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The Motorola Razr Ultra still comes with a free 1TB upgrade

Ryan Haines / Android Authority Now that the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 is out, it’s time to make a decision. Will you get Samsung’s flip phone or the Motorola Razr Ultra? Motorola’s is actually more expensive, but it is better in many ways, and the brand is making the purchase a bit more enticing with a free 1TB storage upgrade. Buy the Motorola Razr Ultra and get a free 1TB storage upgrade for $1,299.99 ($200 off) This offer is available directly from Motorola’s official website. You get the sa

Inside the box: Everything I did with an Arduino starter kit

Earlier this year I saw a Tech Ingredients episode where a laser gimbal automatically tracks drones and shoots them down. I was fascinated by their motion control mechanism, specially the usage of a PI Controller, a high-frequency clock Teensy microcontroller, and their integration with custom hardware and a machine vision powered tracker. Soon after I was researching the underlying electronics and how to experiment upon their concepts. The most obvious microcontroller to drive these would be a

If you're over the expensive flagships, this $199 Motorola is a legit budget option

ZDNET's key takeaways Motorola's Moto G is available now for $199. The smartphone boasts a long-lasting battery, booming speakers, and a solid camera array. However, I wouldn't call it a "pocket-sized theater" due to its underwhelming display. View now at Amazon View now at Motorola more buying choices In a world where flagship smartphones can cost $1,000 or more, key brands have carved a niche for themselves by developing midrange alternatives. These manufacturers equip their devices with a

Motorola and Swarovski Tease an Aug. 5 Event That May Bring Crystals to a Phone

Motorola may be ready to debut a new phone design that features crystals, as the company is teasing an Aug. 5 event that's set to expand its partnership with Swarovski. Motorola has announced the upcoming event on Tuesday with a teaser video that shows the recently released Moto Buds Loop with Swarovski crystals. Those $300 open-style earbuds are the first product in the partnership, and in a brief statement accompanying the video, Motorola said that the company is "getting ready to bring the s

Motorola teases Swarovski-studded Razr, but all I want is the return of the D&G collab

TL;DR Motorola is officially teasing the launch of its sparkly new Razr in collaboration with Swarovski. The company plans to unveil the device on August 5, but leaks have already outed its design. Moto’s new video teasers also offer glimpses of the phone, but in fleeting details. Motorola is getting ready to add some serious sparkle to its foldable lineup. The company has officially started teasing its upcoming Swarovski collaboration, and yes, it looks just as glam as you’d expect. The crys

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs. Motorola Razr Ultra: Which clamshell foldable wins?

Kerry Wan/ZDNET The Samsung Z Flip 7 is now official, bringing with it a brighter cover display, a larger battery, and a full dose of Galaxy AI. On the flip side, the Motorola Razr Ultra refines its clamshell formula, pairing the largest, fastest screens in the category with a triple-50 MP camera stack and Moto AI tricks. Also: Everything announced at Samsung Unpacked this week: Z Fold 7, Watch 8 Classic, tri-fold phone, more Clamshell foldables have come a long way, and Motorola and Samsung

Yes, Motorola's $1,300 Razr Ultra competes with the Galaxy Z Flip 7 (and not just in price)

ZDNET's key takeaways The $1,300 Motorola Razr Ultra is a high-performance flip phone with a unique design. Key upgrades make it a compelling option for foldable (and compact) phone enthusiasts, such as the 65W charging speed and 50MP ultrawide lens. The 4,700mAh battery looks great on paper, but yields average endurance from our testing. View now at Amazon View now at Best Buy View now at Motorola more buying choices The Motorola Razr Ultra is one of the most interesting phones I've tested t

Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 N looks like a fake-shifting, drift-happy good time

is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Hyundai just unveiled its second-ever performance EV, the Ioniq 6 N, at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in West Sussex, England. The new variant carries over a lot of what made the Ioniq 5 N so appealing, while adding a little more range and a little more giddyap. But more importantly is a suite of features designed to mimi

Looking for an affordable phone? This $179 Motorola feels like a much more expensive device

ZDNET's key takeaways Motorola's Moto G is on sale now for $179. The smartphone boasts a long-lasting battery, booming speakers, and a solid camera array. However, I wouldn't call it a "pocket-sized theater" due to its underwhelming display. View now at Amazon View now at Motorola more buying choices In a world where flagship smartphones can cost $1,000 or more, key brands have carved a niche for themselves by developing midrange alternatives. These manufacturers equip their devices with a wi

The tech behind Rivian’s 2026 Quad Motor truck and SUV — and that kick turn

As Rivian starts accepting orders for its 2026 Quad Motor pickup truck and SUV, customers may initially be enticed by the power and tricks the four motors in these rebooted EVs can unleash. After all, four motors delivering a combined 1,025 horsepower and 1,198 pound-feet of torque — and the ability to accelerate from a standstill to 60 miles per hour in less than 2.5 seconds — is hard to ignore. But they should also pay attention to the software. “The Quad is really the pinnacle of everythin

Rivian’s new Quad-Motor R1T and R1S beat the competition in any conditions

Rivian provided flights from Albany, New York, to Reno, Nevada, and accommodation so Ars could drive the quad-motor R1s. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. It's getting harder to find hyperboles to describe the performance of modern EVs. Horsepower figures measured in four digits and acceleration figures clocking in well under three seconds aren't exactly de rigueur, but they're well short of rare these days. Rivian's latest generation ticks those boxes, joining the automaker's range

The Motorola Razr 2025 is over $120 off, but only in this color

Ryan Haines / Android Authority Motorola democratized foldable flip phones. Its base Razr models come with more modest specs, but still offer that exciting form factor, and a great experience. All at a much more reasonable price point. Want to save even more? Check out this deal on the Motorola Razr 2025. Buy the Motorola Razr 2025 in Pantone Spring Bud for just $589.29 ($120.46 off) This offer is available from Amazon. The deal is only available for the Pantone Spring Bud color version. All o

This $300 Motorola comes with a built-in stylus and double the storage of flagship phones

ZDNET's key takeaways The Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) is available now for $299 in two colorways: Caramel Latte and Scarlet Wave. The phone has a sleek, lovely vegan leather back, extensive stylus capability, and user-friendly software. I wish the software support was longer, as it's currently a year or two behind competing brands. View now at Amazon For Amazon Prime Day, Motorola has heavily discounted its Moto G Stylus 5G (2024), bringing it to just $299 ($100 off). It's been several years sin

This budget Motorola phone punches way above its weight (and it comes with a stylus)

ZDNET's key takeaways The Moto G Stylus is currently on sale for $400 It is the best of Motorola's 2025 series sporting a Super HD display and the most powerful chipset of the bunch You'll hardly ever use its namesake feature, the stylus. View now at Best Buy View now at Motorola View now at Amazon more buying choices They say good things come in threes, and after living with the Moto G Stylus, I'm starting to believe it. I've reviewed all three of Motorola's mid-range smartphone lineup: the

The first mobile phone, the Motorola DynaTAC debuted in 1983. What was its price?

Choose wisely! The correct answer, the explanation, and an intriguing story await. Correct Answer: $3,995 The Motorola DynaTAC 8000X, released in 1983, was a groundbreaking innovation in the history of telecommunications. It was the first commercially available handheld mobile phone, launching a new era in personal communication. At its debut, the DynaTAC was priced at $3,995 – equivalent to more than $12,500 in 2025 dollars when adjusted for inflation--the DynaTAC was a luxury item accessible

Motorola Razr Ultra deal: Get a free upgrade to 1TB of storage

Ryan Haines / Android Authority Samsung will likely release new foldable phones next month at its upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event. We’re not sure what we’ll see then, but until we find out more, the current hottest foldable flip phone is the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025. While there are no discounts on it right now, you can pretty much get a free upgrade to 1TB of storage, which is a nice incentive for those already looking to get the device. This translates to $200 in savings. Buy the Motorola Razr

Motorola Razr Plus 2025 drops to record-low price, saving you $300

Ryan Haines / Android Authority The 2025 Motorola Razr series was released last month and is hot off the factory. These are great foldable phones. The Motorola Razr Plus 2025 is a great middle ground between the budget Razr and the high-end Razr Ultra. It’s still a bit pricey at $999.99, but you can save $299.99 on it right now if you pick the Hot Pink color version. Buy the Motorola Razr Plus 2025 in Hot Pink for just $700 ($299.99 off) This offer is available from Amazon. As the introduction

This $200 Motorola phone has no business being this good for the price

ZDNET's key takeaways Motorola's Moto G is available from the company's website for $200. The smartphone boasts a long-lasting battery, booming speakers, and a solid camera array. However, I wouldn't call it a "pocket-sized theater" due to its sub-standard screen. View now at Amazon View now at Motorola more buying choices In a world where flagship smartphones can cost $1,000 or more, key brands have carved a niche for themselves by developing midrange alternatives. These manufacturers equip

LaborBerlin: State-of-the-Art 16mm Projector

en:meetings_projects:spectral:laborberlin16mmprojector:start LaborBerlin: State-of-the-Art 16mm Projector Background While artists all over the world continue to work with celluloid film, they are often confronted with precarious screening conditions due to increasingly old and hard to repair equipment. In particular, film projectors and their aging mechanical parts have become less dependable, contributing in many cases to the destruction of the film material instead of ensuring its opti

I found a budget Motorola with a better battery than smartphones twice the price

ZDNET's key takeaways Motorola's Moto G is available from the company's website for $200. The smartphone boasts a long-lasting battery, booming speakers, and a solid camera array. However, I wouldn't call it a "pocket-sized theater" due to its sub-standard screen. View now at Amazon View now at Motorola more buying choices In a world where flagship smartphones can cost $1,000 or more, key brands have carved a niche for themselves by developing midrange alternatives. These manufacturers equip

This $500 Motorola has no business being this good for the price

ZDNET's key takeaways The Motorola Edge is on sale right now for $550. As another solid midrange phone, the Edge delivers an impressive pOLED screen and has a long-lasting battery. Don't expect too much from its mid-tier hardware, and the borderless display can cause wrong inputs. View now at Motorola Just when I thought I was out, they pulled me back in. I've spent a good chunk of the year going through Motorola's 2025 catalog. I assumed the Motorola Razr would be the end, but one more has r

The Best Motorola Phones (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Motorola phones often play third (or fourth) fiddle to Samsung and Google, but the winds are changing. Motorola is now one of the fastest-growing mobile companies in the world, and the company claims its Razr folding smartphones are the number one in the flip category in North America. The company has also been experimenting with colorful Android phones and fun textures, making its devices stand out from the sea of boring glass handsets. If you’re an interested buyer, picking the best Motorola

Motorola confirms Android 16 is coming to these phones

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Motorola has revealed which phones will get Android 16. The list includes the Motorola Edge 40 Pro and higher, recent Moto G phones, and recent Razr foldables. Unfortunately, many Moto G phones and the original ThinkPhone are missing from the list. Google has just released Android 16, and we’re now waiting for Android phone makers to announce their own rollout plans. Motorola hasn’t announced a timeline for availability just yet, but it has revealed whic

This $300 Motorola has no business being this good for the price (and it has a large battery)

ZDNET's key takeaways Motorola's Moto G Power is currently on sale for $300. This device boasts multi-day battery life, a 6.8-inch Full HD+ screen, and decent performance for a mid-range phone. However, its similarities to the base Moto G may not be enough to convince people to pay an extra $100. View now at Amazon View now at Motorola more buying choices Motorola's Moto G Power is the sibling to the 2025 Moto G, a solid mid-tier smartphone that I reviewed not too long ago. The variant is not

I changed 8 settings on my Motorola phone for an instant battery boost

Cesar Cadenas/ZDNET Google's Pixel phones aren't the only ones with battery-saving secrets to explore. Motorola offers almost as many features inside its menus. After three weeks with the Moto Razr Ultra and separately, the Moto G Stylus 2025, I discovered a handful of tweaks hiding in plain sight that you'll likely find on your Motorola device if you know where to look. 1. Battery Saver keeps the lights on when your gauge hits the red Jason Howell/ZDNET Battery anxiety is the worst, and Bat

The Moto G Stylus (2025) is finally a budget Motorola phone for power users

Moto G Stylus (2025) The Moto G Stylus (2025) feels like Motorola pulled together almost everything that's worked about its best budget phones and put it into one device. It charges quickly, performs well, and comes with a built-in stylus that's way easier than drawing with a fingertip. I'm begging for longer update support, but otherwise, this is a great cheap Android phone. Motorola’s budget lineup has been through some tricky evolutions over the years. It’s added and removed options on both

I changed 8 settings on my Motorola phone to significantly improve the battery life

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Google's Pixel phones aren't the only ones with battery-saving secrets to explore. Motorola offers almost as many features inside its menus. After three weeks with the Moto Razr Ultra and separately, the Moto G Stylus 2025, I discovered a handful of tweaks hiding in plain sight that you'll likely find on your Motorola device if you know where to look. 1. Battery Saver keeps the lights on when your gauge hits the red Jason Howell/ZDNET Battery anxiety is the worst, and Battery

Why I recommend this $200 Motorola over phones that cost twice the price

ZDNET's key takeaways Motorola's Moto G is available from the company's website for $200. The smartphone boasts a long-lasting battery, booming speakers, and a solid camera array. However, I wouldn't call it a "pocket-sized theater" due to its sub-standard screen. View now at Amazon View now at Motorola more buying choices In a world where flagship smartphones can cost $1,000 or more, key brands have carved a niche for themselves by developing midrange alternatives. These manufacturers equip