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The Modular Phone of the Future
CNET· 2026-03-03 23:24
and this is the kind of thing that I think is going to be the future of smartphones, How much of a phone do you actually need to carry in your pocket. That's kind of the question that Tecno is asking with the atom. This is a concept device that's actually working.It's running Android, but it looks super thin. So how much of a battery life could it possibly have. Well, at a battery pack, that's one. That's two. What is that.Yeah. That's three. And now we have a phone that could last you all day and maybe all ...
What do you think about making modularity magnetic?
The Verge· 2026-03-02 22:31
We've seen plenty of modular phones before, but Techno's new magnetic modular concept pushes the idea to its limits. Available in two colors, it's all built around a super slim phone. So thin that it doesn't even include a USB port because it is thinner than the port.The range of magnetic accessories includes stackable power banks, a microphone, a speaker, kickstand clips, and various add-on camera lenses, even including an action camera. And yes, as far as I can tell, it all actually works. At least on thi ...
Modularity & Repairability with Framework | The Bring Up
AMD· 2025-09-02 16:00
Industry Problem & Framework's Solution - The electronics industry generates over 50 million tons of e-waste annually, equivalent to 150 Empire State buildings worth of garbage [3] - Framework addresses this issue by designing highly modular, repairable, and upgradable computers, empowering consumers to repair their own systems [4] Product Highlights - Framework offers a 16-inch laptop with a Ryzen 7000 series processor, suitable for travel production [5] - The company is launching a new 13-inch laptop with AMD Ryzen AI 300 series processors and a Framework desktop with a 4.5-liter chassis [6][7] - The Framework desktop is powered by the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor, rivaling high-end desktop systems in performance [8] - The Framework desktop comes with up to 128 GB of unified memory operating at up to 256 GB per second [9][11] Modularity and Repairability - Framework systems are designed for easy reconfiguration and repair, with tool-less port changes and simple disassembly [15][16] - The laptops feature captive screws and readily available replacement parts on the Framework website [17][20] - Framework provides open-source design documentation and CAD files on GitHub, enabling users to create custom modules [22]