ASUS ProArt GoPro Edition laptop for creators at CES 2026

ASUS teases the ProArt GoPro Edition laptop for content creators, built around GoPro integration and StoryCube AI for fast footage curation. Reveal at CES 2026.

Samsung One UI 8.5 Beta 2 (ZYLH) polishes stability

Samsung's One UI 8.5 Beta 2 (ZYLH) improves stability with fixes for Quick Settings glitches, call stutter, Bluetooth audio and volume, and rare reboots.

Honor Magic 8 RSR leak: 7200 mAh, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Detailed Honor Magic 8 RSR leak lists Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, up to 24GB RAM, 6.71-inch LTPO, 7200 mAh with 120W charging, IP69K rating, and a January launch.

Xiaomi Watch 5 and Buds 6: flagship launch on Dec 25

Xiaomi confirms a Dec 25 launch for Watch 5 and Buds 6. Flagship Watch adds EMG and sapphire glass; earbuds promise lossless audio, AI features, and comfort.

WhatsApp tests channel quizzes on Android beta with stats

WhatsApp is testing channel quizzes in Android beta 2.26.1.14, with correct-answer checks, confetti, analytics and image choices, and a rollout coming soon.

POCO M8 and M8 Pro leak: global launch, key specs, date

POCO M8 and M8 Pro leak: global launch in January, 120 Hz OLED, Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 and 7s Gen 4, 50 MP cameras, big batteries up to 6500 mAh with 100 W charge.

Android Auto 15.9 rolls out: 2025 final update, Gemini ahead

Google begins rolling out Android Auto 15.9, the final update of 2025. No UI changes yet, but it lays groundwork for Coolwalk widgets and Gemini AI in 2026.

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 breaks Pixel 50MP camera autofocus

Google Pixel users on Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 report a severe camera bug: 50MP mode triggers vibration, broken autofocus, blur. Avoid 50MP until a fix.

Galaxy Z Flip 8 may be first clamshell with 2 nm Exynos 2600

Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 8 is tipped to run the 2 nm Exynos 2600, marking a shift from Snapdragon, with a slimmer clamshell design and a likely July 2026 launch.

OPPO Pad Air 5: specs, design, and launch on Dec 25

OPPO Pad Air 5 arrives December 25 with a 2.8K screen, 10,050 mAh battery, Wi-Fi and 5G options, up to 12/256 GB. See specs, design, and expected MediaTek chip.

Valve ends $399 Steam Deck LCD; minimum buy-in now $549

Valve is discontinuing the $399 Steam Deck LCD (256 GB), pushing the entry price to $549 for the OLED model. Learn why costs rose and what options remain.

RTX 5060 Ti 16GB rumored pause amid rising memory costs

Supply chain whispers suggest a production pause for the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB as GDDR7 prices climb, with partners pivoting to 8GB models as shipments ease in 2026.

Leak: Apple’s foldable iPhone pursuing a crease-free display

A new supply-chain leak says Apple is still testing ways to build a foldable iPhone with an invisible crease. Rivals may ship first; Apple targets next fall.

OnePlus 15T leaks: compact flagship with 165Hz, 7,000mAh

OnePlus 15T rumors: 6.3-inch 1.5K 165Hz OLED, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 50MP main + telephoto, ultrasonic fingerprint, and a 7,000mAh+ battery. Launch Q1 2026.

Moore Threads’ Lushan & Huashan GPUs: gaming and AI leap

At MUSA 2025, Moore Threads unveiled Flower Harbor architecture, powering Lushan gaming GPUs with DX12 Ultimate and Huashan AI accelerators, coming 2026.

Intel hints at 32GB Arc GPU in AI Playground docs leak

Intel's AI Playground hints at an Arc GPU with 32GB VRAM, likely the Big Battlemage (BMG-G31). We weigh shared-memory vs real hardware and a CES 2026 debut.

Honor's Robot Phone with self-moving camera aims at DJI

Honor's Robot Phone adds a mechanical camera arm for stabilized, cinematic shots, aiming to challenge DJI in mobile videography. Launch in 2026, Barcelona.

FiiO Snowsky Disc: retro portable music player with dual DAC

FiiO Snowsky Disc portable music player with dual DAC, round touchscreen, 2TB MicroSD, LDAC and USB DAC. Wi‑Fi/AirPlay, 12‑hour battery, launching at about $80.

Lenovo Legion Go 2 leak: SteamOS edition targets Steam Deck

Leak hints Lenovo will launch a SteamOS version of Legion Go 2 at CES 2026, keeping AMD hardware but delivering better battery life and console-like UX.

Google TPUs challenge Nvidia GPUs: a new era in AI compute

Google pushes TPU processors beyond its own cloud, challenging Nvidia GPUs. See how AI accelerators can cut costs, ease shortages and reshape the market.