Asus ROG Phone 3 vs. Nubia Red Magic 5G: Battle of the top gaming phones

Asus just launched the ROG Phone 3 -- its latest take on a gaming smartphone. We compared it with the Red Magic 5G to see which is a level above the other.

Kerry Wan     April 25, 2023

Twitter hacked, Instagram’s Reels, World Emoji Day | Digital Trends Live

On this Digital Trends Live, we discuss the top stories in tech, including the Great Twitter Hack of 2020, U.S. and U.K. warnings of a Russian hack, and more.

T. Werkhoven     April 25, 2023

Tech Briefs: Samsung’s 5G, Twitter gets hacked, Peacock app

On this Tech Briefs, we discuss how 5G will change the way we connect, the Great Twitter Hack of 2020, and what we can expect from the NBC Peacock app.

Todd Werkhoven     April 25, 2023

Leak reveals the upcoming ThinkPad X1 Nano, a next-generation 5G laptop

A new ThinkPad X1 Nano could be in the works, featuring slim bezels, the16:10 aspect ratio on the screen, as well as 5G and 4G connectivity.

Arif Bacchus     April 25, 2023

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G with upgraded processor reportedly unveiled in leaked video

A leaked promotional video shows off the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G, which is expected to be among the devices lined up for Galaxy Unpacked 2020 on August 5.

Aaron Mamiit     April 25, 2023

Tech Briefs: Samsung’s 5G, food delivery consolidation, Disney+

On this Tech Briefs, we discuss the biggest tech stories of the week, including 5G’s effect on gaming, food delivery consolidation, and Hamilton on Disney+.

Todd Werkhoven     April 25, 2023

New Moto G 5G Plus does phones in 2020 right, delivering specs and value

Motorola's new Moto G 5G Plus gives what many want from a phone in 2020: Great specs at a low price. The phone costs less than $400, and will be out in July.

Andy Boxall     April 25, 2023

iPhone 12 purchases reportedly won’t include power adapter

Apple will reportedly not include a power adapter in the iPhone 12 box. The EarPods are also rumored to no longer be included, to keep production costs low.

Aaron Mamiit     April 25, 2023

Twitter will refine fact-checking labels on tweets linking COVID-19 to 5G

Twitter will fix the fact-checking labels that are applied to tweets that link 5G technology to COVID-19, as they are appearing more often than they should.

Aaron Mamiit     April 25, 2023

Lenovo’s Flex 5G is the first 5G laptop you can buy

Lenovo's latest Flex can connect to 5G networks. The Flex 5G is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx-powered convertible that can connect to mmWave and sub-6 GHz 5G.

Chuong Nguyen     April 25, 2023

Verizon’s Galaxy S20 ditches RAM for 5G, proving carriers run the mobile world

Verizon is selling a Samsung Galaxy S20 5G with mmWave networking, but it arrives with less RAM and no expandable storage.

Philip Berne     April 25, 2023

Leak: 2021 iPad Pro will have 5G support and a mini-LED display

According to a new leak, Apple will refresh the iPad Pro in 2021 with the addition of 5G support, thanks to the addition of the Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 modem.

Christian de Looper     April 25, 2023

President Trump has failed the U.S. on 5G. Can we lead on 6G?

President Donald Trump did little to invest in 5G infrastructure compared to China, but there's still hope for 6G.

Jeremy Kaplan     April 25, 2023

Verizon reveals a Samsung Galaxy S20 built for its mmWave 5G network

Verizon has announced a new model of the Samsung Galaxy S20 that will support the company's mmWave 5G network. It will be available for pre-order on May 21.

Christian de Looper     April 25, 2023

iPhone SE (2020) vs. Samsung Galaxy A51: Budget battle

Apple and Samsung have announced budget smartphones for 2020. While the iPhone SE and the Galaxy A51 are both great devices, we find out which one is better.

Simon Chandler     April 25, 2023

Twitter will remove potentially harmful, unverified claims about 5G, coronavirus

Twitter has announced that it will start removing unverified tweets related to 5G and coronavirus that could cause harm, like the destruction of radio towers.

Christian de Looper     April 25, 2023

BMW and Harman want to bring 5G to your car. It’s harder than you’d think

Harman is helping BMW make in-car 5G a reality, and other carmakers are also investing in the technology. Getting there is more difficult than it might sound.

Ronan Glon     April 25, 2023

Samsung’s Galaxy A71 and A51 pack 5G, start at just $500

Samsung announced that it will be bringing the 2020 A series to the U.S. The phones in the series span from the budget A01 for $110 to the midrange A71 5G.

Christian de Looper     April 25, 2023

Digital Trends Live: Zoom’s woes, 5G conspiracies, Quibi, and Quaid

On this Digital Trends Live we discuss the top tech topics, including Zoom’s continuing woes, 5G conspiracy theories, an interview with Dennis Quaid, and more.

T. Werkhoven     April 25, 2023

TCL launches its first phones, and even the 5G version costs less than $500

TCL Communication, best known for its televisions in the U.S., has officially launched three smartphones under its own name. Two will come to the U.S. soon.

Andy Boxall     April 25, 2023

With Sprint merger done, John Legere steps down as T-Mobile CEO

Mike Sievert, whose previous role was T-Mobile’s president and chief operating officer, will take over as CEO of the New T-Mobile effective immediately.

Allison Matyus     April 25, 2023

The 5G iPhone 12 is still on track for a fall launch, report claims

According to a new report from Bloomberg, Apple is still on track to launch the next-generation iPhone 12 with 5G in the fall, contrary to previous reports.

Christian de Looper     April 25, 2023

Apple may delay the iPhone 12, its first 5G smartphone, report says

According to a new report, Apple is considering delaying the release of the iPhone 12, which is likely to be its first 5G-capable iPhone, possibly till 2021.

Christian de Looper     April 25, 2023

Nokia’s 8.3 5G is a truly global phone with a cinematic camera

HMD Global is living up to its name with the new Nokia 8.3 5G, a phone it says is the first to truly offer global 5G reception, and at the fastest speeds, too.

Andy Boxall     April 25, 2023

5G is safe, international panel of experts confirms

A panel of international experts has announced that 5G in the U.S. and Europe does not pose a health risk, after updating its radiation exposure guidelines.

Georgina Torbet     April 25, 2023

New OnePlus Snowbots let you control a snowball-throwing robot through 5G

OnePlus has launched Snowbots, which are 5G-enabled robots that throw snowballs and that you can control with a good internet connection on your mobile device.

Christian de Looper     April 25, 2023

Over 70 5G-enabled phones featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 are in the works

According to Qualcomm, over 70 5G-enabled phones powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 are in the works, including unannounced phones like the Black Shark 3.

Christian de Looper     April 25, 2023

Qualcomm’s X60 5G modem will power the next generation of 5G flagship phones

Qualcomm has announced the X60 5G-enabled modem, which will be available in 5G smartphones starting early next year. The new modem adds a number of features.

Christian de Looper     April 25, 2023

Apple trying to design 5G iPhone antenna after snubbing Qualcomm’s

Apple is said to be designing its own antenna for this year's 5G iPhone. Qualcomm offered its antenna module, but Apple declined, citing concerns over design.

Aaron Mamiit     April 25, 2023

What is 6G, how fast will it be, and when is it coming?

You can go buy a 5G phone today, but what about 6G? What is it, how different from 5G will it be, and when will it arrive? We've got the answers for you here.

Andy Boxall     April 25, 2023

How Verizon’s Super Bowl demo finally got me excited for 5G

Verizon spent 80 million dollars blanketing Miami in 5G ahead of Super Bowl LIV. What does that mean? We'll show you how 5G will enhance the fan experience for the big game.

Caleb Denison     April 25, 2023

Digital Trends Live: Facebook’s off-activity tool, Super Bowl players talk tech

On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Luke Larsen dive into the biggest trending tech topics of the day, including Facebook’s “Off-Facebook Activity” tool, Ring’s data sent to third parties, the UK allows Huawei 5G, Atari’s video game-themed hotels, and more.

T. Werkhoven     April 25, 2023

LTE and 5G are getting faster, thanks to 3.5GHz spectrum. Here’s why

Who doesn't love faster internet? The U.S.'s FCC has agreed to open up the 3.5GHz midrange band for commercial use, and has put four companies, including Google and Sony, in charge of rolling out faster networks to phone owners across the country. But it won't happen overnight, so hold on tight.

Mark Jansen     April 25, 2023

Huawei given the green light to build 5G network in U.K.

The U.K. government has allowed Huawei to build its 5G networks, although with some restrictions. Huawei won't be supplying infrastructure for sensitive sites, such as power and military installations, and will have a 35% cap on its share of equipment used across the networks. The decision comes after months of delays.

Andy Boxall     April 25, 2023

Leaks reveal the final design of the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and Ultra 5G

The Samsung Galaxy S20 range is coming, and the Galaxy S20 Ultra is expected to be the largest phone in the range, with a four-lens camera system. Leakers have just revealed how Samsung's huge new phone will look, and according to their new renders, the Galaxy S20 Ultra will sport a two-tone camera module.

Mark Jansen     April 25, 2023

Volvo joins forces with China Unicom to develop 5G for its cars

Volvo aims to release in-car 5G in the early 2020s, though it hasn't provided a more specific timeframe. It predicts quicker connection speeds will allow cars to talk to the infrastructure in real-time, so they'll be able to detect traffic or find a parking spot, for example. BMW is also developing in-car 5G.

Ronan Glon     April 25, 2023

Audi is leveraging technology to turn your car into a third living space

"We cannot continue looking at the car as a closed ecosystem," stressed Audi's sales and marketing boss. She adds that the firm is open to starting partnerships in a bid to bring more technology and entertainment into the car, like VR gaming and video streaming. A.I. is on her radar, too.

Ronan Glon     April 25, 2023

5G laptops finally made their big splash at CES 2020. But will it matter?

It hasn't been that long that we've enjoyed fast 4G LTE connections on our laptops. Even so, there's a new sheriff in town: 5G laptops are starting to arrive that promise even faster mobile connectivity with a host of additional benefits. It won't be too long before your mobile office can be anywhere.

Mark Coppock     April 25, 2023