Anker is recalling thousands of Soundcore and PowerConf Bluetooth speakers this week due to reports of incidents related to the batteries of the devices. According to the recall notice from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), there have been 33 reports to date, with some involving smoking and small fires as well as one minor … Read more
Christine Romero-Chan / Digital Trends Every smartphone brand touts having some kind of protection for its phone displays, trying to convince you that you don’t need a screen protector. Samsung and Google use various versions of Corning Gorilla Glass, while Apple has its own Ceramic Shield glass. Durability-wise, these glass panels should be mostly resistant … Read more
Andy Boxall / Digital Trends It has taken me quite a while, but I’ve recently had a chance to try out a feature in iOS 17 that, until now, I had forgotten even existed. I’m talking about StandBy mode, and I feel a bit silly for having passed it by for so long, as it’s … Read more
Andy Boxall / Digital Trends Power banks are a necessary evil, and even if you don’t consider yourself a “power user” who’s likely to drain a phone’s battery in less than a day, there will be times when one comes in handy. And when I am forced to carry one, I want it to be … Read more
