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Amazon Kindle Scribe.

Amazon’s new Kindle Scribe turns the e-reader into the ultimate notepad

So far, Amazon has kept the Kindle family limited to reading pleasure only. The new Kindle Scribe will finally let you jot down notes with a stylus.
Scenes from a Florida hurricane.

Here’s what AT&T is doing to keep your phone working during Hurricane Ian

AT&T says it has emergency teams on standby to assist with Hurricane Ian relief efforts and is also keeping the networking gear ready when it makes an impact.
Illustration of an infected iPhone

These 80+ apps could be running adware on your iPhone or Android device

An adware attack that first surfaced in 2019 is back with more sophisticated fraud and evasion techniques. You should check your iOS and Android phones.
Nreal Air AR glasses

Nreal’s Air AR glasses head to the U.S., ready to rock with iPhones

Priced at $379, the Nreal Air AR smart glasses are ready to play well with iPhones, but that luxury comes courtesy of the Nreal Adapter that'll cost you $59.
The Deep Purple color iPhone 14 Pro.

The iPhone 14’s car crash detection might be a little too good

The new car crash detection system on iPhone 14 has the potential to save lives. However, a false alarm can also be quite scary, especially for your loved ones.
An iPhone 14 laying on a table.

The iPhone 14 gets a stunning transparent back with this new mod

The iPhone 14 doesn't offer a fresh design. But an unnamed modding enthusiast has put a transparent rear panel on it, and the results are eye-catching.
iPhone 14 Pro gets iOS 16.0.2 update.

Apple rolls out iOS 16 update to fix frustrating camera-shake, paste bugs

Apple has started the rollout of iOS 16.0.2 to fix the pesky recurring clipboard permission bug and a camera-shaking issue on the iPhone 14 Pro models.
Render of the Google Pixel Watch, showcasing its gargantuan bezels.

Pixel Watch design video reveals what Google doesn’t want you to see

Google is hyping up the Pixel Watch ahead of its launch. You may have seen the leaks and the bad news of a sky-high price, but there's another nasty surprise.
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro and Galaxy XCover 6 Pro.

Samsung’s new rugged phone and tablet tout 5G and 5 years of updates

Samsung's latest rugged phone and tablet bring the power of 5G connectivity to the table and a promise of up to five years worth of software updates.
Hasseblad branding on alleged OnePlus 11 Pro

OnePlus 11 Pro leaked specs predict a zooming disappointment

OnePlus 11 Pro is shaping up to be a speed monster with divisive looks, fast charging chops, and an odd take on the telephoto zoom system on smartphones.
LG Rollable front, midway through unfolding.

LG’s doomed Rollable phone appears on video to show us what we missed

LG's ambitious Rollable phone never saw the light of the day, but an almost market-ready engineering unit has appeared on video, and it looks painfully good.
An Uber cab

The Uber hack is an outrageous tale of a teen hacking for fun

Uber has disclosed that the notorious Lapsus$ hacking group is behind its latest data breach. The hacker, an 18-year-old, claims that he did it all for fun.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4.

How to use the Galaxy Z Fold 4’s massive screen without losing your mind

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4's tablet-esque display needs some time getting used to, but there are a few tricks that will put you on track quicker and easier.
Google Pixel Watch product image on an orange stylized background.

The Google Pixel Watch price just leaked, and it doesn’t look good

Google will reportedly sell the Pixel Watch for $350, and that's just for the Bluetooth-only model. The cellular version will ask a handsome $400 from buyers.
Measuring SpO2 with smartphone camera and flash

The future of blood oxygen monitoring lies with your phone’s camera

A team of scientists has validated that the blood oxygen saturation level can be measured with high accuracy using only a phone's camera and LED flash.
Someone holding the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.

The iPhone 14 Pro has a nasty camera-shaking problem in Snapchat and TikTok

iPhone 14 Pro users are facing an odd issue that causes the camera hardware to shake and make a buzzing sound while using apps like TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram.
Shadow Fight cinematic on Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 cover screen.

I gamed on the Galaxy Z Flip 4’s cover screen and it blew me away

Samsung won't let you do much on the Galaxy Z Flip 4's cover screen. But if you're impossibly brave and very patient, you can play Call of Duty: Mobile on it.
Google Search on mobile

Google slapped with record-setting antitrust fine in the EU

Google was handed a record fine in 2019 for abusing it market position. Google appealed, but the court says it needs to pay a fine of over 4 billion Euros.
Camera array of the iPhone 14 Pro

Apple’s A17 chip could have a huge 3nm upgrade, but only for some iPhones

Apple deprived the iPhone 14 of a chip upgrade this year. And per a new report, the upcoming A17 Bionic chip will also be exclusive to iPhone 15 Pro next year.
OnePlus 11 Pro alleged leaked render

First OnePlus 11 Pro renders bring back two missing features from the 10T

Alleged renders of a OnePlus 11 Pro prototype have leaked. Barring a controversial camera island design, it looks like the alert slider is making a comeback.
New features for Google's ecosystem hardware

Google’s Nearby Share just copied one of Apple’s best features

Google unloaded a whole bag of new features for its ecosystem of devices, including new accessibility tools and a long-awaited Nearby Share upgrade.
Apple Watch Series 8 on a wrist.

The Apple Watch Series 8 finally adds a long-awaited health feature

The Apple Watch Series 8 was announced during Apple's Far Out event. Here's what's new!
qualcomm snapdragon 6 gen 1 4 news new chips

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 6 and 4 Gen 1 chips are big deals for cheap phones

Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 and Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 chips promise impressive camera, gaming, and connectivity upgrades for budget Android smartphones.
Diablo Immortal on Pixel 6a.

The Pixel 6a should be an amazing $450 gaming phone, but it isn’t

The Pixel 6a delivers a lot for $450, including a flagship-graded Tensor chipset. But is it any good for gaming? We decided to find out.
Someone outside holding the Pixel 6a. We see the back of the phone.

Common Google Pixel 6a problems and how to fix them

If your brand new Google Pixel 6a is troubling you with fingerprint sensing, heating, or battery drain, you're not alone. Here are a few steps to fix things.
Huawei Nova 10 Pro.

Huawei’s Nova 10 smartphones offer a freakishly huge selfie camera

Huawei's latest Nova 10 series mid-rangers offer a 60MP selfie camera capable of 4K video capture and up to 100W fast charging, but no 5G connectivity.
Samsung Galaxy A23 5G colors

Samsung’s Galaxy A23 5G packs a 120Hz display and a huge battery for $300

Samsung's latest budget phone for the U. S. market is the Galaxy A23 5G, and from the looks of it, this $300 phone needs be on the radar of smartphone shoppers.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 with CoverScreen OS and Maps

Don’t like the Galaxy Z Flip 4’s cover screen? This app supercharges it

Samsung's enhancements to the cover display on Galaxy Z Flip 4 are a welcome change, but not enough. CoverScreen OS takes it to a whole new level, with caveats.
An iPad using Stage Manager in iPadOS 16.

Apple confirms iPadOS 16 is delayed because it’s a hot mess in beta

Apple confirmed that iPadOS 16 is delayed and it will directly jump to v16.1 for its public release. However, it will only arrive after iOS 16 is released.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 sitting upright on a bench.

How many folds can the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 survive?

Samsung's latest clamshell foldable is the Galaxy Z Flip 4. If you're curious how many folds it can survive, well, it should be good for at least half a decade.
Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro

Google Pixel 7 duo pops up on video, gives a close look at the size difference

Ahead of a fall debut, alleged prototype units of the Pixel 7 and its Pro version have appeared on video. This time, the vanilla model is noticeably smaller.
The rear side of an iPhone 14 Pro

iPhone 14 and Apple Watch Series 8 could arrive on September 7

Apple is reportedly gearing up for a September 7 event to introduce the iPhone 14, and is said to have locked in September 16 to kick off retail availability.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4.

The Galaxy Z Flip 4’s best trick is hiding in plain sight

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 is as good a clamshell foldable phone can get. But one of its most underrated features is the ability to play with its looks.
Official artwork of Android 13

Android 13 is here, and you can download it on your Pixel phone right now

The stable version of Android 13 is finally here, with Google's Pixel phones getting it first starting today. Google has also pushed it to the AOSP channel.