Pixel 10 Pro tops iPhone 16 Pro, S25 in battery test
Real-world battery test: Pixel 10 Pro lasted 7:01, beating iPhone 16 Pro and Galaxy S25. Tensor G5 on TSMC 3 nm boosts efficiency and keeps temps in check.
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IBM and NASA unveil Surya, an open AI for solar forecasts
IBM and NASA launch Surya, an open AI trained on SDO imagery to forecast solar flares two hours ahead, protecting GPS, power grids, satellites, and telecoms.
IDC: 2025 smartphones to grow 1% despite Trump tariffs
IDC forecasts 1% smartphone growth in 2025 despite Trump tariffs; iOS up 3.9%. On-device AI and foldables support demand; a foldable iPhone may land in 2026.
Nvidia Q2 FY2026 hits record $46.7B on data center GPUs
Record quarter for Nvidia: $46.7B revenue driven by data center GPUs, Blackwell and NVLink demand. Clouds lead, gaming up 49%. Outlook: $54B next quarter
Huawei Mate XTs triple-fold debuts Sept 4 with stylus
Huawei Mate XTs triple-fold launches Sept 4 with stylus support, Red Maple camera, Kirin 9020, up to 1 TB storage and satellite connectivity. Preorders in China
Sony’s portable PlayStation: Canis specs, PS5-level power
Deep dive into Canis powering Sony’s portable PlayStation: Zen 6 CPU, RDNA 5 graphics, up to 75% PS5 performance, up to 48 GB LPDDR5X, docked boosts, pricing.
TSMC fast-tracks 1.4 nm A14 Fab 25, volume in 2028
TSMC fast-tracks 1.4 nm chips: Fab 25 in Taichung breaks ground in October, pilot in 2027 and volume in 2028. $49B build targets 15% speed and 30% power cuts.
Rokid Glasses: $499 AR eyewear goes global, lightest yet
Rokid Glasses, 48 g AR eyewear with Micro‑LED displays and a 12‑MP camera, launch globally for $499. Get AI translation, transcription, and a fast‑charging case.
Samsung Galaxy Event: S25 FE, AI Tab S11 reveal Sep 4
Samsung confirms a Galaxy Event on Sep 4 to unveil the Galaxy S25 FE and AI-driven Galaxy Tab S11/S11 Ultra, ahead of IFA 2025. Reserve now to get a $50 credit.
AMD Medusa Point: Zen 6 mobile CPUs on 3 nm, new FP10
Leaked specs reveal AMD Medusa Point: Zen 6 on TSMC 3 nm with new FP10 socket, 45 W TDP, up to 22 hybrid cores and RDNA 3.5+ graphics, targeting a 2026 launch.
PlayStation 6 and next Xbox: ray tracing leaps ahead
Insiders say PlayStation 6 and the next Xbox will boost ray tracing 5-10x via AMD's next-gen tech, plus 2-3x raster gains and smarter rendering at 4K/120.
PNY GeForce RTX 5090 capacitor explodes: what went wrong
During video editing, a PNY GeForce RTX 5090 blew a capacitor by the 16-pin connector, raising quality-control concerns and debate over PNY reliability.
Frankfurt court: Apple Watch 'carbon-neutral' claim false
A Frankfurt court found Apple's 'carbon-neutral' Apple Watch claims misleading, citing short-term offsets. Apple will drop the label in Europe under EU rules.
TSMC to ramp 2 nm chips: $30k wafers, mass production 2025
TSMC will ramp 2 nm chips this fall, with mass production in Q4 2025 and wafer prices near $30,000. See key customers, capacity plans, and N2 to A14 roadmap.
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL Tensor G5 benchmarks disappoint early
Benchmarks show the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL’s Tensor G5 falling behind rivals: modest CPU gains, weaker GPU in AnTuTu and 3DMark, raising concerns for gaming.
AMD RDNA5 (UDNA) preview: Radeon GPUs for AI and gaming
Early look at AMD’s RDNA5 (UDNA): AT0 up to 96 CUs, 512‑bit bus, LPDDR5X support, and a bigger push into AI plus high‑end Radeon gaming. Specs provisional.
AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE refresh: 16GB, 256-bit bus coming
AMD is prepping a Radeon RX 9070 GRE refresh with 16GB and a 256-bit bus, boosting RDNA 4 performance. Launch due Sept–Oct, China-first, with pricing still TBD.
Huawei Mate XTs tri-fold: launch date, specs, lower price
Huawei's tri-fold Mate XTs launches Sept 4 in China with Kirin 9020, Tiangong hinge, 50MP variable-aperture camera and a lower 15,000 yuan starting price.
ASUS unveils ROG Astral RTX 5090 BTF and 5080 Dhahab pricing
ASUS confirms prices for its ROG Astral GPUs: RTX 5090 BTF at $3,499 and RTX 5080 Dhahab Core Edition at $1,899. Limited runs, designs—and rising controversy.
Hasselblad X2D II 100C: HDR, 10‑stop IBIS, smarter AF
Discover the Hasselblad X2D II 100C with a new 100MP BSI sensor, 16‑bit RAW, 10‑stop IBIS, hybrid AF, end‑to‑end HDR, lighter body and a lower $7,399 price.