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Memory Shortage Squeezes Budget Devices Through 2027 — Sep 16, 2026SK Hynix's CEO projects memory chips stay scarce until at least 2027, squeezing budget device makers and risking a 13.9% smartphone shipment drop.

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Marcus Bell If memory stays this tight until 2028, companies might start designing devices around whatever chips they can actually get instead of what users want.

X Corp and SpaceXAI End Antitrust Suit Against Apple but Keep OpenAI Case — Sep 14, 2026X Corp and SpaceXAI have voluntarily dismissed their federal antitrust lawsuit against Apple in Texas, ending the case over claims that Apple monopolized smartphone and generative AI markets. The dismissal removes a regulatory overhang for Apple, though the dispute continues with OpenAI and broader scrutiny of Apple’s platform practices persists.

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Nicole Hardy Apple must have seen this coming and adjusted their AI plans quietly to avoid the fight.

DOJ Sues Apple Over ‘Smartphone Monopoly’Reporting — Mar 21, 2024The U.S. Department of Justice has sued Apple for driving up prices and creating a ‘ smartphone monopoly.’ The DOJ was joined by 15 states in its lawsuit, Reuters said. “Consumers should not have to pay higher prices…

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Google Ordered to Pay $425.7M for Snooping on 98 million Smartphones — Sep 4, 2025A San Francisco federal jury has ordered Google to pay a staggering $425.7 million after finding the tech giant illegally tracked smartphone users who believed they had opted out of such surveillance. The verdict…

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IJRMore Than 170 Candidates Sign Pledge To Remove COVID Shots From MarketLibby Bandelin · 4 min · 6h

South Korea's carriers launch Ray-Ban Meta AI glassesTech — Jul 21, 2026South Korea’s three major mobile carriers began selling the Ray-Ban Meta second-generation AI glasses, pairing device discounts with smartphone plans to push Meta’s AI ecosystem beyond smartphones. Shinsegae I&C also announced distribution of Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta through domestic channels, expanding partnerships to bring the AI glasses to a wider market.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Xiaomi Reports Q2 Margin Slump, EV Losses Grow — Aug 18, 2026Xiaomi’s smartphone margins fell to 8.5% as rising memory costs and tougher competition weighed on profitability, even as the average selling price climbed and shipments fell about 26.5% to 31.2 million. In H1 2026 the group’s net profit dropped 37.6% to 14.2 billion yuan and revenue declined 8.4%, with the smartphone×AIoT segment posting a 7.5% drop in phone revenue in Q2 despite strong EV deliveries and ongoing losses in the EV/AI initiatives.

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What Would Parents Give Up For A Healthy Child?Reporting — Sep 17, 2024The study found that if their child could be healthy mentally and emotionally, parents would be willing to give up social media (76%), their smartphone (61%), and even electricity (39%). TALKER RESEARCH. “> The majority…

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Biden Admin Handing Out Smartphones to Illegal Immigrants Entering the CountryReporting — Apr 7, 2022With a touch of snark, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki confirmed Wednesday that the Biden administration is doling out cellphones to illegal immigrants. With reports coming from the border that illegal immigrants…

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Light Flip to Ship April 2027 With No CameraTech — Jul 21, 2026Light is launching the Light Flip, a minimalist flip-phone with a 2.8-inch internal display, no exterior screen, a T9 keypad, and LightOS aimed at reducing smartphone distractions while preserving essential features like calls, texts, and voice-to-text. Priced at $299 with 128GB of storage, 6GB RAM, 5G, USB-C, a 3.5mm jack, six colors, and a paid option of $39/month for a two-year plan, it targets Gen Z and millennials seeking a non-smartphone lifestyle and is slated to ship in 2027.

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FaithTapWilliam Wilberforce Campaigns 46 Years for AbolitionParliamentarian introduces bill until slavery ends.2h · 5 reads

With Rallies Halted and Tweets Fact-Checked, Trump Campaign Turns to Smartphone AppReporting — Jun 2, 2020Should President Donald Trump and Twitter ultimately part ways, his campaign has a backup plan at the ready to get his voice out. Tensions between Trump and the messaging platform escalated last week after Twitter began…

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Google plans Pixel production move from China 2027 — Aug 18, 2026Google plans to relocate the production of all Pixel devices, including smartphones, watches, and Buds, out of China with a relocation timeline around 2027, leveraging hubs in Vietnam and India to diversify its supply chain amid ongoing U.S.-China tensions and rising geopolitical risks. The move aims to bolster resilience and sustain Pixel shipments as Google expands its manufacturing footprint beyond China.

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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Apple Unveils First Foldable iPhone, iPhone Duo — Sep 7, 2026The foldable smartphone race is intensifying: Apple’s iPhone Ultra faces production bottlenecks and a staggered global rollout, potentially delaying availability despite strong demand signals, while Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 is gaining traction with younger users and new design proportions, helping reduce iPhone loyalty. Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold is pitched as a refined, AI-enabled alternative with a large unfolding display, offering a middle ground for users wary of waiting for Apple or Samsung.

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Mapo-gu Deploys AI System in 71 RestroomsPolitics — Jul 23, 2026An Austin startup has created Throne, a toilet-attached device that uses a camera and microphone to monitor gut health, hydration, and urinary function, with data accessible via a smartphone app for ongoing medical review. In South Korea, a National Assembly revision mandates hidden-camera detectors in public restrooms and accelerates AI-based illegal-filming detection systems across Mapo-gu’s 71 restrooms, supported by 24-hour monitoring and substantial funding.

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ETH Zurich breathalyser tracks fat metabolism globally — Jul 22, 2026ETH Zurich researchers have developed a handheld, smartphone-assisted breathalyzer that measures acetone to monitor fat metabolism within about 90 seconds, with laboratory-level accuracy validated against mass spectrometry across 312 breath samples from 12 adults. The Nutrion device aims for at-home monitoring to tailor diets and metabolic therapies for obesity, diabetes, epilepsy, and related conditions, potentially reducing reliance on blood tests and enabling personalized treatment across different metabolic scenarios.

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IJRMother Of Woman Killed In Russian Lab Incident Speaks Out. She Has Doubts About Her Daughter’s Cause Of DeathLibby Bandelin · 5 min · 8h

M-KOPA Reaches 10 Million Customers Across Five African Markets — Jul 22, 2026M-KOPA has reached 10 million customers across Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa through its More than a Phone platform that blends smartphone financing with embedded insurance and credit for Everyday Earners. Since 2020 it has added 9 million customers in six years, with Nigeria the fastest-growing market, about 10,000 new customers daily, and a Kenya assembly factory of 400+ staff that has produced more than 3.3 million devices, supported by a network of over 40,000 agents.

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Can you actually read a map?Quizie — QuizFifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.

Hollywood Microdrama Boom Drives US Revenue Toward $2B — Aug 18, 2026Microdramas, short vertical smartphone‑first series, are rapidly transforming Hollywood by driving studio expansions such as Vertical World Studios in Los Angeles and contributing to a shift away from traditional TV as revenues shrink, with the US market expected to reach about $1.5 billion this year and near $2 billion next year, while the global market could hit around $14 billion by late 2026. The trend originated in China, is aided by platforms like ReelShort, GoodShort and TikTok, and while it creates jobs and new production opportunities, it faces profitability pressures and rising AI-related production costs.

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