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HMDs new earbuds can charge your phone on the go

Mashable Tech

HMD is leaning into tech versatility with a new pair of earbuds that double as a charging bank for your phone. Phones that don’t have the Qi2 or MagSafe magnets can still charge wirelessly using the earbuds, but they won’t attach to each other magnetically, so you'll have to hold them together or stack them on a table.

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Lunar Eclipse 2025: How to take the best blood moon photos with your phone

Mashable Tech

Thankfully, phone cameras have gotten really good over the years – and there's no reason you can't capture a solid photo with a decently modern phone. Here are some tips and tricks to help you take the best lunar eclipse photos you can, both in general, and with your specific phone.

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Realmes next phone could support swappable camera lenses

Mashable Tech

Sure, most people won't want to shell out for modular camera attachments on their phones, but those who do might end up getting far better image quality. Realme is one of the two major smartphone manufacturers to show off a modular camera system that could inform ways to get better images on phones in the future.

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Solar-powered case lets you charge your phone by pointing light at it

Mashable Tech

Imagine having a phone that can stay charged by simply being exposed to light. On Sunday, ahead of the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Infinix showed me both a solar-powered, wireless charging case that can go on any phone as well as a phone with a mini solar panel built into its back side.

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How to prepare your phone for trade-in

Engadget

There are also options to recycle part or all of your phone if it's too old to make a trade-in worthwhile. Whatever path you choose, there are important steps to take to prepare a phone you're about to get rid of. These instructions apply to any model you might have, including both iPhones and Android phones.

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The best eco-friendly phone cases for 2025

Engadget

We all want to protect our phones from the inevitable drops, scratches and tumbles of daily life, but what if your phone case could protect more than just your device? The best eco-friendly phone cases offer a great blend of durability and sustainability, helping to reduce plastic waste and better the planet.

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7 Tech Trends Nonprofit Golf Tournament Planners Should Know for 2025

Nonprofit Tech for Good

1) Online Registration Will Be Standard Gone are the days of paper registration forms, manually collecting golfer information over the phone, cashing checks, and sending receipts by hand. Offer mobile-friendly payment methods so golfers can make a donation, purchase mulligans, or buy raffle tickets directly from their phones.

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