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MotorolaMotorola just dropped its 2026 Razr lineup at an event in Los Angeles, and I’m not gonna lie—I have mixed feelings. We’re getting three updated flip phones (Razr Ultra at $1,500, Razr+ at $1,100, and the base Razr at $800) plus Motorola’s brand-new book-style folding phone, the Razr Fold, coming in at $1,900. Preorders kick off May 14, with a full release on May 21. Yeah, at first glance, the hardware looks stacked. But the vibe of the Motorola Razr 2026 folding phones—the timing, the pricing—feels a little off to me.The Razr Fold Enters a Crowded Book-Style Foldable Market at…

Back in 2016, Google updated Android’s phone app to warn users about spam calls. We have seen various iterations of this and other similar features, but the problem still persists. Now the FCC wants to attack the root of the issue by strengthening the existing “Know-Your-Customer” (KYC) rules. The FCC is asking for comments on more stringent verification for new and renewing customers. This may include requiring that customers provide their name, address, a government ID and alternative phone numbers. Additionally, the Commission is looking for feedback on how to punish carriers who violate KYC rules based on the number…

IBM Makes Digital Sovereignty Operational with General Availability of IBM Sovereign Core BOSTON, May 5, 2026 — At Think 2026, IBM today announced the general availability of IBM Sovereign Core, a new software platform designed to help organizations build and operate AI-ready sovereign environments and verify their control — giving enterprises and governments an end-to-end approach to digital sovereignty. Credit: Shutterstock As AI adoption accelerates, digital sovereignty has become a critical requirement, extending beyond data residency to include control over infrastructure, operations, and AI systems. Organizations must balance maintaining necessary authority with the pace of innovation, while facing…

Held under the theme “Shaping the Future of Software Testing in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” this year’s event will highlight the growing role of AI in transforming software testing processes, enhancing the quality of digital products, and accelerating development cycles—ultimately strengthening the global competitiveness of Egypt’s software industry. The Software Engineering Competence Center (SECC)  of the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA)  organizes the 4th edition of the “Software Testing Day” event on May 11, 2026, at Digital Egypt Innovation Hub (Creativa) in Giza, as part of the global ISTQB Conference Network. Held under the theme “Shaping the Future…

Isabella Mendes, PexelsIf you’re a college student trying to build your first setup, I get it—I’ve been there, juggling tuition, groceries, and still trying to have a life. When I went looking for the best gaming PC under $1000 for college students, I realized pretty quickly you don’t need some massive $3K tower taking over your dorm (or your entire budget). You need something practical: smooth gameplay, a footprint that fits on a normal desk, and performance that can handle both late-night gaming and early-morning deadlines without freaking out.I also learned fast that a “good” gaming PC in college is…

Back at MWC Barcelona, Lenovo unveiled several new tablets, including the gamer-focused Legion Tab Gen 5, aka Legion Y700 Gen 5 in China. That device has now made its way to the US with a starting price of $850 in its Eclipse Black colorway. That price gets you the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage trim. Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 in Eclipse Black Comparing the Legion Tab Gen 5’s US price with the EU starting price for the same RAM/storage trim €900/£699 shows the US model is a slightly better deal but it is far from a bargain. Deliveries from…

Lumai’s Photonic Chip Harnesses Light for Big AI Compute Speedup Silicon photonics is emerging as a way move massive amounts of data among GPUs and CPUs in HPC systems, but what if you could compute purely with light and photonics? That’s the gist of the optical computing technology developed by Lumai, which today launched its first server, dubbed Iris. Lumai was spun out of Oxford University, which pioneered a novel approach to process data in light. The company’s three-dimensional optical technology utilizes a combination of lasers and membranes to encode data as light and then perform a…

The initiative aims to establish a jointly owned regional satellite that will support communication services, broadcasting, and broader digital connectivity across participating countries. William Kabogo Gitau has announced renewed regional efforts to strengthen East Africa’s digital infrastructure through a proposed joint satellite initiative. Speaking on the sidelines of the Connected Africa Summit 2026, the Cabinet Secretary revealed that Kenya is collaborating with Uganda, South Sudan, and Rwanda to advance the Northern Corridor Regional Communication and Broadcasting Satellite Initiative. The discussions brought together ICT leaders from across the region, including representatives from Uganda, South Sudan, and Rwanda, with a shared goal…

Bose Lifestyle Ultra Subwoofer offers an epic listening experience! HomeGift Ideas $400+Bose Lifestyle Ultra Subwoofer Gadget Flow EditorsBose Lifestyle Ultra SubwooferAdd powerful low end to your system with the Bose Lifestyle Ultra Subwoofer and enhance every scene.CleanBass Technology: Reduces resonance for clear, deep bass at any volume, so low notes stay tight and do not mask dialogue.Integrated low-frequency output: When paired with the Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar, the subwoofer takes over the deepest bass so the soundbar focuses on mids and highs.Stable wireless setup: Wi-Fi and updated radios provide reliable connections, and the companion app makes setup fast so you can…

The Apple iPhone 17 was the best-selling smartphone globally in Q1 this year, according to data from Counterpoint. It represented an impressive 6% of all smartphones sold during the quarter. Just like in Q1 2025, its pricier siblings round out the Top 3 – the iPhone 17 Pro Max and the iPhone 17 Pro. This year, the vanilla iPhone has a bigger lead over its Pro siblings. And the old iPhone 16 is still on the chart – it holds the #6 spot. The best-selling smartphones of Q1 2026 Meanwhile, the best-selling Android phone of the first three months of…