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Nadeem Sarwar

Nadeem Sarwar

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Author/Co-Author of 1070 articles

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 cooks weird delicacies.

Lid view of the Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 laptop.

We tried Nvidia’s most powerful GPU in a laptop. Here’s how it went

Asus set out to create a gaming monster with the ROG Strix Scar 18, and succeeded. It's just the Nvidia tax that worries me.
Computing Features
A man wearing the Apple AirPods Pro 2 outside on a sidewalk.

This AirPods feature keeps embarrassing me, but it’s too useful to turn off

Shaking your head to dismiss a notification alert sounds convenient. Except, it looks stupid when you see someone doing it.
Audio / Video Features
Rear shell of 2021 iPad Pro.

Every iPad release in chronological order: 2010-2025

The iPad has defined entertainment and computing on a tablet. Here's a history of Apple's famed slate, from the origin to its current status.
Mobile Features
ChatGPT app running on an iPhone.

The hottest new ChatGPT trend is disturbingly morbid

ChatGPT is now being used by people and funeral homes to write obituaries. Some have even built an AI business that charges people to write flowery tributes.
Computing News
Siri asking to shift user query to ChatGPT.

Apple is eyeing a ChatGPT-like search, but it must focus beyond Siri

Apple is reportedly building a ChatGPT-inspired Search system. It seems Siri is close to an overhaul, but Safari is the product that needs more attention.
Mobile Features
Wokyis M5 dock for Mac mini.

Stunning Mac mini dock revives the Apple Macintosh with a tiny screen

Wokyis M5 is inspired by the Apple Macintosh, and adds no less than 14 connection points and a 5-inch secondary display to your Mac mini.
Computing News
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE.

Samsung’s upcoming iPhone 16e rival is shaping up to be a value champion

As per a fresh leak, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 FE will trade a slightly smaller battery with dramatically faster 45W charging perk.
Mobile News
Copilot Mode for Microsoft Edge browser.

Why Microsoft Edge is now a better browser than Apple’s Safari, yes really

Microsoft Edge is making a big leap with Copilot, and in meaningful ways. It makes Safari feel like a relic of a bygone web era.
Computing Features
Mint Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 on a table

The top One UI 8 features that have eased my Samsung Galaxy experience

One UI 8 is not a massive leap in terms of looks, but it more than makes up for it with thoughtful changes across the board.
Mobile Features
The back of the Galaxy Z Fold 7

The best reason to buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is one most people ignore

Samsung DeX offers a desktop-like computing experience with an interesting set of conveniences. It's also the most underrated aspect of the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
Mobile Features
Rear shell of 2021 iPad Pro.

iPad: Everything you need to know

The iPad has defined what a tablet computing dream looks like. But it's so much more than that, and we're breaking it down to help you pick the right one.
Mobile Features
The back of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max.

iPhone: everything you need to know

Apple has diversified the iPhone range and as a result there's a lot to understand about this smartphone series.
Mobile Features
The front of the Galaxy Z Fold 7

One UI 8: Everything you need to know about the new Samsung Galaxy software

One UI 8 is not heavy on looks, but it brings a ton of minor, but meaningful changes to the native apps you will find on your Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
Mobile Features
4 windows open on the iPad Pro 11 on iPadOS 26 developer beta 1

5 things you need to try in the iPadOS 26 public beta right now

iPadOS 26 is the biggest functional update Apple has delivered on its tablets in years, and it brings the iPad closer to the dream of Mac-like workflows.
Mobile Features
Updating iPhone to iOS 26.

5 iOS 26 public beta features you need to try right now

With the iOS 26 update, Apple introduced a bold new design language. There are, however, a handful of features that deserve more attention on your iPhone.
Mobile Features
Using Comet on a MacBook.

Web browsers are entering a new era where AI skills take over from extensions

With names like Dia and Comet, we have entered a phase where browser extensions will soon be a thing of the past and AI skills and agents take over.
Computing Features
Alleged render of iPhone 17 Pro.

iPhone 17 Pro could get unexpectedly huge camera upgrades

The optical zoom range on the iPhone 17 Pro will reportedly eclipse even the best camera-centric phones from Samsung and Google. And that won't be the only major camera upgrade, it seems.
Mobile News
Representative image of a rover stuck in sand.

Scientists figure out the flaw behind stuck rovers using free software

Using open-source software, experts at the University of Wisconsin–Madison figured out a testing flaw that often led to rovers getting stuck on alien surfaces.
Space Space News
Samsung Galaxy S25 series in front of Galaxy AI sign

More AI is coming to Samsung phones, but from unexpected places

After being a Gemini AI showcase, Samsung is reportedly eyeing deals to deeply integrate rival products such as Perplexity and ChatGPT on its Galaxy smartphones.
Mobile News
Home screen of iPad running iPadOS 26.

Does iPadOS 26 make Apple’s cheapest tablet feel any better? We found out

Stage Manager? Yes. Menu Bar controls? Of course. Expanded window tiling? That, too. iPadOS 26 has just tranformed the cheapest iPad for me.
Tablets Mobile
Running SuperCorners app on a MacBook Air.

A macOS feature few people use just got even better

Remember the hidden macOS feature called Hot Corners? Well, this free, open-source app turns the corners and even the screen edges into an activity powerhouse.
Computing Features
iPhone 16 Pro and an Apple Watch.

How to find your iPhone using your Apple Watch

The Apple Watch can not only help you find a lost or stolen iPhone, but also track the missing device if it's hidden nearby.
Mobile Guides
Hero image for AppleCare One service package.

AppleCare One is the device protection plan I’ve always wished for

Instead of paying for coverage on each device, AppleCare One lets you pay for three at once, while also availing theft and loss protection benefits.
Tablets Computing
Profile switching in Chrome for iOS.

Google Chrome makes it easier for iPhone users to separate work and play

For iPhone users, Google will finally allow users to switch between personal and work profiles, with all the Enterprise controls and safety in tow.
Mobile News
home Screen of an iPad Pro that boots iPadOS 18.

The next iPad Pro could get a weirdly practical camera upgrade

Apple is reportedly eyeing two front cameras for the next iPad Pro, one positioned in landscape mode, while the other will sit alongside the top portrait edge.
Tablets Mobile
Representation of Comet browser on mobile phone.

AI browsers are coming for phones, but not from the big players

Perplexity's Comet browser is pushing into the future of AI agents on desktop. It will soon make its way to iPhones and Android devices, too.
Mobile News
Hinge view of Vivo X Fold 5 foldable phone

I love the Galaxy Z Fold 7, but I wish to buy this foldable phone instead

Samsung did a great job with upgrades on the Galaxy Z Fold 7, but the Vivo X Fold 5 beats it soundly when it comes to practical foldable phone conveniences.
Mobile Features
Side full view of the ESR Rebound Magnetic keyboard for the iPad.

I found the best iPad keyboard and it’s half the price of Apple’s

ESR's keyboard borrows the sleek magnetic design of Apple's pricey keyboard cases, but waters it down to a much more palatable price for the entry-level iPad.
Tablets Mobile
Rwar shell of the the OnePlus Nord 5.

OnePlus Nord 5 shows Samsung how to make the perfect Galaxy S25 FE

OnePlus Nord 5 combines standout looks with top-shelf practical perks. If Samsungs wants a truly great Galaxy S25 FE, this is where it should look and learn.
Mobile Features
AirPods 4 and OnePlus Buds outside their case.

I love my AirPods, but I can’t stop listening to the OnePlus Buds 4

Ever since I shifted away from the AirPods 4 and got the OnePlus Buds 4, the latter's audio and functional excellence have made it hard to put them down.
Audio / Video Features
OnePlus Buds 4 earbuds' touch zone.

OnePlus Buds 4 review: Redrawing the lines of audio quality on a budget

OnePlus Buds 4 deliver an extremely good noise cancelation experience, and pair it with a rich sound output and solid battery life.
Audio / Video Reviews
Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch, stylus, and keyboard.

I found the best Prime Day deal on a tablet hidden beyond Amazon

If you're enamored by tablets, but hold back due to their functional limitations, you can put your faith in the Surfacw Pro 12-inch at an unbeatable price.
Computing Deals
Apple AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C and MagSafe review

The best Prime Day audio deal I found comes from an unexpected brand

As part of Amazon's Prime Day deals fest, Apple's second-gen AirPods Pro earbuds have received a deep price cut, which makes them an absolute steal.
Audio / Video Deals
Person wearing Pebble Halo smart ring.

I tested a smart ring with a display. I liked it more than I wanted to

I don’t need yet another screen in my life. Or at least that’s what I have been telling myself for years. I used to believe it was a pet peeve. But a quick look at Reddit and X shows a whole bunch of people who are experimenting with the “dumb phone” trend, or flaunting their […]
Mobile Features
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