Technology

Consumer reviews used to be one of the most reliable ways of assessing the quality of an app or a physical product. If you didn’t know any friends who’d tried it, the number of reviews and the average rating was a pretty good guide. Sadly, however, that is no longer the case. Companies have become

New year, new apps. If you’re in the mood to shake up your home screen, look no further than this list of standouts covering a wide range of uses from immersive gaming and smarter reading to stress-free sleeping. With more than 3 million titles in the Play Store (including so many apps), curation is essential;

Samsung announced its newest portable projector ahead of its First Look showcase at CES 2026, but you might have been a little confused as to what’s changed. The company says the is nearly twice as bright as the 2022 Freestyle projector, rated at 230 ISO lumens, which was pretty underwhelming. The new Freestyle+ can output

LG usually announces its CES TV lineup well ahead of the show, but this year the company had a surprise at CES 2026: The return of its ultra-thin “Wallpaper” TV. Now it’s toting a gorgeous OLED screen and wireless connectivity, and it’s about as thin as a pencil. We got a chance to check out

CES 2026 is already shaping up to be an interesting year for robots. But while some companies are chasing humanoids that can help you do stuff, there are also a surprising number of robots whose main job is to be cute and keep you company. Japanese startup Ludens AI is showing off two extremely adorable

Belkin has announced a plug-and-play casting system at CES 2026 that allows for screen sharing from a laptop, tablet or smartphone to another display without Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. The $150 ConnectAir Wireless HDMI Display Adapter comes with a USB-C transmitter dongle and a USB-A to HDMI receiver that can be connected to a TV, monitor

Asus has confirmed that there will be neither a ROG Phone 10 Pro nor a Zenfone 13 Ultra in 2026. (Image source: Notebookcheck) No Zenfone 13 or ROG Phone 10 in 2026. This is the latest news from Taiwan, where Asus is reportedly finding it increasingly difficult to compete with Chinese and Korean brands. The

The best Bitcoin mining apps are mobile applications that let users earn Bitcoin through cloud mining services, browser-based mining systems, or mining pools, without relying on a phone’s hardware power. Instead of running energy-intensive mining processes locally, these apps connect virtual miners to external mining infrastructure, making Bitcoin mining more accessible to everyday mobile users.

As 2025 drew to a close, BYD posted a year-end scorecard marked by strains and breakthroughs. Full-year new-energy vehicle (NEV) sales totaled 4,602,436, a 7.73% increase from a year earlier, keeping momentum intact in a market where competition is red hot. Image source: BYD December sales came in at 420,398. Year on year, that was

China’s new‑energy vehicle market in 2025—propelled by policy, rapid tech iteration, brand rivalry and more discerning consumers—has kept up its strong growth and is showing sharper structural shifts. Battery‑electric vehicles (BEVs), the market’s mainstay, are not only expanding but also diverging within their own ranks. Monthly BEV sales trend, Jan–Nov 2025 According to the Gasgoo

You may have heard of “optical illusion” experiments: two balls of the same size can appear to be different sizes; an image that is actually stationary can appear to be moving. These phenomena prove that it’s quite easy to deceive the eyes and the brain. However, when it comes to “resolution”, it’s probably not that

We live in the age of the “forever payment.” It starts small — $10 for ad-free music here, $5 for extra cloud storage there — but before you know it, your bank statement is bleeding out a small fortune in recurring monthly charges. Many of these subscriptions now feel unavoidable. How else do you back

If you’ve listened to a podcast or watched a YouTube video, you’ve probably come across an ad for Mint Mobile. So chances are good that you know this phone carrier promises lower monthly rates than what you’d pay for service from a higher-profile wireless provider. But do you know how reliable Mint’s service actually is?

The administration of US President Donald Trump reportedly suspended technology-related negotiations with the UK government after expressing frustration over a perceived lack of progress. Financial Times (FT) reported the talks were halted last week by the US over the two countries’ “technology prosperity deal” announced in September when Trump made a state visit to the UK. The news

In this age of sleek minimalism and glossy screens, it’s hard to believe – but you could once chuck your mobile phone with the might of a thousand raging bears against a brick wall and it would simply fall to the ground, unscathed and still sing Gran Vals. Beloved for their blocky designs, Nokia cell

Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. In this vast world of streaming, finding something you want to watch can be a challenge. Backlot simplifies that, and puts discovery,