Samsung Galaxy S26 pricing battle as component costs rise
Samsung faces mounting costs for Galaxy S26: soaring memory prices, pricier Qualcomm chips, and costlier OLED and cameras force tough choices on pricing.
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Xiaomi 17 series nears global launch: certs, battery cuts
Xiaomi 17 and 17 Ultra get global certifications ahead of launch. Learn the rollout timeline, smaller global batteries, and which Pro models stay China-only.
Unitree G1 robot’s mirror-mode mishap goes viral online
Viral clip: Unitree G1 humanoid robot in teleoperation mirror mode kicks an engineer and mirrors his reflex; Elon Musk reacts, teasing an Optimus update.
OPPO A6t Pro: 7,000 mAh battery, 120 Hz, IP69 durability
OPPO A6t Pro pairs a 7,000 mAh battery with 45 W charging, a 120 Hz LCD, Snapdragon 685, 50 MP camera, IP69 protection, and microSD expansion up to 2 TB.
POCO M8 and M8 Pro 5G: leaked specs, launch in 2026
Insiders detail the POCO M8 and M8 Pro 5G: 120 Hz AMOLED, Snapdragon, 50 MP OIS cameras, IP68, 5520–6500 mAh batteries and up to 100 W charging. Launch in 2026.
Q2B 2025: quantum computing edges toward usefulness
At Q2B 2025 in Silicon Valley, quantum computing showed cautious progress: real demos and why useful systems may emerge in the early 2030s, amid industry focus.
Mushroom mycelium as memory: organic memristors tested
Ohio State researchers test mushroom mycelium as organic memristor memory, showing stable one-volt behavior and RAM-like speeds near 6 kHz. Eco-minded concept.
GPU prices to climb in 2026: AMD and NVIDIA to raise prices
Expect gradual GPU price hikes in 2026 as AMD and NVIDIA pass on soaring DRAM and VRAM costs. See how AIB partners and memory prices push graphics cards up.
Mangmi Pocket Max: swappable modular buttons for Android
Discover Mangmi Pocket Max, an Android handheld with modular, swappable buttons and a magnetic system. Customize D-pad and ABXY layouts; release date TBA.
AM4 Ryzen sales surge as DDR5 costs soar on Amazon
Older AMD AM4 chips like Ryzen 5 5800X/5800XT climb Amazon’s charts as DDR5 prices surge. Cheaper DDR4 keeps total build costs down, making Zen 3 a top pick.
AI-fueled DRAM crunch: rising RAM prices hit PC gamers
AI demand for HBM is starving DDR5 supply, driving a DRAM supercycle, higher RAM prices, and leaner PC specs. What it means for gamers and when to upgrade.
Sony’s Project Canis: a real handheld PlayStation with PS6
Leaks suggest Sony is building a handheld PlayStation, Project Canis, launching with PS6: RDNA 5 chip, 1080p portable, 1440p docked, PSSR 2 upscaling.
Apple iPhone Air 2 Sept 2026: vapor cooling, dual camera
Leaks point to Apple's iPhone Air 2 launching in September 2026 with vapor chamber cooling and a dual-camera upgrade. Rumors flag iPhone 17e with A19, MagSafe.
HiBy W4: portable DAC/amp with touch display, Bluetooth
Discover the HiBy W4 portable DAC/amp with touch display, Bluetooth, dual CS43198, 3.5/4.4 mm outputs 475 mW, DSD512, PCM 768 kHz, NFC and 6-hour battery.
AI data centers in space: why orbit isn't ready yet
Can AI data centers move to space? We examine power demands, cooling limits, radiation risks and bandwidth gaps, and why orbital data centers aren't viable yet.
AMD RDNA 5 tipped for mid-2027 on TSMC N3P, not Samsung
AMD's RDNA 5 reportedly taped out on TSMC N3P, hinting at a mid-2027 launch. Get the latest on Project Amethyst, Radiance Cores, AI, ray tracing, and dies.
Realme 16 Pro unveiled: 200MP camera, 7000mAh, 144Hz, AI
Discover the Realme 16 Pro: 200MP camera, Dimensity 7300-Max 5G, 7000mAh battery, 144Hz 1.5K AMOLED, IP69, Android 16 AI features. Launch set for January 6.
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 leaks: 192MB 3D V-Cache, benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 debuts in leaks with 192 MB 3D V-Cache. PassMark and Geekbench show near 9950X3D speeds, with gains expected in cache-sensitive games.
LG's 5K UltraGear evo gaming monitors with AI at CES 2026
LG debuts UltraGear evo 5K monitors at CES 2026: 39-inch GX9 OLED 5K2K and 27-inch GM9 MiniLED. AI upscaling, up to 330 Hz, and smarter, lower-overhead visuals.
Samsung Exynos 2600: RDNA 4 mobile GPU on 2 nm GAA
Samsung’s Exynos 2600 debuts Xclipse 960 on 2 nm GAA with MGFX4, ENSS upscaling and faster ray tracing, narrowing the gap to Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.