China debuts Zhitai, an AI agent for typhoon forecasting

Discover Zhitai, China's first AI agent for typhoon forecasting, delivering minute-level track and intensity updates, impact assessments, and mitigation tips.

Samsung cuts 2-nm wafer price to lure clients from TSMC

Samsung cuts 2-nm wafer costs by nearly a third to challenge TSMC, boost fab use, and win AI chip deals, including a $16.5B Tesla pact and possible xAI orders.

iPhone 17 shakes China market: big upgrades, same price

Apple’s iPhone 17 is reshaping China’s smartphone market: 256GB, A19 3 nm, LTPO OLED ProMotion 1-120 Hz, still $799. Xiaomi 17 shipments reportedly cut by 20%.

Apple MacBook Pro OLED, M6 chips, Samsung panels in 2026

Apple will launch OLED MacBook Pro models with M6 chips in Q4 2026, using Samsung’s 14- and 16-inch panels. Production starts Q3; pricing may shape adoption.

PlayStation 5 CFI-2100 hits Europe with cooling fix, lighter

Discover the refreshed PlayStation 5 CFI-2100: now on sale in Europe with a liquid metal cooling fix, lighter, more efficient build, and revised 825 GB SSD.

Samsung and Toyota expand Smart Signage in dealerships

Samsung and Toyota expand Smart Signage across dealerships, with 23,000+ displays in Europe. Interactive car buying and MagicINFO remote control boost sales.

Tesla, Apple eye glass substrates to boost AI chips

Tesla and Apple are exploring glass substrates to cut warpage and enhance AI chip performance for FSD, iPhone and data centers. Talks are early; interest grows.

OnePlus 15 teased with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Oct 27

OnePlus 15 debuts with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 1.15 mm bezels and a nanoceramic frame. China launch Oct 27, global rollout Nov 2025 at a lower price.

Google's new Android rules threaten sideloading and F-Droid

Google plans developer identity checks for Android, risking sideloading and stores like F-Droid. Critics warn security may come at the cost of openness.

Qualcomm bets on TSMC 2nm N2P for future Snapdragons

Qualcomm will build Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Gen 7 on TSMC's 2nm N2P, dropping Samsung. What it means for performance, efficiency, and higher chip costs.

iPhone 17e in 2026: Apple's balanced budget flagship

Apple's iPhone 17e lands in 2026 with Dynamic Island, 60 Hz OLED, single rear camera and a pared-back A19 chip—flagship look at a lower price to tempt buyers.

OnePlus Ace 6 leak: Snapdragon 8 Elite, 7800 mAh, 165 Hz

OnePlus Ace 6 detailed: Snapdragon 8 Elite, 1.5K 165 Hz OLED, 7800 mAh with 120W, up to 16GB/1TB, China launch and 15R for India with camera upgrades.

Galaxy S23 gets One UI 8 (Android 16): stable rollout begins

Samsung releases stable One UI 8 (Android 16) for Galaxy S23, S23+ and Ultra. New DeX, Secure Folder, Quick Share and refreshed apps. Rolling out in Korea.

iPhone Air storage upgrade fails: Apple's limits exposed

A modder’s attempt to expand an iPhone Air from 256 GB to 1 TB hit iOS errors and mystery NAND chips, highlighting Apple’s limits on DIY storage upgrades.

Xiaomi Retro Handheld Case turns 17 Pro/Pro Max into console

Xiaomi's Retro Handheld Console Case turns the 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max into mini consoles with ABXY, D-pad and 200 mAh battery, for retro games on the 2nd screen.

Xiaomi 15T Pro vs iPhone 15: raw power or reliability?

Compare Xiaomi 15T Pro and iPhone 15: 144 Hz AMOLED, Leica triple camera, 90 W charging vs iOS longevity, Face ID and MagSafe. See which flagship fits you.

Honor Magic 8 outpaces Xiaomi 17 Pro in AnTuTu V11 tests

Early AnTuTu V11 tests show Honor Magic 8 with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 topping Xiaomi 17 Pro, but with higher drain and temps. Launch in October 2025.

Xiaomi's XRing 02 SoC: 10-year chip plan and $7B bet

Xiaomi confirms next-gen XRing 02 SoC, outlines a decade-long chip roadmap and $7B spend. Why it won’t chase annual releases, targeting flagship independence.

Apple’s Manzano: AI for image analysis and generation

Discover Apple’s Manzano AI model with a hybrid tokenizer that unifies image analysis and generation, strong benchmarks, and iOS 26 plans alongside GPT-5.

YouTube over dial-up in 2025: 12x56K sets a record

YouTube on dial-up in 2025? The Serial Port bonded 12×56K via Multilink PPP to hit 668.8 kbit/s—smooth streaming and a likely record on a Windows XP rig.