Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold screen repair rivals S25 Ultra
Early estimates put Galaxy Z TriFold inner screen repair at $1,120–$1,240—nearly the price of a new S25 Ultra. Scarce stock underscores its experimental launch.
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Nothing OS 4.0 rollout continues: no pause, Android 16
Nothing rejects pause rumors: Android 16-based Nothing OS 4.0 update rolls out in phases to Phone (3), (2), (2a); check manually in Settings if you still wait.
Switzerland probes Apple Pay over iPhone NFC access
Switzerland’s COMCO opens a preliminary antitrust inquiry into Apple Pay and iPhone NFC access, testing whether third-party payment apps get fair access.
Rivian RAP1 AI chip debuts with LiDAR-ready ACM3, Autonomy+
Rivian launches its RAP1 AI chip and Autonomy Compute Module 3 with LiDAR support, plus Universal Hands Free and Autonomy+. Specs, pricing, roadmap to Level 4.
SMIC's 5nm N+3 debuts without EUV, powering Kirin 9030
SMIC's N+3 delivers 5 nm-class chips without EUV for Huawei's Kirin 9030. DUV multipatterning boosts density but hits yields, as China pushes tech autonomy.
Selfix for iPhone 17 Pro: rear display case with microSD
Discover the Selfix case for iPhone 17 Pro: a rear AMOLED display for pro-quality selfies plus a microSD slot up to 2 TB. No pairing, powers from the phone.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold sells out in South Korea: tri‑fold
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold sells out in South Korea within minutes. Triple‑folding phone with 10-inch display and 200 MP camera. Price 3.59M won; US launch soon.
Apple AirTag delayed to 2026; HomePod mini gets S10 chip
Apple readies a new AirTag for 2026 with better Precision Finding and UWB tracking, while HomePod mini adopts an S10 chip but still skips Apple Intelligence.
DJI Neo 2 gets Apple Watch control in new firmware update
DJI Neo 2 firmware v01.00.0500 adds Apple Watch control, live view, and voice commands—so you can launch and record hands-free with an ultralight drone.
OneXPlayer Super X challenges ROG Flow Z13: specs, price
OneXPlayer Super X challenges Asus ROG Flow Z13 with a 14in 2.8K AMOLED, Ryzen AI 385/395, 83.5 Wh battery and optional liquid cooling from $1,899. Ships 2026.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 2 & 4 Gen 4 for budget phones
Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 and Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 for 2026 budget phones: smoother 120 fps displays, 108 MP cameras, AI audio and Quick Charge 4+.
Samsung’s global‑shutter camera tech may reshape iPhone
Samsung is developing a hybrid global‑shutter camera sensor and plans to debut it at ISSCC 2026; Apple is exploring similar tech for future iPhone imaging.
Semiconductor market hits $216.3B in Q3 2025 on AI, memory
Omdia says the semiconductor market hit $216.3B in Q3 2025, powered by AI and DRAM/HBM. Growth is broadening beyond NVIDIA, pointing to $800B+ this year.
Asus ROG Ally X durability test and teardown verdict
JerryRigEverything tests the Asus ROG Ally X: durability trial and teardown reveal Gorilla Glass Victus, 80 Wh battery, but no Hall-effect sticks at $999.
Hackers use ChatGPT Google ads to push MacStealer on macOS
Researchers expose how ChatGPT and Google Ads trick macOS users into pasting Terminal commands that install MacStealer, stealing iCloud passwords and card data.
iPad 12th‑gen leak: A19 chip, 8GB RAM and Wi‑Fi 7 in 2026
A fresh leak tips the 2026 iPad 12th‑gen with a 3‑nm A19 chip, 8GB RAM and Wi‑Fi 7—nearing iPad Air speed. Launch may slip amid memory shortages, higher costs.
DRAM/NAND price spike in 2026 will squeeze phones, laptops
TrendForce predicts a sharp 2026 surge in DRAM and NAND prices, forcing smartphones and laptops toward higher prices and leaner specs. See who's hit hardest.
Apple’s foldable iPhone rumors grow as Samsung denies deal
Rumors of Apple’s first foldable iPhone surge as Samsung Display denies a huge panel deal. We unpack shipment chatter, book-style design, COE, UDC, and sizes.
Ayaneo Pocket Play gaming smartphone with slide-out gamepad
Ayaneo unveils Pocket Play, a gaming smartphone with a slide-out gamepad, evoking Xperia Play nostalgia. Specs remain secret, with a full reveal coming soon.
Ayaneo Pocket Play gaming smartphone with slide-out gamepad
Ayaneo unveils Pocket Play, a gaming smartphone with a slide-out gamepad, evoking Xperia Play nostalgia. Specs remain secret, with a full reveal coming soon.