Hackers could be after your text messages. Especially vulnerable: texts between Android and Apple devices. Three weeks ago the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) revealed that hackers connected with the People's Republic of China had infiltrated the U.S. telecom infrastructure as part of "a broad and significant cyber espionage campaign." Those…

What just happened? When smartphones first hit the scene, everybody wanted the latest and greatest every year. So naturally, companies initiated limited support (planned obsolescence) for these hot-selling devices. Now that annual upgrades are incremental and people keep their phones longer, will policies change? In a recently updated support document, Google noted that the Pixel…

Apple is considering the development of upgraded versions of its computers and headsets that are equipped with support for cellular connectivity, according to a report. The company is said to be planning the launch of its first consumer electronics device with its in-house cellular modem — the purported fourth generation iPhone SE model that is…

As Apple continues to push the boundaries of smartphone design, rumors are circulating about the iPhone 17 Air, a potential addition to the company’s 2025 lineup. This ultra-thin device is generating buzz due to its sleek, minimalist aesthetic and emphasis on portability. While the concept of an incredibly thin smartphone is undeniably appealing, it also…

Scientists in the UK have successfully created the world’s first carbon-14 diamond battery, which could power low-energy devices like satellite communication equipment for over 5,000 years. The battery is made of the radioactive isotope carbon-14, encased in a thin layer of synthetic diamond. As the carbon-14 decays it emits electrons. The diamond acts like a…

You know what makes a gadget great? I do. I review hundreds — if not thousands — of devices every year. The best of the bunch typically solves a common problem. It’s easy to set up and use without a whole lot of fuss or special tech know-how. Most of us love a great deal,…

Since iOS 18.2 is the release which brings the biggest dollop yet of the headline Apple Intelligence feature, this has clearly been a highly anticipated update. For some people, those in countries outside the U.S. which speak English, this is the motherlode of Apple Intelligence. Here’s why: users in South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, South…

Apple Inc. is preparing to finally bring one of its most ambitious projects to market: a series of cellular modem chips that will replace components from longtime partner — and adversary — Qualcomm Inc. More than half a decade in the making, Apple’s in-house modem system will debut next spring, according to people familiar with…

Honor is working on a new display technology that could be used on the company's upcoming smartphones or tablets, according to details that have surfaced in a recently published patent. The Chinese firm has described a screen with one fixed panel and another that moves with the help of a linear motor. The technology could…

Key points: Teacher burnout has reached crisis levels (a recent survey by the National Education Association had 55 percent of teachers reporting that they were considering leaving the profession earlier than planned, up significantly from pre-pandemic levels), leaving the profession under severe strain and with too few hands on deck. Teachers are facing ever-growing demands:…