TSMC overload reshapes foundry market: Samsung, Intel rise
With TSMC's lines at capacity, chip designers turn to Samsung and Intel Foundry. 2 nm costs, SF2, and 18A/14A are reshaping the chip foundry landscape.
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vivo X300 Pro ranks second on DxOMark with top video
vivo X300 Pro delivers a standout camera: second on DxOMark and best Android for video. Learn its strengths, scores, and caveats in photo and low light.
Ryzen AI 5 430 in PassMark: mild gains, stronger iGPU
Early PassMark results put AMD’s Ryzen AI 5 430 about 8–9% faster than the 330, with clocks and a Radeon 840M RDNA 3.5 iGPU doubling CUs. CES 2026 reveal ahead.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 5: why balance beats brute power for most
Android Authority poll: buyers prefer Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 over Elite for balanced performance, cooler operation, better price, and enough power for 2026 phones.
Samsung tests 20,000 mAh silicon-carbon smartphone battery
Samsung SDI is testing a dual-cell 20,000 mAh silicon-carbon smartphone battery, but swelling and safety risks may delay production, promising longer use.
AI memory crunch may hike smartphone and PC prices 10–20%
Surging AI data-center demand is squeezing DRAM supplies, pushing smartphone and PC prices up 10–20%. Learn how Samsung, SK Hynix and OEMs are bracing for 2026
Samsung Galaxy S26, Z Fold8/Flip8: no price hike in 2026
Samsung will keep prices for Galaxy S26, Z Fold8 and Z Flip8 at last-gen levels. Launch set for Feb 25 in San Francisco, with sales starting early March.
RedMagic 11 Pro+ Golden Saga: gold-cooled gaming phone
RedMagic 11 Pro+ Golden Saga debuts with gold liquid cooling, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 144 Hz display, 24 GB/1 TB, $1,415 China price, plus a tablet.
DIY smartphone cyberdeck: a folding pocket computer
YouTuber High Tech Low Life turns a smartphone into a folding cyberdeck: 3D-printed shell, USB-C hub, 10,000 mAh battery, wireless keyboard, 2-inch speakers.
Samsung's Brain Health to spot early dementia at CES 2026
Samsung's new Brain Health feature analyzes gait, voice, sleep via smartphones and smartwatches to flag early dementia signs, debuting at CES 2026. Plus tips.
Huawei Pura 90 leak: major camera upgrade with 1-inch sensor
Insider leak says Huawei Pura 90 will add a 1-inch main sensor and updated dual periscope zoom (200MP/50MP), boosting low-light detail and long-range imaging.
Samsung eyes CSOT rigid OLED for Galaxy A57 to cut costs
Samsung may use CSOT rigid OLED panels in the Galaxy A57, trading bezels for lower costs. S26 FE could follow; A58 may get flexible OLEDs if pricing aligns.
iQOO 15 Ultra set to launch with giant active fan for gamers
Discover the iQOO 15 Ultra: a gaming smartphone with a giant active cooling fan, physical triggers, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and 6.85-inch 144 Hz QHD display.
MediaTek Dimensity 7100: 5G efficiency for mid-range phones
MediaTek Dimensity 7100: 6 nm mid-range 5G with 8-core CPU, Mali-G610 GPU, LPDDR5, UFS 3.1, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, improved power efficiency for longer use.
PS Plus Essential Jan 2026: Need for Speed Unbound on PS5
PS Plus Essential kicks off January 2026 with Need for Speed Unbound on PS5. Get the release date, included tiers, and Sony's shift from PS4 titles in lineups.
Xiaomi rolls out HyperOS 3 on Android 15 to older devices
Xiaomi starts Mi Pilot tests of HyperOS 3 on Android 15 for Redmi K60 and Xiaomi Pad 6 in China, with smoother UI, speed gains, and support for older devices.
CATL Naxtra sodium-ion batteries near 2026 mass production
CATL’s Naxtra sodium-ion batteries hit 175 Wh/kg, target 2026 mass production, and promise strong cold-weather performance and safety for EVs and grid storage.
New Year cyberattack surge: RED Security warns of risks
RED Security reports a 4-5x surge in cyberattacks over New Year holidays, led by ransomware. Learn why reduced monitoring enables breaches and how SOCs help.
Samsung Exynos to adopt side-by-side packaging for cooling
Samsung is testing a side-by-side (SbS) chip layout for Exynos, placing CPU and DRAM under one HPB layer to cut heat, boost efficiency, and slim phones.
Microsoft Edge drops 'allow other stores' toggle for add-ons
Microsoft Edge removed the 'Allow extensions from other stores' toggle. Chrome Web Store add-ons now install without prompts, treating support as built in.