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Side profile of The Minimal Phone black color.

This stunning E Ink phone is the stuff of BlackBerry fever dreams

Miss BlackBerry and its stunning keyboards? The Minimal Phone is bringing that charm back, with a side-serving of a monochrome panel and Android.
A person wearing the Fossil Gen 5e smartwatch.

Heart disease kills the most Americans every year — smartwatches might save us

The American Heart Association says heart diseases are the leading cause of death in the US. Experts tell Digital Trends that smartwatches can offer a lifeline.
Homepage of DeepSeek's mobile AI app.

DeepSeek’s censorship is a warning shot — and a wake-up call

DeepSeek has upset the top echelons of the AI order, with a dash of Chinese censorship. Experts tell us there is more to the picture than just world filtering.
Google Maps on the external display of the Motorola Razr Plus.

Google Maps embraces the Gulf of America name after Trump order

In compliance with an executive order signed by President Donald Trump, Google Maps will change the name of Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America.
Someone wearing an Apple Watch Ultra and Pixel Watch 3 on different wrists.

A majority of smartwatch users are making a critical mistake

As per a survey, only a fraction of smartwatch users share details of their health stats with a doctor, a misstep that could deprive them of proper care.
Person wearing Meta Orion smart glasses.

Apple preps smart glasses with visionOS and a Meta Ray-Ban rival

Apple is reportedly working on smart glasses running a version of Vision OS, the stack powering its Vision Pro headset. There are plans for more formats, too.
A person wearing the Fossil Gen 5e smartwatch.

Smartwatches might predict psychiatric illnesses tied to genetics

Using data collected from Fitbit smartwatches and fed to an AI model, a team was able to unearth links between genetic factors and issues like ADHD and anxiety.
A person holding the OnePlus 13.

OnePlus 13 lands useful AI tricks and a fix for camera snags

The latest OxygenOS update adds AI-assisted translation tools that makes it easier to hold two-way conversations in split-screen mode, and even with headphones.
Android apps scaling across different form factors.

Android 16 wages war on ugly app stretching and letterboxed screens

Android 16 will put an end to apps that enforce resizing restrictions. Adaptivity is the new norm, and it will benefit foldables, tablets. and desktop layouts.
A person holding the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Government demands answers from Apple over iOS 18 performance problems

India's consumer watchdog has issued a notice to Apple, seeking the tech giant's response over performance issues faced by iPhone users after the iOS 18 update.
Galaxy S25 series

Samsung Galaxy S25 series barely makes a case for itself

Samsung’s Galaxy S25 series wants you to pay a fat sticker price, with the caveat that you forget about upgrades and remain blind to the competition.
Using Gemini Live to interact with an image

Google completely stole Samsung’s thunder at Unpacked

Google’s chatty Gemini Live conversational AI will now make sense of photos, files, and YouTube videos. The chatbot will also be able to perform tasks across multiple services with a single prompt.
Samsung Galaxy S25 series in front of Galaxy AI sign

Everything Samsung announced at its Galaxy S25 event

Samsung's first Unpacked of 2025 was a busy affair, witnessing the launch of fresh smartphone hardware, oodles of AI innovation, and a glimpse into the future.
Concept render of an iPhone laid atop a Google Pixel 9 smartphone.

This iPhone 17 Air design leak has Google Pixel written all over it

Apple is reportedly chasing a design makeover for its upcoming "slim" warrior. As per fresh leak, it could end up looking dangerously close to Google's Pixels.
OnePlus Open in Emerald Dusk open halfway showing home screen.

Oppo’s upcoming ultra-thin foldable will also be ready for watery adventures

Oppo says that its next phone will not only be the world's thinnest foldable out there, but also one with the the best durability and wireless charging pace.
Launching Gemini Deep Research query on Chrome desktop.

I’ve experienced the next era of AI, and I’m never going back

A new era of AI agents in emerging, and Google's Deep Research showed me the power of them first-hand.
Mail app with categories in macOS.

Mail app for macOS will soon get an overdue AI upgrade

Apple demoed an AI-charged Mail experience months ago, but delayed one of the crucial tricks for Macs. It seems a macOS update will finally serve it in April.
TikTok app shutdown message in the US

TikTok goes dark in the US with a bunch of other ByteDance apps

TikTok has shut down in the US, and the app is no longer available to download on mobile. The company has now pinned its hopes on President-elect Donald Trump.
Reels liked by friends on Instagram.

Instagram will broadcast the Reels you like to everyone. I dread it.

Instagram is rolling out a new feature that will show your liked Reels to mutuals in a dedicated tab. It takes away the intimacy and safe haven of likes.
TikTok splash screen on an Android phone.

Worried about the TikTok ban? This is how it might look on your phone

TikTok is just a day away from “going dark” in the US. How will the service look after the ban? Here’s some idea from a country where it is already blocked.
iQOO 13, Oppo Find X8 Pro and Vivo X200 Pro -- silicon carbon battery-equipped phones.

At last, phones with massive batteries are coming

Redmi is reportedly prepping a 7,500 mAh battery for its next budget phone. The tech is already out there, and it doesn't take a toll on the charging pace.
Setting up Notification Summaries feature on iPhone.

Apple admits this Apple Intelligence feature still needs a lot of work

Apple has made some changes to its notification summaries in Apple Intelligence, in the wake of errors being pointed out by testers.
Someone wearing an Apple Watch Ultra and Pixel Watch 3 on different wrists.

Incredible research shows wearables help detect chronic health issues

According to new research, wearables like an Apple Watch or an Oura smart ring can detect the symptoms and predict flare-ups of chronic bowel inflammatory woes.
The back of the OnePlus 13.

First OnePlus 13 update adds Gemini Nano, camera improvements, and more

The first OnePlus 13 update improves a few glaring camera issues with color accuracy in the Photo mode. it also brings some Gemini AI magic to the phone.
Rear shell of the OnePlus 13 against a yellow background.

How OnePlus made the OnePlus 13 one of the year’s most interesting smartphones

OnePlus gave us an exclusive peek at the work that went into crafting the OnePlus 13. It's a bold re-imagination, but with a practical bend at every step.
A phishing text in the iMessage.

The latest iMessage phishing scam is easy to fall for. Here’s how to avoid it

Have you received a mail delivery alert on your iPhone asking you to respond with a Y to activate a link? It's a phishing scam. Here's you can handle it easily.
Apple Watch SE with Nomad Aluminum Band

Apple Watch SE might embrace a new look this year

The next Apple Watch SE, expected to arrive this year, could hit the shelves rocking a new look. The budget watch could also ditch metal in favor of plastic.
Mark Zucvkerberg speaking to Joe Rogan on a podcast appearance.

Zuckerberg vents at Apple over iPhone but forgets Facebook’s flops

The Meta chief says Apple essentially sat on the iPhone and hasn't made any remarkable progress. He didn't mention how Facebook flubbed phones and tablets.
A young boy watching a phone's screen.

Most children use TikTok in violation of rules and suffer, finds study

According to new research from University of California San Francisco, teen TikTok users are bypassing the age policies and many show signs of addictive use.
Person using an app to look for signs of jaundice.

This AI app lets parents look for signs of infant jaundice at home

Infant jaundice isn't rare, but severe cases can cause brain damage if not properly treated. This app lets parents screen infants, saving them clinical visits.
Person using the Watch Duty fire tracker app on their iPhone.

This lifesaving app is helping people track wildfires in California

Watch Duty, a volunteer-backed app run by a non-profit, has become the go-to source of critical information for folks hit by the devastating fires in California.
All four colors of the Samsung Galaxy S24 laying face-down on a table.

A major Samsung Galaxy S25 leak bares all, and there’s plenty of bad news

A bloated leak has exposed details of the Galaxy S25 series' internal hardware. You won't find any notable upgrades, but a price hike appears certain. Ouch!
Internal view of the Viv Ring.

This new smart ring generates custom sound to fix your sleep quality

Viv Ring pulls all the tricks an average smart ring does. Then it goes a step further with body data and engages AI to generate customized sleep sounds for you.
Person using the ESR Geo Digital Pencil.

ESR has announced the budget Apple Pencil Pro alternative I’ve been waiting for

The ESR Geo Digital Pencil, priced at $30, adds support for Find My tracking, a feature exclusive to Apple's Pencil Pro carrying a $129 sticker price.