US smartphone sales fall 5% as rising costs push prices higher
US smartphone sales declined 5% year over year in Q2 2026, according to Counterpoint Research, as rising component costs and…
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Wearable market splits between minimalist bands and advanced sports watches
Global wearable band shipments fell 2% year over year in Q2 2026, according to Omdia, but the market is increasingly…
Xiaomi could be preparing a wide-screen foldable phone
Xiaomi may be preparing its own wide-screen foldable smartphone, following the launch of Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 and upcoming…
Apple adds iPhone X to its obsolete products list
Apple has officially added the iPhone X to its obsolete products list, nearly nine years after the phone launched in…
Apple may delay iPhone 18 until 2027
Apple may break its traditional iPhone launch schedule by delaying the standard iPhone 18 until 2027, according to a new…
Google has officially unveiled its new Pixel 11 lineup
Google has officially unveiled its new Pixel 11 lineup, including the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL…
New police technology could track vehicles using signals from your devices
Leonardo US Cyber and Security Solutions is proposing SignalTrace, a new surveillance system designed for law enforcement. The technology detects…
Rising RAM costs push phone makers toward hidden compromises
The ongoing rise in RAM prices is forcing smartphone manufacturers to find new ways to control costs without significantly increasing…
Verizon is putting a $25,000 bounty on cable vandals
Verizon is offering a $25,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of people responsible for vandalizing…
Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 owners report extremely slow charging
A growing number of Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 owners are reporting charging times of two to four…
Google launches Tap to Share
Google has officially launched Tap to Share, an Android feature similar to Apple’s NameDrop. It allows users to share contact…
Spotify starts labeling AI artists
Spotify is introducing a new “AI Persona” label to help listeners identify artist profiles that may use AI-generated identities. The…