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- 1Online Sports Gambling Addiction Compared to '80s Crack CrisisβThe addiction of online sports gambling: "Like crack in the '80s"
A CBS News report examines the rise of online sports betting apps and the addiction problems they are linked with, with one commentator describing their impact as being "like crack in the '80s." The piece highlights how easy access to wagering through smartphones has drawn in heavy losses and problem gambling, particularly among young men, and is prompting debate over regulation and advertising.
- 2iPhone and Pixel Sales Defy Slumping Global Smartphone MarketβAppleβs iPhone And Google Pixel Q2 Sales Shine Even As Global Smartphone Market Drops To 13-Year Low
Apple's iPhone and Google's Pixel posted strong second-quarter sales even as the global smartphone market fell to a 13-year low, according to a widely shared report. The contrast has drawn attention to how the two brands are outperforming rivals amid weak worldwide demand.
- 38 in 10 young adults say smartphone use harms daily lifeβ8 in 10 people aged 16-34 say smartphone use harms their everyday life
A new survey reported in the Netherlands finds that 8 in 10 people aged 16 to 34 say smartphone use harms their everyday life. The figure has drawn attention because it comes from the age group most associated with constant phone use, fueling debate about screen time, attention and digital wellbeing among young adults.
- 4Qualcomm Unveils Two New AI-Focused Smartphone ChipsβQualcomm Launches Two New Smartphone Chips As AI Push Intensifies β QCOM Stock Edges Lower After-Hours
Qualcomm has announced two new smartphone chips as it deepens its push into on-device artificial intelligence, positioning itself against rivals in the mobile processor market. Despite the product launch, the company's stock edged lower in after-hours trading, suggesting investors were not immediately impressed or had expected more from the announcement.
- 5Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Flagship ChipsβQualcomm Unveils Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Elite Extreme Gen 6: Next Gen Flagship Mobile Chips
Qualcomm has announced its next-generation flagship mobile processors, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. The new chips are positioned as the company's top-tier silicon for upcoming premium smartphones, continuing the Snapdragon 8 Elite line that powers leading Android flagships. Detailed specifications and performance figures have not yet been widely reported.
- 6Alibaba Launches Qwen Intelligence Agentic AI Platform For SmartphonesβAlibaba Launches Qwen Intelligence As A Full-Stack Agentic AI Platform For Smartphones
Alibaba has launched Qwen Intelligence as a full-stack agentic AI platform designed for smartphones. The move positions Alibaba's Qwen models to power on-device AI agents capable of handling tasks across apps, intensifying competition in the mobile AI space with rivals like Apple, Google and Samsung.
- 7Xiaomi opens Android phones to Apple Watch supportβXiaomi now lets Apple Watch work with its Android phones
Xiaomi has announced that its Android smartphones can now work with the Apple Watch, a notable cross-brand move since the smartwatch has long been limited to iPhones. The news is drawing attention in the tech press as an unusual instance of Apple and Xiaomi ecosystems overlapping, raising questions about what features will actually be available to users pairing the two devices.
- 8Xiaomi unveils Pocket Guitar accessory for smartphonesβXiaomi introduces Pocket Guitar gadget for smartphones
Xiaomi has introduced a Pocket Guitar, a compact gadget designed to attach to smartphones and let users play a portable string instrument. The announcement has drawn attention among gadget enthusiasts curious about how the device works and who it is aimed at. Details on pricing and availability were not included in initial reports, and reactions to the product are still limited.
- 9Schoolchildren without smartphones face higher bus fares in EnglandβSchoolchildren without smartphones penalised with higher bus fares
Schoolchildren in England who do not own smartphones are being charged higher bus fares, according to a Guardian report, because discounted child ticket schemes rely on smartphone apps to verify age or eligibility. Families without devices, often by parental choice to limit screen time, say the system effectively punishes children for not having a phone, prompting criticism of transport operators and calls for alternative proof-of-age options.
- 10CDC Report Shows Teen Sadness Declining, Challenging Social Media PanicβAnother Blow to the SS Moral Panic: Teen Sadness Falls The moral panic around social media is at a fever pitch, but a ne
A new CDC report indicates that sadness among teenagers is falling, which critics say undermines claims that social media is driving a youth mental health crisis. Commenters argue the data weakens what they call a moral panic around smartphones and social platforms, and the finding is being widely shared in debates over whether to restrict young people's access to social media.