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Nadeem Sarwar

Nadeem Sarwar

Managing Editor
Author/Co-Author of 1385 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 cook weird delicacies.

Person using the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro Android tablet.

Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro review: I swapped my trusty iPad for this and didn’t miss it at all

Xiaomi's Pad 8 Pro is a rare breed that balances build, performance, and meaningful perks without nuking your wallet or having you sorely regret not picking an iPad.
AirPods Pro 3 top view

Apple AirPods Pro 3 review: Eight months later, a worthy pick that keeps on giving

With the AirPods Pro 3, Apple set out for a new benchmark. The company reached pretty close to the summit, but notched a few unexpected wins along the way, as well.
Grammarly alternative built using Claude.

I built an offline Grammarly alternative and turned it into a Mac app without any coding

I used Claude to build myself a fully offline, and locally processed alternative to Grammarly. The first build took me less than 30 seconds and I didn't even have to see or write a line of code.
Front view of Xreal Project Aura smart glasses.

Google and Xreal’s Project Aura smart glasses will ship later this year

Xreal's Project Aura smart glasses throw built-in display units into the mix with a wide field of view,
Gemini smart glasses.

Google shows off Android audio glasses designed by Gentle Monster and Warby Parker

Google has finally given us first look at Android XR audio glasses, powered by Gemini and coming out later this year.
1000X Collexion headphones in platinum.

Sony launches 1000X Collexion headphones, and they keep it classy at a sweet price tag

Sony's new 1000X THE COLLEXION noise-cancelling headphones inherit the same audio DNA as the WH-1000XM6 headphones, but in a more stylish package and an eye-watering asking price.
iPhone showing shortcuts app

iOS 27 could fix a huge frustration with the Shortcuts app and I can’t wait for it

Apple is prepping a major overhaul for the Shortcuts app in IOS 27. Thanks to AI, users will finally be able to create multi-step shortcuts by simply describing it to an AI in natural language.
Razer Blade 18.

Razer’s new Blade 18 gets Arrow Lake refresh and a modest $3,999.99 starting price

The 2026 Razer Blade 18 launches with Intel's Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, Nvidia GPUs ranging from RTX 5070 Ti to RTX 5090, paired with a 440Hz dual-mode 18-inch display at 600 nits.
Asus ProArt PX13 GoPro Edition laptop.

Asus ProArt PX13 GoPro Edition review: The only laptop to woo me away from Apple 

Armed with an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chip and an unprecedented 128GB of RAM, the Asus ProArt PX13 GoPro Edition PX13 wants to be a creator's best friend — at a sweet premium, that is!
Sonos Play Speaker in white

Sonos Play review: A sweet spot portable speaker that I can’t stop firing up

The Sonos Play gets as close to the "powerhouse in a tiny packet" epitome as it gets. It's punchy, well-built, and offers its own set of add-ons that make it an easy pick for on-counter and on-the-go fun.
Person wearing AirPods Pro.

I built a Mac app to track my bad posture with AirPods. I didn’t write a line of code.

Thanks to Claude, I built an app without any knowledge of programming. Not too long ago, it would have been a pipe-dream for someone like me to even imagine building my own personal software.
Satechi 3-in-1 Foldable Wireless Charging Stand with Qi2 25W

Satechi 3-in-1 Foldable Wireless Charging Stand Qi2 Review: Fast, folding, and my new favorite

Satechi's 3-in-1 charging stand blends the convenience of a foldable design with the best wireless top-up pace you can find on a device of it's kind. Hate wire clutter? This one is a heavy-hitter.
Dell 34 Plus USB-C Monitor - S3425DW

Dell 34 Plus USB-C monitor review: An ultrawide beauty with surprises you’ll love

The Dell 34 Plus USB-C is a sleek, 120Hz ultrawide gem that nails the productivity game with a clever port hub, stunning design, and single-cable convenience that earns every penny.
Jabra Evolve3 85 headset

Jabra Evolve3 85 review: I didn’t expect to love a business headset, but I changed my mind

Jabra Evolve3 85 blend an unexpectedly stylish design and luxurious build with class-leading calling experience, reliable audio quality, and wireless charging convenience. It's not for everyone, but for the right audience, it's nearly perfect.
Apple products on a table.

Apple is eyeing ten new product categories in the coming years

Apple reportedly plans major product expansion under new leadership, with foldables, AI wearables, and smart home devices in development
Workspace Intelligence for Gemini

Workspace Intelligence turns Gemini into an all-knowing do-it-all AI agent for your work

A few weeks ago, Google announced a new feature called Personal Intelligence. Broadly, the idea is to let Gemini access the content saved in your Gmail inbox and Photos library. The next time you ask the AI about travel plans, projects, or anything relevant, it will seamlessly reference your stored information to offer helpful responses, […]
Amazon Kindle Scribe

Amazon Kindle Scribe Colorsoft review: The luxury ride to digital note-taking

At $630, this new breed of Kindle is expensive, but its sleek build, color panel, and paper-like display surface are the core reasons to buy it, if you can stick with the basics.
Baseus Picogo Power Bank AM31 Qi2 5000 mAh

Baseus PicoGo AM31 Qi2 power bank review: I finally found my perfect iPhone companion

The Baseus Picogo AM31 Qi2 Power Bank offers enough juice to keep your phone go past the last stretch of the day, with plenty of added conveniences and a barely-there footprint.
XChat app lead image.

X readies dedicated messaging app as XChat goes live on App Store

The XChat will enable end-to-end encrypted messaging and will be available for iPhone users on April 17, with support for over 45 languages.
Tesla Model Y 2025.

Tesla could be planning its cheapest EV yet with SUV styling and some deep cuts

Tesla's next could be its cheapest electric car yet, opting for a single-motor format and smaller battery. But given the brand's history, take this rumor with a hefty dose of skepticism.
Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE19000AI.

I asked Asus about their alien spaceship-like router. Its ROG pedigree runs beyond gaming.

The ROG Rapture GT-BE19000AI Wi-Fi router is a flashy product. But beyond it's high asking price and gaming creds, there's plenty on offer here that will please even the most demanding audience with some surprising perks.
Meta Ray-Ban Gen 2 Smart Glasses

Nothing is eyeing AI smart glasses, too. I’m hoping they’re see-through and light up

Nothing is reportedly planning to launch smart glasses with built-in cameras and a pair of AI-powered earbuds. Let's hope they do it in their signature style.
Netflix logo is seen displayed on a phone screen while the desktop app is shown on a laptop

It’s just $1, but Netflix is again raising the hit on your streaming wallet

For the ad-free plan, the price hike is worth two dollars. Also, if you add a co-subcriber, you pay extra for them, as well.
openai-sora-price-free-limit

OpenAI kills the Sora AI video app, and it likely won’t ever return

Merely six months after it launched as a standalone app, the Sora AI video generator app is riding into the sunset. The move is pretty surprising, as Google has ramped up its AI video efforts with Veo, while Chinese AI labels continue to deliver impressive results with products such as the viral Seedance AI video […]
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora gaming laptop

Alienware 16X Aurora review: I tested Dell’s gaming middle-weight, but it’s a heavy-hitter 

The Dell Alienware 16X Aurora is a strong performer at mid-tier gaming, packs a lovely display, and goes for a mean look rather than gaudy RGB lightshows.
Xbox Project Helix

Microsoft finally shares details of the Xbox Project Helix console and its AMD heart

Xbox Project Helix will feature a custom AMD silicon and support next-gen pipelines for ray-tracing and frame generation tech, while also unifying the game development pipeline for PC and console.
Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus processors

Intel reveals Core Ultra 200S Plus duo as its fastest desktop gaming processors ever

The new Core Ultra 5 250K Plus starts at $199, while the beefier Core Ultra 7 270K Plus trim will set you back by $299. They will be up for grabs later this month.
Apple HomePod 2023

Apple’s smart home display is apparently delayed, and Siri’s late AI rebirth is to blame

Apple's smart home display, which reportedly features an iPad-inspired screen and attaches to a wall, has been pushed to the latter half of 2026 due to AI-related delays for the next-gen Siri assistant.
Google Pixel 10a in the hands of a person.

I am using the Google Pixel 10a and it’s a pretty misunderstood phone – in a good way

Soon after Google gave us our first glimpse of the Pixel 10a, it attracted plenty of heat. Looks identical to its predecessor. A no-upgrade chip situation. A similar status for the camera. And display. And battery. That’s a lot to take in.   It’s almost as if Google pulled an Apple. And somehow, did worse.  Recommended […]
MacBook Neo

Apple launches colorful MacBook Neo at $599 with an iPhone chip

Instead of the usual M-series silicon for Macs, the latest laptop from Apple comes equipped with an A18 Pro chip that you will find inside iPhones.
MWC 2026

Everything we’re seeing at MWC 2026

We’re live in Barcelona bringing you the biggest announcements, hands-on impressions, and breakthrough moments from MWC 2026 as they happen.
Setapp app bundle

Setapp now lets you pay for Mac and iOS apps in full or as standalone subcriptions

MacPaw now lets you avoid paying for its entire catalog of apps as a membership fee. You can now pay for lifetime access, or subscribe to only a few.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 series serves sleeker looks and more personalized noise isolation

The Galaxy Buds 4 series embraces a flashy metallic look, upgrades the sound architecture, and adopts seamless pairing with Galaxy phones without any companion app required.
Macbook Pro Concept

Apple’s touch-screen MacBook Pro will get the iPhone’s pill-shaped Dynamic Island

The hyped touch-screen overhaul of the MacBook Pro will also get rid of the notch and adopt a lively Dynamic Island.
iphone 18 pro render.

The iPhone 18 Pro’s signature color could be deep red

The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to get a slew of battery, camera, and chip upgrades. Bloomberg now reports that it could come adorned in a deep color, as well.
Lighting, Face, Head

Phil Spencer is leaving Microsoft as Xbox chief as new head draws future strategy

Phil Spencer is leaving alongside Sarah Bond, while Asha Sharma steps into the role of Executive Vice President and CEO of Microsoft Gaming.
Making music with Gemini Lyria 3.

Google Gemini adds Lyria 3, an AI model that can create music with words and photos

Lyria 3 can take your words, photos, and videos, and turn them into a custom 30-second track with lyrics in tow. It's free to use and available within the Gemini. tool picker.
Friend AI pendant.

Apple racing to launch an AI pendant to serve as your iPhone’s eyes and ears

Apple has reportedly sped up efforts to develop an AI-powered pendant equipped with a camera that could launch next year.