Snapdragon demand challenges Samsung’s Exynos S26 push
Qualcomm-backed research finds buyers 3x likelier to pick Snapdragon and pay 16% more, pressuring Samsung’s Exynos 2600 strategy for the upcoming Galaxy S26.
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Oura sues Samsung over Galaxy Ring patent in US court
Oura has sued Samsung, claiming the Galaxy Ring infringes its smart-ring patent. Learn what’s at stake in this major lawsuit and how it could reshape wearables.
Honor Robot Phone: prototype with robotic pop-up camera
Honor revealed the Robot Phone, a prototype smartphone with a pop-up robotic gimbal camera that tracks subjects via AI. Mass-market launch is targeted for 2026.
Fatal 000 failure on old Samsung phones after 3G shutdown
Australia investigates a death after an outdated Samsung phone couldn't reach 000 amid Vodafone's 3G shutdown. See affected models, updates, and safety advice.
Ayaneo Pocket Vert: vertical handheld for retro gaming
Explore the Ayaneo Pocket Vert—vertical retro handheld with 3.5-inch 1600×1440 LTPS display, hidden touch panel, MagicSwitch, and a 6000 mAh battery.
Elon Musk offers xAI's Grok 4.1 to reboot Apple's Siri
Elon Musk says he's open to Apple integrating xAI's Grok 4.1 into Siri, promising better reasoning and fewer hallucinations — a reboot for iPhone's assistant.
Cloudflare outage traced to config error, not cyberattack
On Nov 18, a misconfigured Cloudflare file triggered a global outage, taking X and OpenAI offline. Engineers say it wasn’t a cyberattack—just a config error.
Nokia’s AI supercycle strategy: AI-ready networks to lead
Nokia unveils restructuring to power the AI supercycle with AI-ready networks, targeting €2.7–3.2B by 2028 and advancing 6G to anchor digital infrastructure.
WhatsApp tests multi-account support on iPhone in beta
WhatsApp is testing multi-account support on iPhone via the latest iOS beta. Add up to two accounts, switch, keep separate settings, and secure with Face ID.
Samsung pivots to DRAM, pares HBM to chase DDR5 profits
Samsung shifts to profitable DDR5 DRAM, expanding 1b capacity and cutting back HBM amid HBM4 yield woes and no NVIDIA deal. Strategy targets next year growth.
Anywise W1 Pro smartwatch: budget Garmin Fenix alternative
Anywise W1 Pro smartwatch: budget Garmin Fenix alternative with dual-band GNSS, offline maps, 5ATM resistance and up to 50-day battery life for $170 now.
ROG Ally X update: faster performance, longer battery life
ROG Ally X update boosts FPS and stability, extends battery life, adds a 40 FPS cap for the 120 Hz display, improves Modern Standby, and refines firmware.
abxylute 3D One: portable PC with native glasses-free 3D
Explore abxylute 3D One, a portable gaming PC with an 11-inch parallax-barrier display, eye tracking, and Intel Core Ultra 7 for native glasses-free 3D gaming.
iPhone 17 Pro Max hit by misaligned rear glass flaw
Reports of a misaligned rear glass panel add to iPhone 17 Pro Max build-quality woes. See user reactions, return risks, and Apple’s possible response.
London phone thefts: why e-bike crooks favor iPhones
London sees a spike in e-bike phone thefts as street thieves target iPhones for higher resale value, often discarding Samsungs. What's driving the trend?
Google unveils Gemini 3 Pro: its most advanced AI model
Google Gemini 3 Pro debuts as the company's most advanced AI model, boosting Search, agents and the Gemini app. Explore new interfaces and Deep Think.
Xiaomi secures 2026 memory chips, expects pricier phones
Xiaomi has secured its 2026 memory chip supply to avoid shortages, citing AI-driven HBM demand. Expect higher smartphone prices as the brand pivots premium.
Redmi K90 Ultra leaks: 8000 mAh, Dimensity 9500+, 165 Hz
Latest Redmi K90 Ultra leaks reveal Dimensity 9500+, 6.8-inch 1.5K 165 Hz OLED, ultrasonic fingerprint, and near 8000 mAh battery; could underpin POCO F8.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 launch: date, Orion cores
Qualcomm confirms Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 for Nov 26, 2025. Orion cores, 2+6 CPU, Adreno 840. First phones: OnePlus Ace 6T, vivo S50, X Fold 6; China first.
Xiaomi G34WQi 2026: 34-inch 180 Hz ultrawide gaming monitor
Discover Xiaomi's G34WQi 2026 ultrawide gaming monitor: 34-inch WQHD, 180 Hz, 1 ms, FreeSync Premium, HDR400, 95% DCI-P3. Full specs inside; global launch soon.