In all, the study calculates that US consumers received a record $1.59bn in value through mobile device trade-ins, representing a 46% year-on-year increase. This comes after a first quarter of 2025 that saw tech consumers receive $1.24bn from mobile trade-in and upgrade programmes, a 40% increase from the same quarter a year earlier, and $1.34bn in Q2 2025, the strongest second quarter on record for smartphone trade-ins.
The vivo S50 series is set to debut in China in the coming days. Ahead of the launch, the S50 has appeared on the China Telecom website, revealing its complete specifications. For starters, the vivo S50 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, which will be paired with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. The phone will come with a 6.59-inch AMOLED display that will offer a resolution of 2750 x 1260 pixels.
In the meantime, we're publishing a little reminder of some wireless tech terms. You know, in case you forgot. 6G? 4K? 3D? Whether you're a layperson or the leader of one of the most powerful countries in the world, it can be hard keeping a lot of numbers and letters in your head. Not that I'm pointing a finger; surely anyone can forget what a silly little combination of numbers and letters means!
Every week at The Verge, we're tracking what's happening with Trump Mobile's promised and yet undelivered Android phone. Why? Because we cover phones. We also cover vaporware, which the T1 Phone 8002 (gold version) very well may be. The smartphone has now been delayed for months. Trump Mobile no longer claims that it will be made in USA, but "designed with American values in mind" instead. Well, we're still waiting. Stay tuned as we collect all the little red flags along the way.
One Anker Laptop Charger - a 140W monster with one USB-A and three USB-C ports and an LED screen that shows power output, port-specific details, and temperature data - should allow you to discard that box once and for all. And if you need two or more of them, now's the time, because a limited-time Amazon deal has it marked down by 35% to just $65.
Everyone's priorities are a little different in the wireless earbuds world, but the core tenets typically remain the same: you probably want a pair that sounds good, looks decent, and has features like active noise cancellation (ANC). And you probably want a pair with a logical amount of battery life, too. In fact, maybe you want a pair with an illogical battery life. One that has so much battery that it's almost stupid. If that's what you want, JLab's $100 Epic Pods ANC
The new wearable features a 2.01-inch touchscreen and has Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, allowing users to make and receive calls directly from their wrist, via their connected smartphone. The Lyne Lancer 19 Pro supports heart rate and SpO2 monitoring. It supports multiple sports modes. The Lyne Lancer 19 Pro has an IPX4 rating, which means it is splash resistant. It houses a 210mAh battery and is claimed to deliver up to 12 days of standby time on a single charge.
Starting December 17, the computer maker is set to hike prices across its commercial product lines, according to an internal list of upcoming price changes sent to staff on December 9 and seen by Business Insider. The list outlines price hikes for Dell'scommercial business - meaning its sales to corporate clients rather than individual consumers. The commercial business accounts for about 85% of Dell's annual revenue in the Client Solutions Group (CSG), the division that sells laptops and PCs, according to its latest annual results.
The design itself is striking. That bold coral-orange body with black cooking surfaces isn't trying to blend into your kitchen. It wants to be seen, and frankly, it's earned the right. The form flows in this organic, almost architectural way, with a raised section on the left housing the griddle and sandwich maker, while the right side keeps the toaster and waffle maker ready for action. It's like someone finally asked, "What if kitchen appliances were actually cool?"
The best workspace tools seamlessly integrate into your creative flow, making every interaction feel intentional. For designers who spend hours surrounded by materials, implements, and ideas, the objects on their desk become extensions of their thinking process. This holiday season presents an opportunity to replace utilitarian clutter with pieces that spark joy through thoughtful design and refined aesthetics. These five gifts represent a different approach to workspace essentials.
Sometimes, the best tech features are the ones you don't even actively think about - they're just there when you need 'em, quietly working on your behalf, without any fanfare or intensive effort required. Sometimes, though, those same sorts of scintillating slivers can have the unintended effect of being so seamlessly integrated into an app or process that you completely forget they're there and never get into the habit of actually using 'em. Or, worse yet, maybe you never even notice their arrival at all.
It isn't flashy or over-the-top, it doesn't house high-end hardware or an OLED screen. Instead, it focuses on being a reliable work device with a midrange price tag. Considering how expensive things are nowadays, we need more laptops like this now more than ever before -- especially if you're a college student. Also: Not enough people are talking about this budget Lenovo laptop that overdelivers For students, the Aspire 16 is a reliable device with enough battery power to get through the day.
I've been dying to get my hands on the latest , mainly because it is a follow-up to the Dell XPS 16, a laptop that I reviewed back in early 2024 and one of my favorite devices I've tested for ZDNET so far. Although the name may be different, it is a similar computer with key upgrades in all of the right places. However, it shares many of the same issues.
The Roborock Saros Z70 is a premium robot vacuum and mop with all the bells and whistles you'd expect from a flagship, plus a mechanical arm to pick up objects. And I must immediately focus on this robotic grip when reviewing this product. When the robot vacuum is cleaning, it detects small obstacles it can handle and picks them up. The robot then navigates to a predetermined area to drop off the item.
When it comes to travel essentials, getting Oprah's approval is basically the Michelin star of gifting, and as a self-proclaimed pro gift-giver, I take that level of endorsement very seriously. Every year, her Favorite Things list drops just in time for the holidays, and I immediately dive in to see what she's loving. This season, I reviewed her picks from this year and past years to find the best gifts
Storage has become one of the most frustrating limitations of modern tech. No matter how much space manufacturers promise, it never feels like enough. Our phones eventually fill up with new photos and videos, our PCs balloon with game downloads and media files, and our gaming consoles never seem to have enough room for the next title we want to install. Because of this ongoing struggle, storage deals tend to be some of the best and most reliable purchases you can make. When SSDs, external drives, or microSD cards go on sale, it's usually smart to grab one.
vivo is working on the V70, the successor to the V60 launched back in August. This series refreshes twice a year, with the V50 having arrived in February, so it's unsurprising to see the V70 already getting certified for sale in India by BIS. As is customary, this certification doesn't reveal any specs for the phone, which will have the model number V2538. It does however confirm that the phone is headed to the all-important Indian market.
Despite its small size, the cordless PixelDrive delivers an adjustable 0.5-6Nm of torque, which is strong enough for assembling electronics, putting together furniture, and handling most small home repairs. It also offers several useful features, like a unique built-in pixelated display that lets you check battery life and see which of the six torque levels you're using at a glance. A single multi-function button lets you change direction, switch to an 80RPM precision mode for delicate tasks, or boost up to 200RPM with one finger.
First, as the name suggests, it features a cool, curved, and clear smart display that never leaves you guessing about the torque setting or battery life. It's the first of its kind I've seen on a tool like this, and it's a neat idea. This is a game-changer, and it made me realize just how unintuitive it is to squint at a small dial or blinking LEDs to figure out what setting your tool is in.
If there's a "secret" that power bank manufacturers don't want customers to know, it's that most power banks are built for a gentle life. When I talk about durability, several companies have told me that power banks are primarily used at in warm, dry air-conditioned homes and offices, on sofas and beds and carpeted floors, not in cold, damp woodlands or icy mountains.
A recent rumor suggested that Xiaomi could unveil the 17 Ultra in China on December 26. Now, a new report claims the company has already begun accepting blind pre-orders for the device. The report notes that the Xiaomi Home retail staff have started to send invites to Mi Fans to join a blind pre-order program for an upcoming phone, which is expected to be the Xiaomi 17 Ultra.
Dell's laptop rebrand may have resulted in some shuffling around of naming conventions, but the new -- Dell's refreshed high-performance line of laptops -- looks a whole lot like the Dell XPS upon first glance. If you're confused about this laptop's placement in Dell's product placement hierarchy, it's in the consumer category, and the highest-tier model in that group. This makes it a premium, but accessible, laptop for pro creatives, designers, and tech enthusiasts.
The Soundcore AeroClip by Anker normally goes for $170. During Black Friday, they dropped down 41% to their lowest price ever of and even $100-a $70 discount. They went back up to full price after that weekend, but someone at Anker seems to have turned the knob back down, bringing back the all-time low Black Friday price. No telling how long it'll last, so secure yours now.
The main unit rises vertically under a tall transparent dome, and the first impression lands somewhere between illuminated glassware and a miniature architectural model. A sculpted cone sits inside the chamber, channeling warm LED light upward through fine vertical ribs that stretch the glow into elongated streaks. The gradient begins deep amber at the base, fades toward soft cream near the midpoint, and dissolves into near-invisibility at the dome's crown.
The smartphone should have ushered in the next generation of Game Boy-like handhelds. They're always in our pocket. They're powerful enough to play so many games, past and present. They have pretty screens with high refresh rates (at least the latest iPhones finally do). So what's the problem? Well, part of it is the games (really, the lack of varied, quality original titles). The other issue at play is the awkward touch-based controls eating up valuable screen real estate.
Three million units. Huawei's original FreeClip proved open-ear audio could sustain mainstream adoption, not simply exist as a design curiosity for early adopters willing to sacrifice bass for situational awareness. The FreeClip 2 is the engineering-driven response to that market validation.
If you're seeking a fun and affordable stocking stuffer this holiday season, it's hard to pass up Shashibo Magnetic Puzzle Cube. They're something between a fidget cube and a Rubik's Cube. The shape-shifting puzzle cube is wildly popular, and comes in dozens of designs based on pop culture properties like Avatar: The Last Airbender, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, SpongeBob, and more. Even better, many models are on sale at Amazon, with some as much as 30% off.
A Los Angeles woman made a curious discovery when trying to put her daughter in a Waymo, which was a man hiding in the vehicle's trunk, bringing up serious questions about how easy it is to just hop inside a Waymo and hide there. As the self-driving robotaxi company Waymo expands to other cities like Los Angeles, it seems we are going to start seeing more viral videos of bizarre Waymo incidents coming from cities other than just San Francisco.
You can't really enjoy an immersive viewing experience without great sound to match the visuals. If you're looking to make holiday movie nights better but your current TV doesn't have solid built-in speakers, adding a soundbar to the setup can be a smart move. And thanks to Amazon, picking one up doesn't break the bank today. The Sony S100F 2.0ch soundbar is currently going for just $98 at Amazon, after the retailer took a whopping 39% off its usual price of $160.
This sleek little cylinder looks more like a fancy pen or a futuristic flashlight than an umbrella. And that's entirely the point. Ori just announced what they're calling the world's first frameless umbrella, and honestly, it's one of those "why didn't anyone think of this sooner" moments that makes you question everything. Designer: Modestas Balcytis The magic is in the origami.
The 75th Ranger Regiment specializes in fast, aggressive missions where every second counts and every piece of gear has a role. Their loadout reflects this mindset: lightweight weapons, durable optics, reliable radios, and lifesaving medical kits all configured to maximize mobility. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a look inside the Army Ranger toolkit. To determine the loadout used by US Army Rangers, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed various historical and military sources.
