Since its announcement earlier this month, I’ve been pretty excited for the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro’s debut and, after using it as my daily phone for a week, I’m all the more sold by this device.

This story is part of a Seattle Times focus on the affordability crisis in the Northwest. We explore the high cost of living and wealth disparities that shape our region; examine policies that impact ...

If it feels like all of your devices use USB-C now, you're not wrong — especially after Apple switched to the standard with the iPhone 15 series. But finding the right USB-C charger can still be a ...

A new study shows students in schools in states without firm cellphone policies spend a third of their school day on their phones. The results detail the magnitude of a problem education leaders, ...

The federal Lifeline program, often nicknamed the “Obama Phone,” continues to provide free or discounted cell phone service to eligible low-income households across the United States. TRENTON, NJ – A ...

I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering and software development, I tend to go beyond ...

In late December, the 21st to be exact, my friends Amos and Clara called me 17 times. On December 22 it was eight times. The calls were short—sometimes only 30 to 45 seconds, and they usually arrived ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A little-known tax credit program that rewards Ohioans for donating to private school scholarship funds has cost the state more than $80 million in revenue since 2021 — and now a ...

Give it a go before you give it up. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac For the first time in 18 years, Apple redesigned the oft-overlooked Phone app. The overhaul in iOS 26 simplifies the Phone app’s ...

Happy Presidents’ Day. The president’s phone has no apps, his car has a fridge full of blood, and someone once sent the nuclear launch codes to the dry cleaners. ⚡ TL;DR (THE SHORT VERSION) The ...

Texas’ medical marijuana program is expanding, with new laws now in effect that increase access for patients across the state, including in North Texas. While much of the debate in 2025 centered on ...

There are many apps on our phones that we barely touch, while some apps that are actually beneficial fly under the radar. By 2026, the Google Play Store and the App Store have become so saturated that ...