iQOO Z11 Turbo tops 3.59M AnTuTu with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
iQOO Z11 Turbo hits 3,599,038 on AnTuTu with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. Rumored 6.59-inch 1.5K/144Hz display, 7,600 mAh battery, 200 MP camera, plus IP68/69.
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ASUS ROG XREAL R1: 240 Hz AR gaming glasses, 171-inch screen
ASUS ROG XREAL R1 AR gaming glasses from CES 2026: 240 Hz Micro-OLED, up to a 171-inch virtual screen, Bose 3D audio, electrochromic lenses, ROG Control Dock.
Samsung preps smart glasses with Glasses Quickpair update
Samsung updates Nearby Device Scanning with Glasses Quickpair, paving fast pairing for smart glasses and One UI 8.5. Launch could align with Galaxy S26 debut.
MediaTek pivots to AI accelerators, partners on Google TPU
MediaTek shifts resources from mobile SoCs to AI accelerators and automotive ASICs, partnering on Google TPU v7 and advancing 224 Gbit/s SerDes for data center
Garmin Connect to add in-app nutrition, photo meal logging
APK teardown hints Garmin Connect will bring built-in nutrition tracking with photo meal logging, AI analysis, and hydration tips, possibly tied to Connect+.
Asus confirms 2026 pause for Zenfone and ROG Phone lines
Asus confirms a 2026 pause for Zenfone and ROG Phone production—no Zenfone 13 or ROG Phone 10. Support and software updates continue during the hiatus.
Xiaomi 2026 update roadmap: HyperOS 3, end-of-life list
Xiaomi’s 2026 support roadmap details HyperOS 3, end-of-life dates for 12T/12T Pro, Redmi Note 12 5G and 12C, plus the security risks of losing updates.
U.S. Army trials LOCUST 20-kW C-UAS laser from AeroVironment
Inside the U.S. Army's tests of AeroVironment's LOCUST, a 20-kW C-UAS laser to counter drones, now on ISV and JLTV with rapid setup and open architecture.
ASUS ROG teases XREAL-powered AR BFGD, a wearable monitor
ASUS ROG reimagines BFGD as AR glasses with XREAL, swapping gaming monitors for a wearable display. Details at CES 2026; specs, name and price TBD, coming soon.
Samsung's robot hoops prove foldable OLED durability at CES
At CES 2026, Samsung Display hurls basketballs and drops steel balls on foldable OLED panels to prove durability; its automotive OLEDs stay fast even at -20 °C.
vivo X300s leak: 200MP camera, 1.5K OLED, 7,000 mAh battery
Fresh vivo X300s leak: 6.78-inch 1.5K OLED, 200MP camera with periscope, Dimensity 9500 Plus, 7,000 mAh battery, ultrasonic fingerprint. March debut hinted.
Neuromorphic e-skin: robots that feel pain and protect you
CityU Hong Kong develops neuromorphic electronic skin that lets robots sense pain and contract fast, reducing injury risk for safer human-robot interaction.
Sony WF-1000XM6 price leak: €299.99 in Europe, early 2026
A fresh leak pegs Sony's WF-1000XM6 true wireless earbuds at €299.99 in Europe—below the XM5—with black and silver options and a Q1 2026 launch at CES 2026.
Apple Vision Pro stumbles: weak demand, production cuts
Apple's mixed reality Vision Pro disappoints: 2024 shipments about 390k, weak 2025 holiday sales. Cuts production and ads; targets enterprise, cheaper model.
Pebble Round 2 smartwatch returns: 14-day battery at $199
Pebble Round 2 is a $199 smartwatch with a 1.3-inch color e-paper display, 14-day battery, dual mics and Pebble OS, blending classic design with voice replies.
Resident Evil: Requiem announced — release Feb 27, 2026
Resident Evil: Requiem arrives Feb 27, 2026 on PS5, Xbox, PC and Switch 2. Dual narrative with Leon and Grace, switchable first/third-person, no VR mode.
OPPO Reno15 Pro & Pro Max debut: IP69, 200MP, big battery
OPPO Reno15 Pro and Pro Max debut with Dimensity 8450, 200 MP camera, IP69 rating, 6,500/6,200 mAh batteries, 80 W fast charging and 50 W wireless charging.
PS5 hack via PS4 disc drives Star Wars Racer Revenge prices
An exploit in Star Wars Racer Revenge enables a PS5 hack via the PS4 disc on firmware 12.00, sending the Limited Run Games release soaring on the retro market.
Realme UI 7.0 beta expands to 11 phones — how to apply
Realme UI 7.0 closed beta expands to 11 phones, including Narzo and P series. See required firmware versions, steps to apply, and slot limits for early access.
Apple’s 12.9-inch budget MacBook rumored for spring 2026
TrendForce tips a 12.9-inch compact MacBook for spring 2026, using Apple’s A18 Pro chip with slim bezels and fanless efficiency, priced below MacBook Air.