Motorola has launched its new flagship, the Edge 70 Max, designed for power users with a massive 7100mAh silicon-carbon battery and 25W Qi2 wireless charging. It’s the first Android phone since the Pixel 10 Pro XL to support full 25W Qi2, surpassing other Qi2-enabled Androids capped at 15W. The device also offers 90W wired charging and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip.

OnePlus, and parent company Oppo, are reportedly exiting the US and European markets, with an announcement due shortly. This follows months of rumors and signals a major shift in the Western smartphone landscape.

The smartphone market in Q2 2026 hit historic lows due to a memory shortage, but Apple and Samsung are thriving. Consumers face higher prices, especially for budget phones, but benefit from longer software support, encouraging extended device ownership.

The Red Magic 11S Pro, a liquid-cooled gaming phone, surprisingly excels as an everyday smartphone. While optimized for gaming with features like a 144Hz full-screen display and a 7,500mAh battery, it offers excellent endurance, fast charging, and smooth performance for daily tasks. Its camera is decent for casual use, making it a highly capable and versatile device.

The exponential growth of AI is fueling an unprecedented surge in natural gas power plant construction, threatening global clean energy targets and driving up electricity costs. In response, clean energy advocates are battling on multiple fronts, including state-level legislative mandates and a strategic pivot to influencing utility regulators to allow tech giants to build their own renewable energy infrastructure directly into the grid. This fight for grid access is seen as the decisive factor for future energy policy.

When it comes to premium over-ear headphones, Sony and Bowers & Wilkins are two giants delivering exceptional experiences. The Sony 1000X The Collexion and the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 both aim for the top tier, offering