Sascha Brodsky

Former Mobile Writer

Sascha Brodsky is a writer who focuses on consumer technologies and privacy issues for a broad range of outlets. He’s been writing online for the past ten years; before that, Sascha was a newspaper and magazine reporter and editor. Sascha's relevant experience includes: Feature stories for the Atlantic Former Director of Communications for the Simons Foundation Wrote for Reuters, the Irish Times and other media Communications consultant for a range of institutions including New York University and the Michael J. Fox Foundation

I can’t get over how insane this $40,000 Web3 smartphone is

After a hiatus, Vertu is back in the smartphone business — this time delivering a phone for $40,000 and with a weird Web3 tie-in.

Mobile         October 25, 2022

Experts say the iPhone 14’s satellite feature may have a dangerous side effect

The iPhone 14 allows you to send short messages from remote locations, but experts say the feature could also give adventurers a false sense of security.

Mobile         September 26, 2022

TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra hands-on review: Amazing battery life

If you’re seeking a sporty-looking Wear OS with long battery life, the TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra should be at the top of your list.

Mobile         June 8, 2022

This e-bike does phone tech better than some phones

The carbon fiber Urtopia E-Bike comes with tech usually found on a phone, including a built-in 4G connection, voice control, and a fingerprint sensor.

Mobile         June 6, 2022

Withings ScanWatch Horizon stuns with elegant simplicity

The $499 Horizon smartwatch is an analog beauty pared down to the essentials.

Mobile         May 22, 2022

Sleep apps are booming but experts warn they are not perfect

Sleep apps are booming but some medical professionals expressed doubts about whether they help.

Mobile         May 17, 2022

Greener techniques could help find rare minerals for phones

Researchers say they have removed valuable rare earth elements from waste at high yields in a method that could also help save the environment.

Mobile         May 10, 2022

How mobile users in authoritarian countries evade government controls

There's a growing struggle between many governments and their citizens to control information flowing through the internet.

Mobile         May 6, 2022

Apps are turning people into snitches, experts say

A new smartphone app will allow members of the public to submit evidence of speeding drivers to police forces.

Mobile         April 23, 2022

AI could turn your phone into a mobile health lab

Google Health has introduced research projects that promise to turn smartphones into disease-screening tools.

Mobile         April 22, 2022

Phones don’t cause brain tumors, experts say

The use of mobile phones does not increase brain tumor incidence, according to a new study.

Mobile         April 17, 2022

How 5G could make cars better connected

Adding 5G to your vehicle will improve entertainment, firmware updates, and even repairs to the car.

Mobile         April 15, 2022

How your phone could save your life

Experts say that you can do a range of things to increase your odds of survival by using your mobile phone most effectively.

Mobile         April 14, 2022

How mobile phones are changing war in Ukraine

Russian forces are reportedly targeting their Ukrainian adversaries using sophisticated electronic warfare systems.

Mobile         April 13, 2022

New A.I. system could upgrade smartphone cameras

A startup is using new technology to pack the power of a DSLR into phones.

Mobile         April 13, 2022

New 3D smartphone technology could change photography, experts say

Researchers at Stanford University have created a novel approach that allows standard image sensors to see light in three dimensions.

Mobile         April 9, 2022

As our screen time goes up, experts weigh in on coping with eye strain

Eyestrain is a growing problem for us all, as we are spending longer looking at our phones and tablets than ever. Here's what we can do about it.

Mobile         April 5, 2022

Why kids are getting addicted to digital media

A new study found that children’s media use has grown more in the last two years than in the four years prior.

Mobile         April 4, 2022

Phones could one day identify you by your grip

Researchers at Louisiana State University have found a way to use A.I. to help phones analyze how users are holding them.

Mobile         April 2, 2022

Mobile phones bring direct aid to Ukraine

Tech solutions like cryptocurrencies, Airbnb, and other methods are being used to send money directly to those affected by the war in Ukraine.

Mobile         March 31, 2022

The 3G shutdown could affect the most vulnerable of us

Carriers shutting down 3G networks could impact America's older generation the most.

Mobile         March 27, 2022

Shunning Russia: How Big Tech might be doing more harm than good

Tech companies are pulling out of Russia, but are they helping or just posturing?

Trash         March 23, 2022

Ukraine wages war by phone

Ukraine is using smartphones to gather intelligence and spread information in its conflict with Russia.

Mobile         March 6, 2022

What Google Maps can tell us about the Russian invasion

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could very well be the first major military conflict that can be tracked live on Google Maps. 

Mobile         February 25, 2022