Verizon makes customers wait 35 days to unlock fully paid-off phones

Despite the significant update that happened this week, Verizon still lists the effective date of the device unlocking policy ...

Chilling ‘vending machine test’ proves AI will do ‘whatever it takes’ to get its way

The devious machine interpreted the instruction literally, resorting to cheating, lying and other shady tactics. When a customer bought an expired Snickers, Claude committed fraud by neglecting to ...

Newsweek and BrandSpark International announce the 18th annual 2026 Best New Product Awards winners spotlighting the new products that stand out to Americans

BrandSpark International and Newsweek are proud to announce the winners of the 18th annual 2026Best New Product Awards™, America's most credible consumer-voted awards for new products. This year, more ...
Android Authority

This new mid-range phone put some flagships to shame in JerryRigEverything durability test

Xiaomi’s latest mid-range phone costs just $580 but aced a durability test. YouTube channel JerryRigEverything put the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus through a variety of tests, but came away impressed. The ...
Wall Street Journal

Classroom Phone Bans Work. So Why Don’t All Schools Do It?

A large urban district in Florida saw an increase in student test scores. A smaller school district in rural California is experiencing a dramatic decline in student behavioral problems. The reason ...
Tom's Guide

I test smartphones for a living — and the best new feature of the year is now on every phone

For the fastest way to join Tom's Guide Club enter your email below. We'll send you a confirmation and sign you up to our newsletter to keep you updated on all the latest news. By submitting your ...
CNET

The OnePlus 15 Is the Latest Spark in a Battery Revolution Coming to Phones

Exclusive: The OnePlus 15 has the largest battery capacity of any phone sold in the US. And it's all because of silicon. As Managing Editor, I lead CNET's mobile team, covering news and reviews on ...
CNET

Smartphone vs. Dumb Phone: Why People Are Going Basic

I started my career with CNET all the way back in 2005, when the (original) Motorola Razrs were all the rage. Since then, I've written about everything from consumer electronics to internet culture ...
Los Angeles Times

South Pasadena accidentally sends emergency alert test to phones across L.A. County

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. South Pasadena accidentally sent an emergency alert test to phones across L.A. County, reaching residents in Long ...
ABC7

South Pasadena alert test mistakenly sent to phones across LA County

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Phones across Los Angeles County mistakenly received a test alert notification from the city of South Pasadena on Tuesday evening, officials said. "This is a test of the South ...
BGR

Does Fast-Charging Hurt Your Phone Battery? This Two-Year Test Has The Answer

YouTube channel HTX Studio conducted a massive smartphone battery charging experiment that involved buying 40 phones and spending two years conducting battery charging experiments using fast and slow ...
The Hill

Florida test scores rise, attendance improves after cellphone ban

A new study finds that Florida test scores rose and attendance improved after a school cellphone ban, although short-term disciplinary problems also arose in the state. The study, conducted by two ...