HMD’s first earbuds surface with Nokia Lumia-inspired charging case

HMD began launching phones under its own brand with the HMD Pulse back in April 2024. Now, nearly a year and nine phones later, the company appears ready to expand its brand into audio accessories as well.

Evidence of this comes from an FCC filing, which reveals a TWS earbud called ‘Ampd Buds’ under the HMD brand. The regulatory listing showcases the buds and case design, along with color options and battery specifications.

Sony and Xiaomi collaborate for a limited edition PlayStation fitness tracker

Sony is celebrating a decade of PlayStation in China with a rather unexpected product—a PlayStation-branded fitness tracker. The special edition wearable surfaced on PlayStation China’s Weibo account in a blue box.

And by the looks of it, it seems like a reskinned Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro rather than an entirely new device.

Is the foldable smartphone hype finally justified in 2025?

The foldable smartphone market has undergone a transformative journey, evolving from fragile novelties to robust, functional devices.

By 2025, foldables have made significant strides, leading many to believe the long-standing hype surrounding them is finally justified.

But does it make sense getting one this year? Let’s find out.

Are MediaTek Dimensity chips as good as Qualcomm in 2025?

The ongoing battle between MediaTek and Qualcomm for mobile chipsets has been getting more fierce with each passing year.

MediaTek’s Dimensity has often been looked at as a more affordable alternative to Snapdragon SoCs. But in 2025, does this sentiment still hold true?

Read on to find out.