* { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
  html { overflow-x: hidden; }

  :root {
    --primary: #1B4D7A;
    --text: #1a1a2e;
    --text-mid: #4a4a5a;
    --text-light: #666673;   /* 2026-09-11 (JOB 7): 3.87 -> 5.19 on #f5f5f5; the dark scope redefines it */
    --bg: #ffffff;
    --bg-light: #f5f5f5;
    --page-bg: #F5F5F5;
    --accent: #2B8A3E;
    --accent-hover: #237032;
    --cta-bg: #00838F;
    --cta-hover: #006064;
    --border: #e5e5ea;
    --shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(26,26,46,0.06);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 14px rgba(26,26,46,0.08);
    --radius: 10px;
    --green-bg: #f0fdf4;
    --red-light: #fef2f2;
    --red-text: #991b1b;
    --green-text: #166534;
  }

  body {
    font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    color: var(--text); background: var(--page-bg); line-height: 1.75;
    font-size: 16px; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }

  a { color: var(--accent); }

  /* ── HEADER ── */
  header {
    background: #1a1a2e; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    padding: 16px 0; position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100;
  }
  .header-inner {
    max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px;
  }
  .logo { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: -0.5px; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; }
  .logo span { color: #26C6DA; }   /* 2026-09-11: 3.77 -> 8.26 on the #1a1a2e header */
  nav { display: flex; gap: 2px; flex-wrap: wrap; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; }
  nav a { padding: 7px 10px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); text-decoration: none; border-radius: 6px; transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s; white-space: nowrap; }
  nav a:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); color: #ffffff; }
  .nav-search { padding: 7px 10px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1; }

  /* ── DISCLOSURE BAR ── */
  /* disclosure-bar removed — disclosure moved to bottom of page */

  /* ── LAYOUT ── */
  .content { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 36px 24px 72px; }

  /* ── BREADCRUMB ── */
  .breadcrumb { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-light); margin-bottom: 24px; }
  .breadcrumb a { color: var(--text-light); text-decoration: none; }
  .author-byline { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-light); margin: 4px 0 20px; }
  .author-byline a { color: var(--accent); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 500; }
  .author-byline a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
  .breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

  /* ── PAGE HEADER ── */
  .page-header { margin-bottom: 40px; }
  .page-header h1 {
    font-family: 'Merriweather', Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 36px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -0.5px; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 14px;
    color: var(--text);
  }
  .page-meta { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-light); }
  .page-meta .meta-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }

  /* ── QUICK ANSWER ── */
  .quick-answer {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--cta-bg);
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--cta-bg);
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
    padding: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  }
  .quick-answer-label {
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px; color: #006064; margin-bottom: 10px;   /* 2026-09-12: 3.98 -> 6.47 (tech keeps var(--accent), L1414) */
  }
  .quick-answer p { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--text); }
  .quick-answer-img {
    float: right; width: 90px; height: 90px; object-fit: contain;
    margin: 0 0 12px 16px; border-radius: 8px; background: #f7fafc;
    padding: 6px;
  }
  .quick-answer .cta-btn {
    display: inline-block; margin-top: 16px;
    background: var(--cta-bg); color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none;
    padding: 12px 24px; border-radius: 8px;
    transition: background 200ms ease;
  }
  .quick-answer .cta-btn:hover { background: var(--cta-hover); color: #ffffff; }

  /* ── COMPARISON TABLE ── */
  .table-section { margin-bottom: 56px; }
  .table-section h2 {
    font-family: 'Merriweather', Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 16px;
    color: var(--text);
  }
  .table-wrapper {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden; overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.04), 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  }
  /* NOTE: Electronics pages add 3 spec columns (Resolution, Refresh Rate, Panel)
     bringing total to 10 columns. min-width prevents column crushing.
     The .table-wrapper handles horizontal scroll. NEVER remove min-width. */
  .comp-table { width: 100%; min-width: 680px; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px; }
  .comp-table th {
    background: #f8f9fb; color: var(--text-mid);
    padding: 8px 8px; text-align: left;
    font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--text-light); white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .comp-table td { padding: 8px 8px; vertical-align: middle; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; }
  .comp-table tbody tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
  .comp-table tbody tr:nth-child(odd) td { background: #ffffff; }
  .comp-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) td { background: #fafafa; }
  .comp-table tr:hover td { background: #f0f6ff !important; }
  .comp-table tr.rank-1 td { background: #f7fdf8 !important; }
  .comp-table tr.rank-1 td:first-child { border-left: 3px solid var(--accent); }
  .comp-table .rank { font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-light); text-align: center; width: 28px; }
  .comp-table .product-name {
    font-weight: 600; font-size: 12px; color: var(--text);
    position: sticky; left: 0; background: var(--bg); z-index: 1;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
    min-width: 160px; max-width: 220px;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }
  .prod-name { display: block; }
  .prod-brand { font-size: 10px; color: var(--text-light); font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.3; }
  .price-buy { text-align: center; white-space: nowrap; }
  .price-val { font-weight: 700; }
  .price-buy .table-cta { font-size: 10px; padding: 2px 8px; margin-top: 2px; }
  .comp-table tr:hover .product-name { background: #f0f6ff; }
  .comp-table thead th:nth-child(2) { position: sticky; left: 0; z-index: 2; }
  /* Spec columns in ranking table — keep compact to avoid crushing */
  .comp-table .spec-col { font-size: 12px; white-space: nowrap; color: var(--text-mid); }

  /* ── BADGES (table + card) ── */
  .badge {
    display: inline-block; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600;
    padding: 3px 8px; border-radius: 100px; white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .badge-best { background: rgba(43,138,62,0.12); color: #1B5E20; border: 1px solid rgba(43,138,62,0.2); backdrop-filter: blur(8px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px); }
  .badge-also { background: rgba(85,85,85,0.12); color: #555555; border: 1px solid rgba(85,85,85,0.2); backdrop-filter: blur(8px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px); }
  .badge-budget { background: rgba(230,81,0,0.1); color: #A84300; border: 1px solid rgba(230,81,0,0.2); backdrop-filter: blur(8px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px); }
  .badge-premium { background: rgba(106,27,154,0.1); color: #6A1B9A; border: 1px solid rgba(106,27,154,0.2); backdrop-filter: blur(8px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px); }

  /* Badge pills (spec-defined) */
  .badge-pill { display: inline-block; padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.3px; }
  .badge-pill--top-pick { background: #E8F5E9; color: #2E7D32; border: 1px solid #81C784; }
  .badge-pill--best-value { background: #FFF3E0; color: #E65100; border: 1px solid #FFB74D; }
  .badge-pill--premium { background: #F3E5F5; color: #6A1B9A; border: 1px solid #BA68C8; }

  .table-cta {
    color: #006064; font-weight: 600; font-size: 13px;   /* 2026-09-11: 3.98 -> 6.47; tech overrides via .category-tech-dark a */
    text-decoration: none;
    background: #e6f3f4; border: 1px solid rgba(0,131,143,0.25);
    padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 100px;
    min-height: 32px; min-width: 48px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
    transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.1s;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .table-cta:hover { background: #d0ecee; color: var(--cta-hover); }
  .table-cta:active { transform: scale(0.97); }
  .score-bar {
    display: inline-block; height: 10px; border-radius: 5px;
    background: var(--cta-bg); vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 6px;
    transition: width 0.8s ease; max-width: 100%; min-width: 8px;
  }
  .comp-table td:has(.score-bar) { overflow: hidden; }
  .comp-table td:has(.table-cta) { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

  /* ── SPECS COMPARISON (extracted from buying guide) ── */
  /* NOTE: Tables can have 8-10+ columns (monitors have 10). The min-width
     prevents column crushing; the section handles horizontal scroll.
     NEVER remove the min-width — see CLAUDE.md enrichment prefix rule section. */
  .specs-comparison-section {
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.04), 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    scrollbar-width: auto;
    scrollbar-color: #1B4D7A #e8eaed;
  }
  .specs-comparison-section::-webkit-scrollbar { height: 10px; }
  .specs-comparison-section::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: #1B4D7A; border-radius: 5px; }
  .specs-comparison-section::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: #e8eaed; border-radius: 5px; }
  .specs-comparison-section h2 {
    font-family: 'Merriweather', Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0; color: var(--text);
    padding: 20px 20px 12px;
  }
  .specs-comparison-section .specs-table {
    width: 100%; min-width: 1100px; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;
    background: #ffffff;
  }
  .specs-comparison-section .specs-table th {
    background: #f7fafc; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left;
    font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border);
    font-size: 11px; white-space: nowrap; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  }
  .specs-comparison-section .specs-table td {
    padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
    color: var(--text-mid); font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.4;
  }
  .specs-comparison-section .specs-table td:first-child {
    font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .specs-comparison-section .specs-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) td { background: #fafafa; }
  .specs-comparison-section .specs-table tbody tr:hover td { background: #f0f6ff; }

  /* ── PRODUCT CARDS ── */
  .product-card {
    position: relative;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 32px; overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.06), 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr; grid-template-rows: auto auto;
  }
  .product-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.10), 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }
  .product-card--no-img { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Pick label: absolute pill overlaying the top of the card image */
  .product-card-label {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px; left: 16px;
    z-index: 10;
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.20);
  }

  .product-card-body { padding: 28px; grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1; }
  .product-card-img {
    width: 100%;
    background: #f7fafc;
    padding: 16px;
    display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1; align-self: start;
  }
  .product-card-full {
    grid-column: 1 / -1; grid-row: 2;
    padding: 0 28px 28px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .product-card-img img {
    width: 100%; max-height: 280px; object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }
  .product-card-img:hover img { transform: scale(1.03); }
  .img-placeholder {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    width: 100%; height: 100%; min-height: 300px;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #f1f5f9, #e2e8f0);
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 96px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text-light);
    font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;
    user-select: none; letter-spacing: -3px;
  }
  .cat-page-img-placeholder {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    width: 100%; height: 100px;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #f1f5f9, #e2e8f0);
    font-size: 48px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text-light);
    font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;
    user-select: none;
  }
  .product-card-header {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .product-card-header h3 {
    font-family: 'Merriweather', Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.3;
    color: var(--text);
  }
  .product-card-header h3 a {
    color: inherit; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.15s;
  }
  .product-card-header h3 a:hover { color: var(--accent); text-decoration: underline; }
  .product-card-img-link { display: block; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; }
  .product-price { font-size: 24px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 4px; }
  .product-price-retailer { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-light); }
  .product-verdict { font-size: 15px; color: var(--text-mid); margin-bottom: 20px; font-style: italic; line-height: 1.65; }

  /* ── PROS / CONS ── */
  .pros-cons { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
  .pros, .cons { padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; }
  .pros { background: #f0fdf4; }
  .cons { background: #fff8f0; }
  .pros h4, .cons h4 { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.3px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
  .pros h4 { color: #166534; }
  .cons h4 { color: #92400e; }
  .pros ul, .cons ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
  .pros li, .cons li { font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 20px; position: relative; line-height: 1.5; color: #1e293b; }
  .pros li::before { content: '\2713'; position: absolute; left: 0; color: #166534; font-weight: 700; }
  .cons li::before { content: '\2717'; position: absolute; left: 0; color: #d97706; font-weight: 700; }

  /* ── BEST FOR / SKIP IF ── */
  .best-for {
    background: #f0fdf4; border: 1px solid #bbf7d0; border-left: 4px solid #2d6a4f;
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 16px;
    color: var(--text); line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .best-for strong { color: #166534; }
  .skip-if {
    background: #fef2f2; border: 1px solid #fecaca; border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 10px 14px; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: #991b1b; line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .skip-if strong { color: #991b1b; }

  /* ── INLINE GUIDE PRODUCT IMAGES ── */
  .guide-inline-img {
    float: right;
    clear: right;
    width: 38%;
    max-width: 260px;
    margin: 0 0 20px 24px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #f8f9fa, #e9ecef);
    padding: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  }
  .guide-inline-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.06));
  }
  .guide-inline-img figcaption {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #5f6b7d;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 8px;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }
  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .guide-inline-img {
      float: none;
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 100%;
      margin: 0 0 20px 0;
    }
  }

  /* ── COMPACT INLINE PRODUCT CARDS ── */
  .guide-product-card {
    float: right;
    clear: right;
    width: 42%;
    max-width: 300px;
    margin: 4px 0 20px 24px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    text-align: center;
  }
  .guide-product-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 140px;
    object-fit: contain;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #f8f9fa, #e9ecef);
    padding: 12px;
    display: block;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.06));
  }
  .guide-product-card-body {
    padding: 12px 14px 14px;
  }
  .guide-product-card-name {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a1a2e;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }
  .guide-product-card-price {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #2d6a4f;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .guide-product-card-cta {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #006064;
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  .guide-product-card-cta:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

  /* ── INLINE YOUTUBE THUMBNAIL ── */
  .yt-inline {
    float: right;
    width: 42%;
    max-width: 320px;
    margin: 4px 0 20px 24px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    background: #000;
    position: relative;
  }
  .yt-inline-link {
    display: block;
    position: relative;
  }
  .yt-inline-thumb {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
  }
  .yt-inline-play {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background: rgba(255,0,0,0.85);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  }
  .yt-inline-caption {
    padding: 8px 12px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #ccc;
    background: #111;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }
  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .yt-inline {
      float: none;
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 100%;
      margin: 0 0 20px 0;
    }
  }
  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .guide-product-card {
      float: none;
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 100%;
      margin: 0 0 20px 0;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: row;
    }
    .guide-product-card img {
      width: 100px;
      min-width: 100px;
      height: auto;
    }
    .guide-product-card-body {
      text-align: left;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: center;
    }
  }
  .deep-dive {
    margin: 16px 0 20px; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .deep-dive summary {
    padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600;
    color: #006064; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;   /* 2026-09-12: 4.31 -> 6.47 (tech overrides to var(--accent)) */
    background: #f7fafa; transition: background 0.2s;
  }
  .deep-dive summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
  .deep-dive summary::before { content: "\25B6\00a0"; font-size: 11px; transition: transform 0.2s; display: inline-block; }
  .deep-dive[open] summary::before { transform: rotate(90deg); }
  .deep-dive[open] summary { background: #eef6f6; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .deep-dive-content {
    padding: 16px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--text-mid);
  }
  .deep-dive-content p { margin-bottom: 12px; }
  .deep-dive-content p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
  .deep-dive-skipif {
    background: #fef2f2; border-radius: 6px; padding: 10px 14px;
    color: #991b1b; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .detail-review { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--text-mid); margin-bottom: 20px; }

  /* ── SPECS EXPANDABLE ── */
  .specs-expand {
    margin: 0 0 20px; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .specs-expand summary {
    padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600;
    color: #1a5276; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;
    background: #f0f4f8; transition: background 0.2s;
  }
  .specs-expand summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
  .specs-expand summary::before { content: "\25B6\00a0"; font-size: 11px; transition: transform 0.2s; display: inline-block; }
  .specs-expand[open] summary::before { transform: rotate(90deg); }
  .specs-expand[open] summary { background: #e3ecf3; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .specs-expand-content { padding: 12px 16px; }
  .specs-detail-table {
    width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px;
  }
  .specs-detail-table tr { border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f6; }
  .specs-detail-table tr:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .specs-detail-table td { padding: 8px 4px; vertical-align: top; }
  .spec-tbl-label {
    font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-mid); width: 38%; white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .spec-tbl-value { color: var(--text-base); }

  /* ── INFLUENCER SIGNAL ── */
  .influencer-signal {
    font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-light); padding: 10px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .influencer-signal strong { color: var(--text-mid); }

  /* ── PRICE COMPARE ── */
  .price-compare { margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
  .price-compare-label {
    font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px; color: var(--text-light); margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .price-compare-row { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; }
  .price-link {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
    font-size: 13px; background: var(--bg-light); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 4px; text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text-mid); transition: border-color 0.15s, color 0.15s;
    min-height: 48px;
  }
  .price-link:hover { border-color: var(--cta-bg); color: var(--text); }
  .retailer-name { font-weight: 600; }
  .retailer-price { color: var(--text); font-weight: 700; }
  .price-link.best-price { border-color: var(--cta-bg); background: #e0f7fa; }
  .price-link.best-price .retailer-price { color: #006064; }   /* 2026-09-12: 4.06 -> 6.47 (tech overrides) */

  /* ── CTA BUTTON (primary action) ── */
  .product-cta {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 20px;
    background: var(--cta-bg);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: background 200ms ease, transform 100ms ease;
    min-height: 52px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  }
  .product-cta:hover { background: var(--cta-hover); color: #ffffff; }
  .product-cta:active { transform: scale(0.98); }
  .product-cta--compact {
    margin-top: 14px; padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 14px; min-height: auto;
    border-radius: 6px;
  }

  /* ── BUYING GUIDE ── */
  .buying-guide { margin-bottom: 56px; }
  .buying-guide h2 {
    font-family: 'Merriweather', Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 28px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 20px; color: var(--text);
  }
  .buying-guide p { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--text-mid); margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .buying-guide h3 {
    font-family: 'Merriweather', Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; margin-top: 24px; margin-bottom: 10px; color: var(--text);
  }
  .buying-guide .who-for-block {
    background: #ebf8ff; border-left: 4px solid #3182ce;
    padding: 14px 18px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .buying-guide .hero-image {
    margin: 0 0 24px; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
  }
  .buying-guide .hero-image img {
    width: 100%; max-height: 280px; height: auto; object-fit: cover; display: block;
  }
  .buying-guide .hero-image[style*="display: none"], .buying-guide .hero-image[style*="display:none"] {
    margin: 0; padding: 0; height: 0;
  }
  .buying-guide .hero-credit {
    position: absolute; bottom: 8px; right: 12px;
    font-size: 10px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.4); padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 4px;
  }
  .buying-guide .tldr-block {
    background: #f0fff4; border-left: 4px solid #38a169;
    padding: 14px 18px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .buying-guide .warning-box, .buying-guide .caution-box {
    background: #fffaf0; border-left: 4px solid #dd6b20;
    padding: 14px 18px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .buying-guide .quick-verdict {
    background: #f7fafc; border-left: 4px solid var(--cta-bg);
    padding: 14px 18px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .buying-guide .guide-table {
    width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0; font-size: 14px;
  }
  .buying-guide .guide-table th, .buying-guide .guide-table td {
    border: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 10px 14px; text-align: left;
  }
  .buying-guide .guide-table th {
    background: var(--bg-light); font-weight: 600; color: var(--text);
  }
  .buying-guide .guide-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background: #fafafa; }

  /* ── BUYING GUIDE SECTION WRAPPER ── */
  .buying-guide-section {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding-bottom: 8px;
  }

  /* ── GUIDE PICKS SUMMARY ── */
  .guide-picks-summary {
    background: var(--bg-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    margin: 24px 0 16px;
  }
  .guide-picks-summary h3 {
    font-family: 'Merriweather', Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 12px; color: var(--text);
  }
  .guide-picks-summary p {
    font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-mid); margin: 0 0 8px; line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .guide-picks-summary p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
  .guide-picks-summary a {
    color: #006064; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .guide-picks-summary a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

  /* ── JUMP TO REVIEWS LINK ── */
  .jump-to-reviews {
    text-align: center; margin: 12px 0 0; font-size: 14px;
  }
  .jump-to-reviews a {
    color: #006064; font-weight: 500; text-decoration: none;
  }
  .jump-to-reviews a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

  /* ── WATCH BEFORE YOU BUY (YouTube thumbnail cards) ── */
  .yt-section { margin: 32px 0; display: block; width: 100%; clear: both; }
  .yt-heading {
    font-family: 'Merriweather', Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 14px; color: var(--text);
    display: block; width: 100%; text-align: center;
  }
  .yt-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 16px; width: 100%; }
  .yt-card {
    display: block; text-decoration: none; border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: transform 0.15s, box-shadow 0.15s; background: #000;
  }
  .yt-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
  .yt-thumb-wrap { position: relative; width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; overflow: hidden; }
  .yt-thumb {
    position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover; display: block;
  }
  .yt-play {
    position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 60px; height: 42px; background: rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.85); border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: #fff; font-size: 22px; pointer-events: none;
    transition: background 0.15s;
  }
  .yt-card:hover .yt-play { background: rgba(255, 0, 0, 1); }
  .yt-caption { padding: 10px 12px; background: var(--bg); }
  .yt-vid-title {
    font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.35; color: var(--text);
    overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;
    display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  }
  .yt-vid-channel { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-light); margin-top: 3px; }
  @media (max-width: 767px) {
    .yt-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  }

  /* ── QUICK COMPARISON TABLE (type-vs-type tables inside buying guides) ── */
  .qct-wrap { overflow-x: auto; margin: 24px 0 32px; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; }
  .qct { border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; min-width: 480px; font-size: 14px; color-scheme: light; background: var(--bg); }
  .qct thead tr { background: var(--accent); }
  .qct thead th {
    padding: 10px 14px; text-align: left; font-weight: 700; color: #fff;
    font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif; white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .qct thead th:first-child { border-radius: 6px 0 0 0; }
  .qct thead th:last-child { border-radius: 0 6px 0 0; }
  .qct tbody td {
    padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--text); font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;
    background: var(--bg);
  }
  .qct tbody td:first-child { font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); white-space: nowrap; }
  .qct tbody tr:nth-child(even) td { background: var(--bg-light); }
  .qct tbody tr:hover td { background: #eef4ff; }
  .qct-winner td { background: var(--green-bg) !important; }
  .qct-winner td:first-child { color: var(--accent); }

  /* ── FAQ ── */
  .faq { margin-bottom: 56px; }
  .faq h2 {
    font-family: 'Merriweather', Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 20px; color: var(--text);
  }
  details.faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
  details.faq-item:first-of-type { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
  details.faq-item summary {
    padding: 18px 0; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    font-family: 'Merriweather', Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); user-select: none;
  }
  details.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
  details.faq-item summary::after {
    content: '+'; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 400; color: var(--text-light);
    flex-shrink: 0; margin-left: 16px; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  }
  details.faq-item[open] summary::after { content: '\2212'; }
  details.faq-item .faq-a {
    font-size: 15px; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.7; padding: 0 0 18px 0;
  }

  /* ── METHODOLOGY ── */
  .methodology {
    background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 8px; padding: 24px; margin-bottom: 32px;
  }
  .methodology h3 {
    font-family: 'Merriweather', Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 14px; color: var(--text);
  }
  .methodology p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-light); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 12px; }
  .methodology p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

  /* ── CONCLUSION + SOURCE ATTRIBUTION ── */
  .conclusion { margin-bottom: 32px; }
  .conclusion h2 { font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--text); margin: 0 0 12px; }
  .conclusion p { color: var(--text-mid); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; }
  .source-attribution { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-light); margin: 16px 0; font-style: italic; }

  /* ── DISCLOSURE ── */
  .disclosure {
    background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 20px; font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-light); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 32px;
  }
  .disclosure strong { color: var(--text-mid); }

  /* ── FOOTER ── */
  footer { background: #1a1a2e; color: #94a3b8; padding: 32px 24px; }
  .footer-inner {
    max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 32px;
  }
  .footer-col h4 { color: white; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 12px; }
  .footer-col a { display: block; color: #94a3b8; text-decoration: none; font-size: 14px; padding: 3px 0; }
  .footer-col a:hover { color: white; }
  .footer-bottom {
    max-width: 1200px; margin: 32px auto 0; padding-top: 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); font-size: 13px; text-align: center;
  }

  /* ── GLOBAL MOBILE SAFETY ── */
  img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
  
  /* ── MOBILE ── */
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .header-inner { flex-wrap: wrap; }
    nav { width: 100%; justify-content: flex-start; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    /* Nav links: 44px minimum touch target */
    nav a { min-height: 44px; display: flex; align-items: center; padding: 8px 12px; }
    .content { padding: 24px 16px 56px; }
    .page-header h1 { font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.3; }
    .pros-cons { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

    /* Product cards: single column */
    .product-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .product-card-body { padding: 20px; grid-column: 1; grid-row: auto; }
    .product-card-img { grid-column: 1; grid-row: auto; min-height: 180px; }
    .product-card-full { grid-column: 1; grid-row: auto; padding: 0 20px 20px; }
    .product-card-label { top: 12px; left: 12px; }
    .product-card-img img { max-height: 200px; }
    .product-card-header { flex-direction: row; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
    .product-card-header h3 { font-size: 18px; }
    .product-price { font-size: 20px; }
    /* CTA: 48px min touch target (Google recommendation) */
    .product-cta { font-size: 15px; padding: 14px 20px; min-height: 48px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
    .detail-review { display: none; }
    .quick-answer { padding: 18px 18px 18px 20px; }

    /* Specs tables: horizontal scroll contained */
    .specs-comparison-section { overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; }
    .specs-comparison-section .specs-table { min-width: 500px; }

    /* Comparison table → stacked card layout on mobile */
    .table-section { display: block; overflow-x: hidden; }
    .comp-table,
    .comp-table thead,
    .comp-table tbody,
    .comp-table tr,
    .comp-table th,
    .comp-table td { display: block; width: 100%; }
    .comp-table thead { display: none; }
    .comp-table tbody tr {
      background: #ffffff;
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: 10px;
      padding: 14px 16px;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
      box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
    }
    .comp-table td { border-bottom: none; padding: 4px 0; font-size: 14px; }
    .comp-table td::before {
      content: attr(data-label);
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 12px;
      color: #7A7A7A;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      display: block;
      margin-bottom: 4px;
    }
    .comp-table td.rank { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-light); }
    .comp-table td.product-name {
      font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text);
      position: static; border-right: none;
      padding-bottom: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); margin-bottom: 6px;
    }
    .comp-table tr.rank-1 td:first-child { border-left: none; }
    .comp-table tr.rank-1 { border-left: 3px solid var(--accent); }
    .table-cta { display: block; width: 100%; text-align: center; margin-top: 8px; min-height: 48px; line-height: 48px; }

    /* Service/finance feature table: wrap or scroll */
    .svc-feature-table { display: block; overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; }
    .svc-feature-table th { white-space: normal; font-size: 11px; padding: 8px 6px; }
    .svc-feature-table td { padding: 7px 6px; font-size: 12px; }
    .svc-price-bar { gap: 10px; }
    .svc-price-card { flex: 1 1 140px; padding: 16px 12px; }
    .svc-price-hero { font-size: 1.4rem; }

    /* Finance hero numbers: prevent overflow */
    .finance-hero-number { font-size: 26px; }
    .finance-apy-hero { font-size: 34px; }
    .finance-hero-rewards { font-size: 18px; }
    .finance-card-hero { padding: 12px; gap: 12px; }

    /* Budget pills: 44px minimum touch target */
    .budget-pill { padding: 10px 16px; font-size: 14px; min-height: 44px; display: flex; align-items: center; }

    /* Footer: stack columns, enlarge touch targets */
    .footer-inner { flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; }
    .footer-col a { padding: 8px 0; min-height: 44px; display: flex; align-items: center; }

    /* FAQ: ensure touch-friendly summary */
    details.faq-item summary { padding: 16px 0; min-height: 48px; font-size: 15px; }

    /* Buying guide: contain any wide elements */
    .buying-guide { overflow-x: hidden; }
    .buying-guide table { display: block; overflow-x: auto; max-width: 100%; }
    .buying-guide img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
    .buying-guide pre, .buying-guide code { overflow-x: auto; max-width: 100%; }

    /* QCT (Quick Comparison Table): already scrollable, ensure it */
    .qct-wrap { overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; }

    /* Related comparisons: enlarge touch targets */
    .related-item { padding: 14px 16px; min-height: 48px; }

    /* Methodology/disclosure: smaller padding */
    .methodology { padding: 18px; }
    .disclosure { padding: 14px 16px; }
  }

  /* ── SMALL MOBILE (≤480px) ── */
  @media (max-width: 480px) {
    .page-header h1 { font-size: 22px; }
    .product-card-img { min-height: 160px; }
    .finance-hero-number { font-size: 22px; }
    .finance-apy-hero { font-size: 28px; }
    .svc-price-card { flex: 1 1 100%; }
    .specs-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .budget-filter { gap: 10px; }
  }

  /* ── PREVENT iOS INPUT ZOOM (font-size < 16px triggers zoom) ── */
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    input, select, textarea { font-size: 16px; }
  }

  /* ── SAFE AREA FOR NOTCHED PHONES ── */
  @supports (padding: env(safe-area-inset-bottom)) {
    footer { padding-bottom: calc(32px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom)); }
    .content { padding-left: max(16px, env(safe-area-inset-left)); padding-right: max(16px, env(safe-area-inset-right)); }
  }

  /* ── TRUST STATEMENT ── */
  .trust-statement {
    font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-light); margin-top: 8px;
    padding: 8px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  }

  /* ── RELATED COMPARISONS ── */
  .related-comparisons {
    margin: 40px 0 8px;
    padding: 28px 0 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .related-comparisons h2 {
    font-family: 'Merriweather', Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin: 0 0 16px;
  }
  .related-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
  .related-item {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
    padding: 13px 16px; border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius); text-decoration: none; color: var(--text);
    background: #ffffff; transition: background 0.15s, border-color 0.15s;
  }
  .related-item:hover { background: var(--bg-light); border-color: var(--cta-bg); }
  .related-badge {
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary); background: #e8f0f8;
    border-radius: 4px; padding: 2px 7px; white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .related-title { flex: 1; font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 500; }
  .related-arrow { color: var(--text-light); font-size: 1.1rem; flex-shrink: 0; }

  /* ── Electronics Specs Grid (light theme) ── */
  .specs-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(140px, 1fr));
    gap: 8px;
    margin: 16px 0;
    padding: 16px;
    background: var(--bg-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 8px;
  }
  .spec-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
  .spec-label {
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: #7A7A7A;
  }
  .spec-value {
    font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text);
  }
  td.spec-col {
    font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-light); white-space: nowrap;
  }

  /* ── Minimal card: no image, so label flows normally at top ── */
  .product-card--minimal .product-card-label,
  .product-card--no-img .product-card-label,
  .finance-card .product-card-label {
    position: relative;
    top: auto; left: auto;
    display: inline-block;
    margin: 16px 0 0 20px;
    box-shadow: none;
  }
  .product-card--minimal .product-card-body,
  .product-card--no-img .product-card-body {
    padding-top: 16px;
  }

  /* Finance card label: in flow with the minimal/no-image cards above since 2026-09-11 (survey D4 -
     the absolute label covered the account name on 23 pages). */
  /* ...and in the card GRID (240px | 1fr; image col 1 row 1, body col 2 row 1, full row 2) an in-flow label
     is a grid item: unplaced it became a full-height 240px green column at desktop. Pin it to the image's
     cell, sized to its text - the same spot the old absolute pill had, clear of the account name. */
  .finance-card .product-card-label {
    grid-column: 1;
    grid-row: 1;
    justify-self: start;
    align-self: start;
  }

  /* ── Finance card hero sections ── */
  .finance-card-hero {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
    background: #f8f9ff;
    border: 1px solid #d0d8ff;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    margin: 12px 0;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .finance-apy-hero-wrap {
    background: #f0f7ff;
    border-color: #b3d0f5;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .finance-hero-stat {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
  }
  .finance-hero-center {
    text-align: center;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .finance-hero-number {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #1B4D7A;
    line-height: 1.1;
  }
  .finance-apy-hero { font-size: 42px; }
  .finance-hero-rewards { font-size: 22px; }
  .finance-hero-label {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--text-light);
  }
  .finance-details-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
    margin: 8px 0;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #4a4a5a;
  }
  .fdic-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #e8f5e9;
    color: #1e7e34;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
  }
  .finance-rating-badge {
    background: #e3f2fd;
    color: #1565c0;
  }

  /* ── Minimal card mobile ── */
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .product-card--minimal .product-card-label { margin: 12px 0 0 16px; }
  }

/* ── Budget Filter Pills (V1a Product Finder) ── */
.budget-filter {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
}
.budget-filter-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}
.budget-pill {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  color: #64748b;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s, border-color 0.15s;
  white-space: nowrap;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.budget-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent);
}
.budget-pill.active {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
.budget-filter-count {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.budget-filter-empty {
  padding: 20px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 15px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
}
.budget-filter-empty a {
  color: var(--accent);
  text-decoration: underline;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ── Float Clear: prevent YT inline videos from squeezing tables/cards ── */
#product-cards, .budget-filter, .specs-comparison-section,
.buying-guide-section + *, .guide-picks-summary + *,
.jump-to-reviews, .table-section, .table-wrapper,
.deep-dive, .specs-expand, .faq-item { clear: both; }
.buying-guide-section::after { content: ''; display: table; clear: both; }
/* Tables inside buying guide must never be squeezed by adjacent floats */
.buying-guide-section table { clear: both; width: 100%; }
.yt-inline + table, .yt-inline + .specs-comparison-section { clear: both; }

  /* ── Related Hub Callout (Mother's Day mega page links) ── */
  .related-hub {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f7ff, #e8f4fd);
    border: 1px solid #c8ddf0;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    margin: 0 0 24px;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }
  .related-hub a { font-weight: 600; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TECH SPEC BAR — visible key specs row on tech product cards
   Phase 1 of tech comparison template enhancement (May 5, 2026)
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.tech-spec-bar {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px;
  margin: 8px 0 12px; padding: 0;
}
.tech-spec-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  background: var(--surface-light, #f1f5f9);
  border: 1px solid var(--border, #e2e8f0);
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary, #475569);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-family: ui-monospace, 'SF Mono', 'Cascadia Mono', monospace;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   DARK TECH THEME — matches gaming PC mega page design system
   Applied via .category-tech-dark on <body>
   Design rationale: docs/STRATEGY_CATEGORY_DESIGN.md
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* ── INLINE STYLES MOVED TO CLASSES (2026-09-11, builder lane JOB 6). The builder used to write these colours
   inline, which no theme can reach without !important. Colour = --text-light, which the dark scope redefines. */
.price-sale { color: #c0392b; }
.price-was { text-decoration: line-through; color: var(--text-light); font-weight: 400; }
.bought-count { display: inline-block; color: var(--text-light); font-size: 11px; margin-right: 4px; }
.data-signal { font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-light); display: block; margin: 4px 0 6px; }
.editorial-byline { margin: 12px 0 20px; padding: 10px 16px; border-left: 3px solid #2563eb; font-size: 13px;
                    color: var(--text-light); line-height: 1.5; }
.editorial-byline a { color: #2563eb; }
.ymyl-disclaimer { margin: 0 0 20px; padding: 12px 16px; background: #f8f9fa; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
                   border-radius: 6px; font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-light); line-height: 1.6; }
.amazon-disclaimer { color: var(--text-light); font-size: 11px; margin: 12px 0 0; padding: 8px 12px;
                     background: #f9f9f9; border-radius: 6px; line-height: 1.5; }

.category-tech-dark {
  /* Surface layers — exact mega page palette */
  --bg-page: #0a0a0c;
  --bg-card: #16161a;
  --bg-card-hover: #1d1d22;
  --surface-light: #1d1d22;
  --surface-3: #25252b;
  --border: #2a2a31;
  /* Ink hierarchy */
  --text-primary: #ffffff;
  --text-secondary: #c8c8cf;
  --text-muted: #8e8e98;
  --text-disabled: #5e5e68;
  /* Accent — cyan for all tech (red-orange reserved for gaming flagships) */
  --accent: #4dd4ff;
  --accent-hover: #6de0ff;
  --accent-dim: #0a2a36;
  /* Semantic */
  --gold: #ffb86b;
  --green-ok: #4ade80;
  --red-bad: #f87171;
  /* Typography — matches mega page */
  --display: "Saira Condensed", "Saira", "Roboto Condensed", system-ui, sans-serif;
  --body-font: "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --mono: "JetBrains Mono", ui-monospace, "Cascadia Mono", "SF Mono", Menlo, monospace;
  /* Background */
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 1000px 500px at 80% -100px, rgba(77,212,255,0.06), transparent 60%),
              var(--bg-page);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: var(--body-font);
}
/* READABILITY FIX (written Jul 10 2026, shipped 2026-09-11): the dark tech scope defines its own
   variable vocabulary (--text-primary/--bg-page) but the BASE stylesheet colors headings and body
   copy with the LIGHT vocabulary (--text, --text-light, --green-bg...). Inside .category-tech-dark
   those rules kept light-theme values: h1 and .quick-answer p rendered #1a1a2e on #0a0a0c.
   Remap the base variables inside the dark scope so both vocabularies agree. */
.category-tech-dark {
  --text: #f2f4f8;
  --text-mid: #c8c8cf;
  --text-light: #9aa0ac;
  --bg: #16161a;
  --bg-light: #1d1d22;
  --page-bg: #0a0a0c;
  --border: #2a2a31;
  --shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.65);
  --green-bg: #0f2318;
  --red-light: #2a1515;
  --green-text: #7ee2a8;
  --red-text: #f2b8b5;
}
.category-tech-dark .quick-answer p { color: var(--text); }
.category-tech-dark .page-header h1 { color: var(--text); }
.category-tech-dark .table-section h2 { color: var(--text); }
/* FM155 SIBLINGS of the remap above (2026-09-11, builder lane). Once --text* are light inside the dark scope,
   every BASE rule that paints a hard-coded LIGHT surface under inherited or var(--text*) text renders light on
   light - measured on 8 scratch-built tech pages: .best-for 16.30 -> 1.05, .methodology h3 17.06 -> 1.10, and the
   comparison-table product name stuck at 1.61 on #f7fdf8. Each such surface gets its dark-palette equivalent;
   light-paper greys (#7A7A7A, #64748b, #475569) that land on the dark ground are lifted to the dark scope's ink.
   Self-contained light pills (dark text on their own light fill: .badge-pill--*, .skip-if, .cond-*,
   .specs-expand summary, .related-badge) are left alone - they read the same on either ground. */
.category-tech-dark .comp-table tbody tr,
.category-tech-dark .comp-table tbody tr:nth-child(odd) td,
.category-tech-dark .comp-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) td,
.category-tech-dark .specs-comparison-section .specs-table,
.category-tech-dark .specs-comparison-section .specs-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) td,
.category-tech-dark .buying-guide .guide-table tr:nth-child(even) td,
.category-tech-dark .methodology,
.category-tech-dark .disclosure,
.category-tech-dark .related-item,
.category-tech-dark .guide-product-card,
.category-tech-dark .budget-pill,
.category-tech-dark .budget-filter-empty { background: var(--bg-card); }
.category-tech-dark .comp-table tr.rank-1 td { background: var(--green-bg) !important; }
.category-tech-dark .comp-table tr:hover td,
.category-tech-dark .comp-table tr:hover .product-name,
.category-tech-dark .specs-comparison-section .specs-table tbody tr:hover td,
.category-tech-dark .qct tbody tr:hover td { background: var(--surface-light) !important; }
.category-tech-dark .specs-comparison-section .specs-table th { background: #111114; color: var(--text-primary); }
.category-tech-dark .pros,
.category-tech-dark .best-for,
.category-tech-dark .buying-guide .tldr-block { background: var(--green-bg); }
.category-tech-dark .cons,
.category-tech-dark .buying-guide .warning-box,
.category-tech-dark .buying-guide .caution-box { background: var(--red-light); }
.category-tech-dark .buying-guide .who-for-block,
.category-tech-dark .buying-guide .quick-verdict,
.category-tech-dark .deep-dive summary { background: var(--surface-light); }
.category-tech-dark .deep-dive[open] summary { background: var(--surface-3); }
.category-tech-dark .deep-dive summary,
.category-tech-dark .price-link.best-price .retailer-price { color: var(--accent); }
.category-tech-dark .price-link.best-price,
.category-tech-dark .table-cta { background: var(--accent-dim); }
.category-tech-dark .table-cta:hover { background: var(--surface-3); color: var(--accent-hover); }
.category-tech-dark .guide-product-card-name { color: var(--text-primary); }
/* 2026-09-12 (JOB 4 palette pass 2): these four were darkened for light pages, and in the dark scope they
   sit on a dark card, so they take the dark vocabulary instead. */
.category-tech-dark .guide-product-card-cta { color: var(--accent); }
.category-tech-dark .guide-inline-img figcaption,
.category-tech-dark .sg-na { color: var(--text-muted); }
.category-tech-dark .price-was { color: var(--text-muted); }
.category-tech-dark .guide-product-card-price { color: var(--green-ok); }
.category-tech-dark .budget-pill { border-color: var(--border); color: var(--text-secondary); }
.category-tech-dark .budget-pill:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent); }
.category-tech-dark .budget-pill.active { background: var(--accent); border-color: var(--accent); color: #0a0a0c; }
.category-tech-dark .spec-label,
.category-tech-dark .budget-filter-count,
.category-tech-dark .budget-filter-empty,
.category-tech-dark .score-grid-section h3,
.category-tech-dark .score-grid thead th,
.category-tech-dark .sg-method,
.category-tech-dark .sg-method a { color: var(--text-muted); }
.category-tech-dark .sg-val { color: var(--text-secondary); }
.category-tech-dark .sg-best .sg-val { color: var(--green-ok); }
.category-tech-dark .sg-bar-track { background: var(--surface-3); }
.category-tech-dark .sg-best .sg-bar-track { background: var(--green-bg); }
/* ...and the mirror image: content INSIDE those now-dark surfaces that carries hard-coded DARK ink (pros/cons li
   #1e293b, .best-for strong #166534, and the translucent table badges whose tint now sits on a dark row). */
.category-tech-dark .pros li,
.category-tech-dark .cons li { color: var(--text-secondary); }
.category-tech-dark .pros li::before,
.category-tech-dark .best-for strong { color: var(--green-text); }
.category-tech-dark .badge-best { color: var(--green-ok); }
.category-tech-dark .badge-also { color: var(--text-secondary); }
.category-tech-dark .badge-budget { color: var(--gold); }
.category-tech-dark .badge-premium { color: #d8b4fe; }
/* These three were INLINE colours until 2026-09-11 (JOB 6 moved them to classes), so the !important the stopgap
   needed is gone; plain specificity (dark scope + class) now wins. */
.category-tech-dark .data-signal,
.category-tech-dark .editorial-byline { color: var(--text-muted); }
.category-tech-dark .editorial-byline a { color: var(--accent); }
.category-tech-dark .amazon-disclaimer { background: var(--bg-card); color: var(--text-muted); }
.category-tech-dark .price-sale { color: var(--red-bad); }
/* Headings — condensed display font */
.category-tech-dark h1,
.category-tech-dark h2,
.category-tech-dark h3 {
  font-family: var(--display);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.category-tech-dark h1 { font-weight: 800; }
.category-tech-dark .hero-section,
.category-tech-dark .page-content { background: transparent; }
/* Product cards — mega page surface style */
.category-tech-dark .product-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-card) 0%, var(--bg-page) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
}
.category-tech-dark .product-card:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  border-color: #36363f;
}
.category-tech-dark .product-card-label {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}
.category-tech-dark .product-price {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.category-tech-dark .product-verdict {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-family: var(--body-font);
}
.category-tech-dark .product-cta {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #0a0a0c;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  border-radius: 8px;
}
.category-tech-dark .product-cta:hover { background: var(--accent-hover); }
/* Spec pills — monospace for technical data */
.category-tech-dark .tech-spec-pill {
  background: var(--bg-page);
  border-color: var(--border);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-family: var(--mono);
}
/* Pros/cons — semantic colors */
.category-tech-dark .pros h4 { color: var(--green-ok); }
.category-tech-dark .cons h4 { color: var(--red-bad); }
/* Buying guide */
.category-tech-dark .buying-guide-section {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-family: var(--body-font);
}
.category-tech-dark .buying-guide-section h2,
.category-tech-dark .buying-guide-section h3 {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: var(--display);
}
/* Quick answer */
.category-tech-dark .quick-answer {
  background: #111114;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
}
.category-tech-dark .quick-answer-label { color: var(--accent); font-family: var(--display); }
/* FAQ */
.category-tech-dark .faq-item summary { color: var(--text-primary); font-family: var(--display); }
.category-tech-dark .faq-item { border-color: var(--border); }
/* Table */
.category-tech-dark .table-wrapper { background: var(--bg-card); border-radius: 12px; }
.category-tech-dark .table-wrapper th { background: #111114; color: var(--text-primary); font-family: var(--display); }
.category-tech-dark .table-wrapper td { color: var(--text-secondary); border-color: var(--border); font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 13px; }
/* Links and images */
.category-tech-dark a { color: var(--accent); }
.category-tech-dark .product-card-img { background: #111114; border-radius: 10px; }
.category-tech-dark .hero-section h1 { color: var(--text-primary); }
.category-tech-dark .breadcrumb, .category-tech-dark .breadcrumb a { color: var(--text-muted); }
/* Badges */
.category-tech-dark .product-card-badge { font-family: var(--display); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; }
/* Show-more button */
.category-tech-dark .show-more-btn {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent);
  font-family: var(--display);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.category-tech-dark .show-more-btn:hover { background: var(--accent); color: #0a0a0c; }
/* PC spec comparison table */
.category-tech-dark .pc-spec-heading {
  font-family: var(--display);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin: 24px 0 12px;
}
.category-tech-dark .pc-spec-table-wrap {
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  scrollbar-width: auto;
  scrollbar-color: var(--accent) #111114;
}
.category-tech-dark .pc-spec-table-wrap::-webkit-scrollbar { height: 10px; }
.category-tech-dark .pc-spec-table-wrap::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--accent); border-radius: 5px; }
.category-tech-dark .pc-spec-table-wrap::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: #111114; border-radius: 5px; }
/* All scrollable containers in dark theme get visible scrollbars */
.category-tech-dark .table-wrapper,
.category-tech-dark .qct-wrap,
.category-tech-dark .specs-comparison-section {
  scrollbar-width: auto;
  scrollbar-color: var(--accent) #111114;
}
.category-tech-dark .table-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar,
.category-tech-dark .qct-wrap::-webkit-scrollbar { height: 10px; }
.category-tech-dark .table-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb,
.category-tech-dark .qct-wrap::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--accent); border-radius: 5px; }
.category-tech-dark .table-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar-track,
.category-tech-dark .qct-wrap::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: #111114; }
.category-tech-dark .pc-spec-table-wrap table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 13px;
}
.category-tech-dark .pc-spec-table-wrap th {
  background: #111114;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-family: var(--display);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  text-align: left;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border);
}
.category-tech-dark .pc-spec-table-wrap td {
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.category-tech-dark .pc-spec-table-wrap tr:hover td {
  background: #1d1d22;
}
/* PC methodology section */
.category-tech-dark .pc-methodology {
  background: #111114;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  margin: 24px 0;
}
.category-tech-dark .pc-methodology h3 {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.category-tech-dark .pc-methodology p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-family: var(--body-font);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.category-tech-dark .pc-methodology b {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}
/* PC scoring bars */
.pc-scores {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 6px 16px;
  margin: 10px 0;
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid #2a2a31;
}
.pc-score-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.pc-score-label {
  font-family: "Saira Condensed", system-ui, sans-serif;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: #8e8e98;
  width: 52px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.pc-score-track {
  flex: 1;
  height: 6px;
  background: #1d1d22;
  border-radius: 3px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.pc-score-fill {
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 3px;
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}
.pc-score-val {
  font-family: "JetBrains Mono", monospace;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #c8c8cf;
  width: 24px;
  text-align: right;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .pc-scores { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .category-tech-dark h1 { font-size: 1.5rem; }
  .category-tech-dark h2 { font-size: 1.2rem; }
}

/* ── Score Comparison Grid (side-by-side dimension scores) ── */
.score-grid-section { margin-top: 16px; }
.score-grid-section h3 { font-size: 14px; color: #64748b; margin: 0 0 8px; font-weight: 600; }
.score-grid { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 12px; }
.score-grid th, .score-grid td { padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; }
.score-grid thead th { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; color: #64748b; text-align: center; border-bottom: 2px solid #e2e8f0; }
.sg-dim { font-weight: 600; color: #475569; white-space: nowrap; width: 110px; text-align: left; }
.sg-prod { max-width: 120px; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap; }
.sg-cell { text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; }
.sg-bar-track { display: inline-block; width: 60px; height: 8px; background: #f1f5f9; border-radius: 4px; vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 4px; overflow: hidden; }
.sg-bar-fill { height: 100%; border-radius: 4px; transition: width 0.3s; }
.sg-val { font-family: "JetBrains Mono", monospace; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; color: #475569; }
.sg-na { color: var(--text-light); font-style: italic; }
.sg-best .sg-val { color: #059669; font-weight: 700; }
.sg-best .sg-bar-track { background: #ecfdf5; }
.sg-overall-row td { border-bottom: 2px solid #e2e8f0; }
.sg-method { font-size: 10px; color: var(--text-light); margin: 8px 0 0; line-height: 1.5; }
.sg-method a { color: #64748b; }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .sg-bar-track { width: 40px; }
  .sg-prod { max-width: 80px; font-size: 10px; }
  .sg-dim { font-size: 11px; width: 80px; }
  .sg-val { font-size: 10px; }
}

/* ── All product cards visible (show-more removed May 12 2026) ── */

/* ── Condition disclosure (T4 spec, applied by T2 Aug 20 2026) ──
   Deliberately understated: this is a disclosure, not a warning label. A red alert badge
   would work against the honest-labelling case. Rendered ONLY for conditions read literally
   off the listing (used / refurbished); new, inferred and unknown render nothing at all. */
.product-condition, .cond-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  margin-top: 3px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.cond-renewed { background: #eef2ff; color: #3730a3; border: 1px solid #c7d2fe; }
.cond-used    { background: #fff7ed; color: #9a3412; border: 1px solid #fed7aa; }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .product-condition, .cond-pill { white-space: normal; } }