Saudi Arabia passes law requiring USB-C charges for smartphones
From 2025, Apple's iPhone and all Android smartphones sold in Saudi Arabia will have to have a USB-C charging port, with laptops to follow in 2026.After the European Union's mandate that all smartphones switch to USB-C charging, the government of Sau.....»»
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.....»»
Discover Samsung sale has insane discounts on Samsung’s new smartphones!
Samsung makes a ton of great products, like mobile devices, TVs, or home appliances, so keep an eye out for the Discover Samsung sale! The post Discover Samsung sale has insane discounts on Samsung’s new smartphones! appeared first on Phandroid.....»»
US charges Russian military officers for unleashing wiper malware on Ukraine
WhisperGate campaign targeted Ukrainian critical infrastructure and allies worldwide. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Federal prosecutors on Thursday unsealed an indictment charging six Russian nationals with conspiracy t.....»»
Russia says it will take action against US media in response to Russian media charges
Russia says it will take action against US media in response to Russian media charges.....»»
Ford starts deliveries of enhanced-range E-Transit electric vans
The new battery charges at a higher rate, and onboard power can be used in motion. Enlarge / Refrigerated delivery with an E-Transit is now feasible, as the onboard power is now available while the van is in motion. (credit: Ford.....»»
Hollywood will need permission to make AI deepfakes of long-gone stars
California Senate passes bill requiring permission to recreate deceased performers with AI......»»
This Limited Time Deal Slashes up to 28% from the Nothing Ear (a)!
Get them for less than a hundred bucks! The post This Limited Time Deal Slashes up to 28% from the Nothing Ear (a)! appeared first on Phandroid. Nothing’s growing roster of smartphones and earbuds has continued to be impressive, and.....»»
How to Reset your Google Pixel 9 Pro XL!
Is your phone giving you trouble? It might just need a reset. The post How to Reset your Google Pixel 9 Pro XL! appeared first on Phandroid. The Pixel 9 Pro XL is definitely one of the best smartphones that we’ve gotten from Google,.....»»
Get the Samsung Galaxy A35 with $50 OFF!
Samsung's budget-friendly midranger is on sale right now. The post Get the Samsung Galaxy A35 with $50 OFF! appeared first on Phandroid. The Samsung Galaxy A35 is currently one of the more affordable smartphones in the North American marke.....»»
A new test proves how to make the Event Horizon Telescope even better
Want a clear view of a supermassive black hole's environment? It's an incredible observational challenge. The extreme gravity bends light as it passes through and blurs the details of the event horizon, the region closest to the black hole. Astronome.....»»
California passes controversial bill regulating AI model training
As the world debates what is right and what is wrong about generative AI, the California State Assembly and Senate have just passed the Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act bill (SB 1047), which is one of the fir.....»»
California legislature passes controversial “kill switch” AI safety bill
Governor will balance worries about "over-regulation" with calls from AI luminaries. Enlarge / California governor Gavin Newsom will likely soon face a decision on whether to sign SB-1047. (credit: Ray Chavez/The Mercury News via.....»»
Repairing your broken Pixel 9 Pro XL could be quite challenging
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is one of the best smartphones available today. But is it easy to repair?.....»»
Children and the internet: Helping kids navigate this modern minefield
The United States' most senior public health official, surgeon-general Vivek Murthy, believes social media platforms should come with warning labels. The United Nations' education, science and culture agency says smartphones should be banned in schoo.....»»
It’s 2024, and smartphones are still very dumb about one simple thing
If our smartphones are like supercomputers in our pockets, why do we still end up paying for things by accident?.....»»
Juice spacecraft snaps images of the Earth and moon as it passes by
The European Space Agency's Juice spacecraft recently made a flyby of both Earth and the moon on its way to Jupiter, and it took some gorgeous images......»»
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov awaits charges in France as firm denies law-breaking
Telegram accused of not cooperating on drug trafficking and child sexual content. Enlarge / Pavel Durov, CEO and co-founder of Telegram, speaks at TechCrunch Disrupt SF 2015 on September 21, 2015, in San Francisco, California. (c.....»»
Floods ease in Bangladesh but 300,000 still in shelters
River waters in low-lying Bangladesh are receding after days of deadly floods but 300,000 people are still in emergency shelters requiring aid, disaster officials said Sunday......»»
The 10 accessories you need for your Google Pixel 9
The Google Pixel 9 range is Google's latest and greatest roster of smartphones. Here are ten accessories to take those great smartphones even higher......»»
The Galaxy S25 Ultra may get some tough competition in January
The Galaxy S25 Ultra is one of 2025's most anticipated smartphones. However, another phone launching in January could give it tough competition......»»