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The Trump Phone Will Cost You $499. Here's What You Get and What We Don't Know Yet
The Trump Organization now has a wireless business, including a mobile phone plan and a $499 gold-hued phone called the T1. On Monday, Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of US President Donald Trump, announced a new wireless venture centered on a service called Trump Mobile. According to the venture’s website, a wireless plan is available for…

How to secure your phone before attending a protest
Back in June 2020, when this article was first written, people were taking to the streets to organize for justice and protest against systemic racism and police brutality. There have been several other flashpoints for protests since then (for example, when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade), but the recent activities of ICE, especially…

4 things you should be doing with your PC’s USB ports (that isn’t syncing your phone)
Summary If you need more space for Windows or Mac apps, USB-C monitors are increasingly common, and some of them can run entirely off your laptop’s battery. It’s almost mandatory to have an external SSD for backup, and I’d recommend putting your media libraries on SSDs as well. A quality Thunderbolt (or at least USB-C)…

Don't Trash Your Old Tech: You Can Recycle Your Phone and Large Appliances Free
You’ve just gotten a shiny new phone — now what do you do with the old one? It might be tempting to shove your e-waste into a corner or toss it into a junk drawer but eventually it all starts to pile up. Before long, you’ll have to figure out where to dispose of your outdated…
Engadget review recap: Surface Pro, Rivian, Canon, Light Phone and more
I can’t blame you if you’ve been spending more time outside lately instead of reading gadget reviews. Spring has sprung, at least for us at Engadget HQ in the US, and there’s a lot of touching grass going on amongst our staff. Still, if you’ve missed any of our reviews over the last two weeks,…
Backbone Pro hands-on: A pricey controller for more than just your phone
Since arriving in 2020, the Backbone One has helped popularize dedicated mobile game controllers, the kind you might use for streaming services like Xbox Cloud Gaming and NVIDIA GeForce Now, remote play apps, emulators or any smartphone game you’d rather play with buttons and joysticks instead of your fingers. While you can always clip your…

I turned my Android phone into a gaming handheld for a fraction of the price
Summary Transforming an Android phone into a gaming handheld is a cost-effective alternative to expensive gaming consoles and laptops. Utilizing the GameSir X3 Pro mobile controller, Google Play Games, Steam Link, and GeForce Now can enhance the mobile gaming experience. With access to Steam and the PlayStation Remote Play App, you can enjoy a variety…

Motorola Launches 2025 Razr Flip Phone Lineup: Razr Ultra, Razr Plus (2025), and Razr (2025) With Moto AI
Motorola launched its all-new 2025 Razr family, featuring three models: the new Razr Ultra, the refreshed Razr Plus (2025), and the updated Razr (2025). Unveiled during an event in New York City, the new Razr lineup combines an uber-stylish design, new AI features, improved performance, and refined camera systems. Look and Talk is one of…

3 Ways to Find Out if Your Phone Has Keylogger Installed
So if you are an iPhone user, you are, in a way, immune and safe from keyloggers as long as you keep your device updated. Keyloggers often disguise themselves under generic names or icons to blend in, so it becomes necessary to have a closer look at all the apps that you have installed on…

The UK’s phone theft crisis is a wake-up call for digital security – Help Net Security
Phone theft is now commonplace in London. The Met Police recently revealed that it seizes 1,000 stolen phones weekly as it cracks down on organized criminal networks driving the £50 million trade. Nationally, cases have doubled to 83,900 annually. The real issue, though, isn’t the losing of a phone – it’s what happens next. Thieves…