At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Very cheap User-friendly software Good battery life Military-certified durability Nice, simple design Cons Laggy performance Limited camera No charger included Our Verdict The Oppo A40 is the latest in a long line of budget Androids released by the Chinese phone manufacturer, offering a 6.67in LCD display, 5,100mAh battery and…
After making a show of getting tough on China, President Donald Trump desperately needs a trade agreement to prove that his disruptive tactics get results. This week, the United States and China agreed to extend their negotiations, avoiding—for now—another round of tariffs that would have hurt business between the world’s two largest economies. But the…
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. wholesale inflation surged unexpectedly last month, signaling that President Donald Trump’s sweeping taxes on imports are pushing costs up and that higher prices for consumers may be on the way. The Labor Department reported Thursday that its producer price index — which measures inflation before it hits consumers— rose 0.9% last…
Millions of AT&T customers can now file claims in a $177 million legal settlement related to two data breaches, which could provide up to $7,500 in compensation per person. The first data breach, announced in March 2024, affected 73 million current and former AT&T account holders whose information — including birth dates and Social Security numbers —…
Selecting a name for a baby is often an intricate combination of cultural heritage, contemporary trends, and individual significance. Naming a baby is basically a mix of fun, stress, and a little bit of panic. Parents spend hours scrolling lists, debating classics versus quirky picks, and imagining what suits their tiny human. Some go for…
Ebay will be back on the runway this Fashion Month following its 2024 debut. This year, Ebay is upping the ante with a series of partnerships with top fashion designers, including Erdem, Luar, Altuzarra, Kallmeyer and Ahluwalia, which will incorporate pre-loved pieces from previous years into their Spring/Summer 2026 (SS26) collections. The partnerships — developed…
China is all set to introduce a new visa category for young science and technology talents, following a decision by the State Council. China’s State Council, led by Premier Li Qiang, has approved changes to its Entry-Exit Administration regulations, introducing a brand-new K visa specifically designed to attract young science and technology professionals, according to…
A Search and Rescue team from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island has been busy. They’ve had four rescue missions in two weeks – and three of them all took place on the Pacific Crest Trail. The most recent happened on August 10. They rescued a 54-year-old hiker who who was dehydrated and experiencing stroke-like symptoms….
A new spyware campaign is targeting Android users by posing as antivirus delivered via messenger apps. Once installed on your device, it can do everything from record your screen to steal your passwords. The malware, referred to as LunaSpy, was identified by Kaspersky and is believed to have been active since at least February 2025….
Humanoid robots are a hot investment theme, but don’t pre-order one just yet When Elon Musk says Tesla will one day be worth more than Apple and Saudi Aramco combined, he’s not talking about electric cars. He’s talking about robots. At Tesla’s annual shareholder meeting, Musk doubled down on his bet that Optimus — the…