Skip to main content
Nadeem Sarwar

Nadeem Sarwar

Contributor

Nadeem is a tech and science journalist who started reading about cool smartphone tech out of curiosity and soon started writing professionally. His coverage interests lie at the intersection of science, AI, wearables, and how they affect human lives. He is a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and regularly interacts with scientists and researchers to simplify the advancements in technology for Digital Trends readers.

Aside from keeping a track of the latest developments in the segment, he also tests out the newest gizmos, serves hot opinions about disastrous product decisions, and talks to smarter people for stories that connect tech with our lives.

His work has appeared at reputed outlets like WIRED, Slate, MIT’s Undark, Rest Of World, Al-Jazeera, and NDTV, among others. When he's not busy furiously typing on his precious mechanical keyboard, he likes to play Doom Eternal and cooks weird delicacies.

Person using the cameras on a Honor 400 series phone.

Honor 400 series phones will turn pictures into fun videos using AI

The upcoming Honor 400 series phones will let users turn any still photograph into a fun 5-second clip using an AI tool developed in collaboration with Google.
Mobile News
Close-up view of the camera module on Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge.

How to watch the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge launch event

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is all set for a grand reveal, and it could kickstart a new trend of uber-slim smartphones that don't skimp on raw firepower.
Mobile News
Summoning a scratchpad in the Antinote app for macOS.

I tried a $5 scratchpad app for the Mac. I’ll never go back to Apple Notes

Antinote looks like a barebones app at first glance. But beyond its clean designs, It is arguably the most functionally rewarding scratchpad app to grace macOS.
Computing Features
13-inch MacBook Pro 2020 battery replacement recommendation.

I found a free tool that solved my MacBook battery health worries 

Apple lets iPhone users limit the charging on iPhones to prolong the battery life. Though no such solution exists for MacBooks, this free app offers just that.
Computing Features
Half-open rear view of the Asus ZenBook A14 laptop.

I tried Asus ZenBook A14. Now I can’t imagine using a different Windows laptop

The Asus ZenBook A14 rewrites the rules for how thin and light a Windows-powered laptop can get in 2025. But it surprised me in a host of practical ways, too.
Computing Features
Apple Watch Series 7 sitting on top of an iPhone 13 Pro.

I’m saving for Apple’s game-changing 2027 products and you should, too

Apple's 2027 product line-up could be a crowded one, but heavy on innovation as well. Foldable, anniversary edition iPhone, and smart glasses? You name it.
Mobile Features
Setting up Wi-Fi on an iPhone.

Apple could soon fix Wi-Fi access woes across all your devices

Apple is reportedly working on a new system that will sync customer Wi-Fi log-in forms across all devices so that you have to fill it in only once.
Computing News
Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch color options.

Microsoft’s 12-inch Surface Pro has finally given me hope for Windows on tablets

The 12-inch Surface Pro fully embraces the portability of a tablet without skimping on firepower. Is this finally the Windows slate of our computing daydreams?
Computing Features
Sony WH-1000XM4

AI headphones driven by Apple M2 can translate multiple speakers at once

A team at the University of Washington has created AI-driven headphones that can translate the voices of multiple people speaking different languages.
Audio / Video News
The Whoop 5.0 on a person's wrist.

Whoop finally has a fix for its broken free upgrade promise, sort of

Whoop introduced two new fitness wearables earlier this week, and to go with it, a trio of subscription plans under the One, Peak, and Life labels. The launch, however, left many long-term fans of the screen-less wearable with a bitter taste as the company reneged on a remarkable promise of free upgrades. Whoop made the […]
Mobile News
The new Surface Pro on a table.

Microsoft Surface Laptop and Pro raise the price barrier for budget shoppers

Microsoft is no longer directly selling the $999 models of the Surface Pro and Laptop, raising their entry-price to $1,200 by pulling the 256GB storage models.
Computing News
Scam warning from Chrome on Android.

Google Chrome is getting an AI-powered scam sniffer for Android phones

Google is adding a new AI-powered alert system that will warn users if a website is trying to scam them with fake security warnings and other related scams.
Mobile News
13-inch Microsoft Surface Laptop and Macbook Air.

Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 13 almost beat the MacBook Air. Here’s what it missed

Microsoft's new 13-inch Surface Laptop is ambitious, but in a bid to reinvent, it missed a few key milestones that could've put it ahead of the MacBook Air.
Computing Features
AI features in Netflix on TV.

I saw the future of AI on Netflix. It skips hype and finds a purpose

Netflix is embracing AI to improve the streaming experience for the average viewer. Thankfully, the approach is steeped in practicality, and not AI gimmicks.
Audio / Video Features
AI scanning screenshots and adding details to Google Maps.

Google Maps gets a screenshot tool that eases travel planning on your iPhone

Gemini now scans screenshots on iPhone and saves places in Google Maps
Mobile News
Backbone Pro controller lying on the ground.

Backbone Pro review: Mobile controller royalty charts a bold new course

A long time in the making, Backbone Pro delivers the best-in-class mobile controller experience, but it's the evolving app that's worth staying for.
Gaming Reviews
Vertical video feed on Netflix.

Netflix gets a TikTok-like feed that guides you straight into a binge watch

Netflix is adding a vertical video feed featuring clips from films and TV shows that will guide users into watching the full coontent with a single tap.
Mobile News
Color options for the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch.

Surface Laptop 13 is Microsoft’s lightest yet, with MacBook-beating battery life

The updated Surface Laptop is smaller, lighter, and a $100 cheaper than the MacBook Air. It also touts a battery life that handsomely bests its Apple rival.
Computing News
Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch, stylus, and keyboard.

Microsoft’s new Surface Pro is smaller, lighter, and more stylus-friendly

The new 12-inch Surface Pro introduces a fresh design language for Microsoft's tablet and keyboard, alongside a more convenient stylus charging system.
Computing News
Weights placed on the Asus ExpertBook P1.

Asus ExpertBook P1 is the only laptop I probably won’t manage to break

Asus ExpertBook P1 is a lightweight business laptop that defies its portable form factor with a fantastic mix of endurance and practical perks. It's me-proof!
Computing Features
Opera Pinboards on a MacBook Air.

I tried a hidden tool in Edge and Opera. Now it’s hard to go back to Safari

Safari is smooth, but it lacks a proper organization tool. Collections in Edge and Opera Pinboards offer a rewarding path to neatly organizing your web content.
Computing Features
A person using TikTok on their phone

President Trump promises another lifeline to save TikTok from a US ban

President Donald Trump says if a deal is not reached and TikTok faces a ban in the US, he will extend the deadline in hopes of fixing the situation permanently.
Mobile News
An iPhone 16 Pro Max showing the Rolex Land Dweller.

Apple could split iPhone 18 series launch to put the spotlight on its foldable

Apple is reportedly planning to push the entry-level iPhone 18 model to a Spring launch in 2027, saving more breathing space for its foldable phone next year.
Mobile News
Swift Shift app running on a MacBook.

Window management in macOS annoys me. This free app was the fix I needed

When it comes to resizing and moving app windows, macOS still has a long way to go. Swift Shift offers a buttery-smooth respite to those woes for free.
Computing Features
A person holding the Motorola Edge 50 Neo.

Motorola’s 2026 slate of phones has leaked, and it’s an aching old hat 

The 2026 trims of Moto G and G Power have appeared in alleged renders, alongside the Moto Edge 70. It seems Motorola isn't psyched about bold designs anymore.
Mobile News
Android 16 logo on Google Pixel 6a kept on the edge of a table.

Android’s desktop mode for phones is taking shape, and it looks familiar

The latest beta build of Android 16 has given us a glimpse of the next-gen desktop mode that Google is currently developing for Android phones.
Computing News
Files dashboard within the Boring Notch app

I’m not a fan of the MacBook notch, so I turned it into an activity hub

The notch on Apple's laptops continued to bother me. Then I switched to an open-source app that turned it into my favorite functional hotspot on my MacBook Air.
Computing Features
An old woman leaving in a Lyft Silver ride.

Lyft Silver is the ride service that our aging loved ones deserve

Lyft Silver is a new service that simplifies the app, brings live human support, and sets a comfort baseline for all the vehicles to move around older riders.
Mobile News
Passkey sign in for Microsoft account.

Microsoft accounts will push you to ditch passwords and use a passkey

Passkeys are the new default for Microsoft accounts. So long, passwords!
Computing News
Gemini Live on an iPhone.

Apple could finally fix Siri on iPhones with help from Google’s Gemini

Google's CEO, Sundar Pichai, says the company is close to inking a deal with Apple, one that allows Gemini to supercharge the Siri experience on iPhones.
Mobile News
Person using the OnePlus 13T.

Don’t hold your hopes for a OnePlus 13T launch in the US

The OnePlus 13T is a palm-friendly flagship phone is headed to India after its China launch. Unfortunately, it won't arrive in the US or European markets.
Mobile News
A person holding the Nothing Phone 3a Pro.

Nothing will end dry streak and bring its next flagship phone to the US market

Carl Pei, Nothing's founding chief, has confirmed that the company's next flagship phone in the mainline series will definitely make its way to the US market.
Mobile News
Alleged concept render of the iPhone 17 Air in black.

iPhone 17 Air leak offers a realistic look, and it’s not all that exciting

The iPhone 17 Air rumor mill started with some beautiful concept renders, but a fresh leak shows that the real device could serve a familiar design formula.
Mobile News
Angled view of a person typing on the Satechi SM3 Slim mechanical keyboard.

I finally found the perfect mechanical keyboard to go with my Mac, and it’s a lot cheaper

Satechi's SM3 Slim comes in at nearly half the price of Apple's Magic Keyboard for Mac, but it serves a mechanical experience while filling plenty of gaps.
Computing Features
1234567
Next