Samsung Galaxy XR unveiled: OLEDoS display, XR2+ Gen 2
Samsung unveils Galaxy XR headset on Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 with Sony OLEDoS 3,800 PPI, 8 external cams and eye tracking; plus Smart Eyes XR glasses with LCoS.
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Li Auto i6 to include AD Max driver assist free, no fees
Li Auto's CEO says the i6 sedan will ship with AD Max driver assistance standard and subscription-free, as its VLA Driver AI evolves to rival global leaders.
Nothing Phone (4a): leaked specs, camera-first midranger
Rumored Nothing Phone (4a) packs Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, 50MP selfie and 3x telephoto with OIS, 5,500 mAh battery, and IP68 build—aiming for midrange performance.
iOS 26 security overhaul: silent updates, no reboots
Apple tests iOS 26 Background Security Improvements: silent patches and installs without reboot. Raise iPhone protection with real-time fixes. Stay protected.
TSMC 3nm price hike hits Qualcomm, MediaTek; prices to rise
Qualcomm and MediaTek paid up to 24% more for TSMC 3nm N3P wafers, raising chip costs as 2nm looms. Expect pricier flagships next generation for smartphones
Palit turns GPUs into beer mugs with Oktoberfest flair
Palit launches a playful Oktoberfest campaign: a beer-mug styled GPU and Palit Maker files for 3D-printed customization. Tech meets culture and self-expression.
Apple ends iOS 18.6.2 signing: downgrades are over
Apple has ended signing for iOS 18.6.2, iPadOS 18.6.2 and tvOS 18.6, blocking downgrades from iOS 26 to iOS 18. Why it happened and what it means for users.
iPhone 17 Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth bug breaks CarPlay — iOS 26.1 fix
Owners report iPhone 17 drops Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth, cutting off CarPlay—likely linked to Apple Watch. Apple confirms a fix in iOS 26.1; release expected soon.
China's data island: Huawei UB-Mesh powers the AI race
China is building a 'data island' network using Huawei's UB-Mesh to link data centers and boost AI compute for megacities, key piece of its $37B Stargate plan.
Android Auto volume glitch has drivers eyeing update 15.3
Drivers report an Android Auto volume-control bug that locks buttons to navigation audio. Google is testing update 15.3; Renault and Dacia owners hit hardest.
Apple’s foldable iPhone targets 2026 with ultra-thin build
Mark Gurman says Apple’s first foldable iPhone is slated for fall 2026: 7.8-inch display, ultra-thin titanium build, Touch ID, Foxconn assembly, $2k+.
MediaTek Dimensity 9500: 3nm power rivaling Apple A19 Pro
MediaTek's Dimensity 9500 debuts on TSMC 3 nm with ARM C1, A19-class benchmarks, faster ray tracing, stronger NPU for on-device AI, and 7.4 Gbps 5G speeds.
vivo X300 debuts Oct 13: 200MP Zeiss camera powerhouse
vivo X300 debuts Oct 13 with 200 MP Zeiss cameras, CIPA-grade OIS, first 4K/60 portrait video, and the new Dimensity 9500. Plus Watch GT 2, TWS 5, and Pad 5e.
Samsung One UI 9.0 leak hints at Android 17, foldable focus
A leaked One UI 8.5 build references One UI 9.0, likely based on Android 17. Expected on Galaxy Z Fold 8/Flip 8 in 2026, with AI focus, triple-foldable plans.
One UI 8.5 leak: Samsung Galaxy Buds 4/4 Pro model IDs
Code in One UI 8.5 references Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro (SM-R540, SM-R640), hinting development and a possible 2026 launch with the upcoming Galaxy S26.
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.
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.