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.

BMW taps Samsung Exynos Auto V720 for next-gen EV lineup

BMW's next-gen iX3 will use Samsung's Exynos Auto V720, a 5 nm chip for stable infotainment and sensor processing, highlighting a stronger BMW-Samsung tie-up.

DJI Avata 360 leak: price shock, 6K 60fps drone specs

A new DJI Avata 360 leak points to a $426 starting price, 6K/60 video and omnidirectional obstacle avoidance, plus RockSteady 4.0. Launch tipped for early 2026.

OPPO Find N6 foldable tipped for Jan 2026 with big upgrades

Leaked specs for the OPPO Find N6 foldable tout an 8.12-inch 2K LTPO OLED, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 6000 mAh battery, and camera upgrades, for January 2026.

Next-gen consoles delayed? RAM price surge rattles plans

AI-fueled RAM price spikes could push next-gen game consoles to 2027–2028. Insiders cite soaring BOM costs; Sony and Microsoft stay silent as plans wobble.