The best rugged smartphones of 2021
No matter what your reason for a tough and durable phone -- hiking, building, or spelunking -- we've dug up the best rugged phones available on the market......»»
Google Brings “Circle to Search” for More Pixel Models
Google recently announced that it will be bringing over the new AI-powered search feature to more Pixel smartphones, beginning this week. The post Google Brings “Circle to Search” for More Pixel Models appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Apple Ring rumors & research - what you need to know about Apple"s next wearable
Apple has been considering an Apple Ring for almost a decade. Here's how we know, and a glimpse of what they may have planned.An Oura smart ringDuring Samsung's Unpacked event for 2024, which saw the launch of new Galaxy S24 smartphones, the South Ko.....»»
Essays on democracy draw attention to critical threats, explore safeguards ahead of Jan. 6
Following the events of Jan. 6, 2021—when a violent mob stormed the U.S. Capitol building in an effort to interrupt the certification process of the 2020 presidential election—experts began to question how to protect the next presidential electio.....»»
This $200 Android phone looks like a good deal, but it’s not
At just $200, the Moto G 5G (2024) is one of the cheapest new smartphones available today. But is it one you should spend your money on? I used it to find out......»»
What your fruit bowl reveals about climate breakdown
Spring arrived in style on March 26 2021 in Kyoto, Japan, as cherry trees reached the peak of their bloom. This marked the earliest recorded date when most flowers have opened in a series of annual records dating back to 812 AD—over 1,200 years......»»
Questioning cities that create wealth disparities from the perspective of the "excluded"
Cities are reborn in the wake of international mega-events such as the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, the G7 Hiroshima Summit in 2023, and the upcoming Expo 2025 in Osaka. Areas around stations, parks and roads are redeveloped, hotels and shopping buildings ar.....»»
Samsung is finally bringing seamless updates to its smartphones
It looks like Samsung has finally hopped on board the seamless updates bandwagon, starting with the Galaxy A55. The post Samsung is finally bringing seamless updates to its smartphones appeared first on Phandroid. Google introduced seamles.....»»
Can this cheap Samsung phone beat the Galaxy S24? We found out
Two of Samsung's 2024 smartphones — the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy A55 — are simultaneously similar to and different from each other. Here's which one to buy......»»
Banned Parler app back in the App Store, amid ownership mystery
The Parler app – which was removed by Apple after accusations that it was used to plan and facilitate the attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021 – is now back in the App Store. The Android version of the social media app has not yet been accept.....»»
Google reshapes Fitbit in its image as users allege “planned obsolescence”
Generative AI may not be enough to appease frustrated customers. Enlarge / Google Fitbit's Charge 5. (credit: Fitbit) Google closed its Fitbit acquisition in 2021. Since then, the tech behemoth has pushed numerous chang.....»»
The World’s E-Waste Has Reached a Crisis Point
A new UN report finds that humanity is generating 137 billion pounds of TVs, smartphones, and other e-waste a year—and recycling less than a quarter of it......»»
Preventing another "Jan. 6" starts by changing how elections are certified, experts say
The 2024 presidential election may be a rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, but preventing a repeat of Jan. 6, 2021—when false claims of a stolen election promoted by Donald Trump and his allies led to an insurrec.....»»
iPhone 16 buyers may be treated to slimmer bezels and bigger screens
Apple is pursuing a display tech upgrade that will slim down bezels across all iPhone 16 series smartphones. On the Pro models, the screen size goes up......»»
Rising scourge of e-waste a "catastrophe" for environment: UN
The world threw away a record amount of smartphones, televisions and other electrical devices in 2022, the UN said Wednesday, warning this avalanche of dumped gadgets was polluting the planet......»»
Detecting heavy precipitation events directly with GPS data
An exceptionally severe storm swept over Zurich on 13 July 2021 shortly before 2 a.m., with howling squalls, constant lightning and torrential rain that awakened people with a start......»»
Polar’s Grit X2 Pro is its Most Rugged Wearable Yet
The Grit X2 Pro is packed to the brim with features that takes it a step beyond your run-of-the-mill wearable. The post Polar’s Grit X2 Pro is its Most Rugged Wearable Yet appeared first on Phandroid. Polar recently unveiled its newe.....»»
The World"s E-Waste Has Reached a Crisis Point
A new UN report finds that humanity is generating 137 billion pounds of TVs, smartphones, and other e-waste a year—and recycling less than a quarter of it......»»
How ghost streams and redlining"s legacy lead to unfairness in flood risk in Detroit and elsewhere
In 2021, metro Detroit was hit with a rainstorm so severe that President Joe Biden issued a major disaster declaration at state officials' request......»»
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe: 7 cool things
The redesigned 2024 Santa Fe has the design of a conventional sport utility, a longer wheelbase, more upright posture and a rugged XRT trim......»»
Verimatrix Counterspy safeguards content across various devices
Verimatrix released its new Verimatrix Counterspy anti-piracy solution. Counterspy leverages technology first developed by the company’s cybersecurity team back in 2021 to offer an innovative new way to counter the rise in video piracy in an er.....»»