platform around what actually drives newsletter growth: cross-promotion, referrals, and monetization without fees. That origin story shows up clearly in the product. If you've been looking for a beehiiv review, you might also want to weigh it against Substack or Kit — two platforms with very different philosophies on how (and how much) to charge creators. We've been reviewing email marketing software at TechRadar since 2012, covering platforms like Mailchimp, Klaviyo, ActiveCampaign, and more. What distinguishes beehiiv in that group is the combination of a newsletter publishing environment, a web presence builder, and a monetization layer that most ESPs simply don't offer. My experience with beehiiv (Image credit: beehiiv) Getting started on beehiiv is fast. You can be publishing within minutes of signing up, with no credit card required on the free plan. The onboarding flow asks...

I was expecting combat in Aphelion, but I’m actually glad it’s not there

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Global warming and climate change are issues that won’t go away any time soon. While the topic has been explored plenty of times through the lens of video games, Aphelion separates itself by intertwining humanity’s search for a new home into a personal, heart-wrenching love story. Review info Platform reviewed: Xbox Series S Available on: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC Release date: April 28, 2026 While some of its gameplay mechanics feel like an afterthought, the deep relationship between its two protagonists kept me invested until the end. Aphelion takes place in the 2060s, when climate change has completely decimated Earth, forcing humanity to find a new home amongst the stars. Two astronauts, Ariane and Thomas, are sent on the first manned mission to the frozen planet of Persephone to make sure that it’s suitable for life. Their ship malfunctions, causing a crash and separating them. Along the way they hope to reunite with each other while uncovering Persephone’s secrets...

Hands on: The Punkt. MC03 secure rugged phone revealed that it still has some development hurdles to cross before it is ready for Joe Public

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As this product isn't available and the hardware I was provided was an engineering prototype, consider this a hands-on, as between now and its release, some of the issues I'll talk about might well be fixed. Punkt. is a Swiss company that manufactures in Germany, and the MC03, as the name suggests, is the third iteration of its secure, minimalist phone design. If you like minimalist things, perhaps in black and white, and your Android phone not spaffing your personal data around carelessly, then perhaps the MC03 could be for you. Compared to the MC02 model, the new MC03 trades up the Dimensity 900 for the newer Dimensity 7300 SoC, adds more RAM and storage, but largely keeps the same camera. However, the thing that makes this offering stand out is AphyOS, a fork of AOSP 15, a GrapheneOS-related development, according to Punkt., is inherently more secure and able to keep the user's data from being easily harvested. However, the AphyOS-specific apps are unique to Punkt....

Freshsales CRM review

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Freshsales, a CRM that’s part of the Freshworks suite of business software, is a platform designed to streamline and optimize the sales process for businesses of all sizes. What sets Freshsales apart is its focus on sales-centric features, such as visual sales pipelines, built-in communication tools, and AI-powered insights. One of the best CRM platforms , Freshsales offers a high degree of customization, allowing users to tailor it to their specific needs and workflows. Whether you're a small startup or a large enterprise, Freshsales aims to provide a comprehensive solution for managing leads, deals, and customer relationships, all while keeping the user experience simple and intuitive. In this in-depth review, I'll explore the key features, pricing, ease of use, and overall value of Freshsales CRM — based on my experience with the platform. I've looked beyond the marketing to provide hands-on, objective analysis. I spent many hours navigating its "Freddy AI" ...

Campaigner review 2026

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Campaigner has been in the email marketing business since 1999, slowly building up to a platform that goes well beyond basic broadcast sending. The platform covers email automation, SMS marketing, advanced segmentation, and ecommerce integrations for Shopify, WooCommerce, and BigCommerce. Two things consistently set it apart from simpler tools: multi-channel automation that combines email and text in the same sequences, and advanced add-ons that offer enhanced security and analytics. TechRadar Pro has been reviewing business software since 2012, with our contributors covering email marketing platforms from Mailchimp to ActiveCampaign year after year. This Campaigner review draws on hands-on testing alongside analysis of its 2026 pricing, features, and support structure to help you decide whether it fits your needs. My experience with Campaigner (Image credit: Campaigner) Signing up is quick, though you'll need to provide credit card details to start the 30-day free tr...