OpenAI rolls out GPT-5.1: Instant and Thinking modes

OpenAI releases GPT-5.1 with Instant and Thinking modes, boosting speed, reasoning, and personalization. See features, access, and API names for developers.

Valve’s Steam Machine console: price outlook, early 2026

Valve unveils the Steam Machine console with Zen 4 CPU and RDNA 3 graphics. Insider cost estimates suggest a $449–$600 price range ahead of an early 2026 launch

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leak: specs, display, camera

Leak: Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold with 6.5-inch cover, 10-inch inner, 2600/1600-nit displays, 200MP camera, 5,600 mAh battery, Snapdragon, launch tipped soon.

DJI Neo 2: ultra-light drone with gestures and 4K video

Discover DJI Neo 2, a 151 g ultralight drone with gesture controls, all-around obstacle sensing, 4K/100fps video, ActiveTrack, and 19-minute flights safely.

Xiaomi phones: great value, HyperOS ads and other quirks

We explore Xiaomi phones' trade-offs: HyperOS ads, stubborn preinstalled apps, confusing model names, flash-sale stunts, and the Leica tie-up's real impact.

Transparent ASUS ROG Night Demon Extreme SE keyboard

Explore the ASUS ROG Night Demon Extreme SE: a transparent 75% mechanical keyboard with RGB keycaps, 8,000 Hz polling, Speed Tap mode, and an OLED display.

Huawei's next wide-format foldable phone leaks: 7.6-inch

Leak suggests Huawei is testing a 7.6-inch wide-format foldable with a 5.5-inch cover screen, flagship chip and near-6000 mAh battery. See what's coming next.

HARMAN earns first HDR10+ Automotive for in-car displays

HARMAN is first to secure HDR10+ Automotive certification for in-car displays, using Samsung Neo QLED to boost clarity, contrast and comfort for safer travel.

Valve unveils Steam Machine console and new Controller

Valve expands Steam Hardware with a TV-first Steam Machine console and second-gen Steam Controller—RDNA3 graphics, haptics, 4K output—launching in early 2026.

Tachyum Prodigy 2nm chip claims 1,000 PFLOPS AI leap

Tachyum unveils Prodigy 2nm processor with up to 1024 cores, 1,000 PFLOPS AI claims, DDR5-heavy configs, aiming to outpace top x86 CPUs and NVIDIA Rubin.

Xiaomi HyperOS for Computers could ignite Android PCs

Leaks point to Xiaomi’s HyperOS for Computers as Android PCs launch on Snapdragon X Elite. We explain the ecosystem play, laptop benefits, and what to expect.

iPhone 18 Pro Max leak: Apple's heaviest flagship yet

Leaks point to iPhone 18 Pro Max at over 240 grams and around 9mm thick, adding under-display Face ID, camera and battery upgrades, set for September 2026.

DJI Osmo Action 6: variable aperture and Free Cut 4K

Discover the DJI Osmo Action 6: a large 1/1.1-inch sensor, variable f/2.0–f/4.0 aperture, and Free Cut 4K for easy vertical/horizontal edits. Shoot smarter.

iOS 26.2 beta fixes CarPlay widgets with dynamic layouts

iOS 26.2 beta revamps CarPlay widgets with dynamic scaling, restoring two- and three-widget layouts on 8-12-inch screens to fit varied dashboards better.

D-Link DAP-E9560: Wi‑Fi 7 ceiling AP for dense networks

Discover the D-Link DAP‑E9560 Wi‑Fi 7 access point: tri‑band with MLO, 10G PoE, Nuclias management and WPA3. Built for high‑density offices, schools, campuses.

RTX 50xx 12VHPWR meltdown fix: thicker contacts tested

A repair expert fixed melted 12VHPWR plugs on an RTX 5090 by swapping in thicker 16-pin contacts. Tests kept 600 W under 45°C, cutting risk for RTX 50xx GPUs.

Sony’s first PlayStation monitor for PS5: 27″ QHD 240Hz

Sony’s first PlayStation monitor: 27-inch QHD IPS, up to 240 Hz (120 Hz on PS5), HDMI 2.1, USB-C with PlayStation Link, launching in 2026 in the US and Japan.

Unlock Xbox Full Screen on any Windows 11 handheld

Learn how a third-party tool enables the Xbox Full Screen Experience on any Windows 11 handheld, from ROG Ally to Legion Go, with setup steps and rollback tips.

Android 16 comes to laptops on Snapdragon X chips in 2026

Google and Qualcomm are adapting Android 16 for Snapdragon X laptops, paving the way for Samsung, ASUS and Lenovo devices. First models could appear by 2026.

Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 delayed to Q3 2026 — new modes

Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 is delayed to Q3 2026. Cold Iron teases new archetypes and an Annihilation mode as EG7 invests $6.5M in the co-op shooter sequel.