Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-08-28Xiaomi 17T Pro Tops EISA List; Samsung, Oppo, Honor ShineEISA's 2026-2027 smartphone awards spotlight Xiaomi's 17T Pro, Honor's Magic V6, Oppo's Find X9 Ultra, and Samsung's AI-forward Galaxy S26 Ultra and Buds4 Pro, highlighting cameras, battery, foldables, and practical AI.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-08-27Mosseri Denies Hiding Teen Safety Data in Meta TrialAdam Mosseri testified in a federal trial in Oakland, denying that he encouraged Instagram staff to hide negative teen-safety data. Questions focused on the low uptake of the 'Take a Break' feature and removed presentation slides.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-08-27Tiangong Screen 2.0: How Find X10 Aims to Protect Your EyesTianma's Tiangong Screen 2.0 rethinks OLED chemistry to cut harmful blue light, boost deep-red output and improve low-brightness uniformity. Oppo's Find X10 will adopt the panel when it launches in September.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-08-27Vivo X500 Pro vs Pro Max: Zeiss Telephoto ShowdownVivo teases two distinct telephoto strategies for the X500 series. The Pro Max emphasizes a 200MP Zeiss APO super telephoto and extreme reach, while the Pro opts for an 85mm 64MP APO module with novel pixel design and video perks.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-08-262Xiaomi 18 Fold Arrives with Xring O3 Powerhouse ChipsetXiaomi confirmed the Xiaomi 18 Fold will debut in September and introduce its new Xring O3 chipset. Benchmarks show eye-catching scores and GPU gains, signaling Xiaomi's in-house silicon is now a serious contender.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-08-26Why Samsung Quietly Took the Lead in Southeast AsiaCounterpoint Research finds Southeast Asia smartphone shipments fell 15% in Q2 as rising prices hit budget phones hardest. Samsung led with 24% share and was the only brand to grow shipments, while midrange and premium tiers gained ground.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-08-26Gemini's New Pixel 11 Helper Starts Quiet Trial RunGoogle is testing a Gemini-powered Device help tool on Pixel 11 phones via the Google app beta 17.52. The Labs-tagged assistant offers step-by-step troubleshooting for connectivity, battery, storage, camera, permissions, and notifications.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-08-25vivo X500 Series Lands in September with Cinema Videovivo confirms the X500 series for September: X500, X500 Pro and Pro Max. ZEISS Ultra Dynamic camera with Sony's Phantom 900 sensor promises 17EV dynamic range, 4K 240fps slow-motion, HDR 4K at 120fps and advanced stabilization.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-08-25When Harvard Lets AI Avatars Grade Classroom PitchesHarvard Business School is piloting AI avatars in its HBS Foundry course, using HeyGen-built digital faculty to deliver personalized feedback on practice pitches and simulations, sparking debate about scale and authenticity.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-08-252Nvidia's €5.6 Billion Move to Build Open-Weight AINvidia's €5.6 billion agreement with Polyside and a €930 million investment aim to build powerful open-weight AI models, recruit engineers into Nemotron, and position Nvidia as both hardware supplier and software architect.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-08-25How a Viking King's Runes Became the Bluetooth LogoThe Bluetooth logo traces back to Harald Bluetooth, a tenth-century Danish king. The symbol combines two runes forming H and B, and the name stuck in 1996 as engineers sought a unifying label for short-range wireless tech.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-08-24Why Samsung Looks Poised to Reclaim the Smartphone Crown in 2026Counterpoint Research projects Samsung will reclaim the top spot in global smartphone shipments in 2026, aided by in-house components, a broad product range, and strong carrier and retail ties amid a memory chip shortage.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-08-24How AI Quietly Made Nearly 40% of New Music in JulyA sweeping analysis shows nearly 40 percent of new music released in July 2026 involved AI. Platforms, labels and rights groups scramble to detect, label and regulate machine-made tracks as industry rules catch up.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-08-23Lenovo's Legion C700: A Lightweight Cloud Gaming HandheldLenovo’s Legion C700 arrives August 25 in China: a 7.82-inch, 120Hz cloud gaming handheld tuned for Tencent START streaming. At 556 g, it pairs TMR joystick and Hall-effect triggers with custom streaming software.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-08-23Why Epic Says Apple’s EU App-Store Fixes Still FailEpic Games says Apple’s EU app-store changes still breach the Digital Markets Act, criticizing a new 5% commission and fees on web-linked payments. Regulators must decide whether enforcement continues.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-08-22Nothing OS 5.0 on Android 17: Reveal Set for Aug 25, LiveNothing will unveil Nothing OS 5.0, based on Android 17, on August 25. The company will host the reveal at 11:00 AM BST (12:00 PM Central Europe, 3:30 PM India), likely sharing features and a beta plan.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-08-22Why Europe's Smartphone Shipments Dropped to a 3-Year LowCounterpoint Research reports European smartphone shipments fell to 35 million in Q2, a 10% year-on-year drop. Apple and Samsung held the largest shares while budget devices bore the brunt of weakness.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-08-22Why Apple's Camera AirPods Could Still Be Years AwayA leaked demo stirred excitement, but Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple still targets a 2027 launch for camera-equipped AirPods. Two internal models, B790 and B798, point to iterative approaches and unresolved privacy and hardware challenges.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-08-22Inside Honor's Quiet Launch: Turbo 5G's Bold SpecsHonor has quietly announced the Turbo 5G: Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, 6.79-inch AMOLED 120Hz, an 8,560 mAh battery, IP69 protection and MagicOS 10 on Android 16. Practical midrange with endurance focus, starting at €378.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-08-22Samsung Unveils World’s First 300Hz OLED Laptop PanelSamsung Display revealed a 16-inch 2.5K OLED laptop panel with variable 300Hz at IMID 2026, alongside new QD-OLED gaming monitors, a wider-angle 7.6-inch foldable, and experimental OLED concepts for robotics and wearables.
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