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.

GOG acquired by CD PROJEKT co‑founder, DRM‑free future

On Dec 29, 2025, CD PROJEKT RED co‑founder Michał Kiciński acquired GOG for $25M. DRM‑free access remains; libraries intact; Galaxy optional. Store independent.

Moto X70 Air Pro AI teased: periscope camera, launch soon

Lenovo teases the Moto X70 Air Pro AI with a periscope telephoto camera, AI imaging, and a slim, lightweight design. Launch soon with a personal AI agent.

vivo X300 Ultra leak: 200MP cameras, 7000 mAh, 2K LTPO

A fresh vivo X300 Ultra leak details a 2K LTPO display, dual 200MP + 50MP cameras, variable zoom, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, 7000 mAh battery, spring 2026 launch.

TrendForce cuts 2026 global laptop shipments outlook

TrendForce cuts its 2026 outlook for global laptop shipments to 172.9M (-5.4%) as memory costs surge, risking 10.1% drop; OLED panels remain a bright spot.

Bluetooth headphone flaw in Airoha chips puts phones at risk

Researchers found Airoha-based Bluetooth headphones expose the RACE service, letting attackers read memory, steal pairing keys, and control your phone.

Foldable gaming handheld ONEXSUGAR WALLET: first look

Discover ONEXSUGAR WALLET, a foldable portable console with an 8.01-inch 2480×1860 display, Qualcomm gaming power, dual-screen modes, and pro-level controls.

AYANEO Pocket PLAY: modern Xperia Play-style gaming phone

AYANEO Pocket PLAY revives the Xperia Play idea with a 6.8-inch 165 Hz OLED, sliding controls, active cooling and Snapdragon 8 Elite power. Launch set for 2026.