DRAM market surges in Q2 2025: SK hynix takes the lead

The DRAM market rebounded in Q2 2025 to $31.63B as prices firmed, shipments rose, and HBM expanded. SK hynix led, with Samsung and Micron in a shifting market.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge: no silicon–carbon, 4,200 mAh

Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge won’t debut silicon–carbon: 3C cert lists a Li‑ion 4,200 mAh cell, up from 3,900 mAh on S25 Edge. Slim profile, pragmatic upgrade.

U.S. chip curbs hit Samsung, SK Hynix; China upgrades stall

U.S. export curbs halt new chip gear to China, stalling Samsung's NAND hub and SK Hynix DRAM upgrades. Impact on Micron, Chinese suppliers and Galaxy launches.

Ulefone Armor 29 Pro Thermal: rugged 640x512 thermal imaging

Ulefone Armor 29 Pro Thermal is a rugged smartphone with a 640x512 ThermoVue T2 sensor at 25 Hz, AI-enhanced thermal imaging for inspections, repairs and rescue

Oppo A6 GT 5G: specs, price in China — Snapdragon 7 Gen 3

Discover the Oppo A6 GT 5G: Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, 6.8-inch 1.5K AMOLED 120Hz, 7000 mAh with 80W charging, 50 MP OIS camera. See prices in China and new colors.

Samsung One UI 8.0 (Android 16) beta hits Galaxy S23

One UI 8.0 beta brings Android 16 to Galaxy S23 series. Starts in India with Sept 2025 patch, adding revamped Quick Share, DeX rotation, and Secure Folder.

Samsung Messages debuts Bubble Emoji auto-mood in Korea

Samsung Messages introduces Bubble Emoji, auto-adding emojis that match your text's mood. Currently limited to South Korea, with global rollout unconfirmed.

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.

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.