Netflix to buy Warner Bros. and HBO in $82.7B megadeal
Netflix signs an $82.7B deal to acquire Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max after WBD's split. What it means for theaters, regulators, and the future of streaming.
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Honor X80 to pack 10,000 mAh battery, CQC confirms
CQC certification confirms the Honor X80 will launch with a massive 10,000 mAh battery and 5G support. Expect class-leading battery life and gaming focus.
FiiO DM15 R2R: hi-res portable CD player with 4.4 mm
Discover FiiO’s DM15 R2R portable CD player with hi-res DAC, balanced 4.4 mm output, aptX Adaptive Bluetooth, 815–1150 mW amps, USB-C charging and anti-skip.
Albiriox Android trojan: stealthy RAT draining bank accounts
Learn how the Android trojan Albiriox (RAT) hijacks devices, abuses Accessibility, and drains banking and crypto apps. See warning signs and smart defenses.
IDC raises 2025 smartphone forecast on iPhone 17 demand
IDC forecasts 1.5% growth in the 2025 smartphone market on iPhone 17 demand, led by Apple, but sees a 2026 slip amid delays and memory shortages; ASP hits $465.
DDR5 RAM price spike: 192GB traded for RTX 5070 Ti GPU
DDR5 prices are soaring: a 192 GB Corsair kit was traded for an RTX 5070 Ti. Why RAM is treated like cash on the secondhand market—and what it means for GPUs.
iPhone 17e leak: thinner bezels, A19 power, 2026 debut
Leaked iPhone 17e details hint at thinner bezels, a 60 Hz LTPS OLED, A19 performance, 18 MP selfie and 48 MP main cameras, targeting a 2026 launch globally.
Xiaomi Mix TriFold: triple-fold leaks and 2026 launch hint
Xiaomi Mix TriFold clears certification, hinting at a 2026 launch. Leaks suggest a triple-fold design, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and larger Si-carbon battery.
Google Play brings 3D movies to Galaxy XR and Android XR
Google Play is adding 3D movies for Galaxy XR and future Android XR headsets, with a fast-growing catalog of 50+ titles. Learn about support and availability.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leak: 200MP telephoto, global launch
Real-world photos show the Xiaomi 17 Ultra with a Leica camera revamp: 200MP telephoto and variable optical zoom. IMEI listing points to a global release.
Xteink X4: compact MagSafe e-ink reader for quick reads
Meet the Xteink X4, a tiny 4.3-inch e-ink reader that attaches via MagSafe, runs on ESP32, packs 32GB microSD, Wi-Fi, and lasts up to 14 days of battery life.
Realme P4x launched: 144Hz, 7000mAh, India pricing
Discover Realme P4x: 6.72-inch 144Hz FHD+ display, Dimensity 7400 Ultra, 7000mAh battery with 45W, IP64, India prices and Dec 10 sale, plus Realme Watch 5.
Airbus, Yuanxin to deliver low-latency inflight broadband
Airbus partners with Yuanxin Satellite to integrate the Thousand Sails (Qianfan) constellation, bringing high-speed, low-latency inflight connectivity worldwide.
OpenAI DDR5 buying rumor amid a tightening DRAM market
An unverified claim says OpenAI staff are buying DDR5 kits in retail. We unpack the rumor, the AI-driven DRAM shortage, and what it means for upgrade prices.
ASRock H610M COMBO: DDR5/DDR4 motherboard with 6 DIMMs
ASRock’s H610M COMBO is a budget-friendly H610 motherboard with six memory slots (DDR5 and DDR4), PCIe 4.0 x16, legacy PCI, and I/O—ideal for gradual upgrades.
Micron to shutter Crucial consumer brand amid AI boom
Micron is shutting down its Crucial consumer memory and SSD lines to focus on AI demand. Sales through Feb 2026; warranties honored. For gamers and PC builders.
OnePlus 15R (Ace 6T): huge 8,300 mAh battery, launch details
OnePlus 15R (Ace 6T) debuts with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, 165 Hz OLED, IP68/69/69K, and a massive 8,300 mAh battery with 100 W charging. Global launch Dec 17.
Infinix and Pininfarina unveil NOTE 60 Ultra design vision
Infinix partners with Italian design icon Pininfarina to craft the NOTE 60 Ultra. Discover the premium design direction revealed at BODW 2025 for 2026 devices.
Samsung The First Look 2026: AI, TVs, Galaxy Z TriFold
On Jan 4, Samsung’s The First Look 2026 unveils DX’s AI-led roadmap for TVs and appliances, updates on Galaxy Z TriFold availability, and Galaxy S26 hints.
DeepSeek V3.2-Speciale: lean AI that rivals GPT-5, Gemini
DeepSeek launches V3.2 and V3.2-Speciale, claiming GPT-5-level reasoning and Gemini 3 Pro parity via sparse attention and RL. Test the API and pricing impact.