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technology16 hours ago

Foldable refinement with caveats: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 review

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold8 refines the foldable formula with a wider, thinner design, a superb display, and strong performance and battery life, making it a highly versatile daily device; however, it carries notable drawbacks—no telephoto lens and no S Pen support, heating/throttling under heavy use, underwhelming speakers, PWM brightness concerns, and a premium price that may limit its appeal to true foldable enthusiasts.

Packers RB Josh Jacobs' court date moved to Sept. 10 in domestic-incident case
crime5 days ago

Packers RB Josh Jacobs' court date moved to Sept. 10 in domestic-incident case

Josh Jacobs’s initial court appearance has been moved to Sept. 10 at 11 a.m. in a case involving two misdemeanor counts of battery and criminal damage to property tied to a May 23 incident with his girlfriend in Hobart; he was previously arrested on additional charges and released, and he’s been placed on the commissioner-exempt list, meaning he cannot play but remains paid and eligible for treatment. If convicted on the two misdemeanors, he could face up to 18 months in prison.

Ex-Jets QB Mark Sanchez set to plead guilty in Indianapolis grease-truck brawl
crime6 days ago

Ex-Jets QB Mark Sanchez set to plead guilty in Indianapolis grease-truck brawl

Former Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez has agreed to plead guilty to charges stemming from a 2025 brawl with a grease-truck driver in Indianapolis. The altercation left Sanchez hospitalized and the driver injured, with the driver filing civil claims against Sanchez. Sanchez’s plea and sentencing hearing are being scheduled, and he faced multiple charges including battery and unlawful entry; a judge must formally accept the guilty plea before sentencing.

Packers RB Jacobs faces two misdemeanor charges in May incident
sports12 days ago

Packers RB Jacobs faces two misdemeanor charges in May incident

Prosecutors in Brown County filed two misdemeanor counts of battery and criminal damage to property against Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs for a May 23 incident in the Green Bay area; Jacobs had been arrested in May on additional domestic-abuse charges, but the district attorney later filed only the new misdemeanor counts after a lengthy investigation. The incident report alleges Jacobs grabbed his girlfriend’s arm, threw her to the ground, and damaged her phone during a dispute over her phone, with video surveillance reportedly corroborating parts of the confrontation. Jacobs’ lawyers and the DA stressed the case is ongoing and based on evidence, while the NFL and Packers say they are monitoring and cooperating.

Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 9,210mAh silicon-carbon battery for three-day stamina
gadgets13 days ago

Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 9,210mAh silicon-carbon battery for three-day stamina

Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 17 Pro Max uses a 9,210mAh silicon-carbon dual‑cell battery to fit a large capacity into a phone roughly the size of an iPhone 17 Pro Max, delivering up to three days of use (about 37 hours of video) with 100W wired charging and an estimated 80% capacity retained after 1,600 cycles. The device runs Android 16 with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, features a 6.83‑inch OLED display, IP69K ingress protection, and a 50MP main camera (with weaker overall camera performance), and will launch in Europe, Australia, and other markets (not the US) around $499.

Surveillance Video Spurs Lawsuit Against Amazon After Elk Grove Punch
law16 days ago

Surveillance Video Spurs Lawsuit Against Amazon After Elk Grove Punch

A 71-year-old man files a civil lawsuit against Amazon after surveillance video allegedly shows a delivery driver punching him at an Elk Grove ARCO gas station. The driver, employed by a third-party contractor, was charged with felony battery and elder abuse and was barred from delivering for Amazon after an internal review. The case is pending in Sacramento County Superior Court."

Pensacola Walmart incident leads to arrest in sexual assault case
local16 days ago

Pensacola Walmart incident leads to arrest in sexual assault case

An 18-year-old Pensacola man followed a 43-year-old woman through a Walmart in Escambia County, exposed himself and performed a sex act on her back, with investigators later confirming semen on her back; he was identified via surveillance video and arrested the next day on charges of exposure of sexual organs and battery, held on $10,000 bond with a court date set for Aug. 31.

Galaxy S26 FE leak confirms battery longevity downgrade and price hike
technology1 month ago

Galaxy S26 FE leak confirms battery longevity downgrade and price hike

Leaked specs for the Galaxy S26 FE point to a 4,900 mAh battery with up to 45W charging but a 1,200-cycle rating (EU EPREL), signaling a shorter overall battery life than the S25 FE. The phone sticks to a 6.7” display, Exynos 2500 with 8GB RAM, and 128/256GB storage, with a triple rear camera setup (50MP main with OIS, 8MP tele, and an ultra-wide) and a 12MP front camera. It is expected to support Bluetooth 5.4, Wi‑Fi 6, NFC, dual SIM/eSIM, and IP68, with rumors of a €799 European price and $699 in the US and a September 4 unveiling.

Poll Signals Battery Upgrade as Top Priority for Galaxy S27 Ultra
technology1 month ago

Poll Signals Battery Upgrade as Top Priority for Galaxy S27 Ultra

A reader poll on the Galaxy S27 Ultra shows battery life is the standout upgrade priority, with almost 40% of over a thousand voters calling for a bigger 5,000 mAh cell; Samsung reportedly keeps a 5,000 mAh battery and price leaks suggest a base of around $1,399 amid chip shortages and AI-driven demand, while many readers prefer a refreshed design over more AI features.