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The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra with the Galaxy AI screen.

Samsung wants AI on basically every device you own

Samsung aims to scale Galaxy AI to 800 million devices by 2026, strengthening its partnership with Google’s Gemini as it battles Apple and Chinese rivals in the AI era.
Lockin

You may never have to recharge a smart lock ever again

Lockin’s V7 Max smart lock uses wireless optical charging and triple biometric security to eliminate batteries entirely, promising reliable, maintenance-free home security.
Plaud NotePin S

The new Plaud NotePin S could change how you take notes

Plaud’s new NotePin S targets on-the-go users with wearable AI notetaking, while its desktop app expands the company’s focus to virtual meetings and hybrid work.
Windows 11

Microsoft to end support for Windows 11 SE in 2026

Windows 11 SE, Microsoft’s education-first OS for K–8 classrooms, will reach end of support in 2026, forcing schools to upgrade devices or switch platforms.
HP Omen

HP’s CES 2026 lineup leaks, revealing EliteBook, OmniBook, and OMEN AI PCs

HP’s CES 2026 plans have leaked, showing a major AI PC push across EliteBook business laptops, OmniBook consumer systems, OMEN gaming hardware, Chromebooks, and accessories.
Samsung Galaxy Watch

Here’s how Samsung plans to track brain health using your devices

Samsung plans to showcase a Brain Health feature at CES 2026 that uses wearable and smartphone data to flag early dementia indicators and suggest preventive actions.
Facebook App

New York to start treating social media like cigarettes with warning labels

A new New York law mandates mental health warning labels on addictive social media features, allowing state enforcement and reflecting growing global concern over youth online safety.
Side view of AirPods Pro 3.

Leaked Prototypes Reveal Apple Once Tested Pink and Yellow AirPods

Rare prototype images reveal Apple once experimented with colorful AirPods designs before abandoning the idea and standardizing on the white finish used today.
Asus

Asus might build its own RAM because everyone else is too busy

Facing a global memory shortage, Asus may consider DRAM production or alternative suppliers to limit price hikes as DDR4 and DDR5 costs continue rising.
LG Display

LG Display all-set to debut 27-Inch 4K OLED RGB Stripe Panel at CES 2026

LG Display is unveiling the world’s first 27-inch 4K OLED RGB stripe panel at 240Hz, targeting premium gaming and professional monitors with improved clarity, speed, and flexibility.
Representative image of a humanoid robot

Here’s how LG’s new upcoming robot could make your home life easier

LG will debut its CLOiD home robot at CES 2026, highlighting its push toward intelligent home automation and a future where robots reduce daily household work.
Windows 11 feature with laptop

Microsoft tests File Explorer search optimisation to reduce RAM usage in Windows 11

A new Windows 11 Insider update optimises File Explorer search by removing redundant indexing operations, promising faster searches, lower memory use, and a cleaner context menu.
EV Charger

This new battery design could boost your EV’s range

A new anode-free battery design achieves record energy density using stabilized lithium metal, offering a path to longer EV range, lighter packs, and improved cold-weather performance.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra with the Galaxy AI screen.

Here’s how Samsung’s in-house GPU could improve your next Galaxy smartphone

Samsung is developing its own mobile GPU architecture for the Exynos 2800, marking a major shift toward custom AI-focused chip design for future Galaxy devices.
Tesla car with Starlink Connectivity

Here’s how Tesla could bring satellite internet to your car

Tesla has patented a polymer-based vehicle roof that supports satellite communication, hinting at built-in Starlink internet for future models and autonomous fleets.
Electronics, Headphones, Computer

Lenovo’s next laptop will turn its back on you, literally

Lenovo’s 2026 refresh introduces Panther Lake-powered ThinkPads and the motorized Auto Twist laptop, featuring AI-driven rotation and high-res 10MP webcams to redefine premium business productivity.
Google Chrome

Soon, Chrome will let you opt out of data sharing automatically

A new Chrome Platform Status entry shows Google working on Global Privacy Control support, aligning the browser with California privacy laws and stronger, enforceable opt-out signals.
Google Maps in full screen on the driver's second display and on the main display on the Chevy Equinox 2025

Google finally stops your valet from reading your WhatsApp in the car

Android Automotive’s new Sensitive App Protection lets drivers lock individual apps with a PIN, enhancing privacy in shared cars without compromising essential functions.
Two formats of Galaxy Z TriFold

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold shows hinge fatigue at 144,000 folds in independent test

Independent testers folded the Galaxy Z TriFold nonstop for eight days. Hinges began creaking early and weakened by 144,000 folds, but the display remained functional throughout.
Car infotainment system

Your car’s touchscreen might be distracting you more than you realize

Researchers found that using in-car touchscreens causes major driving performance drops, including lane drifting and slower reactions.
Apple store

Apple now offering free two-hour delivery for last-minute holiday shoppers

Apple now provides free two-hour delivery on eligible products until December 24, helping holiday shoppers get last-minute gifts on time.
TikTok

TikTok shop introduces digital gift cards as holiday push intensifies

TikTok Shop launches customisable gift cards as it expands e-commerce offerings, even as its U.S. future hinges on a pending ownership decision.
Drone

Are you buying a drone soon? Here’s how the FCC’s move affects you

A new FCC ruling bans approvals for future DJI drones, citing security risks, but current devices remain usable.
Android 16 logo on Google Pixel 6a standing on a table.

Android might finally stop making you tap twice for Wi-Fi

Android 16 code hints Google could restore one-tap Wi-Fi and mobile data toggles, potentially ending the unpopular Internet tile introduced in Android 12.
Gaming PC Setup

Your next prebuilt PC might arrive with memory loss

Facing RAM shortages, Paradox Customs is offering prebuilts without memory, shifting compatibility and stability responsibilities to customers and blurring the line between prebuilt and DIY PCs.
Apps on the cover screen of Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7.

Samsung may power Galaxy Z Flip 8 with its own Exynos 2600 chip

Samsung is considering using the Exynos 2600 chip in the Galaxy Z Flip 8, aiming to boost AI performance, cut costs, and strengthen its semiconductor business.
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Google confirms Gemini will fully replace Assistant on phones in 2026

Google’s shift from Assistant to Gemini on smartphones is delayed, meaning users can continue using Assistant while Google fine-tunes Gemini for a full mobile rollout.
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Brits are now trauma-dumping on AI, government confirms

A full third of UK citizens have turned to artificial intelligence for emotional support, companionship, or social interaction, according to a new report from the government’s AI Security Institute (AISI). The data shows that nearly one in 10 people are using systems like chatbots for emotional purposes on a weekly basis, with 4% engaging with […]
Foldable lock screen in Samsung One UI 8 on Galaxy Z Fold 7.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 tipped to get major camera upgrades

Leaks suggest the Galaxy Z Fold 8 could feature a higher-resolution telephoto and ultrawide camera, signaling Samsung’s push toward no-compromise foldable photography.
Apple Foldable iPhone imagined by Gemini (Nano Banana)

Apple’s foldable phone might be coming in 2026 but you won’t be able to buy it yet

Apple plans to unveil its foldable iPhone in 2026, but manufacturing issues may limit supply, pushing real-world availability and wider access to 2027.
person-using-chatgpt

ChatGPT gets safety rules to protect teens and encourage human relations over virtual pals

OpenAI has updated ChatGPT’s rules to better protect teens, adding stronger safeguards, clearer boundaries, and guidance that encourages real-world support when conversations become sensitive.
TikTok

TikTok is not getting banned in the US, after all

A new ownership structure limits ByteDance’s control, addresses US security concerns, and reduces the immediate risk of TikTok being banned in the United States.
Samsung T7 Portable SSD

The RAM shortage is here to stay, but Samsung clears that SSDs will be spared for now

Amid AI-related memory constraints, Samsung says it will continue selling consumer SSDs, even as broader supply chain pressures keep prices and availability uncertain.
Instacart

Instacart may have charged you more for the same groceries and it’s just another case of AI hell

A new investigation by Consumer Reports, in collaboration with Groundwork Collaborative and More Perfect Union, suggests that Instacart’s use of artificial intelligence in pricing experiments may have resulted in shoppers paying different amounts for the same groceries. The findings point to a system where prices can quietly vary between users, even when orders are placed […]
NVIDIA RTX 5090

Finding a new GPU in 2026 might get a lot harder

NVIDIA is reportedly planning deep RTX 50-series production cuts in 2026 as AI-driven memory shortages threaten GPU availability and push gamers toward pricier alternatives.
Apple iOS 26 running on the iPhone 16 Pro

Moving from iPhone to Android is about to get much easier

iOS 26.3 introduces native iPhone-to-Android data transfers, reducing friction for users switching platforms and meeting new interoperability requirements without extra apps.
Waze

Waze introduces a new feature users have been begging for, but only in one country

Waze has begun early testing of traffic light icons with strict limits, signalling progress on a feature users have wanted for years, though wider availability remains uncertain.
Google Lens brings visual searches to the phone.

Google Lens is becoming part of Chrome’s native AI interface

Google Lens now opens Chrome’s AI panel in Canary builds, signaling a future where Chrome offers contextual, chat-based assistance directly alongside web content.