Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-07-17Why OnePlus Is Pulling Out of Europe and North AmericaOnePlus will stop launching new products in Europe and North America while keeping support for existing devices. India operations continue, and eligible phones will move from OxygenOS to ColorOS with Android 17.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-07-172Why the EU Is Forcing Google to Open Android and SearchThe EU has ordered Google to open up key Android features and certain search data under the Digital Markets Act, allowing rival AI assistants and search engines deeper integration and more competitive choices for users.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-07-172NVIDIA's Jetson Thor T3000 and T2000 Reboot Edge AINVIDIA unveiled the Jetson Thor T3000 and T2000 modules, offering high-density FP4 compute for edge AI and robotics. T3000 targets flagship-level inference with reduced size and power; T2000 delivers a lower-cost, lower-power option. Both aim for commercial release in Q1 2027.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-07-162Inside OpenAI's Portable, Screenless AI Companion RevealedOpenAI is reportedly developing a portable, screenless AI speaker that moves, sees and learns owner habits. Expected around 2027, it runs GPT-Live and may cost about €185–€275, while legal questions with Apple linger.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-07-162Why Huawei and Apple Gained as China’s Phone Market SlippedChina’s smartphone shipments fell 2% in Q2, yet Huawei and Apple grew share—driven by premium demand, supply-chain control and stable pricing—while Oppo, vivo and Xiaomi saw declines amid rising component costs.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-07-16Gemini Lands in Chrome UK: Smart AI Tools EverywhereGoogle has brought Gemini into Chrome for UK desktop users, with iOS support next month. The in-browser AI chats, summarizes tabs, edits images with Nano Banana 2, links to Gmail and Maps, and includes safeguards against prompt injection.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-07-16Realme Narzo 100x: 144Hz Display Meets Massive 8,000mAhRealme's Narzo 100x pairs an 8,000 mAh battery with a 144Hz 6.81-inch display and Dimensity 6300 chipset, aiming for long endurance and smooth gaming. Available in India from July 22.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-07-162Motorola Edge 70 Max: 7,100mAh Beast with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5Motorola's Edge 70 Max lands in India with a 7,100mAh battery, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, 144Hz Quad HD+ LTPO display, 90W charging and MagSafe-compatible Qi2 wireless. Available July 20 in multiple colorways.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-07-15Why OnePlus May Disappear from Europe and the US SoonRumors suggest OnePlus may exit Europe and the US as Oppo consolidates brands. The OnePlus 15 could be the last global flagship, with support continuing but future product launches unlikely in western markets.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-07-152Inside the StepX Neo: China's Bold Claim to an Agentic PhoneStepFun, a Shanghai startup founded by ex-Microsoft staff, teases the StepX Neo and calls it the world's first 'agentic phone.' The company promises on-device agents, a hybrid cloud model, and an OS called Step AOS, but technical proof remains thin.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-07-15Leaked Specs Hint Galaxy Z Flip8 Will Be Noticeably LighterA new leak from Ice Universe claims the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 will weigh about 180 grams and measure 6.1 mm unfolded. The update focuses on a lighter build, hinge tweaks, and a reduced screen crease.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-07-14Why Redmi's Turbo 6 Could Redefine Battery Phones NowLeaks point to a Redmi Turbo 6 series with a 7-inch screen, 10,000mAh battery, Dimensity 8600 and 9600s chips, ultrasonic in-display fingerprint, metal frame, and possible January 2027 launch for the Max model.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-07-142LinkedIn’s AI Wave: Over 40% of Long Posts Written by BotsA Pangram analysis reported by Fast Company finds over 40% of long LinkedIn posts are fully AI-written. The surge highlights authenticity risks across social platforms and raises questions for readers, creators, and platforms alike.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-07-142Inside the Race to Run PS5 Games Smoothly on PC TodayIndependent projects like SharpEmu, RPCSX and Kyty have begun running simple PS5 games on PC. Big 3D titles still fail early, and full emulation for blockbusters like GTA VI will take years.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-07-14Why the Redmi 17C 5G Feels Like a Rearranged Redmi 15CA Geekbench listing suggests the Redmi 17C 5G is effectively a rebadged Redmi 15C 5G and POCO C85 5G, sharing the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, a 6,000mAh battery, 50MP camera, Android 16 with HyperOS, and a likely price under €130.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-07-132Why Apple Quietly Turned to Intel to Dodge US Chip TariffsApple reportedly agreed with Intel to shift some chip production to US factories to avoid steep import tariffs, while the US government boosted Intel with about €8.4 billion in stock purchases.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-07-13Huawei Builds Its Own DRAM Fab to Bypass ShortagesHuawei, Swaysure and Chinese authorities plan a 12-inch DRAM fab to reduce reliance on Samsung, SK hynix and Micron. The plant will produce 28nm DRAM at 140,000 wafers per month to secure supply and lower costs.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-07-13EU Flags Instagram and Facebook for Addictive DesignThe European Commission preliminarily finds Meta's Instagram and Facebook designs encourage compulsive use. Regulators point to infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications and personalized recommendations as risks to minors and vulnerable users.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-07-13Leak Reveals Samsung Galaxy Fold8, Fold8 Ultra, Flip8A Reddit photo from a Samsung store in South Korea appears to show the Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra and Z Flip8 ahead of the official July 22 reveal. Early pricing leaks point to premium euro starting prices.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-07-12Xiaomi 18 Pro leaks: 200MP cameras and 7,000mAh powerLeaks suggest Xiaomi's 18 Pro will emphasize photography and battery life: two 200MP cameras, a minimum 7,000 mAh battery with 100W wired and wireless charging, and Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 platform.
