Read MoreMaya Thompson2026-07-28Is One UI 9 Beta Heading to Galaxy S25 Ultra Soon?A One UI 9 beta build for the Galaxy S25 Ultra has been spotted on Samsung's servers, tied to Korean firmware tags. The S25 series may get the Android 17-based beta soon, likely launching in South Korea first.
Read MoreMaya Thompson2026-07-28Inside Honor's Robot Phone: August 12 Launch and LeakHonor confirms the Robot Phone will launch in China on August 12. Leaks and an unboxing video reveal a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 6,000mAh battery, 200MP main camera with a robotic arm gimbal, and a 120W charger in-box.
Read MoreMaya Thompson2026-07-27One UI 9 Locks Phones After 13 Wrong PIN Attempts NowSamsung’s One UI 9 introduces a strict lockout: 13 consecutive wrong PINs, patterns, or passwords force a factory reset. Learn the stepwise delays, Smart Counting safeguard, and why backups matter.
Read MoreMaya Thompson2026-07-27Ex-Google Engineer Unpacks How We 'Distilled' RivalsDavid Friedberg, a former Google engineer, reveals how early Google ran millions of queries against Microsoft and Yahoo — a "distillation" technique that compared public search outputs to refine ranking algorithms without hacking or stealing code.
Read MoreMaya Thompson2026-07-27Elon Musk: By 2036 Money Might Lose Its Meaning SoonElon Musk told The Economist that rapid advances in AI and humanoid robots could make money irrelevant by 2036, ushering in a post-scarcity economy and forcing a rethink of work, ownership, and governance.
Read MoreMaya Thompson2026-07-27Redmi 17 4G Leak: Helio G91-Ultra and 7,500mAh BatteryLeaked specs for the Redmi 17 4G point to a MediaTek Helio G91-Ultra chipset, a 7,500mAh battery with 45W charging and a 6.9-inch 120Hz display. Design, memory and camera details ahead of launch.
Read MoreMaya Thompson2026-07-26Trump Threatens EU with Tariffs After $1B Google FineAfter the EU fined Google $1B under the Digital Markets Act, Donald Trump announced a Section 301 probe that could lead to tariffs. The move escalates transatlantic tensions and raises legal and economic stakes for Big Tech.
Read MoreMaya Thompson2026-07-26Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Hides Two Pro Filmmaking ToolsSamsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra adds two pro-focused video tools: the APV codec (up to 1,592 Mbps at 4K60) for high-detail capture, and Cine LUT for accurate, in-phone color grading of LOG footage.
Read MoreMaya Thompson2026-07-26MacBook Neo 2 Rumors: A19 Pro, 12GB RAM, Smarter UseLeaked details indicate the MacBook Neo 2 will use an A19 Pro chip and move to 12GB RAM, promising CPU and GPU gains, better on-device AI, and a 2027 launch for students and everyday users.
Read MoreMaya Thompson2026-07-26Google’s Gemini Spark AI Expands, But Not EverywhereGoogle is widening access to Gemini Spark, its Gemini 3.5–powered AI assistant integrated with Google Workspace. U.S. AI Pro subscribers and global AI Ultra members can use Spark now, while the EU, UK, Switzerland and Nigeria remain excluded.
Read MoreMaya Thompson2026-07-26Unitree's Wheeled Robot Hauls 16 kg and Roams 30 kmUnitree's new Super Athlete AS2-W blends wheels and legs to carry 16 kg and travel over 30 km per charge, aiming at logistics and field-use cases. Pricing and release date remain unannounced.
Read MoreMaya Thompson2026-07-25New Samsung Foldables Trade Battery Longevity for PowerSamsung's Z Fold8 series adopts silicon‑carbon batteries that boost capacity but carry a 1,200‑cycle EPREL rating, signaling faster capacity loss than previous models. What that means for owners and longevity.
Read MoreMaya Thompson2026-07-25Geekbench 7 Rewrites Benchmarks for Real-World TasksPrimate Labs' Geekbench 7 refreshes cross-platform benchmarks with media-focused CPU tests, a Jolt-based Game Physics workload, JPEG XL and DNG support, and GPU tests aimed at ML and content creation. Free on major platforms.
Read MoreMaya Thompson2026-07-24Samsung’s New AI Glasses Run Android XR and GeminiSamsung’s audio-first smart glasses run Android XR on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 and use Google’s Gemini for wearables to offer voice control, translation, message summaries, first-person video and hands-free navigation.
Read MoreMaya Thompson2026-07-24Why Samsung's One UI 9 Debuts on Foldables First NowSamsung ships stable One UI 9 with the new Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Z Flip 8. Key updates include Quick Panel customization, DeX tweaks, Game Booster settings and an AI Assistant Activity dashboard; wider rollout expected after August 7.
Read MoreMaya Thompson2026-07-24Samsung’s Foldables Adopt Silicon-Carbon Battery TechSamsung has introduced silicon‑carbon batteries in its new Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8, enabling larger capacities and thinner designs. This could signal wider SiC adoption across future Galaxy lines.
Read MoreMaya Thompson2026-07-24Why Samsung's New Galaxy Watch Prices Turn Heads WorldwideSamsung's Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 arrive with upgraded hardware and higher prices. The Ultra 2 starts at $699, while Watch 9 models span $379–$459. Preorders open now; shipping begins August 7, 2026.
Read MoreMaya Thompson2026-07-24Google Pulls Nearly $120B in a Quarter as AI SurgesAlphabet reported $119.8B in Q2 2026 revenue as AI investments and Google Cloud demand propelled rapid growth. Net income surged to $112.1B while YouTube and subscription revenue also climbed.
Read MoreMaya Thompson2026-07-23OnePlus N6x Teaser: Flat Frame, Pill Camera, Two ColorsOnePlus teases the N6x for India, showing a flat frame and rear panel, pill-shaped camera and LED flash, plus two colorways: light blue and maroon. Launch date is still unannounced; more details expected soon.
Read MoreMaya Thompson2026-07-23TSMC Plans 2027 Chip Price Hike — What It Means for DevicesNikkei Asia reports TSMC will raise wafer prices up to 10% starting in 2027, affecting both advanced and mature nodes. The move pressures major clients and may raise device costs while prompting supply‑chain shifts.
