Chinese tech firm Xiaomi reaped returns from its artificial intelligence spending in 2025 that “far exceeded expectations”, the company’s president Lu Weibing said in a recorded video posted on Chinese social media platform Douyin. Lu said the Beijing-based company was pivoting to embodied AI after heavy investment in general AI over the past few quarters….
Building on Google’s recent announcement that Android’s Quick Share will work with iOS’ AirDrop for Pixel 10 smartphones, Qualcomm revealed in a post on X that the cross-platform file-sharing feature will be available on devices powered by its Snapdragon chips. In the post, Qualcomm said that it “can’t wait for people to use this once…
Google Pixel deals abound! The company has kicked off its Black Friday promotions on all of its Pixel hardware, from the value-friendly Pixel 9a to the flagship Pixel 10 Pro XL. There are even discounts on the brand-new Pixel Watch 4 and Google’s wireless earbuds. We’ve rounded up the best Google Pixel discounts this shopping…
Elon Musk did not launch a ‘Tesla Pi Phone’ — the viral video is a digitally fabricated hoax, according to a full fact‑check. The Spark That Started the Frenzy A widely shared TikTok-turned-WhatsApp-turned-X video claims Elon Musk unveiled a revolutionary ‘Tesla Pi Phone’ that requires no SIM card or Wi‑Fi—because it allegedly connects directly to…
Promotion: British tech company Nothing has launched Phone (3a) Lite, an affordably priced smartphone created to make the brand’s distinctive design features available to a broader range of consumers. The Phone (3a) Lite is Nothing’s first entry-level phone, featuring the company’s signature transparent casing, monochromatic operating system, and Glyph Light – its light-up back –…
Let’s be real, our phones aren’t about making calls anymore. We’re watching streaming content. We’re curating music playlists to create the soundtracks of our lives. And for those of us who grew up with console controllers in hand, we’re taking our video games on the go. If you spend your time at home conquering the…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Ill. — The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office has announced that their new app is now available for download from Google Play and the Apple App Store. Those will the new app downloaded onto their smart phones will be able to stay informed and receive alerts from the sheriff’s office and other Henderson County…
Ryan Haines / Android Authority This offer is available directly from Mint Mobile. To get the discount, you must sign up for a one-year service plan (paid up front), but it’s actually an excellent deal, so it is definitely worth considering. These deals are a bit more confusing than simply buying a phone outright, but…
Apple Inc’s iPhone Air went on sale in China on Oct 22, eliciting a subdued consumer response in the world’s biggest smartphone arena. The launch in mainland China comes a month after Apple’s latest iPhone lineup rolled out internationally, drawing lengthy lines at many stores. Chinese consumers had to wait longer for the 7,999 yuan…
Some schools require students to leave their phones in lockers all day Robin Utrecht/Shutterstock Many people are concerned about the negative consequences of too much screen time, particularly if phone use at school distracts students and affects their learning. But a study suggests banning them from schools makes some students lonelier, at least initially. “If…