Meadow lets you leave your smartphone at home without sacrificing the essentials

“We’re not Luddites… it’s just we don’t want social media, browsing, and that kind of stuff,” said 25-year-old founder Shreyas Narlanka.

I’ve been an Android user all my life, but I’m jealous of 3 things Apple just announced

I hate to admit it, but I wish Android would do what Apple just did.

The 5 coolest phones I saw at IFA 2026 – including a new foldable

There are many amazing devices at IFA 2026, but these five phones were the perfect combination of practical and fun design.

Qualcomm is set to ratchet up chip prices in September, and your next gadget upgrade could bear the brunt

Qualcomm notified customers on July 24, 2026 of double-digit chip price increases taking effect September 1, citing an inability to absorb further supplier cost increases.

AI-driven memory crunch jolts India’s smartphone market

India’s smartphone slowdown highlights how the AI boom is reshaping consumer electronics, from pricing and demand to corporate strategy.

Gaming against AI could make you more confident with real teammates

AI opponents in gaming boosted player confidence, increased playtime by 50 percent, and encouraged more people to team up with friends, according to new research.

Your child isn’t the only one addicted to a phone, says new study

A new study published in Frontiers in Psychology suggests excessive smartphone use by parents could weaken emotional bonds with their children, leading to long-term developmental and psychological effects.

Budget smartphones are getting squeezed, and AI is one reason why

An Omdia report warns that smartphones priced below $400 could decline by more than 22% in 2026 as rising memory costs, fueled in part by AI demands, reshape the global smartphone market.