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The European smartphone market experienced its lowest volume of shipments for Q2 (April – June) since 2023. A new report from Counterpoint Research estimates 35 million smartphone shipments for the period, which is a 10% drop from the values seen last year. Factors like spiraling inflation, the Iran conflict and component price hikes all contributed…

The transaction will allow the buyer to focus on high-growth technologies and scale its existing retail channels.

Outside the Maine State Capitol, activists held a staged electronics funeral, saying manufacturers are retiring devices that still work and forcing customers to buy new ones.

When it comes to well-known brands, ASUS has long stood as one of the biggest names in gaming laptops, and its ROG lineup spans everything from slim daily drivers to desktop-replacement beasts. Don’t forget about their accessory line too. The Azoth 96 HE keyboard and ROG Harpe II Ace mouse are brilliant gaming combinations. There are some…

Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, highlights its new digital reging technologies, reference designs, and implementation guidance to accelerate product development. This re and accelerated development of smarter consumer products

Framework’s tiniest, still ultra-repairable laptop is receiving a slew of upgrades made to paper over the PC’s lingering flaws. The Framework Laptop 12 is still available in a bunch of bright colors (bubblegum pink is still king), but now it features better chips, better ports, a Linux option, and—thank the laptop gods—a backlit keyboard.

The Fairphone 6 Plus is being sold directly in the US, a first for the Netherlands company that sells devices it says are modular, easy to repair and sustainable. Fairphone

Best Buy is one of the biggest retailfor a deal. With back-to-school season in full swing, the retailer routinely knocks hundreds of dollars off popular models, making this a prime window to upgrade a laptop that’s seen better days. The catch is separating genuine bargains from discounts that look bigger than they really are, which…

When it comes to tech accessories, few brands stand out in the same way that Anker does. Anker is a Chinese-owned consumer electronics company that is known for its high-quality charging accessories. Some of its popular products include the Anker Prime Power Bank, a 26,500mAh power bank with two USB-C ports that can output a…

Consumer Reports is a rare example of a popular review site that refuses any form of outside advertising whatsoever. True to its name, it’s a site made by people who understand the importance of unbiased opinions, leveraging their expert advice on all forms of consumer tech. This is why you can be pretty sure that…