S25 Smartphone Boosted

New York proposes ban on smartphones during school hours

New York could soon join a growing list of states limiting cell phones in schools. If approved, the restrictions would go into effect at the start of next school year. CBS News correspondent Meg ...

CBS News - 1h

Samsung aims to turn its next generation of Galaxy smartphones into AI companions

Samsung is injecting another dose of artificial intelligence into the next version of its Galaxy smartphones, escalating an effort to simplify people’s lives while deepening their dependence on a ...

ABC News - 7h

Samsung launches S25 smartphone with boosted AI as Apple battle heats up

Samsung launched the S25 series which comes in three variants — the S25, S25+ and the S25 Ultra.

CNBC - 8h

Samsung Says Its Galaxy S25 Is ‘Qi2 Ready.’ Here’s What That Really Means

The company’s new smartphones do not have Qi2 wireless charging built in natively. Just give me my magnetic Android phone already!

Wired - 8h

Samsung unveils new AI-powered smartphone in fight against Apple

South Korean tech group hopes the S25, powered by Google’s Gemini AI models, will help it steal market share from US rival

Financial Times - 9h

Samsung Galaxy S25 Series: Specs, Release Date, Price, Features

The three flagship Android phones debut new ways to interact with Google’s Gemini and, yes, Samsung’s Bixby.

Wired - 9h

What happened when 4 teens swapped their smartphones for flip phones

Half of American teenagers get 4 hours or more of daily screen time and are more likely to experience anxiety and depression, a report found.

CBS News - 1d

Netflix is boosting subscription prices. Here are the new fees.

Netflix said it's increasing the prices on its subscription plans starting today. Here are the new prices.

CBS News - 1d

UK to launch digital driving licences to boost growth

New app will also include documents showing criminal record checks and proof of eligibility for state benefits

Financial Times - 1d

Apple's Smartphone Sales Slump in China as Huawei Gains Market Share

The U.S. tech giant’s fourth-quarter iPhone sales fell 18% in the world’s largest smartphone market.

The Wall Street Journal - 1d

Stop These Behaviors Today to Boost Your Company’s Productivity

Inc. 5000 entrepreneurs share the strategies they’ve implemented to streamline their operations and achieve greater success.

Inc. - 2d

Boosting Digital Infrastructure to prepare for Industry 5.0

Industry 4.0 remains key as we move into Industry 5.0, where automation meets sustainability. By mixing in IoT, AI, and smart systems, manufacturers can boost innovation, setting the stage for a ...

CBS News - 2d

‘Young women can fall pregnant very easily’: inside the wild west of smartphone fertility apps

Observer analysis finds unregulated products being promoted as contraception despite concerns about their accuracy . Apps promising to help women “take control” of their sex lives by predicting the ...

The Guardian - 3d

Trump threats prompt talk of boosting Greenland security

President-elect Trump’s talk of taking over or acquiring Greenland is highlighting bipartisan talks about the need to increase security around the Arctic island and boost defenses in the region. ...

The Hill - 5d

Iran and Russia boost military and intelligence ties

Vladimir Putin and his counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian sign wide-ranging partnership amid confrontation with west

Financial Times - 5d

Sharia pension funds swell amid returns boost

Funds outperform their default peers over the past decade

Financial Times - 5d

Mortgage rules could be eased to boost loans

The £100 limit on contactless cards could also be scrapped, as regulators respond to the prime minister's plea.

BBC News - 5d

CEO of Chinese smartphone brand Honor resigns due to personal reasons

Honor's focus on high-end devices and technology is expected to continue under Jian Li, who will succeed Zhao as CEO.

CNBC - 5d

How Bidenomics boosted growth but failed Americans

The US economy outperformed its global peers but left citizens feeling worse off, leading many to turn to Donald Trump

Financial Times - 5d

Apple loses smartphone crown in China as Vivo and Huawei outsell iPhone

US tech giant faces competition on mainland as it struggles to introduce AI features on its flagship product

Financial Times - 6d

New Brazil law restricts use of smartphones in elementary and high schools

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed a bill restricting the use of smartphones at school, following a global trend for such limitations

ABC News - Jan. 13

Hiring boost indicates Trump will inherit healthy economy

The data may help determine whether the Fed will cut interest rates this month.

ABC News - Jan. 10

Barça face fury after Olmo registration boost

Barcelona are facing criticism from Athletic Club after Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor were granted temporary playing registrations by the country's top sports court.

ESPN - Jan. 9

China bets on kitchen appliances to boost economy

A list of subsidised household goods has been expanded as Beijing tries to increase domestic spending.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Samsung Electronics banking on AI to outpace global growth in smartphones, home appliances

Samsung Electronics plans to ramp up on-device AI, as it bets on the consumer electronics unit to exceed overall global market growth this year.

CNBC - Jan. 7

While Apple negotiates Indonesia sales ban, another Chinese smartphone maker is entering the country

Huawei spinoff Honor announced Tuesday it is entering Indonesia and plans to launch its smartphones there by the end of March.

CNBC - Jan. 7

Eli Health introduces Hormometer to test your hormones on a smartphone

This is how smart your smartphone is getting. Now it will be able to analyze your saliva and do a real-time hormone test.

VentureBeat - Jan. 6

No Jan. 6 disruptions expected as Trump's win boosts Republicans' faith in elections

Four years ago, then-President Donald Trump rallied his supporters to march to the U.S. Capitol and urged his vice president to stop the congressional certification of Democrat Joe Biden's victory

ABC News - Jan. 5

Italy’s Meloni boosts ties with Trump in surprise Florida visit

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni made a surprise trip to Florida to meet with Donald Trump late on Saturday, as the key European leader sought to buttress ties with the president-elect before ...

NBC News - Jan. 5

Freeman, Franklin eye boost to all Black coaches

Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman and Penn State's James Franklin are aware they are on the brink of making history in the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Want to Boost Your Credibility in 2025? Start by Focusing on Yourself

Start the first 90 days of the new year by elevating your self-awareness, self-introduction and self-confidence.

Inc. - Jan. 4

Apple offers rare iPhone discounts in China as foreign smartphone sales drop

Apple Inc. has kicked off the new year with iPhone discounts in China, underlining the challenges facing the tech giant in one of the world’s most populous countries.

MarketWatch - Jan. 3

Trump boosts Johnson ahead of Speaker vote

President-elect Trump gave a public boost to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) hours before House lawmakers vote to determine whether he will keep the gavel to start the next Congress and amid ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

US relaxes green hydrogen rules in race to boost sector

Biden administration’s Treasury delays stricter requirements for claiming tax credits ahead of Trump’s return

Financial Times - Jan. 3

As a child psychiatrist, I see what smartphones are doing to kids' mental health – and it’s terrifying | Emily Sehmer

The online world is forcing children to grow up before they are ready, and parents need government’s help to combat its harms. Smartphone use among children has reached a critical moment. Many of ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Nvidia’s Market Value Got a $2 Trillion Boost in the AI rally of 2024

The AI chipmaker recorded the largest market cap increase of any publicly listed company in 2024, nearly tripling in value to $3.28 trillion by the end of the year.

Inc. - Jan. 2

Security measures boosted ahead Jimmy Carter funeral in D.C.

Washington, D.C., is bolstering security measures for several big events occurring in the nation's capital, including the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter. CBS News' Skyler Henry has more ...

CBS News - Jan. 2