The US Department of Justice is prosecuting an American for allegedly providing US border authorities with a password that deleted the contents of his phone, according to an indictment and media reports. This is believed to be the first known case in the United States where federal prosecutors have charged someone for allegedly destroying data
Talking on the phone and smoking cigarettes could soon have something in common: being legally prohibited on airplanes. A bill introduced by lawmakers in the House of Representatives last month would make it illegal to receive phone or video calls from the air, an issue that is becoming increasingly relevant as WiFi access in the
Kaiwei Tang helped create the iconic Motorola Razr more than 20 years ago. Now, 10 years after creating Light, the startup behind the minimalist smartphone alternative Light Phone, he’s as surprised as anyone that his customers are asking for a foldable phone. “We’ve been interviewing young people who use foldable phones for a few years,”
Update July 16, 2026 (3:00 am PT): OnePlus said the company will not launch new products in Europe and North America. “After careful evaluation, OnePlus will no longer launch new products in Europe and North America. All rights and interests of users, including after-sales support and software updates, will continue to be fully guaranteed,” it
Amid rising consumer electronics prices and sluggish demand for new purchases, Android phone maker OnePlus plans to close its operations in the United States and Europe this week, according to a Bloomberg report. The report cited a source as saying that OnePlus closing its stores in the US and Europe is part of a corporate
If you remember running home after school to grab the family landline and call your best friend before dinner, a new device from Pinwheel aims to reboot that experience for a new generation. The kid-focused technology company on Tuesday announced the launch of Pinwheel Home, a modern take on the classic home phone designed to