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Amazon’s Transformer smartphone aims to blend AI with a new era of devices
technology19 days ago

Amazon’s Transformer smartphone aims to blend AI with a new era of devices

Reuters reports Amazon is developing an AI-heavy smartphone code-named Transformer; the Electronic Frontier Foundation notes The New York Times blocked Internet Archive crawlers and warns this could harm the digital record, while mirroring web content is argued as fair use; in space news, NASA’s X-59 supersonic demonstrator aborted a test flight, Artemis II moves toward a spring liftoff after returning the Space Launch System to the pad, and the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force released drone footage of Cold War aircraft.

via Hackaday|
#ai#amazon#internet-archive
Amazon Recruits Xbox Veteran to Drive AI-Powered Transformer Smartphone
technology21 days ago

Amazon Recruits Xbox Veteran to Drive AI-Powered Transformer Smartphone

Reuters says Amazon is developing an AI-driven smartphone, codenamed Transformer, led by former Xbox chief J. Allard through its ZeroOne unit. The phone would aim to integrate personalized shopping and media experiences (Prime Video, music, groceries) and may include options like a traditional handset or a simplified “dumbphone” variant. Details on cost, carrier partners, and whether the project will proceed remain unclear, and Amazon could still abandon it.

via GameSpot|
#ai#amazon#j-allard
Amazon plots an AI-first smartphone coded Transformer
technology21 days ago

Amazon plots an AI-first smartphone coded Transformer

Amazon is reportedly developing a new AI-centric smartphone, codenamed Transformer, that would integrate Amazon services and AI features (potentially using Alexa as an OS) to boost usage of its AI products and shopping ecosystem; Reuters cites unnamed sources and notes cost, investment, and release details are unconfirmed, and the project could still be canceled, with no official comment from Amazon.

via Ars Technica|
#ai#amazon#rumors
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra Adds Built-In Privacy Display for On-the-Go Privacy
technology29 days ago

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra Adds Built-In Privacy Display for On-the-Go Privacy

Samsung announces the Galaxy S26 Ultra, the first smartphone with a built‑in Privacy Display that limits side-angle visibility while preserving full viewing from the user’s perspective. The hardware-based feature is customizable, can be enabled for sensitive actions like entering passwords or viewing notifications, and is designed to avoid the downsides of aftermarket privacy screens.

via samsung.com|
#galaxy-s26-ultra#mobile-privacy#privacy-display
iPhone 17 vs 17e: Saving $200 Comes With Notable Trade-Offs
technology1 month ago

iPhone 17 vs 17e: Saving $200 Comes With Notable Trade-Offs

PCMag compares the iPhone 17 and the cheaper iPhone 17e, showing the 17e starts at $599 but trims features like a 60Hz display, one rear camera (no ultra-wide), a smaller front camera, weaker battery life estimates, and less robust connectivity, while both share the A19 chip and storage options; overall the iPhone 17 offers better display, cameras, battery, and network capabilities, at a $200 premium, making it the more capable choice for most buyers.

via PCMag|
#apple#budget-phone#camera
Motorola readies Razr 70 Plus: Europe-bound foldable with bold colors
technology1 month ago

Motorola readies Razr 70 Plus: Europe-bound foldable with bold colors

Motorola is reportedly developing the Razr 70 Plus—the Europe-bound flip-style Razr that could join the Razr 70 and Razr 70 Ultra, and even the first book-style Razr Fold this year. The only confirmed specs so far include 12GB RAM and 512GB storage, with rumored Pantone African Violet and Mountain View colorways. In the US, it may launch as Razr Plus (2026) with a similar lineup, while details on the regular Razr 70 and Razr 70 Ultra remain scarce; pricing will influence competition with Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip/Fold and other foldables.

via PhoneArena|
#europe#foldable#motorola
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Privacy Display and 16GB RAM headline upgrades
technology1 month ago

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Privacy Display and 16GB RAM headline upgrades

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S26 Ultra at Galaxy Unpacked, introducing a Privacy Display that controls screen visibility per app, plus a larger 6.9-inch AMOLED panel, an aluminum frame, and a 16GB RAM option. It also brings faster charging (60W wired, 25W wireless) and a newer Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, while keeping the established 5,000 mAh battery and camera system. The S26 Ultra remains $1,300 in the US, with upgrades largely incremental over the S25 Ultra and S24 Ultra.

via CNET|
#camera#galaxy-s26-ultra#privacy-display
Smartphone Use on the Toilet May Increase Hemorrhoid Risk
health1 month ago

Smartphone Use on the Toilet May Increase Hemorrhoid Risk

A study of 125 adults undergoing routine colonoscopies found smartphone use while on the toilet was linked to a 46 percent higher risk of hemorrhoids after adjusting for age, activity, and fiber intake; phone users also tended to stay on the toilet longer, suggesting extended seated time may raise venous pressure in the rectal area, though more research is needed and clinicians may advise limiting bathroom time and keeping phones out of the bathroom.

via SciTechDaily|
#bathroom-habits#colonoscopy#health
Trump T1 Phone final design debuts with revised specs and pricing
technology2 months ago

Trump T1 Phone final design debuts with revised specs and pricing

Trump Mobile has unveiled a final design for the Trump T1 Phone after earlier ads showed a different look; the new specs reportedly include a Snapdragon 7-series processor, 512GB storage, microSD expansion, dual 50MP cameras (front and main) plus ultrawide and telephoto lenses, and the launch price is expected to range from $500 to $1,000—not the $499 listed previously. Early deposits will still be honored at $499, and the final design removes the oversized 'T1' logo, though the company notes the advertised specs were inaccurate and the phone was not Made in USA as first claimed.

via Notebookcheck|
#pricing#smartphone#specifications
Trump T1 returns with upgraded specs and higher price
technology2 months ago

Trump T1 returns with upgraded specs and higher price

Trump Mobile’s T1 resurfaces with a 6.8-inch display, Snapdragon 7 series, 512GB storage (expandable), a 5000mAh battery, and 50MP main/rear cameras; early adopters may pay $499, but later buyers could face a higher price, and the phone reportedly won’t be manufactured in the U.S. Shipping could begin by spring, though past delays and design changes invite skepticism about the claims.

via Mashable|
#price#smartphone#technology
Punkt MC03 bets on privacy to deliver nearly a week of battery life
technology2 months ago

Punkt MC03 bets on privacy to deliver nearly a week of battery life

At CES 2026, Punkt unveiled the MC03, a privacy-first Android phone running AphyOS. It keeps data from leaking by using a Vault of trusted, non-data-leaking apps and a sandboxed Google Play option, plus a manual privacy dial to curb background activity. Punkt says the device can last up to six days on a charge, aided by its lightweight OS and restricted data exchange; the battery is swappable for $50, and the base price is $700 with a $12/month optional privacy subscription. Built in Germany with EU repair commitments, the MC03 signals Punkt’s privacy-focused approach beyond typical smartphones.

via CNET|
#aphyos#battery-life#privacy