If you’re looking for a no-contract phone plan that still runs on a major network, Total Wireless is one of the more straightforward options to consider. The prepaid carrier offers a small lineup of unlimited plans on Verizon’s 5G network, with pricing that’s easy to compare at a glance and perks that scale up as…
On the hunt for a new Android smartphone? Amazon currently has the 128GB Pixel 10 in Obsidian marked down to just $649, $150 off its usual price. It’s one of our favorite Android smartphones, particularly for users who take a lot of photos. Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Google Pixel 10,…
A Verizon truck driving down Beach Road in Tisbury. —Eunki Seonwoo Verizon, one of the largest telecommunications companies in the nation, has sued Chilmark after the town denied upgrades by the cellular company that would have expanded cell coverage to its customers. The federal lawsuit, filed by Verizon on March 16 in the U.S. District…
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 phones will gain the ability to use Apple’s AirDrop this week, allowing the company’s Galaxy phones to directly share photos and files with iPhone and Mac computers. Samsung is announcing the new feature Sunday night, which will need to be turned on from the phone’s settings menu. The feature will be arriving in…
If you’ve ever been in the market for a new smartphone, you know the feeling. You’re trying to decide on the best tier for your budget. The base model is hundreds of dollars cheaper, the specs look similar (besides the low storage or RAM), and you tell yourself, “I can always store photos on my…
Wisconsin became the 36th state to implement cell phone restrictions for schools in October, but legislators say it didn’t go far enough to support educators or student mental health. Wisconsin Act 42 requires school boards to adopt policies by July 1, 2026, that “generally prohibit pupils from using wireless communication devices during instructional time.” A…
While Xiaomi has a habit of staggering major phone launches between its native China and the rest of the world, the Xiaomi 17 series has taken a particularly long time to make it across international waters. Thankfully, that wait is over with the company’s February 28 Barcelona launch event playing host to an abundance of…
While everyone is buzzing about Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra’s impressive Privacy Display, I’m currently losing my mind over the upgraded Super Steady with Horizontal Lock video mode. It’s essentially a digital gimbal inside your smartphone. As advertised by Samsung and announced during Galaxy Unpacked in February 2026, this new mode, an upgrade from the previous…
Verizon has officially joined the Samsung Galaxy S26 preorder party with a slate of compelling offers to entice prospective upgraders into picking up one of these new flagships. Whether you’ve got your eye on the Galaxy S26, the Galaxy S26 Plus, or the Galaxy S26 Ultra, the carrier’s promotions give you plenty of ways to…
Some of India’s major tiger reserves have banned mobile phones on safari drives, according to the Hindustan Times, marking a significant shift in how the country protects its iconic habitats from human disruption. The ban applies across prominent reserves, including Ranthambhore, Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Pench, Satpura, Panna, Tadoba-Andhari, and Umred Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary. While Tadoba and…