Xiaomi 16 series early launch: Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, HyperOS 3
Xiaomi 16, 16 Pro and 16 Pro Mini may debut Sept 25 with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, HyperOS 3, 100W charging and 6.3/6.8-inch displays for a smoother experience.
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Sony’s 200MP phone sensor debuts in OPPO Find X9 Ultra
Sony is readying a 1/1.1-inch 200MP smartphone sensor, set to debut in OPPO’s Find X9 Ultra, promising sharper images and igniting a new camera war ahead.
Optical watermarks fight deepfakes: Cornell's new tech
Cornell researchers unveil optical watermarks using noise-coded illumination that embeds authentication in light, exposing edits and deepfakes. Trusted video.
ZOTAC Zone Pro: Ryzen AI handheld takes on ROG Ally
ZOTAC Zone Pro debuts with Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, 32GB LPDDR5X, 1TB SSD and a 7-inch 120Hz AMOLED. Big power, modest 48.5Wh battery. Targets ROG Ally and Legion Go.
Pixel 10 XL Tensor G5 gaming: wins in PUBG, woes in Fortnite
We test the Pixel 10 XL’s Tensor G5 on TSMC 3 nm: 60 FPS in Valorant and PUBG, 29 in Genshin, 25 in Fortnite, 44 in Wuthering Waves, temps peak at 42.9°C.
U.S. revokes chip licenses for Samsung, SK Hynix in China
The U.S. will revoke licenses for Samsung and SK Hynix to buy chip equipment in China, reshaping semiconductor supply chains and pressuring NAND, DRAM output.
OPPO A6 Max: 7000mAh, IP69, 120Hz OLED at 1,599 yuan
Discover the OPPO A6 Max with a 7000mAh battery, IP69 protection, 6.8-inch 120Hz OLED, Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, 8/256GB, loud speakers and NFC at 1,599 yuan.
Lenovo Legion Go 2 handheld leaks: 144Hz OLED at IFA 2025
Lenovo's Legion Go 2 handheld gaming PC may debut at IFA 2025 with a 144Hz OLED display, VRR, and Ryzen Z2 Extreme power, plus refined controls and dual USB-C.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 leak: Galaxy S26 gets 4.74GHz
Leak reveals Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5: 4.61GHz cores, Adreno 840, 4M+ AnTuTu. Samsung's Galaxy S26 may hit 4.74GHz. Launch Sept 23; rivals respond next day.
Nothing Phone 4a: near-flagship specs, price, March 2026
Leaked Nothing Phone 4a series: 6.88-inch 120 Hz AMOLED, Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, 50 MP cameras, 5500 mAh with 60 W fast charge. Expected from ₹29,999 in March 2026.
Google Pixel 10 plagued by Android Auto black screen
Google Pixel 10 owners report an Android Auto bug: screens freeze on the logo or go black, while audio still works. Experts expect a software fix from Google.
Exynos 2600 nears Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in 2nm benchmarks
Leaked Geekbench 6 shows the 2 nm Exynos 2600 nearly matching Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a 53.5% gen-on-gen jump. Power efficiency could decide the Galaxy S26.
Hackers sell Discord data: 1.8B messages, 35M users
Researchers report a massive Discord data breach: 1.8B messages, 207M voice recordings, data from 35M accounts. Learn the risks and how to protect your privacy.
Microsoft debuts MAI-Voice-1 & MAI-1-preview AI for Copilot
Microsoft launches MAI-Voice-1 and MAI-1-preview: a fast voice model on one GPU and a ChatGPT-style text model trained on 15,000 H100s, coming to Copilot.
Lenovo Project Pivo: rotating-display laptop concept
Lenovo unveils Project Pivo, a laptop concept with a display that flips between landscape and portrait. We cover use cases, pitfalls, and an IFA 2025 debut.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5: Qualcomm's bold rename at Summit
Qualcomm may unveil Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 at Snapdragon Summit, aligning with 8 Gen 5. Geekbench hints a gaming phone on 8 Gen 5; rumors tentative.
Galaxy Tab S11 leak reveals EU pricing, specs and launch
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 and S11 Ultra appear on Polish retailers, revealing EU pricing, storage tiers, key specs, and a Sept 4 launch alongside Galaxy S25 FE.
Rivian adds Apple Car Key via Wallet for iPhone and Watch
Rivian enables Apple Car Key in Wallet for iPhone and Watch with NFC and UWB unlocking, plus key sharing and Express Mode, while CarPlay support remains absent.
Samsung's playful ad: Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs iPhone 16 Pro Max
Samsung's latest ad pits Galaxy Z Fold 7 against iPhone 16 Pro Max, showcasing stand mode and split-screen streaming amid 2026 Apple foldable rumors.
Ayaneo AM01S mini PC preorders: Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 inside
Ayaneo sets August 29, 2025 preorders for the AM01S mini PC with Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. Built-in display, USB4, HDMI, dual 2.5G Ethernet for gamers and creators.