TECH July 23 The rise of dumbphones in a smartphone world From smartphones to "dumbphones": A shift from distraction. Here's what tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson has to say about why some people are making the switch.
Smartphones May 28, 2023 Why Gen Zers are gobbling up flip phones and rejecting smartphones Retro tech is making a comeback. Gen-Z are letting go of smartphones for flip-phones. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains which brands have the best ones.
TECH April 20, 2018 Flip phones are back: Less distracting and a lot cheaper than a smartphone The flip phone is having a mini-resurgence as consumers seek less distraction. Call it a rejection of the smartphone with its bombardment of messaging and social media that sap your attention. Or maybe it’s just a return to the cell phone’s roots, when a phone was just a phone.
Samsung March 21, 2018 Best and worst tech commercials of 2013 The most successful TV spots delight, inspire, surprise, or make us laugh—and then often go viral. The ones that bomb make us scratch our head, groan or tune out completely.
iPhone February 8, 2018 NYPD trades old Nokia Windows phones for 36,000 new iPhone 7s The NYPD replaces Nokia Windows phones with thousands of Apple iPhones, France cracks down on mobile phone distracted driving problems, Porsche doubles down on an electric future.
Nokia February 27, 2017 MWC: Nokia 3310 returns, Samsung teases Galaxy S8 The Nokia brand returned with a bang at Mobile World Congress (MWC) while Samsung offered a teaser of its upcoming Galaxy S8.
Smartphones February 15, 2017 Nokia's iconic 3310 phone may make a surprise return A classic cellphone from another age could be coming back.
Smartphones October 6, 2016 Nokia phone reportedly takes bullet, saves man's life A Nokia phone reportedly saved a man’s life in Afghanistan when a bullet lodged in the device.
Nokia May 18, 2016 Nokia is back, and this time it's making the Android phones we've always wanted It took eons, but Nokia is finally making the Android phones we always hoped it would make.
Cameras May 3, 2016 Nokia's new VR camera looks straight out of 'Star Wars' It has a more-than-passing resemblance to one of the most iconic props in movie history, but the new Nokia Ozo doesn't shoot lasers out of its multiple eyes at Luke Skywalker's lightsaber. Instead, it shoots stereoscopic 3D video using eight sensors and eight built-in microphones in order to create virtual-reality experiences.
Personal Tech May 3, 2016 Why Nokia could get big bucks for its Here digital mapping business Maps have become a crucial centerpiece of a host of digital technologies and businesses, ranging from smartphones to cars. Now there's a major bidding war pitting software companies, Internet firms, and automakers against one another to acquire one of the foremost mapping companies in the world.
Microsoft January 8, 2016 Smartphone industry embraces anti-theft measures, but some lawmakers say it’s not enough Pretty much all the leading smartphone makers have signed a pledge to pre-load anti-theft software – or have it ready to be downloaded – onto their mobile devices from July next year. Similar software is already offered by some manufacturers, including Apple with its Find My iPhone app.
Microsoft November 5, 2015 Microsoft purchases Nokia for $7.2 billion Definitely a strategic move to acquire a larger portion of the mobile devices market around the globe, Microsoft is picking up Nokia's mobile device unit as the rights to license Nokia patents.
Microsoft November 5, 2015 Nokia announces Lumia 925, new flagship Windows Phone At a press event in London on Tuesday, Nokia is showing off the Lumia 925, a new variant of its flagship Windows Phone.
Smartphones November 4, 2015 This Nokia Lumia 520 stopped a bullet, saving a police officer A Military Police officer went to his mother's house to have his uniform washed, only to be greeted by robbers and their bullets. Luckily, the officer walked out unscathed, thanks in part to his Lumia 520.The post This Nokia Lumia 520 stopped a bullet, saving a police officer appeared first on Digital Trends.
Samsung November 4, 2015 Hot smartphone features from Samsung, Nokia, and Google provide lukewarm benefits One sign that smartphones may be reaching an evolutionary plateau is that more so-called cool and innovative features become less useful.
Android November 4, 2015 10 Commandments for mobile manners According to the 2012 Intel Mobile Etiquette Survey, 92 percent of adults in the U.S. wish others practiced better mobile etiquette in public. Please consider these 10 Commandments for daily digital manners.
Smartphones November 4, 2015 Nokia can't make phones at the moment, but that won't stop it designing them says CEO Nokia CEO Rajeev Suri has said he is looking for partners to collaborate with on a new smartphone project.
Smartphones November 4, 2015 Nokia may return to smartphones, but not until next year It may have seemed the end of an era when the deal that saw Nokia selling off its Devices and Services division to Microsoft finally closed last year, but in many ways the Nokia that fans knew and loved was already gone by that point.
Nokia November 4, 2015 Nokia shows off flagship Lumia 920, powered by Windows Phone 8 Nokia has revealed its new flagship smartphones the Lumia 920, designed to run a new version of Windows for such devices -- and the market reacted by swatting down the stock.
Cellular November 3, 2015 Nokia Lumia Icon is the best Windows Phone so far The Nokia Lumia Icon is a refreshing departure from the six-inch-screened behemoths being trotted out by phone makers, including the Nokia Lumia 1520, that are just too large to stow in most pock...
Smartphones November 3, 2015 Nokia Lumia 1020 coming to AT&T July 26 for $299 Coming to AT&T July 26 for $299, the Nokia Lumia 1020 promises to blow other smartphone cameras out of the water -- thanks to a whopping 41-megapixel camera.
Microsoft November 3, 2015 Samsung hogs limelight at the Mobile World Congress Most of the attention coming from the Mobile World Congress wireless show in Barcelona, Spain will be on Samsung, which is expected to announce a successor to its flagship Galaxy S4 smartphone today. That's bad news for all the other phone makers trying to get noticed at the world's largest mobile phone trade show.
Nokia October 22, 2015 Nokia admits faking video for new Lumia smartphone One highlight of Nokia’s flagship new Lumia 920 smartphone is an incredibly fancy camera, which features image stabilization to compensate for shaky hands. But it was Nokia itself that was caught compensating.
Microsoft October 22, 2015 Nokia unveils first Windows tablet, new Windows Phones Nokia is expanding its lineup of Windows phones and introducing its first tablet computer, all sporting the powerful camera technology found in its flagship Lumia 1020 smartphone.
Google October 22, 2015 Smartphone smorgasbord ahead of iPhone 5 Racing to get out in front of Apple, nearly every major handset maker has launched or announced new smartphones in the past week with better cameras, bigger screens, longer battery life, and lower prices. You just can't get it all in one package.
Megabyte October 22, 2015 Tablet smackdown: Apple, Microsoft unveil newest gadgets Apple and Microsoft simultaneously unveil updates to their flagship tablet products -- but which one should you pick up?
iPhone February 5, 2015 Sneak peek at 2014’s best smartphones Smartphones are going bigger, better, more powerful and bendier this year, but what should you be slipping into your pocket? We wade through the best handsets heading our way in 2014. - James Billington for News.com.au
Home Ent February 5, 2015 Year of the smart gear In 2013, smartphones were out and smart watches were in. From the Samsung Galaxy Gear to Google Glass and even a patent for a smart bra, 2013 was the year of the smart gear.
TECH January 13, 2015 Nokia cuts US price of flagship smartphone Nokia has halved the price of the Lumia 900 in the United States in an effort to boost sales of its flagship Windows smartphone, the cellphone manufacturer announced on Monday.