Technology

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – We use timers all the time. In the kitchen. At the gym. Even asking Alexa or Siri to remind us to leave the house on time. But timers can also be one of the simplest tools for staying focused. If you’ve ever picked up your phone to check one notification and

Gen Zers are trying to get over their phone addiction with the help of products that make it harder to impulsively doomscroll, while also allowing them to not throw their phone away entirely.  Among the frenzy of videos promoting healthier diets, marathon running, and sobriety, one trend catching on with young people—ironically on social media—is

Samsung Galaxy A37: In summary Samsung’s Galaxy A37 mid-range phone is expected to launch in February or March 2026 Buyers will hope for the same £399/$399 starting price point, but it’s not guaranteed Key upgrades include the main camera and potentially a new chipset Samsung might be about to launch the Galaxy S26 range, but

I’ve always hated phone cases and for a long time refused to use one, preferring to admire the design and take the risk. When I got into phones, cases either replaced the default cover or I simply didn’t need one, but handsets became more expensive and increasingly like a wet bar of soap to handle,

In a dimly lit basement bar in San Francisco’s Haight neighborhood, scores of singles with preened hair and sharp outfits hold mixed drinks in sweating plastic cups. They chatter, mingle and take part in a production billed as a “comedy dating show.” Up on stage, eligible bachelors and bachelorettes choose potential dates from interested parties

Chinese tech company Baidu, best known for its search engine, also operates cloud, mapping and other internet-based services. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images BEIJING — Baidu plans to give users of its main smartphone app direct access to the wildly popular artificial intelligence tool OpenClaw, according to a spokesperson for the Chinese tech company.

Love and ‘app’iness A look at the world of dating apps and marriage rates in the U.S. in the modern digital world. There are more than 1,500 dating apps and websites operating worldwide with projected revenue of $9.2 billion this year. However, user retention is declining. How many people use dating apps? Approximately 360 million

Journalists take photos and videos of a BYD Atto 3 outside the venue of BYD grand launch in Jakarta, Indonesia, Jan 18, 2024. [Photo/Agencies] The Indonesian electric vehicle market is expected to remain strong even if the government decides to end the tax incentive program that has boosted sales in the past few years, industry

By Kara Carlson | Bloomberg After a brutal year for the US electric-vehicle industry, Rivian Automotive handed investors a rare reason for optimism. The EV manufacturer based in Irvine reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results and its first-ever annual gross profit, a key milestone after years of consistent losses. The signs of progress come as the company

As the global mobile gaming market shifts from rapid expansion driven by new user acquisition to an increasingly competitive battle for existing users, 2025 marks a decisive turning point for marketers worldwide. Against this backdrop, SocialPeta, in collaboration with Singular and Aarki, officially releases the Mobile gaming marketing trends whitepaper 2026. The report is powered

House Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar and House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick on the need for closer cooperation with partners and allies to restrict China’s access to advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment. In addition to Chairmen Moolenaar

In Chronically Online, Elite Daily asks people to get real about their phone habits by tracking their screen time over seven days. This week, YouTuber and Alchemai designer Mai Pham shares the apps she used the most while traveling to Bali, Indonesia, for her first trip of 2026. The beginning of a new year is

Thinking of buying a Samsung Galaxy S26 over the coming weeks? There’s really only one model worth getting excited about if rumours are true (and they normally are). Samsung has sent out invites to its next Unpacked event on 25 February, but the truth is there’s really nothing to unpack at this point. We know

I booted up my Galaxy S21 FE recently and was greeted with an Android 16 update notification. It’s a good feeling to see years-old phones get the latest updates, and to see brands actually living up to their update promises. After installing the update, I ended up using the phone far more than I expected.

I’ve been writing about phones for a long time, and don’t remember when I expected to see so many new phones in such a short time span. I’m talking late February to early March, when we could see more than a dozen new devices within a week or two. Samsung typically launches its new Galaxy

Allied Market Research published a report, titled, “Portable EV Charger Market by Type (AC and DC), and Application (Passenger Cars and Commercial Vehicles): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2025-2035”. According to the report, the global portable EV charger industry is expected to generate $63.2 million in 2025 and is anticipated to generate $388.9 million

It’s already quite easy to use Cash App. However, on Wednesday, the payment platform owned by Block, Inc. introduced a new feature designed to make its user experience significantly easier: payment links. The feature allows app users to send payments via a hyperlink that can be attached to a variety of communications. Users can access