Do smartphones belong in classrooms? Four scholars weigh in
Should smartphones be allowed in classrooms? A new report from UNESCO, the education arm of the United Nations, raises questions about the practice. Though smartphones can be used for educational purposes, the report says the devices also disrupt cla.....»»
Teacher strikes are effective in increasing wages, working conditions, study finds
A detailed study of more than 770 teacher strikes in the United States between 2007 and 2023 found that the strikes benefit teachers and classrooms, and have no measurable impact on students......»»
Entire town could have kids go smartphone-free until age 14
A group of parents are trying to get the agreement of an entire town to have their kids go without smartphones until they are 14 years old. The hope is that if enough parents sign up to the initiative, it will remove the danger of isolating childr.....»»
Spotify control just got a lot easier for OnePlus and Oppo phones
It seems that Spotify has rolled out an exclusive new feature for music playback controls for OnePlus and Oppo smartphones. The post Spotify control just got a lot easier for OnePlus and Oppo phones appeared first on Phandroid. If you play.....»»
Xiaomi 14T, Xiaomi 14T Pro announced with an insane set of cameras
Xiaomi has announced their latest flagship smartphones in the form of the Xiaomi 14T and Xiaomi 14T Pro, so here’s what you can expect. The post Xiaomi 14T, Xiaomi 14T Pro announced with an insane set of cameras appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Manganese cathodes could boost lithium-ion batteries
Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are growing in adoption, used in devices like smartphones and laptops, electric vehicles, and energy storage systems. But supplies of nickel and cobalt commonly used in the cathodes of these batteries are limited......»»
Auto industry aims for digital experience as easy as smartphones, streaming services
Software-defined vehicle technology underpins an easy in-car experience, panelists said at the Automotive News Congress......»»
Best Smartphones of 2024 (September): A Year of Innovation
Best Smartphones of 2024 (September): A Year of Innovation.....»»
Q&A: What"s behind the ban on cell phones in K-12 schools?
This school year, many of the nation's adolescents and teens are sitting in class without the device that can sometimes feel like an added appendage: their smartphones......»»
Save up to 19% with the Samsung Galaxy A35!
Looking for a solid midrange phone? Check this one out. The post Save up to 19% with the Samsung Galaxy A35! appeared first on Phandroid. The Samsung Galaxy A35 is currently one of the more affordable smartphones in the North American mark.....»»
Software updates for cheap Samsung phones may soon lot better
Samsung has a new phone coming soon, and it may start an exciting new trend for the company's cheaper smartphones......»»
Math Puzzle: Find the Imposter Number
Can you find the number that doesn't belong?.....»»
Samsung’s got some INSANE SAVINGS for its TVs, monitors, phones, and more!
Samsung is currently running several deals for its products including TVs, monitors, smartwatches, and smartphones. The post Samsung’s got some INSANE SAVINGS for its TVs, monitors, phones, and more! appeared first on Phandroid. Samsung.....»»
Should you upgrade to tvOS 18 right away?
TVOS 18 is here for Apple TV hardware. But should you rush out and update? We'll weigh the pros and the very few cons......»»
Save 17% on the OnePlus Nord N30!
Grab OnePlus' wallet-friendly phone for less than usual. The post Save 17% on the OnePlus Nord N30! appeared first on Phandroid. Most smartphone enthusiasts will know OnePlus from its premium smartphones, although the company also offers b.....»»
How much is Apple TV Plus?
Apple TV+ is a solid streaming platform, but how does its cost and overall value stack up to the streaming landscape competition? Allow us to weigh in......»»
Hit Mobile Game Flappy Bird is Making a Comeback
The game was previously delisted for a decade. The post Hit Mobile Game Flappy Bird is Making a Comeback appeared first on Phandroid. Remember Flappy Bird, the super-popular game which first made its appearance on smartphones a decade ago?.....»»
Gen Zers who follow politics and media trend toward Kamala Harris, study finds
Today's young people are chronically online, and it appears that their media consumption is having an impact on their political views and likelihood to vote, according to a new study released by the UCLA Center for Scholars & Storytellers......»»
Blackview goes all out at IFA 2024 with new phones, tablets, and PCs!
At IFA 2024, Blackview has unveiled a bunch of new products, like smartphones to tablets to wearables, so maybe there’s something for you! The post Blackview goes all out at IFA 2024 with new phones, tablets, and PCs! appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Massive merger: Study reveals evidence for origin of supermassive black hole at galaxy"s center
The origins of aptly named supermassive black holes—which can weigh in at more than a million times the mass of the sun and reside in the center of most galaxies—remain one of the great mysteries of the cosmos......»»
TCL’s new e-ink smartphones are pretty damn cool
TCL has unveiled a couple of new Nxtpaper smartphones that feature the use of e-ink displays that are also pretty awesome. The post TCL’s new e-ink smartphones are pretty damn cool appeared first on Phandroid. A lot of smartphones these.....»»