Credit: PixabayFor most smartphone users, encountering a complete loss of signal is a rare event. For some, these interruptions may feel like a brief, welcome pause from constant notifications. However, in emergency situations, the ability to connect is critical, underscoring the importance of reliable communication.On January 8, 2024, Elon Musk's Starlink, leveraging T-Mobile's network...
Drop your phone in and within mere seconds, it has a full, fresh battery packSwippittOne of the most talked-about products at CES 2025 isn’t a giant ultra-clear TV or a futuristic EV that soars through the sky. Instead, it’s the Swippitt IPS, a revolutionary solution for mobile phone charging. Say goodbye to tethering your...
Starlink's first orbital shell of direct-to-cell satellites will enable texting in 2024, and voice and data next yearSpaceXSpaceX has successfully launched 20 Starlink satellites into orbit, completing the first phase of its direct-to-cellphone connectivity constellation.The satellites, deployed via a Falcon 9 rocket from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base on December 5, aim to...
Credit: CanvasIf you're in the market for a premium Android smartphone in 2024 and have $1,300 to spend, why would you consider anything other than the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra? This device brings together the best features from other high-end smartphones and pushes each one to its limits. It's packed with cutting-edge hardware and...
Credit: CanvasApple’s upcoming iPhone 16 Pro models set to redefine the "Pro" title. With larger display sizes—6.3 inches for the Pro and 6.9 inches for the Pro Max—the phones will offer a more immersive experience without increasing the physical size, thanks to thinner bezels. These minimal bezels reduce the screen border by 30%, making...
Advancements in wireless technology may soon lead to earbuds performing as effectively as smartphones but in a smaller, more efficient manner. This innovation stems from a new class of synthetic materials heralding a revolution in wireless devices. Dubbed phononics, similar to photonics, this field exploits mechanical vibrations, known as phonons, akin to light in...
As technology evolves, so do our choices in smartphones. For years, I was a devoted Apple user, relying on the iPhone for my daily needs. However, after a decade of loyalty, I recently made the switch to the Google ecosystem, with the new Pixel Fold at the heart of my mobile setup. In this...
Credit: CanvasApple is talking to Google about using Google's new artificial intelligence called Gemini in the next iPhone. This is because Apple wants to keep up with the latest technology trends that are changing the tech world.These talks are just starting, and they haven't decided exactly what they'll do yet, according to three people...
Samsung Electronics is releasing a software update for its Galaxy Buds series. / Samsung Electronics supplied by THE CHOSUNILBOSamsung Electronics is launching a software update for its Galaxy Buds series, which will elevate the artificial intelligence (AI) functionalities of these wireless earphones. On February 20th, Samsung Electronics revealed that enhancements to Galaxy Buds will...
Did dipping a wet mobile phone in rice solve anything?. Credit: Tec Mundi.It's a scenario many have faced: you're innocently scrolling through your phone when, suddenly, it slips from your grasp and plunges into the toilet bowl. Before you can utter, "My phone is wet," someone - be it a friend, family member, or even the...
