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Images via Polaroid Polaroid has clicked in a fresh collaboration that lets you snap instant photos with a splash of artistic genius from Jean-Michel Basquiat. Read full article

Image via ColorWare Apple might be beloved for its skeuomorphic design, in which interface objects appear like their real-world counterparts, but the same can’t always be said for its hardware. While the Apple Pencil is a stylus, it doesn’t exactly live up to its namesake or take you back to school. ColorWare, a brand specializing in custom-painted gadgets, is here to put pen to paper. Read full article

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Image via Xbox Wire Barnacles! Microsoft has just dropped a splashy new addition to its gaming lineup: a special-edition SpongeBob SquarePants Xbox Series X console, taking fans on a nostalgic trip to Bikini Bottom. Read full article

Image via Apple Apple’s popular MacBook Air just got a refresh, packing a faster M3 chip and a few other surprises into its iconic thin and light design. Read full article

Photo 162072137 © Apisorn56 | Dreamstime.com Apple users, ever drifted off to sleep with your iPhone plugged in beside you? You’re certainly not alone. But the tech giant is urging users to rethink this bedtime habit, citing potential safety concerns. Read full article

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Images via 158459921 © John Poltrack | Dreamstime.com and President Joe Biden When President Joe Biden decided to tackle the sneaky issue of “drip pricing” head-on, little did he know that a peculiar phone graphic—truly putting the “oval” into the Oval Office—would steal the spotlight. Drip pricing, a tactic where the initial low price of a service gets unexpectedly bloated with added fees at the point of checkout, has been under the Biden-Harris Administration’s microscope. By curbing these “junk fees” that not only surprise consumers but also distort the true cost of services, the government is looking to ensure transparency and fairness. Read full article

Photo 236181943 © Oasisamuel | Dreamstime.com Leaping ahead of Apple’s timeline, the AirPods Max have unofficially entered the USB-C era, thanks to Swiss hardware hacker Ken Pillonel, who has ingeniously modified his headphones to include the universally embraced charging standard. Now you can get crafty and fix up a version too. Read full article

Images: Nubia In the dynamic world of foldable smartphones, the ZTE Nubia Flip 5G is making waves. This clamshell-style phone, priced at a competitive $600, is challenging the dominance of premium flip phones like the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5. The Nubia Flip 5G, a product of Chinese tech giant ZTE, is not only cheaper than its competitors, but it also offers a unique blend of features that appeal to a wide range of users. With a 6.9-inch internal display and a circular cover screen, the device is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 processor. Despite being an older chip, it’s the same one that powers Motorola’s rival device. Interestingly, the Nubia Flip 5G is not just cheaper than other foldable phones, but it also undercuts standard non-folding phones like Apple’s iPhone 15 and Samsung’s Galaxy S24. This aggressive pricing strategy is part of ZTE’s efforts to make foldable phones more appealing to a broader audience. However, the lower price does come with some trade-offs. The Nubia Flip 5G’s outer screen may not be as large as the one on Samsung’s pricier Galaxy Z Flip5. Also, the device has fewer cameras than a non-folding phone, with a 50-megapixel main camera and a 16-megapixel front camera. In conclusion, the ZTE Nubia Flip 5G is a promising sign that foldable phones may become more accessible to shoppers on a budget. But the question remains: Will consumers be willing to compromise on certain features for a more affordable price? What are your thoughts on this new trend in the smartphone market? Share your views in the comments below. Read more: https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/ztes-new-flip-phone-is-cheaper-than-the-iphone-15-and-galaxy-s24/ https://www.pcmag.com/news/zte-targets-younger-buyers-with-sub-600-nubia-flip-5g-foldable https://www.androidpolice.com/nubia-flip-5g-cheapest-foldable-yet-mwc-2024/

Video screenshot via Nissan Fussy baby on board? Well, Nissan is making a short detour from designing cars to help keep the little ones engaged during rides without screentime. Enter ‘Iruyo’, an interactive puppet built to entertain infants on the go, giving parents the go-ahead to keep their eyes fixated on the road. Read full article

Image via Avenir Telecom An Energizer battery is juicing up the conversation about mobile design right now. However, with great power comes great bulk. Read full article

Image via Samsung Samsung finally showed off its much-anticipated contender in the wearable arena—the Galaxy Ring—at this year’s Mobile World Congress. Primed to challenge the Oura Ring, this tiny titan boasts an array of health-tracking features designed to keep tabs on everything from your sleep patterns to your heart rate variability. This gadget aims to wrap style and substance around your finger, offering a ‘My Vitality Score’ in its Health app to give users a holistic view of their well-being. Read full article

Image via HMD Hiya, Barbie! If you were envious of those whose outfits always matched their dolls, get ready to flip out because the iconic toy phone is expanding from Barbieland to the real world. HMD, the brains behind Nokia phones, has struck a sparkling partnership with Mattel, announcing a blast from the past that speaks to simpler, pinker times. Read full article

Image via Lenovo Lenovo is pulling no smoke and mirrors—but all screen—with what it thinks could be the next big thing in computing. Following its dual-screen notebook that converts into an e-ink tablet, the tech giant unveiled the sci-fi-worthy ThinkBook Transparent Display Laptop concept at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Read full article