iSIM vs eSIM vs SIM: The constantly shrinking ways carriers ID your phone
The death of physical SIM cards is quickly approaching. These are the alternatives. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Every month, you pay a bill for cell phone service. Somehow, that access needs to make it to your device......»»
Nametag Deepfake Defense blocks AI-powered impersonation threats
More than 50% of executives expect deepfake attacks to increase over the next 12 months, but only 7% report using new technologies to detect deepfakes. Meanwhile, researchers are repeatedly demonstrating how AI-generated ID documents, selfie photos,.....»»
How "vaccinating" plants could reduce pesticide use and secure global food supplies
In a growing and changing world, we need to find ways of putting food on everyone's table. Pesticides have enabled mass cultivation on an incredible scale, but they can have harmful secondary effects on humans and wildlife, and pests are rapidly evol.....»»
Nothing’s next phone is the result of an unusual collaboration
Nothing is about to reveal a special version of the Phone 2a, which has been imagined and designed with the help of the brand's community......»»
Future Galaxy AI feature may kill your phone’s Settings page
Samsung may be planning to use its Galaxy AI suite to minimize the need to use the Settings menu, as the software will anticipate the features you require......»»
The Vivo X200 Pro mini is the small phone of my dreams
Small phones don't necessarily have to be a drab watered-down mess. To that end, Vivo's X200 Pro mini sets compact phone standards that are mind-bendingly high......»»
The Xperia 1 VI is now Available in a Fancy New Color
Aside from the new color variant, the rest of the phone's specifications remain the same. The post The Xperia 1 VI is now Available in a Fancy New Color appeared first on Phandroid. While Sony’s Xperia flagships have always stood out.....»»
New technologies could help destroy persistent "forever chemicals"
Scientists and engineers are developing new ways to destroy per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) efficiently and sustainably. This class of chemicals is known as "forever chemicals" because PFAS persist and accumulate in the environment, anima.....»»
Ancient humans were so good at surviving the last ice age, they didn"t have to migrate like other species
Humans seem to have been adapted to the last ice age in similar ways to wolves and bears, according to our recent study, challenging longstanding theories about how and where our ancestors lived during this glacial period......»»
Can listening to music make you more productive at work?
Listening to music can enhance our lives in all kinds of ways—many of us use it during exercise, to regulate our mood, or in the workplace......»»
New photos give us another look at Samsung’s next Galaxy Z Fold
Leaked images of what appears to be a special edition of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 have surfaced, offering a few glimpses of the upcoming foldable phone......»»
Quantum computing and photonics discovery potentially shrinks critical parts by 1,000 times
Researchers have made a discovery that could make quantum computing more compact, potentially shrinking essential components 1,000 times while also requiring less equipment. The research is published in Nature Photonics......»»
The iPhone 16 Plus is the most complicated phone I’ve reviewed in 2024
The iPhone 16 Plus is an excellent phone and one we recommend, but the question of who we're recommending it to is far harder to answer......»»
It’s almost 2025, and it’s time to end the Android vs. iPhone debate
Buying a new phone, and getting the one you want, should be simple. However, due to the iPhone versus Android debate, it's anything but......»»
3 underrated Amazon Prime Video movies you should watch this weekend (October 11-13)
From an underrated horror sequel to a sexy '80s thriller, these Amazon Prime Video movies are three of the best ways to spend your weekend......»»
These Motorola phones are eligible for Android 15
Motorola has published a list of devices that are eligible for the Android 15 update, so check out this list to see if your phone is on it. The post These Motorola phones are eligible for Android 15 appeared first on Phandroid. Now that An.....»»
The Pixel 8 Pro can be yours at a 31% discount today!
If you don’t mind a phone that’s a year old, then check out this amazing deal for the Google Pixel 8 Pro and save 31%! The post The Pixel 8 Pro can be yours at a 31% discount today! appeared first on Phandroid. We know that the Google.....»»
Study of young African American men in US cities finds negative perspectives of community, few opportunities
Research has documented the many ways individuals' environments (e.g., community, neighborhood) affect their health. In a new study on gun ownership, researchers surveyed young African American men who lived in high-crime, high-violence cities to bet.....»»
Like Ted Lasso and Bad Monkey? Here’s why you should watch Shrinking on Apple TV+
Apple TV+ is home to a growing number of beloved and critically acclaimed shows. One such series, Bad Monkey, just wrapped its first season. And the most popular TV+ series ever, Ted Lasso, is ramping for a long-awaited fourth season. If you enjoyed.....»»
Yes, nature is complex—but saving our precious environment means finding ways to measure it
Nature loss directly threatens half the global economy. The rapid destruction of biodiversity should alarm the many Australian businesses dependent on nature, such as those in agriculture, tourism, construction and food manufacturing. Yet nature cons.....»»
Motorola might be making a foldable unlike any we’ve seen before
Motorola recently filed a patent for a new type of folding phone, and it's something we've not seen before. Here's what it does......»»