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.
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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.
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.
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.