Galaxy S26 Ultra Geekbench leak: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
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Galaxy S27 Ultra camera leaks hint major 2027 upgrades
Early leaks detail the Galaxy S27 Ultra’s camera: 200MP ISOCELL HP6, new processing, 8K/60fps video, upgraded telephoto, and possible S Pen removal in 2027.
AI-fueled memory market: DRAM and packaging prices soar
DRAM and HBM packaging and testing costs are up 30% as Powertech, ChipMOS and Walton hike prices. AI demand fuels a memory supercycle squeezing PC buyers.
ASUS TUF Gaming A14 laptops: compact power at CES 2026
A look at ASUS TUF Gaming A14 laptops from CES 2026: 14-inch 165 Hz displays, Ryzen AI 9 or Ryzen AI Max+, RTX 5060 or Radeon 8060S, cooling and battery life.
Apple overtakes Samsung as 2025 global smartphone leader
Counterpoint Research reports a 2% rise in global smartphone shipments in 2025. Apple tops Samsung with ~20% share, Xiaomi third, as upgrades revive demand.
Steam hits 42M concurrent users, sets new all-time record
Steam breaks its concurrent users record with 42 million online on Jan 11, as revenues hit new highs. Explore the trends driving sustained PC gaming growth.
Exynos 2700 leak: faster, cooler performance for Galaxy S27
Fresh leak outlines Exynos 2700 for Galaxy S27: up to 40% CPU gains, better efficiency, LPDDR6/UFS 5.0, and new cooling for steadier performance under load.
vivo Y500i debuts: 7,200 mAh battery, rugged IP69 build
Discover the vivo Y500i: 7,200 mAh battery with 44W charging, Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, 120Hz LCD, 50MP camera, IP68/IP69 durability, starting at 1,499 yuan in China.
LG CLOid home robot debuts at CES 2026 — hype or reality?
LG's CLOid home robot debuted at CES 2026 with two arms, VLM AI and ThinQ integration. See what it did on stage, why the pace raised doubts, and what’s next.
AMD RDNA 5 may follow NVIDIA RTX 60: pricing-first strategy
Reports suggest AMD will launch RDNA 5 GPUs after NVIDIA's RTX 60, targeting TSMC N3P in 2027. Explore the pricing strategy and what it means for gamers.
U.S. backs off DJI, Chinese import ban; FCC limits stay
Commerce eased off a U.S. import ban on Chinese drones, DJI, but FCC certification blocks remain. What it means for new models, parts, and current owners.
DIY 32GB DDR5 desktop RAM from laptop chips: 6400 MT/s XMP
See how VIK-on built a 32GB DDR5 desktop DIMM from laptop modules, flashed XMP for 6400 MT/s, and saved about $130 using custom firmware and BGA resoldering
Astaroth Trojan spreads via WhatsApp, targets messaging
Cybercriminals revive Astaroth: the trojan spreads via WhatsApp, Telegram and Viber, auto-sends lures, and steals banking data. Learn how to stay protected.
Honor X80 smartphone: 10,000 mAh battery, big OLED, $140
Honor X80: budget smartphone with a 10,000 mAh battery, 6.81-inch 1.5K OLED and Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, priced around $140, with launch expected in H1 2026.
AnTuTu Q4 2025: Qualcomm leads China’s Android chip market
AnTuTu’s Q4 2025 report shows Qualcomm at 71.2% of China’s Android processor market, MediaTek at 27.4%, with Samsung and newcomer Xiaomi entering the chart.
Samsung Galaxy Ring incident: crack, not battery swelling
Samsung concludes its Galaxy Ring investigation: a casing crack, not a swollen battery, caused the painful deformation. The company calls it isolated.
Xiaomi readies 2026 phone with in-house chip, OS and AI
Xiaomi is building a 2026 smartphone that unites its in-house processor, operating system, and AI into a fully integrated platform for better performance.
Android 17 App Lock hides notification text, boosts privacy
Android 17 upgrades App Lock to hide notification text, showing only 'New message' or 'New notification' on the lock screen. Protect chats, photos and more.
Realme returns under OPPO: sub-brand pivot with OnePlus
Realme reunites with OPPO as a sub-brand alongside OnePlus. CEO Sky Li stays, launches stay on schedule, and OPPO's 50,000-store network boosts global expansion.
Motorola Moto Sound Flow: Bose-tuned speaker at CES 2026
Meet the Motorola Moto Sound Flow, a Bose-tuned 30 W portable speaker with IP67, 6000 mAh battery, UWB handoff, Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth, and a €199 launch price.