Turning Off Your Smartphone Every Day May Do More Harm Than Good

Daily power-offs may not extend a phone’s life. Modern smartphones are built to stay on, while full restarts can create extra load.

RTX 3060 gets ice-maker cooling and runs twice as cool in games

TrashBench turned a desktop ice maker into a liquid-cooling loop for a GeForce RTX 3060 and pushed Cyberpunk 2077 GPU temperatures down to about 22–23°C.

Google Confirms Android 17 Issues on Several Pixel Models

After the Android 17 update, Pixel owners report touchscreen glitches, 5G drops, eSIM problems and Wi-Fi connection failures.

Apple devices get an unpatchable SecureROM vulnerability

Paradigm Shift has shown usbliter8, a low-level exploit for older Apple chips. It needs physical access, but ordinary updates cannot fully fix it.

Halo: Campaign Evolved on PS5 will require a Microsoft account

The Halo remake is coming to PlayStation for the first time, but PS5 players will still need Microsoft account linking and platform subscriptions for online co-op.

Qualcomm CEO sees smart glasses as the next smartphone-scale market

Cristiano Amon says AI agents could become the main interface for apps, while smart glasses and other wearables turn into a huge new device category.

GM Is Dropping Android Auto as Carmakers Reclaim the Dashboard

Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are no longer untouchable. GM, Rivian and Tesla want deeper control over in-car software, driver data and paid services.

Apple Fixes Dangerous Bluetooth Bug in Beats Studio Buds

A Bluetooth flaw in Beats Studio Buds could let nearby attackers access the microphone and even take over parts of the headset. Apple patched it in firmware 1B211.

Nothing Cancels CMF Phone 3 Pro as RAM Prices Surge

Nothing says there will be no new CMF smartphone in 2026, as soaring memory costs would push its budget formula into a much higher price tier.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro May Bring LPDDR6 Memory

Qualcomm is reportedly testing a 2 nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro platform with LPDDR6 support for future premium Android flagships.

Sony May Put PlayStation Exclusives Back at the Center

Sony has removed wording about releasing its own studio games on PC and other platforms from its annual report, hinting at a stronger PlayStation-first strategy.

HyperOS 4 on Android 17: Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO update list

Xiaomi is preparing HyperOS 4 with Android 17, a refreshed interface, deeper AI tools and a tentative list of eligible Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices.

GTA 6 Pre-Orders Put Take-Two Investors on $80 Price Watch

Rockstar will open GTA 6 pre-orders on June 25, and investors are watching the possible $80 price tag, new editions and another trailer.

Qualcomm borrows Samsung's Heat Path Block idea for Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro

A new leak says Qualcomm is preparing its own HPB-style cooling element, but Samsung's Exynos version may still be more efficient.

Samsung Confirms Exynos 2700 Development for Galaxy S27

Samsung says its next flagship Exynos chip is progressing as planned, with a new layout and better cooling aimed at future premium Galaxy phones.

Google Pixel 11 may dodge a price hike with cheaper RAM

Google is reportedly looking at CXMT memory to keep Pixel 11 costs under control as RAM prices rise and rivals prepare pricier flagships.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro leak points to only two main versions

A fresh leak suggests Qualcomm’s first 2 nm flagship mobile chip may focus on LPDDR5X and LPDDR6 variants instead of six full versions.

Android 17 arrives on Pixel: which phones are expected to get it

Google has released Android 17 for Pixel devices, while other brands are still preparing their own rollout schedules and eligible model lists.

Foldable iPhone Ultra shown in a new detailed video

A fresh visualization shows what Apple’s first foldable iPhone could look like, including a thin body, dual camera and a nearly invisible crease.

Caviar Turns iPhone 17 Pro Max Into a T-Rex Luxury Accessory

Caviar has introduced Magnetic Custom panels for the iPhone 17 Pro Max, including a Relict version with titanium, alligator leather and a tiny T-Rex tooth fragment.