@edzitron.com is joined by Kyle Barr of Gizmodo, freelance writer @cranz.bsky.social and content creator @captain2phones.bsky.social (AKA Mr. Mobile) to talk about the weird and fun gadgets that are still getting made, both in the US and abroad. www.iheart.com/podcast/1119...

Hi all! Sorry for my recent absence here. Reason: I've joined Threads' Content Creator Program, so most of my focus has gone to posting there (same handle). I only have time for so many platforms. *Totally get it* if Threads isn't your thing, but that's where I'm spending most of my time for now.

Finally got around to snapping some shots of Galaxy Watch 8 Classic. The stainless steel is beautiful and goes a long way toward hiding the odd circle-on-a-squircle design, and the return of the physical bezel is also welcome. More early thoughts on IG at @theMrMobile with YouTube video coming soon!

Adding to a fairly long list of “FINALLY”s today: Samsung’s most portable smartphone now supports DeX! Haven’t gotten the Flip7 fully running on the NexDock review unit yet, but at least wireless functionality seems to be present. DeXheads, rejoice!

I've been waiting for Samsung to get back to competitive foldables for years ... and the Galaxy Fold 7 might finally get us there. 𐄷Thinner/lighter (215g, 8.9mm) 🌈Fun colors are back! 📺Wider screens inside & out 💧Waterdrop crease 📸200MP camera 🤘Rebuilt hinge w/titanium lattice 💰$1999 🧵

I'd rather have an ugly phone than a boring one. Nothing Phone (3) Review: youtu.be/01jJv0C_028

Pretty sure it's gonna be Not Great, given Unihertz's prior efforts and my very early first impressions. But it's so cheap it might be worth a spin just to try out. No time for a video, at least not for a while. (Disclosure, I'm co-founder of a mobile keyboard company, etc etc)

@captain2phones.bsky.social do you have thought on the Unihertz Titan 2? currently in kickstarter with early bird price of ~$270, it's quite tempting. I never had a Passport but I do miss a real keyboard (and my current phone isn't compatible with Clicks, otherwise I'd just get that lol)

It's basically the same Razr as last year, so why bother reviewing it? 1) It's even cheaper, bringing foldables to still more people 2) It's the perfect phone for a "re-tox" following my Light experiment 3) I got to do it in Paris, thanks to VivaTech Premieres now! www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGTk...

Motorola Razr 2025 Review: Bon Marché

YouTube video by MrMobile [Michael Fisher]

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I'm too heavy for the Light Phone – but I had an amazing 2 weeks figuring that out. New MrMobile video premieres (with live chat!) in 15m: youtu.be/fRRNSEb1DAQ

Qualcomm celebrated its 40th birthday in NYC last night, and I was on hand to capture a few moments through the (Snapdragon-powered) Light Phone III.

I took Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge to Google I/O to see if the reality is as confusing as the concept. The result was a surprisingly positive experience – but I'd still consider the Edge a lightweight. Review [with live chat!]: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhRp...

Being a weirdo is my passion

Motorola already had the best flip foldable – and the Razr Ultra cements its lead in features, specs & style. But it's not flawless. There's only 1 good camera; it's buggier than Razr '24; and the AI is meh (shocker, I know). Then again: WOOD! Review w/live chat drops in 20: youtu.be/eo9_K98nypE

Andor S2E8 ruined my entire day (week?) in the most necessary way

Samsung's 5.8mm Galaxy S25 Edge pushes no real boundaries and, at $1099, seems poised to steal sales from the more interesting Galaxy Flip. Given Motorola's release of a 5.2mm phone 9 years ago, it's tough to get excited about life on this particular "edge." 📷: www.instagram.com/p/DJkqeMGRVHl/

The Minimal Phone isn't a dumb phone – it's a "diet phone." And if it shakes off its many bugs, it could be the best option for many folks looking to scale back their screen time. Review: youtu.be/atYcpCoghnc Come hang in the chat!

Been waiting over a decade to sport a wooden phone again. Motorola Razr Ultra review coming later this month!

:doffs MrMobile hat, dons MrClicks hat: *Ahem* 📣 Buy a 2025 Motorola Razr (any 2025 version) at Best Buy ... get a Clicks keyboard for free! 🔥 Thanks for the love, BBY! 🔗: www.bestbuy.com/site/promo/m...

Going "minimal" (ish) with the Minimal MP01 this weekend. Curious beast for sure. E-paper display meets a full QWERTY keyboard and Android 14. The idea is: all the apps you need, but enough friction to prevent mindless scrolling. Review sample provided by Minimal. Video soon!

the terrible implementation of AI in search will do more harm to AI’s reputation than good. Search engines shouldn’t be answer engines! they should help you navigate the internet! mixing the two just creates an inferior product and also an absolute dumbass.

WIRED@wired.com · last yr.

The Google AI Overview is known for sometimes giving false information—remember its advice to put glue on pizza, or to eat “at least one small rock a day”? Turns out it also conjures up credible-sounding explanations for entirely made-up idioms.

Curious about @motorolaus.bsky.social's #AI-infused 2025 #Razr lineup? Don't miss ep. 424 of my #MobTechCast with the excellent @captain2phones.bsky.social! We share our first impressions of #Moto's folding phones, including the hot new #MotoRazrUltra... Subscribe: worldpodcasts.com/motorola-raz...

Ever wonder what it's like behind the scenes at a major smartphone launch? ... oh. Well -- here's a video on it anyway! 😄 From tomfoolery in the demo zone to eye-rollery at the keynote to dropping phones at Coco Jones, this is an insider's view of the Moto Razr 2025 launch! youtu.be/WdxJtYWAhjc

Happy to confirm that yes, Clicks is coming to the new Motorola Razr Ultra! Pre-orders open now at clicks.tech for $139 – shipping in early May! Clicks for Razr & Razr+ will ship by May 31st. discover.clicks.tech/clicks-keybo... (Sorry, no Surge color option as shown here – but Onyx is sleek!)

They did it two generations ago (and I reported on it!) but no one noticed. lol

top tier pizza topping 🍉@straight-upgay.bsky.social · last yr.

IP dust rating on a foldable! That's exciting, are they the first to do that?

Tired of featureless glass & metal phones? Good *lord* so am I – and so is Motorola. The new #Razr family leans even harder into CMF, with options across all three (!) models for faux leather or satin, Alcantara ... and WOOD! I've been waiting ten years for another wooden phone. Yes, really. More👇

Almost every line of this story would have been simply unbelievable a few months ago: —Pioneering cancer researcher; —*Arrested* at airport in Boston; —Now indefinite ICE detention in Louisiana; —"Crime": not declaring some frog-embryo samples for research. Read it. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

New images could change cancer diagnostics, but ICE detained the Harvard scientist who analyzes them

Without scientist Kseniia Petrova’s expertise, no one can fully unlock the data’s potential, putting crucial advancements in early cancer detection at risk.

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Me on the clicks.tech podcast with @captain2phones.bsky.social chatting about why I'm working to bring @repebble.com back! youtu.be/nc5I0rM2ORc?...

Now this is podcasting! We just wrapped our 5-episode season with special guest Eric Migicovsky! Listen to hear about: ⌚The BlackBerry smartwatch before Pebble 🧠The best reason to start your own company 🍎The up-side of annoying Apple 🧟‍♂️Bringing Pebble back 🔎 "ClicksCast" on all the feeds.

Nothing Tech continues to build the most interesting phones this side of foldables. My review of the delightful (3a) Pro was filmed during an also-delightful Spotify tech event in Sweden – and it premieres on YouTube right now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wczh... Come join the chat!

Speaking of buttons: we’re recording episode 4 of the ClicksCast today with special guest Joseph Hofer (our design wizard who was also responsible for the legendary keyboard on BlackBerry Bold). If you’ve got questions for our Q&A segment, leave them in the replies!👇

Michael Fisher@captain2phones.bsky.social · last yr.

Some have asked whether iPhone 16e will fit in an existing Clicks model. Happy to report that Clicks for iPhone 15 fits very well and seems to function 100%, with the only hinky bit being Action Button (see photos). Camera doesn’t look half bad, either.