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Nadeem Sarwar

Nadeem Sarwar

Managing Editor
Author/Co-Author of 1420 articles

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 cook weird delicacies.

Satechi MacBook Neo accessories

Satechis’s color-matched MacBook Neo accessories are just too pretty to ignore

Satechi has just launched a magnetic port hub for the MacBook Neo, alongside a USB-C version that sits flush with the laptop's chassis and a mouse. All of them are pretty affordable and come in fantastic shades.
Computing News
Baseus Inspire XC1 earbuds in black.

Baseus Inspire XC1 review: I tested these Bose-tuned earbuds, and now I’m an open-ear convert

Earclip buds either demand a sky-high asking price for a refined package, or water down the audio experience. For $130, the Baseus Inspire XC1 strike the middle ground quite handsomely.
Audio / Video Reviews
The rear of the OnePlus 15R, held in a man's hand.

OnePlus is ending its US operations pretty soon, says report

According to a report, OnePlus will officially announce its exit from the US and EU market in a week, while parent company, Oppo, will take over and expand, at least in the European market.
Phones
Meta AI identification tool.

Meta’s detection tool fails to identify photos generated by its own Muse Image AI

According to an analysis by Reuters, Meta's AI image detector fails to identify pictures created by Muse Image in more than half the cases after merely cropping the AI-generated photos.
Computing News
ChatGPT Atlas browser on a MacBook.

OpenAI is killing ChatGPT Atlas browser. I loved it, but it was an uphill race to the top

OpenAI is discontinuing the ChatGPT Atlas browser less than a year after its debut, as the company shifts focus to ChatGPT Work. I will miss it, but its spirit will live on.
Computing Features
The Ray-Ban Meta and Wayfarer glasses.

Meta could be working on always-seeing, always-hearing smart glasses with AI super sensing

Meta is reportedly testing “super sensing” AI glasses that will collect all the information about your life and feed it to an AI agent that will assist you.
Wearables News
Meta Glasses

Meta will disable the camera on AI smart glasses if you tamper or cover the indicator light

Meta is rolling out an update, starting with its second-generation smart glasses, that will disable the camera capture system if the LED light is covered or physically tampered with.
Wearables News
Samsung Unpacked official invite.

Samsung sets July 22 date for Unpacked to launch Galaxy Z Fold 8 series foldable phones

At its next Unpacked event, Samsung is expected to launch three new foldable phones as well as refreshed smartwatch models.
Phones
Asus ExpertBook Ultra laptop

Asus ExpertBook Ultra review: A dreamy ultra-thin machine that surprised me with raw power

Asus ExpertBook Ultra wants to end your hunt for a thin and light powerhouse laptop that also wants to wow you with its performance. Despite a high asking price, it comes pretty close to achieving that goal.
Computing Reviews
Claude AI on Mac.

Claude redefined my bond with Macs. I am building my own apps and it’s a bliss.

Over the past two weeks, I have built more apps and utilities for myself than I have downloaded software in months.
Computing Features
Project Helix Xbox Asha Sharma Featured

Xbox spins off four studios, including Senua-maker Ninja Theory, as mass layoffs begin

Xbox will cut 3,200 roles, while Ninja Theory, Undead Labs, Compulsion Games, and Double Fine Productions are leaving the Xbox Games Studio banner.
Gaming News
Onyx Boox Note Max e ink tablet

Onyx Boox Note Max review: A year later, I love this giant e-reader that thinks it’s a laptop, but simply isn’t. 

The Onyx Boox Max Note is a stunning paper-like slate with plenty of versatility. But it's biggest win also spirals into its core weakness.
Tablets
Body Part, Finger, Hand

Infinix told us the secrets behind its liquid-cooled phone. There’s more to it than meets the eye.

Learn how the Infinix GT 50 Pro tackles mobile gaming's biggest challenge with HydroFlow Liquid Cooling, AI optimization, and sustained gaming performance.
Branded Content
MacBook Pro on Table

Apple’s biggest MacBook Pro redesign in years may skip the chip everyone expected

Apple is reportedly planning a redesigned MacBook Pro with OLED and touch support, but the expected M6 Pro and M6 Max chips may not happen.
Computing News
Apple logo glass building

Don’t breathe easy just yet. Apple and Microsoft aren’t done with price hikes.

Apple and Microsoft have already raised prices on several products, but the ongoing memory crunch could push more devices higher in the coming months.
Gaming News
xbox Series s and Buy Now Pay Later scheme

As Xbox gets pricier, Microsoft launches Buy Now, Pay Later scheme for consoles

The Buy Now Pay Later system available on the Microsoft Store is offered in collaboration with PayPal and it lets you spread your purchase across 24 installments.
Gaming News
An Xbox Series X sits next to both Series S models.

Microsoft just raised the price of Xbox consoles by up to $150 

The price of the 512GB storage model is going up by $100, while the 1TB variant will see its price go up by $150 in the US.
Gaming News
Macbook Pro

Apple could skip Pro and Max trims for M6 silicon, eyes M7 for beefy upgrades

Apple may launch the M6 chip in just a base configuration, skipping Pro and Max tiers entirely, while saving those upgrades, along with a new Ultra variant, for the M7 lineup arriving in early 2027.
Computing News
Body Part, Finger, Hand

A cardiologist told me that wearable health should be quiet. RingConn’s Gen 3 smart ring embodies that mantra.

Learn how the RingConn Gen 3 smart ring combines continuous health tracking with expert-backed insights for smarter wellness without overwhelming data.
Wearables Features
Poster for GTA 6 game.

GTA VI finally gets a price tag and a no-disc rule for physical edition

Pre-orders for GTA 6 will go live at midnight on June 25 and it will be available in standard and ultimate editions, starting at $79.99 in the US.
Gaming News
Akko Dash V9 Ultra mouse.

Akko Dash V9 Ultra review: I tested this ultra-light gaming mouse and it eased my work, too

Akko's featherweight mouse packs a flagship sensor and 8K wireless polling into a sleek shell without a asking a sky-high price for it.
Computing Reviews
Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE19000AI gaming router

Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE19000AI router review: A terrific, future-proof upgrade

The Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE19000AI is a beastly Wi-Fi router that is loaded with meaningful features and skips the subscription hurdle, too. But at $899, you must really want it to get one.
Branded Content Computing
Dell Pro Max 18 Plus laptop.

Dell Pro Max 18 Plus review: I tested this giant in an AI startup lab and it refused to sweat

The Dell Pro Max 18 Plus wants to give you all the desktop-tier firepower in the world. In return, you must be ready to bear its sheer bulk and the cost burden.
Computing Reviews
iPhone 17 Pro

iPhone 18 Pro could cost as much as $1,399 and even Tim Cook can’t avoid the sting

Tim Cook has confirmed that price hikes are coming. As per a market analysis, the sticker price of iPhone 18 Pro could climb all the way up to $1,300.
Phones
Snap Specs

Snap reveals SPECS AR glasses. They look surprisingly stylish and cost a pretty penny

Available in 47mm and 52mm models, the Snap SPECS come equipped with a proprietary liquid crystal on silicon display that offers 51-degree field of view and can produce 16 million colors.
Wearables News
Jabra Evolve3 75 headphones

Jabra Evolve3 75 review: I wore this work headset for weeks, and it was a revelation

Jabra Evolve3 75 is a premium offering, but for its high ask, it serves as a fantastic mic, sleek build, solid battery life, wireless charging, and music listening with enough oomph.
Audio / Video Reviews
reMarkable Paper Pure digital note-taker device.

reMarkable Paper Pure review: An excellent digital slate that I love, and feel vexed by

The reMarkable Paper Pure offers the best digital canvas for note-taking that I've experienced lately. But this excellent slate is held back by a restrictive software experience.
Computing Reviews
Xteink X4 ereader in black.

Xteink X4 review: I doubted this tiny e-reader, but it fixed my poor screen habits

The Xteink X4 is easy to pass on, easier to become a part of your every day carry, and an irresistibly charming device that just might win over the bibliophile inside you without hurting your wallet.
Phones
Baseus Inspire XH1 noise-cancelling headphones

Baseus Inspire XH1 review: These Bose-tuned headphones defied my budget expectations

If you're disappointed by affordable headphones making too many cuts, the Baseus Inspire XH1 get as close to perfect as it gets. On a side note, they regularly land sweet discounts, too.
Audio / Video Reviews
AI image generated by ChatGPT.

I asked ChatGPT to restore an image. It produced a naked man with a fish head

If you ever wonder what ChatGPT envisions when you ask it to restore an imaginary picture, the results will shock you. I reproduced it, and now I regret the decision.
Computing News
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra smartphone in blue color.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review: After four months of testing, I can’t part with it

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the best showcase of consistent excellence and a solid return to innovative streak, despite not being the beefiest warrior in the Android ecosystem.
Phones
HP Limited Edition Scuderia Ferrari AI PC

HP and Ferrari made a dreamy red laptop, and I can’t stop ogling at it

The HP Limited Edition Scuderia Ferrari AI PC costs $5,599 and it goes on sale starting June 12 in the United States.
Computing News
Dell XPS 13 laptop.

Dell reveals its thinnest and lightest XPS 13 at just $699 to upstage the MacBook Neo

Dell XPS 13 comes equipped with a sharper 120Hz screen, backlit keyboard, faster ports, and a biometric face scan perk to fill the feature gaps left by the MacBook Air.
Computing News
Person using the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro Android tablet.

Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro review: I swapped my trusty iPad for this and didn’t miss it at all

Xiaomi's Pad 8 Pro is a rare breed that balances build, performance, and meaningful perks without nuking your wallet or having you sorely regret not picking an iPad.
Tablets
AirPods Pro 3 top view

Apple AirPods Pro 3 review: Eight months later, a worthy pick that keeps on giving

With the AirPods Pro 3, Apple set out for a new benchmark. The company reached pretty close to the summit, but notched a few unexpected wins along the way, as well.
Audio / Video Reviews
Grammarly alternative built using Claude.

I built an offline Grammarly alternative and turned it into a Mac app without any coding

I used Claude to build myself a fully offline, and locally processed alternative to Grammarly. The first build took me less than 30 seconds and I didn't even have to see or write a line of code.
Computing Features
Front view of Xreal Project Aura smart glasses.

Google and Xreal’s Project Aura smart glasses will ship later this year

Xreal's Project Aura smart glasses throw built-in display units into the mix with a wide field of view,
Wearables News
Gemini smart glasses.

Google shows off Android audio glasses designed by Gentle Monster and Warby Parker

Google has finally given us first look at Android XR audio glasses, powered by Gemini and coming out later this year.
Audio / Video News
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