Trump sets $100,000 H-1B fee, reshaping tech hiring
Trump orders a $100,000 annual H-1B fee, hitting Amazon, Microsoft and Google, and unveils a fast-track Gold Card visa for investors. The impact on tech hiring.
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Xiaomi 17 lineup: Ultra stays, new Pro Max, camera leap
Xiaomi president Lu Weibing confirms the Xiaomi 17 lineup with Ultra and Pro Max, skipping 16. Expect new photo and video tech, top-tier cameras. Big upgrades.
iPhone 17 Pro Max drop test proves major durability gains
Early Australia tests show the iPhone 17 Pro Max shrugs off multiple drops; Ceramic Shield 2 survives until a six-meter fall, while the aluminum frame scuffs.
iPhone 17 Pro scratched in China demos as aluminum returns
Shoppers in China report iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max units with display and frame scratches. Staff cite MagSafe wear; experts blame Apple’s switch to aluminum.
Nothing Ear (3): transparent TWS with Super Mic, ANC, $179
Nothing Ear (3) brings transparent TWS design, Super Mic for clearer calls, 12 mm drivers and adaptive ANC. Recycled aluminum IP54 case. Preorder Sept 18, $179.
iPhone 17 camera glitch under LED lights: fix in iOS 26.1
iPhone 17 Pro and Air face LED-lighting photo distortions—wavy bands and blotches. Apple confirms a software bug and will fix it in the iOS 26.1 update.
Samsung's XR headset set for Oct 21; triple-fold phone next
Samsung sets Oct 21, 2025 for Project Moohan XR headset after extra quality checks; triple-fold Galaxy due late Oct/Nov, about 2M won ($1,350), 100k units.
Samsung One UI 8 (Android 16) now rolling out to Galaxy S25
Samsung launches One UI 8 based on Android 16 for Galaxy S25, with a stable build live and more devices to follow soon. Explore new AI features and refinements.
Vivo’s bold in-car system outgrows Android Auto mirroring
Vivo unveils a new in-car integration for the X300 series, surpassing Android Auto and CarPlay with OriginOS 6, voice control, and vehicle commands in China.
iPhone 18 leak: C2 mmWave modem, 2-nm A20 chip power
Early report: iPhone 18 will launch in 2026 with a C2 modem with mmWave, a 2-nm A20 chip, and better efficiency—plus hints of a foldable iPhone and faster 5G.
Motorola rolls out Android 16 to Edge 60 Pro, Edge 50 Fusion
Motorola rolls out stable Android 16 to Edge 60 Pro (Brazil) and Edge 50 Fusion (Mexico), adding UI polish, baseline security, and better LE audio compatibility.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Apple A19 Pro: Geekbench 6.4
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in Xiaomi 17 scores 3,705/11,228 in Geekbench 6.4, closing on Apple A19 Pro and beating A18 Pro, promising faster Android phones.
Sony Xperia 1 VII gets first stable Android 16 update
Sony ships the first stable Android 16 for Xperia 1 VII (71.1.A.2.68, 1.13 GB). What's new, what's missing, and how to update, plus key security improvements.
AirPods Pro 3 heart-rate accuracy rivals Apple Watch
Independent tests show AirPods Pro 3 heart-rate monitoring rivals Apple Watch, thanks to a fast infrared PPG sensor. Accurate readings even during workouts.
Operational Apple-1 with Byte Shop case hits RR Auction 2025
An operational Apple-1 in its rare Byte Shop wooden case hits RR Auction; pre-bids at $144,311 and could exceed $300,000 this September.
Apple iOS 26 arrives, plus iOS 18.7 and macOS 14.7/15.7
Apple ships iOS 26 for new iPhones and updates iOS 18.7, macOS Sonoma 14.7 and Sequoia 15.7. Get security patches, bug fixes & compatibility on older devices.
Samsung HP-B 200MP camera in mass production, 3x–7x zoom
Samsung reportedly starts mass production of its HP-B 200MP camera with variable 3x–7x optical zoom and OIS, targeting OEM brands, not Galaxy flagships.
iQOO Neo 11 Pro Geekbench scores, Dimensity 9500 specs
iQOO Neo 11 Pro with Dimensity 9500 hits 3,320/9,898 in Geekbench 6.5, Android 16, plus 100W charging, 7,000 mAh battery, 2K OLED; launch expected in Q4 2025.
GTA 6 delay rumors: October 2026 release window tipped
Insider Tom Henderson says Rockstar may delay GTA 6 from May 26, 2026 to October to align with consoles and holiday sales. What it means for players.
DJI Mini 5 Pro launches Sept 17 with 1-inch 50MP camera
DJI confirms the Mini 5 Pro launch for September 17, with a 1-inch 50MP camera, 4K/120 HDR, night mode, obstacle sensing, and 36-minute flights in a 249g body.