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Zinwa Q25 revives BlackBerry Classic with modern hardware and softwareOriginal screen and keyboard remain in this updated 2025 Android phoneQ20 Conversion kit and full Q25 handset both expected to ship in AugustChinese company Zinwa Technologies is preparing to bring back the BlackBerry Classic (also known as the Q20) with updated internals under the name Zinwa Q25 (because we’re in 2025).The phone will feature new hardware while maintaining many of the original iconic components, including the 720x720 touchscreen, physical keyboard, LED notification light, and outer shell.This project aims to blend the nostalgic BlackBerry form factor with modern smartphone capabilities.(Image credit: Zinwa Technologies)Upgraded internalsFortunately, inside, Zinwa is replacing the original internals with a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset, 12GB of LPDDR4x RAM, and 256GB of UFS 2.x storage. The battery is also getting an upgrade to 3,000mAh, and the camera system includes a 50MP rear sensor and an 8MP front-facing camera.The Q25 will run Android 13 out of the box, but there are no plans to upgrade to Android 14 or later. That said, Zinwa does plan to provide regular updates to address bugs and add minor features.The company will ship the Q25 with NFC, USB-C, a headphone jack, MicroSD card support, and a single SIM slot. The modem in the new motherboard supports all global 4G LTE bands, making the phone compatible with most networks worldwide.In an interview with the YouTube channel Returning Retro (which you can watch below), Zinwa said the updated trackpad will function like the original, acting as both a cursor and directional pad, depending on the mode selected.The Zinwa Q25 will be available fully assembled for $400 or as a $300 conversion kit for users who already own a BlackBerry Classic and prefer to retrofit it themselves.Both the kit and the completed device are expected to ship in early August 2025.Zinwa has also confirmed it is working on similar refreshes of the BlackBerry KEYone and Passport, with future models possibly named K25 and P26 respectively.Via NotebookcheckYou might also likeBlackBerry and Microsoft are collaborating on something big, but it's not a phoneHMD wants to be the new Blackberry as it launches new affordable handsetThese are the best business smartphones you can buy right now

Report warns a college degree no longer guarantees skilled work in today’s AI-powered global job economyRemote jobs, once seen as offering freedom, now trap professionals in cycles of digital underemploymentMiddle-level professionals are taking side gigs to survive while tech roles remain out of reachThe global job market is undergoing a profound transformation as remote work, economic disparities, and digital labor migration reshape employment trends across borders.A new survey by Global Work AI has now revealed underemployment is no longer confined to local economies or immigrant populations - instead, it is spreading across the global remote work landscape, where educational attainment no longer guarantees job relevance or economic security.After analyzing data from over 5 million users, the platform found that “qualified specialists actively seek unskilled jobs,” including roles in data entry, customer service, and assistant positions, even though 62.75% of job seekers have completed higher education.The paradox of qualifications in a globalized job marketDemographic data shows that women account for more than 70% of users on the platform, while men represent just under 30%, and millennials and late Zoomers (ages 25 to 40) comprise nearly two-thirds of all job seekers.The majority of users are mid-level professionals, making up 30.37%, compared to 7.38% junior staff and just 3.47% executives.“Mid-level specialists are among the most vulnerable employees,” the report notes, adding that recent layoffs have pushed many toward side gigs and project-based work to sustain their income.The report also highlights that remote work opportunities have fueled digital labor migration, particularly from emerging economies to wealthier nations.Professionals in countries like Nigeria, India, and the Philippines are using their English-language skills to secure jobs in English-speaking countries, often earning significantly more than they would domestically.For example, a highly experienced dentist in Nigeria might earn around $1,885 per month (or less than $400 in many cases), while a remote data entry job for a U.S.-based company could pay over $4,000.Still, this shift is not uniform. High-HDI countries such as the U.S., U.K., and Canada generally show a preference for domestic remote roles.In contrast, middle-HDI countries like Mexico and Colombia exhibit strong interest in remote opportunities but largely focus on internal markets.Countries with strong native-language dominance tend to have lower rates of digital migration.Even with access to the best job sites or the CV builders, many professionals are being forced to downgrade their ambitions.This trend raises critical questions about the future of work: What does skill mean in a globalized economy? Can professional credentials alone guard against systemic underemployment? And most importantly, what does this evolving landscape mean for long-term career prospects?You might also likeCheck out the best productivity tools on the marketHere is our list of the best AI website builders on the web5G & satellite connectivity: a perfect pairing for emergency services