LG's 5K UltraGear evo gaming monitors with AI at CES 2026

LG debuts UltraGear evo 5K monitors at CES 2026: 39-inch GX9 OLED 5K2K and 27-inch GM9 MiniLED. AI upscaling, up to 330 Hz, and smarter, lower-overhead visuals.

Samsung Exynos 2600: RDNA 4 mobile GPU on 2 nm GAA

Samsung’s Exynos 2600 debuts Xclipse 960 on 2 nm GAA with MGFX4, ENSS upscaling and faster ray tracing, narrowing the gap to Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.

Honor Win and Win RT: gaming phones with 185 Hz, 10,000 mAh

Honor Win and Win RT gaming phones debut in China with 185 Hz displays, 10,000 mAh batteries, Snapdragon 8 chips and 100 W charging. Prices start at 2,699 yuan.

Samsung may use BOE OLED displays in Galaxy S flagships

Samsung is weighing BOE OLED displays for Galaxy S flagships after settling a patent dispute, seeking lower costs as build prices rise. What it could mean.

DIY DDR5 RAM: enthusiasts build modules to beat prices

DDR5 prices are surging, pushing PC builders toward DIY memory. Enthusiasts assemble 16 GB DDR5 modules for about $150—here are the savings, risks, and limits.

Galaxy Z TriFold fails bend test in durability video

JerryRigEverything's video shows Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold failing a bend test, as dust in the hinge and off-axis pressure cause display damage—unlike Fold 7.

Xiaomi Buds 6: Harman-tuned TWS with AI and spatial audio

Discover Xiaomi Buds 6: Harman-tuned earbuds with a 3-magnet driver, spatial audio, triple-mic calls, and AI translation tools, priced at 699 yuan in China.

Lenovo Watch GT Pro: rugged GPS smartwatch for athletes

Lenovo Watch GT Pro packs a 1.43-inch AMOLED, dual-frequency GPS, 170+ sport modes, 5 ATM, and a 470 mAh battery lasting up to 27 days, priced at 899 yuan.

RedMagic 11 Air: affordable gaming phone, Snapdragon 8 Elite

RedMagic 11 Air debuts in January 2026 with Snapdragon 8 Elite, active cooling, larger battery and under-display camera—an affordable gaming phone for less.

iQOO Z11 Turbo vs Realme Neo 8: Snapdragon 8 Gen 5

Compare iQOO Z11 Turbo and Realme Neo 8 with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5: rumored specs, prices, and launch timing. Big batteries, IP ratings, and value flagships.

Aoostar AG03 eGPU dock debuts with USB4 v2/Thunderbolt 5

Meet Aoostar AG03: an eGPU dock with USB4 v2/Thunderbolt 5 (80 Gbps), OCuLink, PCIe 4.0 x4 and 140W PD. 800W PSU powers GPUs to 500W. Price: 1,499 yuan.

Samsung One UI 8.5 Now Nudges: smarter, private prompts

Discover how Samsung's One UI 8.5 Now Nudges uses on-device AI and Android's Contextual Suggestions to surface timely prompts—private, coming with Galaxy S26

Xiaomi Watch 5: smartwatch with EMG, eSIM, 18-day life

Discover Xiaomi Watch 5: a flagship smartwatch with dual-chip design, EMG gesture control, ECG, 150+ sports modes, eSIM and up to 18 days battery life.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition: classic Leica feel, zoom ring

Discover the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition: two-tone Leica-inspired design, physical zoom ring, Leica profiles, from 7,999 yuan in China, open sale December 27.

Samsung to debut in-house GPU in Exynos 2800 by 2027

Samsung is building a proprietary GPU for Exynos 2800, aiming to replace AMD graphics by 2027. The shift promises tighter performance tuning across smartphones.

Samsung SDI, KG Mobility unveil silicon-carbon EV batteries

Samsung SDI and KG Mobility co-develop EV batteries with 46-series silicon-carbon anodes and NCA cathodes, boosting energy density, safety and fast charging.

Nvidia strikes $20B Groq deal to power AI factories

Inside Nvidia’s $20B Groq licensing deal: integrating Groq processors into Nvidia AI Factory to power real-time AI, boost energy efficiency and recruit engineers.

Realme Neo 8 leaks: Jan 2026 launch, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5

Realme Neo 8 leaks hint at a January 2026 China launch with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, 1.5K AMOLED, ultrasonic fingerprint, and a huge 8,000 mAh battery plus IP68/69.

DDR4 gets a reprieve: Samsung slows phase-out for AI servers

Amid an AI-driven DRAM boom, Samsung will slow its DDR4 phase-out, prioritizing servers via fixed long-term contracts—impact on prices and AM4 PC builders.

Samsung to revive S Pen on wider Galaxy Fold to rival Apple

Samsung is developing a wider Galaxy Fold with S Pen support to challenge Apple's foldable iPhone. Leaks suggest a model trading thinness for work tasks.