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- 1iPhone and Pixel sales outshine record smartphone market slump▼Apple’s iPhone And Google Pixel Q2 Sales Shine Even As Global Smartphone Market Drops To 13-Year Low
Global smartphone shipments fell to their lowest second-quarter level in 13 years, yet Apple's iPhone and Google's Pixel lines outperformed the market. The contrast suggests premium devices are proving more resilient than budget handsets as economic pressure weighs on consumers. Analysts are highlighting how the two US brands are gaining ground while overall demand weakens, with rival makers bearing the brunt of the downturn.
- 2Cars Are Smartphones on Wheels: Who Is Listening?●Car is a smartphone on wheels. Here's who's listening
Researchers at Northeastern University's Khoury College have published a project examining how modern cars function as smartphones on wheels, packed with sensors and connected software that can collect data from drivers and passengers. The work raises questions about who has access to the information vehicles gather, from manufacturers to insurers, and how little visibility drivers have into that data collection.
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Portugal are taking on Norway, with the match drawing search interest in multiple countries, ranking first in Canada and high in France, Spain, Mexico and elsewhere. Portuguese broadcaster RTP quotes the coach saying he would not set up a team 'to draw' as he names an eleven built to win, and fans are debating his line-up choices ahead of kick-off.
- 4Macro photography of waterside flowers shared from Quebec●Sur le bord d'un plan d'eau # nature # naturephotography # macro # macrophotography # art # artphotography # flowers # f
A photographer in Quebec has published a series of macro nature photographs taken at the edge of a body of water, featuring flowers and close-up botanical subjects. The images were shot on a Nikon Zf and tagged to Montreal, drawing attention from photography and nature enthusiasts appreciating the artistic detail of the shots.
- 5Cash-free buses penalise passengers without smartphones●Why should I have to pay more for buses if I don't use a smartphone?
The Guardian examines complaints from bus passengers who face higher fares because they do not use smartphone ticketing apps. Non-smartphone users often must pay more expensive cash or paper ticket prices, raising concerns about digital exclusion for elderly and less technologically confident travellers. Commenters are debating whether transport operators are unfairly shifting discounts toward app users while penalising those who pay by traditional means.
- 6iPhone Duo concept hints at the smartphone future▼iPhone Duo shows what the future of smartphones could look like
A concept called iPhone Duo is drawing attention for imagining what the next generation of smartphones could look like. The design suggests Apple could move toward more versatile, dual-form devices, and the idea is being picked up in mobile and Apple-focused news coverage as speculation about future iPhone design continues.
- 7Bad Temper Joe performs at Würzburg Guitar Festival 2026●Bad Temper Joe | 2. Würzburger Gitarrenfestival 2026 . #musicphotography #stagephotography #concertphotography #livephot
Photographer Gerald Langer shared black-and-white stage photos of blues musician Bad Temper Joe performing at the second Würzburg Guitar Festival in 2026. The images, tagged with concert and music photography labels, show the artist with guitar and lap steel. The photos are drawing attention from blues fans and photography enthusiasts in the region.
- 8Rising bus fares penalise passengers without smartphones●Why should I have to pay more for buses if I don't use a smartphone? Article URL: https://www. theguardian.com/money/202
A Guardian money article asks why bus passengers who do not use smartphones should have to pay more for their tickets. It highlights how cheaper digital fares and app-based ticketing leave passengers without mobile phones facing higher prices. Readers are debating the fairness of smartphone-only discounts and what it means for older or low-income travellers who rely on cash and paper tickets.
- 9Mountain photography celebrates small natural details●The small things that keep the eye enticed. # the_mountains_afar # travel # beauty_in_nature # smartphonephotography # o
Travelers and nature photographers are sharing images of distant mountains, focusing on the small details that hold the viewer's attention. The posts, tagged with travel and smartphone photography themes, reflect an ongoing appreciation for natural beauty captured on everyday devices.
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Children's book illustrators are posting new artwork online for KidLitArtPostcard Day, a recurring event where artists share a single postcard-sized piece to promote their work to authors, editors and publishers. Participants are exchanging posts, praising each other's styles, and using the day to make new connections across the children's publishing community.
- 11Eclipso offers free privacy-themed phone wallpaper▼Your smartphone reflects what matters to you. For us, that means privacy, security and encrypted communication. 🔒 We cre
German email provider Eclipso is giving away a free wallpaper for iPhone and Android devices aimed at users who care about digital privacy, security and encrypted communication. The company says the smartphone reflects what matters to its owner, and is offering the image in full resolution to anyone who contacts its support team.
- 12Digital natives most negative about technology's social impact▼Young people, who have grown up with social media, AI & associated technologies, smartphones & other products of informa
A widely shared observation argues that young people raised on social media, AI, smartphones and other products of information capitalism — so-called digital natives — hold the most negative views of these technologies' social impact. The point being circulated is that their first-hand experience gives their concerns weight, and that society perhaps ought to listen more closely to what they are saying about the tools shaping their lives.
- 13Schoolchildren without smartphones face higher bus fares in England●Schoolchildren without smartphones penalised with higher bus fares
Schoolchildren in England who do not own smartphones are being charged higher bus fares, according to a Guardian report. Discounts on child fares are often tied to apps or digital passes, meaning pupils whose parents have opted against giving them a phone end up paying more for the same journey. Commenters are debating whether transport operators are effectively penalising families for avoiding smartphones for children.
- 14iPhone Duo sparks debate on smartphone navigation's future●iPhone Duo shows what the future of smartphones could look like Since the unveiling of iPhone Duo, the idea of all major
Apple's newly unveiled iPhone Duo is drawing attention for a redesign that places all major interface navigation elements within thumb reach. Commenters say the concept re-invents smartphone navigation and offers a glimpse of what future phones could look like, with discussion focused on how thumb-based control could reshape everyday interaction across all major handsets.
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ArtPrize has announced the winners of its 2026 competition, revealing which artworks judges and audiences rated the best of the year. The Michigan art contest, known for its large public vote and cash prizes, drew attention to the top pieces as results were published. Local coverage is highlighting the winning works and the artists behind them.
- 16Huawei raises flagship smartphone prices by up to $200●Huawei has raised the prices of its flagship smartphones by up to US$200, saying memory procurement costs have increased
Huawei has increased the prices of its flagship smartphones by as much as US$200, attributing the hike to rising memory procurement costs that have pushed per-unit manufacturing expenses up by roughly the same amount. The move, reported by DigiTimes Asia, highlights how surging memory chip prices are being passed on to consumers, and it fuels broader discussion about component costs squeezing smartphone makers.
- 17B9X smartphone cooler launched with Peltier element and small fan●Is This a Smartphone Cooler!? Introducing the Hyper-Cyber Cooling Gadget 'B9X' with Peltier Element and 5cm Fan
Japanese tech outlet ASCII.jp has introduced the B9X, a compact smartphone cooling accessory built around a Peltier element paired with a 5cm fan. The gadget attaches to the back of a phone to pull heat away during gaming or charging, and its bold, cyber-styled design is drawing attention as much as its cooling claims.
- 18Mourners at Al-Shifa Hospital mistake Quran for phone●🗨️ Note: What the man is holding in his hands there is not a smartphone, but the pocket edition of the Holy Quran ⚠️ Vie
A clarification circulating online notes that a man photographed at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City was holding a pocket edition of the Holy Quran, not a smartphone. The image shows Palestinians bidding farewell to the bodies of victims killed in an Israeli airstrike. The correction matters because viewers assumed the object was a phone, changing the perceived tone of the mourning scene.
- 19ArtPrize 2026 winners named as Bryan Cranston visits Grand Rapids●ArtPrize 2026 winners announced, Bryan Cranston's Grand Rapids appearance, world record fashion show
Grand Rapids is marking a busy stretch of local news: ArtPrize has announced its 2026 winners, actor Bryan Cranston made an appearance in the city, and a fashion show claiming a world record was staged. Together the stories have put the Michigan city in the spotlight, drawing attention to its arts scene and event calendar.
- 2024-foot accordion food diary wins $100K ArtPrize 2026●24-foot accordion-style food diary wins $100K ArtPrize 2026 grand prize
A 24-foot accordion-style food diary has won the $100,000 grand prize at ArtPrize 2026, the Grand Rapids art competition known for its public vote and large cash awards. The winning work, which documents food and meals in an elaborate folding format, took the competition's top honor.
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A newly released book about North Carolina's Research Triangle Park claims IBM came close to siting a major facility in Manassas, Virginia, before ultimately choosing RTP. The revelation has drawn attention in both Virginia and North Carolina, with local readers reflecting on how different the region's economic history might have been had the computing giant landed in Manassas instead.
- 22PCPartPicker criticised for having no password rules●This dumb password rule is from PCPartPicker. There are no rules for passwords. Passwords can be any length (including o
PCPartPicker has been flagged in cybersecurity discussions for allowing passwords of any length and complexity, including single-character passwords, with no confirmation emails sent on password changes. Security-minded users argue the lack of minimum requirements leaves accounts unnecessarily vulnerable to trivially weak credentials, and the site has been added to a running catalogue of questionable password policies.
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A debate is underway among writers and readers over whether smartphones should appear in fiction. Critics argue that phones eliminate tension by making characters instantly reachable and traceable, while defenders say ignoring them makes contemporary stories feel unrealistic. The discussion has reignited a familiar argument about how novelists should handle modern technology in realistic settings.
- 24Photographer shares black-and-white fisherman beach scene●Done for today Fisherman walking along the beach shore. People and nature photography. ... ArtPrint here: https:// finea
Photographer Marco Sales has published a new black-and-white nature photograph titled 'Done for today', showing a fisherman walking along the beach shore at the end of his day. The image is being shared with nature and photography enthusiasts and is also available to buy as an art print through Fine Art America.
- 25Smartphones, Social Media And AI Are Chemically Altering Our Brains▼Smartphones, Social Media, And AI Are Chemically Altering Our Brains
A Forbes article argues that constant smartphone use, social media and now artificial intelligence are chemically changing how human brains function, reshaping attention, reward systems and behaviour. The piece adds AI to a long-running debate about technology's neurological effects, suggesting the newest wave of digital tools may compound changes already linked to screens and feeds.
- 26Tips for gentler charging to extend smartphone battery life●Akku schonend laden: So hält dein Akku länger Smartphones begleiten uns heute auf Schritt und Tritt, doch die Leistungsf
A German-language guide explains how to charge smartphones in a battery-friendly way so the battery lasts longer over the years. It notes that battery capacity declines noticeably with time and use, and shares personal tips drawn from years of experience with different devices.
- 27Photographer captures contrasting valleys in Tyrol●Different valleys.📷 365moments # 365moments # outerworld # travel # tyrol # escapism # smartphonephotography
A photographer has shared smartphone images of different valleys in the Austrian region of Tyrol, framed as part of a daily '365 moments' photo project. The shots highlight the region's mountain scenery and are being shared under travel and escapism themes, drawing engagement from readers interested in outdoor landscapes and mobile photography.
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Actor Paul Rudd has said smartphones are 'facilitating our own destruction', adding his voice to growing concerns about phone dependence and its effects on attention, relationships and mental health. His comments have drawn attention because they come from a mainstream Hollywood star rather than a health expert, prompting debate online about whether celebrities should weigh in on technology use.
- 29Pixel 4 still Google's best hardware, writer argues●The Pixel 4 is still my favorite Google smartphone hardware, and it holds up Google Pixel has evolved tremendously over
With the Google Pixel lineup marking its tenth anniversary, a technology writer says the Pixel 4 remains their favorite Google smartphone hardware and still holds up today. The piece argues the Pixel line has changed dramatically in design between generations, but the 2019 phone stands out for its build, and reflects on a decade of Pixel evolution.
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ArtPrize visitors in Grand Rapids have their last chance to view this year's artworks before the competition's awards are announced. The event, known for turning venues across the city into exhibition spaces, is closing its viewing period as judging concludes and jury and public-vote winners prepare to be revealed.
- 31Tom's Guide puts the Brick phone blocker to the test▼'This is the kind of gadget every household needs' — I tested the Brick smartphone blocker and here's what happened
Tom's Guide has published a hands-on review of the Brick, a gadget designed to block smartphone use, calling it the kind of device every household needs. The writer details what happened when testing the blocker at home. The review is drawing attention as families look for practical ways to cut back on screen time and phone distractions.
- 32GrapheneOS user reports intermittent 5G dropouts on Telekom network●# fedihelp # FediHilfe : Problem mit meinem # Smartphone # Android # GrapheneOS - bzw. dem # Telekom # Netz ? Die sonst
A user of the privacy-focused Android system GrapheneOS is seeking help with their smartphone on Deutsche Telekom's network, asking whether the problem lies with the device or the carrier. Their otherwise stable 5G connection at home repeatedly dropped to LTE and LTEplus, though 5G has since returned.
- 33Landscape photographer captures Normandy countryside's quiet paths●What lies ahead. https:// linktr.ee/zolachrome # photography # originalphotography # artphotography # landscape # france
Photographer Zola Chrome has shared a new original landscape photograph from Normandy, France, titled 'What lies ahead', showing the region's countryside and nature. The image is being shared with links to the artist's wider portfolio, drawing attention from photography and art photography enthusiasts online.