OnePlus 15R teardown: repairability 8.5/10, easier fixes

PBKreviews tears down the OnePlus 15R, scoring repairability 8.5/10. Easy battery pull tabs and camera access, but the display swap remains the trickiest step.

NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell with 72GB VRAM confirmed

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell adds a 72GB VRAM option: 14,080 CUDA cores, GDDR7 ECC, 300 W, PCIe 5.0. Specs, memory-bus ambiguity, pro workloads, and pricing context.

Sony Honda Afeela 1 EV adds PlayStation Remote Play

Sony Honda says Afeela 1 EV will support PlayStation Remote Play, streaming PS4/PS5 games to in-car displays for riders. California deliveries begin in 2026.

U.S. gaming hardware sales hit 35-year low as prices soar

U.S. gaming hardware sales hit a 35-year low as average prices climb to $439. Subscriptions jump 16% while players delay consoles, shifting spend to digital.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 camera leak: 50MP ultrawide, 3x tele

Early leaks reveal Galaxy Z Fold 8 cameras: a new 50MP ultrawide joins a 200MP main and 12MP 3x telephoto, promising steadier video and a consistent strategy.

DALI SONIK: affordable hi-fi speakers for home theater

Discover DALI's SONIK loudspeakers with flagship tech at accessible prices. From bookshelf to floorstanding and on-wall. Launches Feb 2, 2026 worldwide.

boAt Valour Ring 1: screenless titanium health tracker

boAt Valour Ring 1 is a titanium smart ring with 24/7 heart rate, SpO2, sleep stages, 40+ sports modes, 15-day battery, 5 ATM resistance, and new Crest app.

Samsung Exynos 2600 debuts with 2nm GAA and big AI gains

Samsung unveils the Exynos 2600, the first 2nm GAA mobile chip: 10-core CPU, Xclipse 960 GPU, stronger NPU and cooler thermals to challenge Snapdragon 8 Gen 5.

Apple's budget MacBook with A19 Pro: price and launch

Reports suggest Apple is building a budget MacBook powered by an A19 Pro chip, targeting sub-$999 pricing, 12.9-inch display, and a 2025–2026 launch window.

THEQUICKSHOT II returns: classic QuickShot joystick, USB-A

Retro Games brings back QuickShot II as THEQUICKSHOT II: a USB-A joystick with microswitches, auto-fire and 6 extra buttons. Launches Jan 30, 2026 at £29.99

ChatGPT meets Apple Music: previews, playlists, discovery

Explore how ChatGPT's Apple Music integration lets you discover songs, build mood-based playlists, and play audio previews for finding tracks you can't name.

Samsung to build Intel 8 nm chipsets for Nova Lake PCH

Intel is outsourcing 900-series PCH to Samsung Foundry's 8 nm, kicking off with the Z990. Expect lower power and mass production next year ahead of Nova Lake.

Apple's 24-inch OLED iMac reportedly coming as soon as 2027

Apple is developing a 24-inch iMac with an OLED display, targeting 600 nits and 218 ppi. Samsung and LG panels are in play; launch expected around 2027-2028.

Android 16 QPR3 adds live location indicator for privacy

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 brings a status bar location indicator to Pixel phones, boosting privacy with real-time app tracking and quick permission controls.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra debuts early with Leica co-designed cameras

Xiaomi confirms the 17 Ultra with Leica co-designed cameras: a next-gen 1-inch sensor, APO telephoto, and improved low-light. China first, global tease at MWC.

Portable PlayStation 6 rumors: SDK signals PS6 handheld

Insider reports say Sony is prepping multiple PS6 variants, with SDK power-saver defaults and 8-thread guidance hinting at a portable PlayStation 6 handheld.

Google News adds audio summaries with a new Listen tab

Google News debuts audio summaries with a new Listen tab, full player controls, and linked sources. Available in the US now; switch region to access elsewhere.

LG Sound Suite with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect at CES 2026

Discover LG Sound Suite, a modular home audio system debuting at CES 2026, featuring Dolby Atmos FlexConnect in a soundbar, wireless speakers and smart tuning.

Apple overhauls iOS and App Store in Japan under MSCA

Apple updates iOS 26.2 and App Store in Japan to comply with MSCA: new default choices, alternative app stores and payments, lower fees, safeguards for minors.

OnePlus Watch Lite debuts: bright AMOLED, 10-day battery

Discover OnePlus Watch Lite: 1.46-inch AMOLED at 3000 nits, sapphire glass, 10-day battery, dual-phone pairing, health tracking. €159/£159 in Europe and the UK.