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My Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ongoing Review As I Live With the Samsung's Passport Foldable
Samsung's new book-style foldable phone is making a strong first impression, but I'm still testing how it holds up in everyday use.
5 Reasons to Buy the iPhone 17 Now Instead of Waiting for iPhone 18
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro models and its first foldable are less than two months from being unveiled. That may sound like a reason to sit tight if you're looking to upgrade from an iPhone 16 or older series, but between looming price hikes and Apple's new split-launch calendar, there's a decent case for grabbing an iPhone 17 series model right now. Here are five reasons in favor of putting your order in today. 1.
LSU coach Lane Kiffin says he deleted social media apps from his phone after his son challenged him to do so
Google introduces new ‘selfie video’ sign-in method
Google Accounts are gaining a new “selfie video” sign-in method that can be handy if you lose your phone or passkeys.
RELEASE: Gottheimer Hosts Telephone Town Hall to Discuss Health Care Costs, Medicare, Social Security, Utility Prices, Affordability in Jersey
Above: Gottheimer conducts a Telephone Town Hall with North Jersey families. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last night, July 22, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) hosted a Telephone Town Hall with thousands of North Jersey residents to discuss his bipartisan efforts to lower health care and prescription drug costs, protect Social Security and Medicare, cut taxes, lower […]
Samsung vs Apple: Fight over foldable phones
Samsung gears up for a challenge from Apple.
Health Watch: Teens feel less connected to their parents when they're on their phones, study finds
New Pixel 11 Images Show Us Google’s Fun Frame Colors
Since we caught that official Pixel 11 Pro image the other day, which was our follow-up to all of those early retail listings of each Pixel 11 series phone color, we have another round of images...
iOS code could reportedly let Apple cut off apps when users miss iPhone payments
“Restricted Mode” would block access to nearly all apps.
Google is making it easier to switch from iPhone to Android
The new feature lets users wirelessly transfer more data types from an iPhone without needing to download a separate app.
iOS 27 adds convenient new iPhone feature you’ll use all the time
One of my favorite iOS 27 features so far is a convenient addition for quickly pasting items from the iPhone clipboard. Here’s how it works.
Phone breathalyser can detect when your body switches to burning fat
A handheld breathalyser picks up on a molecule called acetone, revealing that your body is using fat for energy
Toyota’s New MR2 May Have Just Been Caught Testing For The First Time
Grainy phone footage from Japan may be the closest look yet at the car meant to bring MR2 back with AWD and plenty of power
Why Samsung Gave Its Next Folding Phone a New Shape
People spend hours watching videos on their smartphones. The wider, shorter, and lighter Galaxy Z Fold8 caters to exactly that.
Foxconn Ramps Up Hiring as iPhone 18 Pro Enters Mass Production
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro models have entered mass production and are now in a production ramp-up phase, according to China Securities News. In a new report citing industry chain sources (via MyDrivers), Apple's main assembly partner Foxconn is said to have entered its peak recruitment period to prepare for large-scale production and stocking ahead of the fall launch. Hourly wages, base pay, and rehire bonuses have all been raised to attract workers amid the ramp-up.
The iPhone 18 Pro's Rumored Camera Upgrade, Explained
Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are expected to feature a variable-aperture camera. The upgrade has been rumored repeatedly and would be a first for Apple's smartphone lineup, but what would it actually change for everyday users? An aperture is the opening inside a camera lens that lets in light. A natural comparison would be the pupils of your eyes, which open wider in the dark and become smaller in bright conditions.
iPhone 18 rumors: Release date, leaks, more
The iPhone is almost old enough to vote. So, what do we expect from the upcoming iPhone 18 and iPhone 18 Pro Max?
Phone call ban on planes: ex-flight attendants support bill
A new bill would ban phone calls on flights. Former flight attendants say it would be good for passengers and crew.
Apple Upgrade program is coming next week with up to 36-month payment plans
When this launches, the iPhone Upgrade Program will be discontinued. According to a new report from Bloomberg, Apple is planning to launch a new device...
AI and the rise of the universal entertainment app
Over the past decade, streaming platforms competed by dominating individual formats like music, video, podcasts, or audiobooks. Now, as AI makes it easier to create, organize, and recommend content, those distinctions are fading, pushing companies like Spotify, Netflix, YouTube, and TikTok to become all-purpose entertainment destinations instead.
AI and the rise of the universal entertainment app
Over the past decade, streaming platforms competed by dominating individual formats like music, video, podcasts, or audiobooks. Now, as AI makes it easier to create, organize, and recommend content, those distinctions are fading, pushing companies like Spotify, Netflix, YouTube, and TikTok to become all-purpose entertainment destinations instead.
Apple teams up with Klarna to launch a lease-to-own program for iPhones, iPads, and Macs
The new leasing program is a big change for the hardware company, and comes as it looks to raise prices on many of its products.
Apple’s rumored ‘Upgrade’ program brings lease-to-own pricing for iPhones, Macs, and iPads
Can a new upgrade program make up for higher prices?
Apple Reportedly Planning to Wind Down 'iPhone Upgrade Program'
After launching a new "Apple Upgrade" program next week, Apple plans to stop accepting new iPhone Upgrade Program sign-ups, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. It remains to be seen if existing iPhone Upgrade Program members will be able to remain enrolled in the program beyond their current terms, or if they will be migrated to the Apple Upgrade program at some point.
Apple winding down iPhone Upgrade Program: report
Apple will reportedly launch a new “Apple Upgrade” leasing program next week. As part of that, the company is reportedly...
Tesla’s 2026 Summer Update: auto navigation, Grok phone calls, Caraoke scoring, and more
Tesla's 2026 Summer Update is rolling out with new Grok commands, Caraoke scoring, smarter navigation, and mobile-app features. Full release notes inside.
Saint Paul College to host community conference on kids, smartphones, and mental health
The Light Flip Phone Aims to Be the Luddite’s Best Weapon Against AI
The latest cellular device for the 'dumb phone' movement will test your dial pad texting skills once more.
Whop releases command-line interface to let business owners and their AI agents access digital commerce
Whop releases command-line interface to let business owners and their AI agents access digital commerce - SiliconANGLE
The Light Flip Is the Stylish Dumb Flip Phone of Your Dreams
A flip phone with 5G, USB-C, a headphone jack, and a removable battery? Say it ain’t so.
Light Flip is the minimalist $299 Moto Razr throwback you’ve been waiting for
Light is back with its fourth device, and this time, it's calling back to one of the most influential phone designs of all time.
The Light Flip is a minimalist flip phone with a point to prove
Job number one: don’t look like a smartphone.
Light made a flip phone. It's colorful and it's cheap.
Light co-founder Kaiwei Tang helped create the Motorola Razr, and he's as surprised as anyone that over twenty years later, the flip phone is relevant again.
iPhone 18 Rumor Check: 20 Claims Ranked by Likelihood
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro models and its first foldable iPhone are less than two months away from being unveiled, with the standard iPhone 18, iPhone 18e, and iPhone Air 2 expected to follow in spring 2027 as part of the company's new split-launch strategy. We've looked back at everything we know so far, and ranked the most consistent rumors, followed by the more speculative ones.
iPhone 18 Pro: New display upgrades are coming in two ways
iPhone 18 Pro models will have the same screen sizes as last year, but rumors indicate their displays will be upgraded in two other ways.
Introducing AT&T Business Unlimited Ultimate 3.0
New Unlimited Ultimate 3.0 includes connectivity for one tablet and one wearable with every voice line, helping businesses extend productivity beyond the smartphone.
iOS 26.6 Prepares Your iPhone for iOS 27
iOS 27 includes a rebuilt search architecture for Siri AI. As a result, iPhones running the iOS 27 beta go through a re-indexing process that can take many days to be completed, but iOS 26.6 should help to speed things up for users who skip the beta. iOS 26.6 "optimizes the Spotlight index to prepare for iOS 27," according to Apple's release notes for the update, which will likely be released next week.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Live: Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8 Expected
Samsung's summer Unpacked event kicks off Wednesday at 9 a.m. ET (6 a.m. PT, 2 p.m. BST). We're counting down the final rumors as we wait for Samsung's next foldable phones and watches.
Samsung Debuts AI-Powered Health Assistant, Joining Packed Market
Samsung Electronics Co. is rolling out a new AI-powered assistant that acts as a virtual health companion, joining a growing number of tech companies using chatbots to deliver personalized wellness insights to its users.Samsung Health Assistant pulls in data from the user’s Galaxy smartphone, smartwatch or smart ring, the company said Tuesday. The firm also announced a series of other features coming to its health platform, particularly around heart metrics.
Largest ever iPhone screen arriving next year, suggests leaker
Next year could see the introduction of the largest ever iPhone screen, according to a leaker with a decent track...
Apple Testing 7-Inch Display for Largest 20th Anniversary iPhone Model
Apple is reportedly prototyping a larger iPhone display measuring roughly 6.96 inches, which would likely be marketed as a 7-inch panel if it reaches production. According to Chinese leaker Digital Chat Station, Apple is testing the display internally in preparation for the 20th anniversary iPhone, which is expected to launch next year.
iOS 27 beta 4 adds a useful Apple TV app feature, here's how it works
Apple released iOS 27 beta 4 today, and it comes with a useful new “Automatic Downloads” feature in the Apple...
Samsung makes One UI 9.0’s new power menu security feature easier to understand
Samsung’s latest Android skin for Galaxy smartphones, One UI 9.0 (Android 17), introduces several changes and improvements. One of them is the removal of the Lo
iPhone 18 Pro Release Date: Apple’s 15-Year Event Timeline Signals Exact Date
As rumors build, analysis of every fall iPhone release indicates one date above other possibilities.
4 Android Phones With Physical Keyboards You Can Buy In 2026
Some Android phones that have physical keyboard include the Unihertz Titan 2 Elite, Clicks Communicator, Minimal Phone, and Ikko MindOne Pro.
Samsung Is Under Serious Pressure. Here’s Why It Needs to Nail Its Next Z Fold Phone
With Apple expected to launch its first foldable iPhone in a matter of months, veteran of the folding phone world Samsung needs to deliver.
iPhone 18 Pro’s new A20 chip rumored to bring two major upgrades
The A20 Pro chip for this fall’s iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra sounds like it could be extra special. Here are its two big rumored upgrades.
WhatsApp begins rolling out Liquid Glass revamp to its Mac app
WhatsApp is now rolling out its Liquid Glass redesign to the Mac app, bringing it in line with the iPhone and iPad versions.
Officials sought phone records of NYT journalists and their relatives
The reporters wrote about Trump's Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet
iOS 27 beta 4 mentions new iPhone model with multi-battery feature
iOS 27 beta 4 arrived today, and per Macworld it includes code references to what’s likely a new iPhone Ultra feature: dual batteries.
Google gets Pixel testers started with Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1
We're getting our very first look at Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 today, but Google's leaving behind a couple Pixel phones in the process.
iOS 26.6 includes key feature that prepares your iPhone for iOS 27
Apple has debuted the RC for iOS 26.6, and its release notes confirm the inclusion of a feature meant to prepare your iPhone for iOS 27.
Apple Seeds Fourth iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 Betas to Developers
Apple today seeded the fourth betas of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming two weeks after Apple released the third betas. Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software Update. iOS 27 introduces Apple's smarter version of Siri, Siri AI.
Samsung lost the latest global foldable battle, and it wasn't even close
The last quarterly foldable smartphone market report before the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 are released sees Huawei earn a blowout win over Samsung.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 phones compared: Which one is right for you?
Motorola recently introduced the Motorola Edge 70 Max, a phone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. In terms of compute metrics, this system-on-chip represents the absolute pinnacle of high-end value engineering, serving as the next best sub-flagship silicon right after the ultra-premium Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. It delivers sustained frame rates and high […]
Fix coming for low-hanging wires blocking entrance to Gadsden business
A Highway 31 business owner spent eight months trying to get someone to fix dangerous low-hanging utility wires at his driveway entrance. Four companies came out to look. None claimed the problem. One phone call to a local news team changed that within hours.
iPhone 18 Pro Release Date: Apple’s 15-Year Event Timeline Signals Exact Date
As rumors build, analysis of every fall iPhone release indicates one date above other possibilities.
4 Disadvantages Of Installing iOS Public Beta On Your iPhone
Installing the iOS 27 public beta gives your iPhone early features, but four significant disadvantages may make the upgrade less appealing.
5 Reasons Why Some Gamers Swear By Sennheiser Headphones
Sennheiser headphones match premium listener profiles, have great spatial imaging, multiple open-back architecture options, and an optimized ergonomic design.
Voyager 1 is still crossing interstellar space with six computers holding about 68 kilobytes of memory between them — less storage than a single compressed photograph on a modern phone
Voyager 1 carries six flight-computer units designed in the early 1970s, and NASA’s own accounting puts their combined memory at about 68 kilobytes. That is
iPhone 18 Pro Pricing Can Dominate Market And Start A New Super Cycle
The launch of the iPhone 18 Pro will also see Apple introduce new Apple Intelligence and Siri AI features, igniting a super cycle of sales.
How to turn your phone into a personal health dashboard
Many medical providers let you import records from your doctor, and you can create a “medical ID” for your phone’s lock screen in case of emergency.
Google and Apple are clashing with the EU over the future of AI assistants
Google and Apple have a big leg up in the AI race: their control of billions of smartphones around the world.
$6 for a Coke. $2,600 for an iPhone: Here's where everyday items cost the most.
Everyday life — from a bottle of soda to rent for a one bedroom — costs the most in these cities.
Why Are Nothing's New 'B' Series Phones So Much Cheaper?
There are quite a number of downgrades that the Phone 4(b) has when put head to head with the 4(a), including a plastic back, and that's why it's cheaper.
YouTube picture-in-picture (PiP) mode is broken on iPhone, Android
YouTube is aware of an issue on Android and iPhone where picture-in-picture (PiP) mode does not activate when closing the app.
iPhone 18 Pro Release Date: Apple’s 15-Year Event Timeline Signals Exact Date
As rumors build, analysis of every fall iPhone release indicates one date above other possibilities.
How the ‘famously’ phoneless Christopher Nolan gets in touch with actors
Matt Damon is revealing how the ‘famously’ phoneless Christopher Nolan reached out to him about starring in ‘The Odyssey.’
Samsung's Galaxy Watch 9 just leaked in full, and it's not the chip that stands out
A health feature buried in the marketing images might be the bigger story here.
iPhone 18 Pro is just two months away, but you probably shouldn't wait for it
The next iPhone lineup is around the corner – and it’s going to be a different one. The base model...
Samsung brand ambassador accidentally reveals Galaxy Z Fold 8
The Fold 8 looks adorable in a new video.
Pixel 11 Release Date: Price Reveal Hands Advantage To iPhone 17
A new Pixel 11 price leak flips Google's usual advantage over Apple. Here's what Google is betting on to convince you anyway.
These 7 Android shortcuts changed how I use my phone every single day
Make every tap count
The 2000s called. They want their digital camera back
Why are people who weren't born 25 years ago snapping up the digital camera of that era? Blame Taylor Swift, trend cycles, childhood nostalgia and smartphone fatigue.
T-Mobile is handing over the Apple iPhone 17 for free
Samsung is getting all of the attention right now, but Apple is still making some noise.
Apple Loop: iPhone 18 Pro Release Date, Lego iMac G3, New EU AirPods Rule
This week’s Apple headlines: iPhone 18 Pro Max specs, iPhone 18 Pro release date, iPad Mini updates, new EU regulations for AirPods and Apple Watch, a Lego iMac G3, and more...
Last-minute Samsung leak spoils all of its next-gen foldable phones
Samsung's three Galaxy Z foldables have leaked in promotional form five days before Galaxy Unpacked.
iPhone 18 Pro Launching in Two Months With These 12 New Features
It is now mid-July, and that means the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are now just two months away. The devices are expected to look similar to the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, but there will still be many year-over-year changes, with rumored features including a smaller Dynamic Island, 5G via satellite, and more.
Parents want safer phones for kids. These companies are answering the call.
As parents look for alternatives to unrestricted smartphones, a growing number of companies are building phones designed specifically for kids, from feature-limited mobile devices to minimalist home phones.
iPhone Loyalty Rate Climbs to 87% as Switching to Android Slows
iPhone owners are sticking with the platform at a higher rate than a year ago, with new research firm CIRP putting iPhone loyalty at 87% for the first quarter of 2026. CIRP's latest quarterly survey found that just 12% of new iPhone buyers in the March quarter had come over from an Android phone, with the remaining 1% arriving from a feature phone, a different smartphone platform, or buying a smartphone for the first time.
Google rolls out ‘Your info’ card in Contacts app on Android with phone number sharing [Gallery]
The Google Contacts app is making it a little bit easier to find your own number on Android, with a...
Google just inadvertently revealed the Pixel 11a
The Pixel 11a is under development, and this clue confirms it.
Google accidentally leaves a Pixel 11a clue in its Phone app
Google's latest Phone app beta includes a list of codenames belonging to the Pixel 11 lineup, with one particularly interesting moniker.
Exclusive : Diagnostics log confirms iPhone 18 Pro Max camera specs ahead of launch
An ISP diagnostics log, part of the trove of internal Tata Electronics files leaked in June by the World Leaks ransomware group, confirms several previously rumored iPhone 18 Pro Max camera specs ahead of Apple's official announcement.
Google Pixel 11 Rumor Roundup: New Colors, Higher Prices and Lots of Leaks
Everything we've heard about what the new Pixel 11 phones look like, new prices and more storage than last year.
RIP, OnePlus – Smartphone Maker Calls It Quits
The report from earlier in the week was correct - OnePlus has officially called it quits in the US, Canada, and beyond. Through community posts on their awkwardly launched US-specific forum and...
Europe tells Google it must open Android phones to rivals’ AI bots
Officials said the decision was aimed at promoting competition.
iPhone 18 Pro leaks point to a bigger, better and heavier smartphone from Apple
From camera breakthroughs to a new design, here's everything we know.
OnePlus, the ‘Flagship-Killer’ Smartphone Brand, Is All but Dead
The original OnePlus phone disrupted the mobile market 13 years ago with its affordable price and top-end specs. Now, the company is exiting North America and Europe to focus on China.
Pre-order page for HTC VIVE Eagle smart glasses reveals release date before it's taken down
HTC's VIVE Eagle smart glasses are coming to the US although a pre-order listing on Amazon was removed from the site.
Skullcandy’s New Wireless Headphones Have So Much Bose in Them
There are three technologies in the Crusher 1080 ANC that have never been in a non-Bose pair of wireless headphones before.
Skullcandy’s bass-boosting Crusher headphones now come with Bose’s ANC
Skullcandy’s new headphones are the first to feature a collection of Bose’s technologies.
Skullcandy Crusher 1080 review: Haptic bass meets whisper-quiet ANC
Skullcandy’s new flagship Crusher 1080 headphones blend Bose audio and big bass.
When Surveillance Becomes Science: The Data the FDA Should Not Trust - Petrie-Flom Center
In 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) banned a data broker called X-Mode Social from selling sensitive location data, charging that the company sold precise phone location data that could be used to track visits to reproductive health clinics, addiction treatment centers, and other sensitive sites.
Phone maker OnePlus says it won't release new phones in the U.S. and Europe
OnePlus could also wind down its operations in India by 2027.
Phone maker OnePlus reportedly plans to wind down US and Europe operations
OnePlus could also wind down its operations in India by 2027
Report: OnePlus to Pull Out of US and Europe
OnePlus is exiting the U.S. and European smartphone markets as part of a broader restructuring at parent company Oppo, Bloomberg reports. OnePlus is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oppo. The change could happen as early as this week, according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke to Bloomberg. Realme, another Oppo-owned mobile brand, will exit the China market as part of the same restructuring.
Carrier-financed iPhones in the US now get locked to that carrier
Previously, you could buy an iPhone from Apple using carrier financing and you would get an unlocked unit. There is still a way to get unlocked units, though.
Holy crap, someone else finally made an Android phone with Qi2 magnets built-in
Folks, it finally happened. Someone other than Google has finally put Qi2 magnets in an Android phone with Motorola’s new...
Apple just closed a popular workaround for buying an unlocked iPhone
Apple has closed a workaround that let you buy an unlocked iPhone with carrier financing. Here's what changed, and what it means for you