Appfigures’ annual report on the app economy shows that app downloads declined in 2025 compared to 2024, even as estimated gross revenue surged to a record high. Here are the details. Downloads were down, but subscriptions helped drive revenue up According to Appfigures (via TechCrunch), global consumer spending on mobile apps reached $155.8 billion in

Verizon Wireless is suffering a massive outage in the US, with customers reporting their phones stuck in SOS mode with no cellular service. “We are aware of an issue impacting wireless voice and data services for some customers. Our engineers are engaged and are working to identify and solve the issue quickly. We understand how

The first-generation Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones are for $280, marked down from $430. That 35 percent savings is an even steeper discount than we saw last year Black Friday. Bose In our of the first-generation Ultras, we gave them a score of 86 out of 100, noting their best-in-class active noise cancellation (ANC) and comfort.

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Tuesday gave a formal green light to China-bound sales of Nvidia’s second most powerful AI chip, putting in place a rule that is likely to kickstart shipments of the H200 despite deep concerns among China hawks in Washington. According to the regulations, the chips will be reviewed by a

John Foley opened Recharged, a used electric car seller, at 4810 W. Broad St. in July 2023. (Jack Jacobs photo) Following the completion of a major capital haul, a local EV dealer is hitting the road to add some new locations.  Recharged, which sells used electric and hybrid vehicles from its West Broad Street store

Jan 14 (Reuters) – Global EV registrations grew 20% last year but are likely to lose pace in 2026, data showed on Wednesday, as a slowdown in China and a relaxation of electrification targets worldwide led in December to the smallest sales increase since February 2024. Monthly registrations of electric vehicles, including battery electric and

This small company in Tripoli, Libya, has only just received the Nokia phone order that they made 16 years ago, and the old iconic ‘unbreakable’ mobiles show just how much technology has changed. The world has changed so much in the last 16 years. AI robots are now commonplace in some industries, social media personalities

Michael F. Fitzgerald A Yondr pouch used by Cambridge Rindge and Latin School to keep cell phones out of sight during school days. Students at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School (CRLS) have just completed their first semester without their cell phones during the school day. Under a new policy rolled out at the start of

Roblox’s age-verification system was designed as a response to allegations it has a child predator problem. Less than a week in, how’s it going? Well, Wired reported on Tuesday that, in some cases, it’s classifying children as adults and adults as children. So, not so great! Last week, Roblox made age verification mandatory for anyone

Federal incentives for electric vehicles disappeared at the end of the third quarter, leaving the US market to survive on its own merits. So, how did companies perform in this new, realistic environment? Cox Automotive, an industry data provider, has just released EV sales estimates for the fourth quarter on Tuesday, and the numbers reveal

Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Tech Advisor reveals five simple techniques to dramatically improve Android phone photography, focusing on underutilized camera features rather than hardware limitations. These methods include using moderate digital zoom, HDR adjustments, locking focus and exposure, continuous shooting for moving subjects, and volume button shutter control. Implementing these tips

It will come as no surprise to anyone when I say that the app industry is a very dynamic one, with things changing by the week or even day, and 2025 was no different in the developments it brought. In April, the Epic Games v. Apple ruling permanently barred Appel from forcing developers to use

Papa Johns framed the move as a way to reduce complexity, standardize workflows and create a shared, real-time data environment spanning ordering, kitchen production and above-store management. By Dustin Stone. RTN staff writer – 1.13.2026 Papa Johns is taking another major step in its multi-year technology modernization plan, selecting PAR Technology’s POS and operations software

In 2025, the electric car market in Germany grew by a robust 43.2 per cent, according to the recently published annual statistics from the Federal Motor Transport Authority (Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt) – reaching exactly 545,142 new registrations. This marked the highest number of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) ever to hit German roads, achieving a market share of 19.1

Delivery workers have lost as much as $550 million in tips since Uber and DoorDash changed their apps so that the tip option appears only after customers place their orders, the city’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection charged in a new report. The findings come as the companies sue the city over a law

Today we’ve released an update to the consent page to be less alarming when using GitHub Apps only as a form of sign-in. The consent page for GitHub Apps, where a user decides whether to authorize an app or not, has been updated to only show the “Act on your behalf” note if the app

Now that the winter holidays are well and truly past, now’s the perfect time to take stock of your tech setup. If you were gifted (or gifted yourself) some new gear in December, make sure that you’ve got the proper accessories to keep that gear performing at its best. If a new way to power

The peak time for deals on streaming services — the holiday shopping season — has come and gone, but Disney is back with a fresh offer for the new year. New and eligible returning subscribers can get one month of the ad-supported Disney+ Hulu bundle for just $10. That’s $3 off the usual monthly rate