Nadeem Sarwar
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Nadeem is a tech and science journalist who started reading about cool smartphone tech out of curiosity and soon started writing professionally. His coverage interests lie at the intersection of science, AI, wearables, and how they affect human lives. He is a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and regularly interacts with scientists and researchers to simplify the advancements in technology for Digital Trends readers.
Aside from keeping a track of the latest developments in the segment, he also tests out the newest gizmos, serves hot opinions about disastrous product decisions, and talks to smarter people for stories that connect tech with our lives.
His work has appeared at reputed outlets like WIRED, Slate, MIT’s Undark, Rest Of World, Al-Jazeera, and NDTV, among others. When he's not busy furiously typing on his precious mechanical keyboard, he likes to play Doom Eternal and cook weird delicacies.
Gemini just got scarily smart for you where Apple’s Siri dream failed
This new avatar of Gemini means smaller prompts and more personalized answers. Instead of typing an allergy exclusion like "exclude pine nuts," Gemini automatically handles it using data from your connected Google products. Everything is going to be hyper-personalized in your Gemini chats with Personal Intelligence.
Instagram says it fixed the issue behind shady password reset emails
Numerous Instagram users received suspicious password reset emails amid reports of a massive data scrape. The social media company says it has resolved the issue but denies a data breach.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus spotting spells bad news for a make-or-break feature
A recent certification database spotting supposedly reveals the Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus (SM-947B) battery capacity at 4,755 mAh, a downgrade from the Galaxy S24 Plus's 4,900 mAh.
Moto Tag 2 goes beyond object tracking and lasts much longer than AirTags
Beyond object tracking, the Moto Tag 2 includes a button for remote camera capture and reverse location tracking (Find My Phone), even on silent, thanks to Bluetooth Channel Sounding.
TCL unleashes X11L SQD-Mini LED TV to tackle the barrage of RGB LED TVs
The TCL X11L SQD-Mini LED TVs, starting at $6,999, promise supremely sharp visuals, precise colors, deep blacks, and high brightness in an 0.8-inch cabinet.
LG revives Wallpaper as the world’s thinnest wireless OLED TV and it’s stunning
The LG OLED evo W6 brings back the minimalist Wallpaper TV look with a next-gen display tech, fully wireless looks, and plenty of useful AI features, too boot.
Samsung’s new Micro RGB TV is huge and styled like a massive window pane
Samsung is adding a new 130-inch Micro RGB TV to its line-up, and this one also throws a new anti-reflective display tech into the mix.
Samsung concepts put an OLED screen on a classroom robot and retro music gear
At CES 2026, Samsung is showcasing a whole bunch of concept devices with an OLED screen. One of them is classroom robot, while the other one sits on your face.
iOS 27 could drive 5 major changes and they will redefine the iPhone for you
iOS 27 could be light on flashy new tricks that one expects from an annual upgrade, but its focus on building atop foundations will change the iPhone experience forever.
Pebble Round 2 is a gorgeous revival of a classic with smarter display tech
Pebble’s revival has stirred plenty of enthusiasm, especially among smartwatch fans looking for a retro-minimalist wearable that can get the basics right without a digital overload. The company, now operating as RePebble, is bringing back another hot favorite from a decade ago — the Pebble Time Round. Say hello to the Pebble Round 2. Ooh, […]
I have covered smartphones for years, but 2026 looks uniquely bold and worrisome
2025 proved to be an extraordinary year for smartphone innovations. My predictions for 2026, however, are a mix of exciting upgrades and a plenty of caution.
The Android phones I’m most looking forward to in 2026 are not from Samsung or Google
Samsung and Apple delivered some big surprises in 2025, but next year, it’s the more exotic labels that have me excited about smartphone innovations.
I tried a truly great small phone, and I hope Samsung and Apple pay attention
Ever since I got my first smartphone, and eventually made my way into tech journalism, I’ve had a soft spot for palm-friendly devices. But finding one that is practically rewarding has been pretty challenging due to technical constraints or just bad choices. The OnePlus 13s came pretty close, but the lack of an ultrawide sensor […]
I thought the iPad is untouchable, but the $399 OnePlus Pad Go 2 shook my belief
The OnePlus Pad Go 2 is one of the most rewarding budget tablets I've used in a while, and it also gets the closest to dethroning the iPad's supremacy.
I’ve tested smartphones for years and 2026 looks bright with one nasty surprise
The clock is ticking down on 2026, but for smartphone enthusiasts, it’s ending on a bittersweet note. Apple delivered one of its strongest entry-point phones in the year with the iPhone 17, while the iPhone 17 Pro marked the biggest upgrade we’ve seen on a flagship from the brand in years. Google’s Pixel 10 did […]
6 best apps to download on your new iPhone and level up the experience
A phone is merely a calling tool without good apps. After deep testing, these are the six applications that I highly recommend for your new iPhone.
