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Goodbye, Data Plans: Why Your Next Smartphone Might Come With Built-in LoRa

Editors Picks, Must Read, Technology, Tools & Gadgets / Quirky Journal

Forget $50/mo data plans. LoRa radios in phones (Spec5 Spectre) + Meshtastic create 1-10mi mesh networks for free encrypted texts/GPS sharing. No towers needed—devices relay messages. Urban: 1-3mi/node. Rural: 5-10mi+. Solar relays extend 30mi+. Hike/disasters/privacy/rural without cellular dependency. USB adapters upgrade existing phones $30-60.

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Best Startup Software 2026: Essential Tools for Beginners

Best Business Software for Beginners: Essential Tools Every Startup Needs in 2026

Marketing, Must Read, Tools & Gadgets / Quirky Journal

For beginners, essential tools include QuickBooks for accounting, HubSpot for CRM, Trello for project management, and Mailchimp for marketing.

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