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Samsung Galaxy XR headset: pre-registration Oct 15, launch Oct 21. Built on Android XR with Qualcomm, expected to top $2,000 and rival Apple's Vision Pro.
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OpenAI closed a $6.6B secondary share sale, valuing the AI firm at $500B. Employees sold shares as investors joined, reinforcing retention amid a talent race.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leaks: under-display selfie, 8 Elite Gen 5
Leaked listings hint the Nubia Z80 Ultra packs Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, an under-display selfie, 7,100 mAh battery and 90 W charging. Launch details inside.
Two Amazon Prime Air drones crash in Arizona; FAA probe
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Unannounced MacBook Pro (M5) surfaces at FCC with Thread
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Qualcomm defeats Arm as court upholds Nuvia core licenses
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GaN alliance for EV power: InnoScience, UAES, Naixinwei
InnoScience, UAES and Naixinwei sign a strategic pact to develop GaN-based power electronics for next-gen EVs, boosting efficiency, density and reliability.
Samsung smartphone camera backlash: petition urges overhaul
Ice Universe launches a petition urging Samsung to fix smartphone cameras: sensor slowdown, weak night/portrait, HDR errors, oversharpened video, AI tuning lag.
Amazon Kindle Scribe expands: Colorsoft, thinner model
Amazon debuts a thinner Kindle Scribe and the Colorsoft with a color E Ink display, AI search, cloud sync, and weeks-long battery life. Prices start at $430.
Samsung pivots: S26 Plus replaces S25 Edge after weak sales
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Samsung's first triple-fold phone debuts at APEC for $3,000
Samsung's first triple-folding smartphone will debut at the APEC summit in South Korea. Limited to about 50,000 units and priced near $3,000, it rivals Huawei.
Sony WH-1000XM6 & WF-1000XM5 add Gemini Live AI, Fast Pair
Sony updates WH-1000XM6 and WF-1000XM5 with Gemini Live AI, Fast Pair and Audio Share, plus Auracast and Bluetooth 5.3, enhancing Android 16 listening.
Xiaomi 17 series tops AnTuTu V11, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Xiaomi 17 series tops AnTuTu V11 with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. See scores for 17 Pro Max, 17 Pro and 17, and why Honor Magic 8 may lead the next chart.
2025 GenAI smartphone chipsets surge: Apple leads market
Counterpoint forecasts 74% growth in GenAI smartphone chipsets in 2025, reaching 35% share. Apple 46%, Qualcomm 35%, MediaTek 12%; on-device AI rises.
OnePlus Buds 3V: budget TWS, 54-hour battery, fast charge
OnePlus Buds 3V: TWS earbuds with 54-hour battery, 10-minute fast charging, 12.4 mm drivers, Bluetooth 5.4, IP55, AI noise reduction, and 3D spatial audio.
LG UltraFine evo 6K: first 6K monitor with Thunderbolt 5
LG’s 32-inch UltraFine evo 6K pairs 6144x3456 resolution with Thunderbolt 5, pro color (DCI-P3, Adobe RGB), HDR600 and KVM, built for editors and designers.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra first look: CAD renders, specs
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Samsung Galaxy XR nears launch after Bluetooth listing
Samsung's Galaxy XR mixed-reality headset cleared Bluetooth certification, hinting at an imminent launch with pricing over $2,000 and a debut in South Korea.