One UI 8.5 on Android 16: leaked Galaxy AI, Bixby revamp
Leaked One UI 8.5 changelog details Android 16: expanded Galaxy AI, reworked Bixby, smarter battery controls, cross-device access, debuting with Galaxy S26.
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Helldivers 2 slashes install size to 23GB in Steam beta
Arrowhead and Nixxes cut Helldivers 2’s install from ~154GB to 23GB by removing duplicate data. Try it via the Steam beta—same content, minor HDD load impact.
Tiny PS One: world's smallest PlayStation on real chips
Modder Thedrew builds a 73×59 mm PS One using Sony’s original chips—no emulation or FPGA. See the prototype and what’s next in The PS One Redesign Series.
Exynos 2600 teased: 2nm power for Samsung Galaxy S26
Samsung teases the Exynos 2600, a 2 nm chip likely powering Galaxy S26 in select regions, with leaked benchmarks rivaling Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. Learn more.
DOOGEE V Max LR: rugged smartphone with laser rangefinder
Discover the DOOGEE V Max LR: a rugged smartphone with a built-in laser rangefinder (0.08-40 m), 20,500 mAh battery, 200 MP camera, 120 Hz display, Android 15.
Android 16 QPR2 lands on Pixel: smarter alerts, security
Explore Android 16 QPR2 for Pixel: AI smart notifications, Enhanced HDR brightness, parental controls, accessibility upgrades, and safer calls rolling out now.
Duran Duran x We Are Rewind: WE-001 hi-fi cassette player
We Are Rewind teams with Duran Duran on the WE-001 Special Edition: a hi-fi aluminum cassette player with Bluetooth, recording, and a Pop Trash 25th anniversary
Android's Call Reason flags urgent calls in Google Phone
Discover how Android's Call Reason in the Google Phone app tags urgent calls so recipients know it's important, improving pickup rates and timely callbacks.
Nubia Fold debuts: 8-inch foldable with 6560 mAh battery
Discover the Nubia Fold - an 8-inch book-style foldable with Snapdragon 8 Elite, Android 15, 120 Hz displays and a 6560 mAh battery. Price, specs, launch.
Nubia Flip3 foldable debuts in Japan ahead of 2026 sale
Discover the Nubia Flip3 foldable: 6.9-inch 120Hz display, Dimensity 7400X, 50MP camera, 4610 mAh, Android 15. Launching in Japan, sales begin January 2026.
OnePlus 15 OxygenOS 16.0.1.305 update boosts camera, network
OnePlus 15 receives OxygenOS 16.0.1.305 with faster camera, better color accuracy, sturdier face unlock and revamped AI LinkBoost. Rolling out in India first.
ANBERNIC RG 477V retro handheld, Dimensity 8300, 120 Hz
Discover ANBERNIC RG 477V: 4.7-inch 4:3 IPS 120 Hz retro handheld with Dimensity 8300, PS2/Switch emulation, full controls and a 5300 mAh battery. Glass front.
200MP sensor showdown: OmniVision OVB0D vs Sony LYTIA 901
Deep dive into OmniVision's 200MP OVB0D vs Sony's LYTIA 901: HDR, remosaic engines, QQBC sharpness, and these next-gen sensors will debut in 2026 flagships.
Redmi Turbo 5 Pro (POCO F8): 9000 mAh power, 100W charging
Leaks reveal the Redmi Turbo 5 Pro (global POCO F8) with a 9000 mAh silicon‑carbon battery, 100W charging, Dimensity power, IP68, and an expected $344 price.
Varmilo foot keyboard keypads: $50 pro gaming pedals debut
Varmilo launches mechanical foot keyboard keypads for gamers: Cherry MX Silent Black, USB/Bluetooth/2.4G, 10 ms response, FK2 remapping and macros—all for $50.
Redmi TV X 2026 Mini LED lineup: 144Hz 4K specs, prices
Explore the Redmi TV X 2026 lineup: 55/65/75-inch Mini LED, 1,200 nits, 94% DCI-P3, 144 Hz 4K and 288 Hz 2K, Dolby Vision Gaming, HDMI 2.1, prices and specs.
Redmi Note 15 series leak: global specs, prices, colors
Fresh leak reveals global Redmi Note 15, Pro and Pro+ specs, cameras, batteries, colors and expected EU prices. See chips, displays and charging before launch.
KOI: WeTab, Infinity V+ tied to hijacked Chrome/Edge add-ons
KOI says ShadyPanda hijacked Chrome and Edge extensions, linking WeTab and Infinity V+ to data harvesting, cookie theft and code updates impacting 4.3M users.
Memory price surge upends the game console playbook
TrendForce warns that soaring DRAM and NAND prices are squeezing game console margins, hindering price cuts and dimming 2026 sales for Switch 2, PS5 and Xbox.
David Grivel returns to helm Ubisoft's Splinter Cell remake
Ubisoft reappoints David Grivel to lead the Splinter Cell remake on Snowdrop, with rumors of a 2026 window. What's changing in the story—stay faithful?