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AI-Driven RAM Shortage Reshapes the Used Phone Market
A global RAM shortage driven by AI demand is raising used phone prices as supply tightens. Consumers face fewer bargains and higher costs for refurbished devices.
Used iPhone Market Booms as Apple Price Hikes Drive Shoppers to Refurbished Devices
Apple price hikes are pushing consumers toward used iPhones. Refurbished devices offer savings and long software support.
Solar Power Banks Promise Off-Grid Charging but Efficiency Remains a Challenge
Solar power banks offer slow trickle charging best suited for emergency top-ups rather than primary phone charging.
Oleophobic Coatings Go Mainstream: What That Means for Phone Owners
Screen protectors now need oleophobic coatings to resist fingerprints and oil. The feature is becoming standard as manufacturers respond to consumer demand for cleaner displays.
What Android Users Need to Know Before Using Their Phone as a Car Key
Digital car keys on Android offer convenience but raise security questions. Learn how NFC and UWB work, what risks exist and how to stay safe.
Why AMOLED Remains Absent From Large-Screen Televisions
AMOLED screens dominate smartphones but are missing from TVs due to high costs, burn-in risks and manufacturing challenges that keep the tech limited to smaller devices.
Motorola Moto Tag 2 Launches in US With UWB and Competitive Pricing
Motorola's Moto Tag 2 Bluetooth tracker is now available in the US. It offers UWB precise finding, IP68 durability and a $19.99 launch price.
iPhone Camera App Gains Dirty Lens Detection Alert
Apple's iPhone now alerts users when the camera lens is dirty, helping improve photo quality. The feature uses on-device intelligence to detect smudges and prompts a quick wipe.
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Target Smart Glasses With New Privacy Bill
Pennsylvania proposes making it a crime to secretly record with smart glasses. The bill targets wearable cameras that can capture video in private spaces without consent.
UK Government Pushes Flawed Facial Age Checks for Asylum Seekers
The UK Home Office will deploy facial recognition for age verification on asylum seekers despite internal tests showing the technology is unreliable and prone to errors.
Google Adds AI Detection to Circle to Search Feature
Google is rolling out AI detection to its Circle to Search tool, letting users see if an image was generated or edited by AI. The feature uses metadata and content credentials.
Human Writers Now Fear Sounding Like AI: Study Reveals Avoidance Tactics
A new study shows writers are altering their style to avoid sounding like AI. Many would stop supporting creators who use undisclosed AI.
Pentagon Knew of Phone Tracking Risk for Years but Failed to Act
US military knew cheap fixes could stop phone tracking exposing troops but failed to act; now adversaries use that data.
Google to Pay $135 Million Over Android Data Tracking
Google will pay $135 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging it tracked Android users without consent. Millions of users who had an Android phone after 2017 may be eligible for up to $100.
iPhone Repair Risk: How to Stop a Technician From Stealing Your Photos
A Best Buy repair technician allegedly used AirDrop to steal private photos from a customer's iPhone. Learn how to protect your data before any device repair.
Lightning surge through coaxial cable destroys gamer's PC, highlights home wiring risks
A lightning strike entered a home through a coaxial internet cable, destroying a gaming PC and router. The incident underscores the need for whole-home surge protection beyond standard power strips.
AT&T Sues California Over $1B Cost of Aging Copper Network
AT&T sues California to end its obligation to provide landline service, arguing the network costs $1B annually and serves only 3% of households.
Cash App Launches NFC Wand for Contactless Payments
Cash App introduces a star-shaped NFC wand for tap-to-pay, the first of several hardware payment gadgets the company plans to release.
Facial Recognition Error Leads to False Arrest Lawsuit in Florida
A Florida man is suing police after a facial recognition system wrongly flagged him as a child luring suspect. The lawsuit says officers ignored evidence he was 300 miles away.
Google Releases Exploit for Unfixed Chromium Bug
Google released exploit code for an unpatched Chromium vulnerability that could let attackers monitor users and create botnets. The flaw has remained unfixed for 29 months.