Nothing spins off its budget brand CMF
Nothing spins off its budget brand CMF The CMF Phone 2 Pro was the company’s most recent cheap smartphone. Nothing has announced that it plans to spin off its sub-brand CMF, which focuses on cheaper smartphones, earbuds, and wearables, into a standalone subsidiary based in India. Founder and CEO Carl Pei announced the move on […]
Honor’s Magic 8 Pro is getting a new AI button
Honor's Magic 8 Pro is getting a new AI button The Magic 8 Pro has a dedicated AI button along the side. Honor has revealed the design of its upcoming Magic 8 Pro flagship in a selection of images shared exclusively with The Verge, confirming that the phone will include a dedicated AI button. When […]
Nintendo’s new Fire Emblem mobile game has an Among Us-style twist
Nintendo's new Fire Emblem mobile game has an Among Us-style twist Nintendo is releasing a new Fire Emblem mobile game, Fire Emblem Shadows. The company says the game is a spinoff of the series and “introduces a new style of battles featuring role-playing and social deduction.” The company’s description of the game indicates that Shadows […]
Qualcomm announces the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Qualcomm announces the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Better performance, bigger battery savings. Qualcomm has formally unveiled its latest flagship SoC, destined for Android flagships in the very near future: the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. The name was revealed by way of a blog post last week, and if it seems like the company […]
MLB will use robot umpires beginning next season
MLB will use robot umpires beginning next season Major League Baseball will use so-called robot umpires at home plate beginning in 2026, the league announced today. The system has been tested in minor league games (as explained in this video, included below), spring training, and events like the 2025 All-Star Game. The Automated Ball-Strike System […]
Gemini AI will help you play games on Google Play
Gemini AI will help you play games on Google Play A new sidebar will include a dedicated Gemini Live button. | Image: Google Google will soon let you ask its Gemini AI assistant for help progressing in mobile games. On Tuesday, Google announced that a Gemini Live integration will appear within a new overlay on […]
T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert is stepping down
T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert is stepping down T-Mobile is replacing Mike Sievert as CEO more than five years after he took on the role. The mobile carrier’s chief operating officer, Srini Gopalan, will become CEO on November 1st, while Sievert will become vice chairman. Sievert took over for the outspoken John Legere following T-Mobile’s merger […]
Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro is a bold redesign but a basic upgrade
Apple's iPhone 17 Pro is a bold redesign but a basic upgrade Apple’s new iPhone 17 Pro Max and iPhone 17 Pro. It’s a tricky year to review the iPhone Pro. It’s long been the go-to choice for anyone who wants an iPhone with the nicest screen, longest battery, and great cameras. But the display […]
The Supreme Court is Google’s last hope to avoid an Epic reckoning in October
The Supreme Court is Google's last hope to avoid an Epic reckoning in October The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals is done with Google, and Google won’t be happy with the result. On Friday, the court completely denied its petition to have its Epic v. Google case re-heard — and pressed play on a permanent […]
iPhone Air launch delayed in China over eSIM issues
iPhone Air launch delayed in China over eSIM issues The iPhone Air is too slim for a SIM. Apple has postponed preorders of the iPhone Air in mainland China, which were due to open today, with regulatory issues around eSIM almost certainly to blame. The Chinese store page for the super-slim iPhone says that “release […]