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Samsung Galaxy S27 series could expand to four models with a new “Pro” variant

Samsung is reportedly preparing a four-model Galaxy S27 lineup with a new Pro variant that could deliver Ultra-like specs in a smaller body.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 leak predicts a soul-crushing set of missing features

Samsung’s next foldable may be chasing refinement again, which means the real upgrades are still a while away. A new leak from a known tipster, Ice Universe, claims that the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series will miss three key upgrades that would have made Samsung’s next flagship foldable a lot more exciting. This could make […]
Apple Sports gets ready for the FIFA World Cup

Apple Sports is ready to track every World Cup heartbreak in real time

Apple Sports is expanding globally with World Cup tools, including bracket views, visual formations, widgets, Live Activities, and one-tap Apple TV access.
Google Gemini App gets a major update

Gemini can now make videos, brief your morning, and do digital chores while you sleep

Google’s Gemini app is getting a major upgrade with cinematic video generation, morning briefs, richer answers, and a 24/7 agent that handles tasks.
Chuwi Unibook is a new MacBook Neo rival

Chuwi’s UniBook is a $449 laptop chasing the MacBook Neo’s crown with substance

Chuwi’s UniBook pairs Intel’s new Wildcat Lake Core 3 chip with a 14-inch 100% sRGB display, generous ports, and an estimated $449 price.
Microsoft new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop For Business just launched

Microsoft’s new Surface PCs are getting smarter, pricier, and weirdly good at keeping secrets

Microsoft has just announced its latest generation of Surface series notebooks that are aimed straight at businesses. The new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop for Business models get Intel’s latest Core Ultra Series 3 processors, on-device AI support, improved security, and a lot more to make them business-friendly. What does it offer, and how hefty […]
Motorola Edge 70

Motorola Edge 70 leak shows a phone that goes all gold and glittery

Leaked Motorola Edge 2026 renders show a champagne gold finish, textured rear panel, slim bezels, flat display, and a large triple-camera module.
RAM memory chips

The RAM crisis is about to get uglier, and your new gadgets could pay for it

A new forecast says Nvidia’s Rubin AI platform could consume over 6 billion GB of LPDDR memory in 2027, tightening gadget supply chains.
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Alexa+ can now AI podcasts on any topic, if you don’t like human podcasts

Alexa+ can now create custom podcast-style episodes in minutes, using AI host voices and information from news publishers and other sources.
Macbook concept with A18 Pro processor.

Apple is selling you defective chips, and you’re happily buying them

Apple’s cheaper devices may be powered by chips that didn’t meet the highest performance target, but the strategy is less shady than it sounds and much more clever than most buyers realize.
PhotoGIMP announced to make GIMP feel like Photoshop

Open-source GIMP reskin gives it a familiar Photoshop look without the hefty fee

PhotoGIMP gives GIMP 3.0 a Photoshop-style layout, familiar keyboard shortcuts, and cleaner workspace tweaks for users moving away from Adobe’s editor.
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Microsoft is retiring the Together Mode in Teams in favor of something cleaner and simpler

Microsoft Teams is retiring Together Mode and replacing it with simpler meeting layouts designed to make video calls, presentations, and screen sharing easier to follow.
Red Magic 11S Pro Full Rear Design

Red Magic’s latest gaming phone looks like it escaped from an esports lab

Some phones have great cameras, while others go for a super-slim design. Red Magic’s latest looks like it wants to boot up a ranked match the second you touch it. The Red Magic 11S Pro series has officially launched in China, marking the brand’s eighth anniversary with a pair of unapologetically gaming-focused phones. The lineup […]
Gemini Intelligence

Google’s Rambler could turn voice typing into something I don’t hate

Google’s Rambler sounds like a small Gboard upgrade, but it could quietly solve a real phone problem by turning messy spoken thoughts into messages you might actually send.
A customized Xbox Elite Series 2 controller made in Design Lab.

Xbox Elite 3 controller leak shows a familiar design garnished with some mysterious buttons

A leaked Xbox Elite Controller Series 3 appears to keep Microsoft’s familiar pro design while adding Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, and two mysterious lower controls.
Xbox Controller

A new Xbox controller is coming and it’s not what you’d expect

A leaked Microsoft controller appears to target Xbox Cloud Gaming with a compact design, built-in rechargeable battery, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 6, and two color options.
Motorola Razr Fold and its reflection on a table.

I took the Motorola Razr Fold for a street photography spin, and came away genuinely impressed

After taking the Motorola Razr Fold to a local art district, I came away surprised by how confidently the cameras handled murals, harsh daylight, shadows, and detail-heavy street scenes.
Motorola Razr Fold hinge mechanism in proper view

I was skeptical about the Motorola Razr Fold, but it rose above the first-gen curse handsomely

The Motorola Razr Fold may be the brand’s first book-style foldable, but its premium materials, sturdy hinge, and polished folding experience make it feel far more confident than a first attempt.
An ambush in Arc Raiders

I played like a rat in Arc Raiders, and the loot was disgustingly good

After one shamelessly patient Stella Montis run turned a free loadout into multiple weapon blueprints, I finally understood why Arc Raiders players are arguing over rats, free kits, and risk.
Googlebook

I’m not sold on Googlebook’s future, but it sure has two big wins I can’t ignore

Googlebook sounds like an ambitious new laptop category built around Gemini Intelligence, but its most convincing ideas may be the Magic Pointer and native Android app access.
Amazon Fire Phone

Amazon says it isn’t making another phone, after burning itself with the Fire Phone

Amazon’s devices chief says the company is not chasing a conventional smartphone, even as reports point to a mobile AI device inspired by Alexa.
Android Quick Share with iPhone AirDrop

Google’s AirDrop-style feature is coming to more Androids, but your older Galaxy probably didn’t make the list

Google’s AirDrop support is already live on Pixel and Galaxy S26 phones, with older Samsung flagships and select OnePlus, Oppo, and Honor models coming later.
Thunderbolt launches Steam Machine-style Cube-shaped AMD AI Workstation Mini PC

Can’t wait for the Steam Machine? This AMD cube is here for a modest $4,000

Thunderobot’s new cube-shaped AI Mini Workstation packs AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB RAM, liquid cooling, and Steam Machine energy for nearly $4,000.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII being held up to take a picture

Xperia 1 VIII is Sony’s latest camera nerd phone, but I’m wary of all the AI tuning

Sony’s brand-new Xperia 1 VIII brings a larger telephoto sensor, Alpha-inspired camera tools, AI-assisted shooting suggestions, and premium pricing that keeps it firmly niche.
iPhone Camera app RAW toggle.

Apple iPhone’s Camera app could finally stop treating everyone like a beginner

Apple is reportedly redesigning the iPhone Camera app with customizable control widgets, advanced photo options, grid tools, and a Siri mode for Visual Intelligence.
One UI 8.5 update

Samsung’s One UI 8.5 made checking free storage harder because apparently math is a feature now

One UI 8.5 no longer shows available storage clearly inside Device Care, leaving Galaxy users to calculate remaining space or rely on clunky workarounds.
Whatsapp on iPhone

WhatsApp is getting iOS 26’s Liquid Glass glow-up, and it’s surprisingly gorgeous

WhatsApp is rolling out its iOS 26 Liquid Glass redesign to some users, bringing translucent tabs, refreshed buttons, smoother animations, and updated menus.
Sony Reon Pro Plus Wearable Mini AC

Sony’s wearable air conditioner is back, and somehow it got cooler

Sony’s Reon Pocket Pro Plus uses a cooled metal plate on your neck, promising stronger cooling, better stability, and up to 10 hours of battery life.
Steam Machine with Steam Controller

I hate scalpers, and Valve’s Steam Machine queue is exactly what we need

Valve’s database reportedly includes Steam Machine references inside its reservation system code, which could mean the company is preparing a more controlled launch after the Steam Controller scalping mess.
iOS 26 on iPhone 17.

iPhone 17’s front camera tech might soon appear on an Android phone, but better

Oppo is reportedly testing a square 100MP front camera sensor that could bring iPhone 17-style Center Stage framing to future Android flagships.
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Bots now account for over half of the internet traffic and they’re raising all kinds of hell

While humans built the internet, actual people aren’t the ones roaming the online space the most. A new report from Thales says bots accounted for more than 53% of all web traffic in 2025, up from 51% the previous year. Meanwhile, human activity has fallen by 47%, which means automated traffic has now become the […]
Samsung Galaxy TriFold folding

Samsung leak shows it hasn’t given up on tri-fold phones yet

A new Samsung patent-based leak shows a possible Galaxy Z TriFold 2 design with an S Pen pocket built directly into the hinge area.
Dua Lip staring at the camera.

Samsung just got sued for millions of dollars by pop icon Dua Lipa

Dua Lipa is suing Samsung for at least $15 million, alleging the company used her image on TV packaging without permission to sell televisions.
Frieren eating with the rest of her companions by a campfire in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End.

AnimeKai, one of the biggest pirated anime streaming sites, has gone offline

AnimeKai, the popular anime piracy site, is shutting down after recent issues and a data center fire, sending users scrambling for backups and alternatives.
iPhone Air in hand

The iPhone Air shows why compact phones are still the better answer

The iPhone Air is a clever answer to heavy flagship phones, but using one reminded me that thinness and lightness still don’t solve the real problem of a typical tall phone.
Samsung Galaxy S26

I tried the AI editing tools on my Galaxy S26, and it quietly blew my mind

After testing the Galaxy S26’s AI eraser and generative editing tools on real photos, I finally found a phone-based AI editor that feels fast, useful, and surprisingly dependable.
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Meta wants an AI agent to go Instagram shopping for you and pull the whole agent stunt

Meta is reportedly building AI tools that can complete everyday tasks, including an Instagram shopping assistant planned for late 2026.
Gabi Robot Monk

Korea welcomes robotic buddhist monk at a real monastery. It’s a sign of things to come.

South Korea’s largest Buddhist order has introduced Gabi, a humanoid robot monk, raising fresh questions about how AI and robotics may fit into spiritual life.