Thunderobot Mix G2 mini PC with RTX 5090 goes global

Thunderobot Mix G2 brings Core Ultra 9 275HX and mobile RTX 5090 to a 3.2L chassis, rivaling ASUS ROG NUC. Global debut at CES 2026 with creator-grade AI power.

Silent Whisper exploit tracks WhatsApp and Signal activity

A new GitHub tool exposes the Silent Whisper vulnerability, using RTT pings to infer WhatsApp and Signal user status by phone number. Learn key risks.

OPPO Find X9 Ultra tipped with 7,000 mAh+ battery beast

OPPO Find X9 Ultra is teased with a 7,000 mAh+ battery, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 200 MP camera, fast charging and Android 16, set to be 2026’s battery champ.

Realme 16 Pro series launches Jan 6 with organic silicone

Realme 16 Pro and 16 Pro+ launch on January 6 with Naoto Fukasawa, Urban Wild Design, industry-first organic silicone, new colors, and Buds Air 8 debut.

Redmi K90 Ultra leak: 10,000 mAh battery, under 8.5 mm

Leak hints Redmi K90 Ultra packs a 10,000 mAh battery, 100W wired and wireless charging in a sub-8.5 mm body, Dimensity 9-series power and a 165 Hz display.

Google Gemini adds visual local search with Maps emojis

The Google Gemini app now highlights visual local search with integrated Google Maps, emoji pins, and review cards, rolling out on mobile and desktop.

AI boom squeezes memory supply, pushing up gadget prices

AI's rapid growth diverts memory to data centers, tightening supply for smartphones, laptops and consoles. Why prices are rising and when relief may come.

Leak: Apple's foldable iPhone swaps Face ID for Touch ID

Leak details Apple's foldable iPhone: Touch ID power button replaces Face ID, robust hinge, 7.58-inch main display, under-display camera, tablet-like design.

SPhotonix 5D memory crystals: 360 TB trials in data centers

British startup SPhotonix advances 5D glass memory for archival cold storage: 360 TB per disk, up to 13.8B-year durability, pilots in data centers in two years.

DJI Osmo Pocket 4 delayed to 2026 amid accessory issues

Industry sources say the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 is delayed to 2026 due to accessory QC issues. Leaks hint at a 20% larger battery and a possible December reveal.

iPhone 20 leak: bezel-free 4-sided curved display in 2027

Apple may skip iPhone 19: iPhone 20 tipped for a bezel-free, four-sided curved display with under-display Face ID by 2027, as LG and Samsung invest in OLED.

Chinese gamer's extreme rig makes shots, wind and rain real

See a Chinese gamer's extreme gaming setup that turns Arena Breakout shots, wind and rain into real sensations—an immersive rig blurring game and reality.

Smartphone RAM reset: chip shortage pushes 6–8 GB standard

A global memory chip shortage is reshaping smartphone RAM. Expect fewer 16 GB and 12 GB phones, with 6–8 GB the new norm—and budget models returning to 4 GB.

OPPO Reno 15c unveiled: Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, pricing in China

Discover OPPO Reno 15c with Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, 6,500 mAh battery, 80 W charging, 50 MP cameras, 120 Hz AMOLED, ColorOS 16, and prices from 2,899 yuan in China.

ColorOS 16 (Android 16) stable hits OPPO F27 5G: AI upgrades

Stable ColorOS 16 (Android 16) rolls out to OPPO F27 5G in India, bringing OPPO AI toolkit, smoother multitasking, iPhone sync, camera upgrades and new themes.

Android Motion Cues: Google’s fix for phone motion sickness

Google is testing Android Motion Cues, visual anchors that sync with vehicle movement to reduce motion sickness. See how it works and when it might launch.

Japan's fabric speaker makes textiles sing, by Sensia

Discover Sensia's Fabric Speaker Portable from Japan: a flexible textile speaker that vibrates across its surface, reaches up to 68 dB, and rethinks room sound.

GameMT EX5: budget Android handheld with 1080p, mode dial

Meet the GameMT EX5, a budget Android handheld with a 5-inch 1080p IPS display, Helio G81, cloud gaming and emulators, Wi-Fi 5, and a unique mode dial.

FiiO SnowSky BEATBOX CD player with LDAC, speakers, FM

Discover FiiO's SnowSky BEATBOX portable CD player with bass-tuned speakers, LDAC Bluetooth, ripping support, FM radio, and a swappable 3500 mAh 18650 battery.

AMD nears Samsung Foundry deal for 2nm CPUs amid TSMC crunch

AMD is close to a Samsung Foundry deal to make 2 nm CPUs using SF2P, as TSMC capacity tightens. Timing to 2026, MPW plans, and Tesla and Apple's roles.