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Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Fold 8 with 5,000 mAh battery and 45W fast charging
Samsung announced the Galaxy Z Fold 8, emphasizing durability and battery life over a major redesign. The device features a dual‑layer ultra‑thin glass display, a 5,000 mAh battery with 45 W fast charging, a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, up to 16 GB RAM, 1 TB storage, and a 200 MP main camera.
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By the numbers: SBI Mutual Fund acquires 4% stake in Urban Company for $76M
The Pix‑Star LUX digital photo frame is now $20 cheaper, dropping to $139 on Amazon. It offers native syncing with OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Photos, Flickr and can receive images via email, USB or SD card. Unlike many competitors, the frame’s cloud features carry no monthly subscription fees. The device provides a practical solution for families that span Apple and Android ecosystems, allowing real‑time photo sharing without relying on iCloud’s walled garden.
Samsung’s CEO TM Roh just made the most compelling AI argument at Unpacked without mentioning a chatbot. AI needs data, but that data doesn’t need to go anywhere. That’s the Privacy Display thesis in one line. For years, @Samsung has focused on...
Delighted to be speaking at Back Market’s Slow Tech Uprising in Barcelona with Joy Howard, Rob Pegoraro, and Alexander Kuscher. We’ll be screening Dandora: A Fast Tech Story, tracing our discarded devices to one of the largest e-waste sites in...
Lenovo unveiled a Legion Go Fold concept at Mobile World Congress, featuring a foldable pOLED screen that measures 7.7 inches when closed and expands to 11.6 inches unfolded. The device runs on an Intel Core Ultra 7 258V processor with 32 GB LPDDR5x memory and integrated Arc 140V...
Microsoft’s Windows 365 cloud PC platform is expanding as Asus and Dell unveil dedicated mini‑PC terminals designed specifically for the service. The Asus NUC 16 for Windows 365 packs a compact 0.7 L chassis, DDR5 memory, and a 20 Gbps USB‑C port, while the Dell...
Scary Mommy has launched its 2026 Readers' Choice poll to crown the best beauty‑gadget brand, presenting a slate of sixteen nominees ranging from high‑tech firms like Dyson and Therabody to established cosmetics names such as L’Oréal and Foreo. The article...
Scary Mommy’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Award spotlights the top wearable health tracker brands, inviting readers to vote among 15 contenders ranging from mainstream giants like Apple and Fitbit to niche players such as Oura and WHOOP. The list reflects a...
Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, a custom‑tuned version of its flagship mobile processor designed for Samsung’s upcoming S26 Ultra worldwide and the S26+ and S26 in select markets. The chip integrates a third‑generation Oryon CPU, next‑gen Adreno GPU, Hexagon...
The Galaxy S26 lineup makes one thing clear: Samsung wants you in the Ultra https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/the-galaxy-s26-lineup-makes-one-thing-clear-samsung-wants-you-in-the-ultra #GalaxyUnpacked
Semtech has signed a definitive agreement with Trident IoT to embed the company’s LoRa Plus platform with Trident’s ELCap SDK, creating a royalty‑free, multi‑protocol solution for smart‑home and security devices. The partnership initially offers Z‑Wave support via the LR2021 transceiver, with...
9 things we learned from Samsung’s big Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event — from the S26 Ultra to the Buds4 Pro https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/9-things-we-learned-from-samsungs-big-galaxy-unpacked-2026-event-from-the-s26-ultra-to-the-buds4-pro
Apple plans to roll out Apple Pay in India by the end of 2026, pending regulatory clearance and fee agreements with card issuers. The launch will include the Tap to Pay on iPhone feature, enabling NFC‑based contactless payments at retail...
Samsung announced a partnership with Gracenote, Nielsen’s metadata specialist, to embed AI‑driven discovery tools into its smart‑TV platform. The deal gives Samsung access to Gracenote’s curated content IDs and structured data, enabling natural‑language search, personalized carousels, and recommendation engines. While...
Horizontal Lock on Galaxy S26 is easily THE most fascinating video feature I've seen on phones. It not only keeps the video stable but also keeps the frame steady despite extreme angle shifts, to the point you can rotate the phone...
Nvidia has pulled its new 595.59 WHQL drivers after releasing them earlier today. Some users have been reporting issues with fans not being detected if they use fan control software https://t.co/IY1l04JzLA
Apple’s Keynote, a free macOS presentation app, offers a suite of templates, robust customization, and advanced animation tools such as Magic Move. Users can download it from the Mac App Store, build slides with built‑in layouts, and integrate media effortlessly....
ChatGPT's 'Naughty chats' toggle is the first step towards its pornification Code in ChatGPT app reveals an upcoming setting that allows “spicier,” adult-themed language ✅ Details - https://t.co/GLHDlhZsYT #AI #ChatGPT https://t.co/4XNDGh0aib
Google allegedly found "severe security issues" with Pixel 4 series, blocking Google Wallet use ✅ Details - https://t.co/lnyNOXovE7 https://t.co/gJTaZoudLA
A £30 Songmics two‑tier watch box from Amazon offers 12 slots and a transparent lid, reviving a decade‑long watch collection. The box includes a drawer for straps, batteries, tools, and other accessories, catering to watches up to 45 mm. Its clear...
Google is streamlining the Google Messages interface by bringing a consistent, scrollable design to RCS Business Profiles that matches personal contact pages And a new "Archive" option in profile details page. ✅ Details and screenshots - https://t.co/2GxxCFh1Tf https://t.co/DpanHwfdjB
Wrote this about the vivo X300 a few months ago, and some of the comments were the typical sinophobic crap or accusing this of being an ad lol. That base S26 is looking good now, isn't it? 🤣 https://t.co/BFRzSU6co0
HONOR unveiled the MagicPad 4, its first tablet to ship with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 mobile platform, positioning it against the iPad Pro and Galaxy Tab S series. The 12.3‑inch OLED screen offers a 165 Hz refresh rate, 2,400‑nit peak brightness, and a 4.8 mm thin chassis...
HONOR unveiled the MagicPad 4, its first tablet powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 mobile platform, and slated for a global launch on 2 March 2026. The 12.3‑inch OLED display delivers a 165 Hz refresh rate, 2,400 nits peak brightness, and a 93 % screen‑to‑body ratio while the...
Exaviz has introduced the Cruiser carrier board for the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5, delivering an 8‑port PoE+ switch, 2.5 GbE WAN, NVMe storage, dual HDMI, USB connectivity, and ESP32‑C6 wireless. The lineup includes three variants: the full‑feature Cruiser with eight...
Nvidia announced that its Shield TV line will continue receiving software support, rolling out the Shield Experience 9.2.4 update for all devices. The patch brings January 2026 security updates and resolves several high‑profile bugs, including Disney+ playback and Bluetooth remote disconnects. This...
Mindfactory’s latest sales data shows NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 5080 has become the top‑selling card within the RTX 50 lineup, outpacing the RTX 5070 Ti and other 16 GB variants. AMD retains overall market leadership at the retailer, with the Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9060 XT leading the...
BetaVolt unveiled the BV100, a coin‑sized nuclear battery that leverages nickel‑63 beta decay to generate 100 microwatts at 3 volts and promises a 50‑year lifespan without recharging. The company claims mass production began in 2025 and a higher‑output 1‑watt version is slated...
$NVDA buying up all the memory. This makes more sense now that we realize they have secured most, if not all, they need for 2026 and some of 2027. https://t.co/Ll2W3Fcc35
Motorola unveiled a preview of its upcoming Razr Fold at CES 2026, showcasing a surprisingly thin, book‑style foldable that sits between the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Pixel 10 Pro Fold in design. The company hinted that full specifications and a potential launch timeline will...
Google has released Gemini Enterprise mobile applications for Android and iOS, extending its AI work‑assistant platform to enterprise users. The apps are offered in early‑access by invitation only and are packaged as a standalone 33 MB Android app. Gemini Enterprise now...
Craft, a freemium productivity app, consolidates document creation, scheduling, and note‑taking into a single workspace, challenging Google’s suite of separate tools. The free version provides 1,500 blocks, 1 GB storage, AI assistance and cross‑device sync, while the paid Craft Plus plan...
Benchmarks support that while the chip isn’t completely different than the last Qualcomm CPU, it is faster, especially on multicore. S26Ultra on right, S25 Ultra on left. The difference is even more pronounced on the GPU side. #GalaxyUnpacked
Q‑Dir (Quad‑Directory Explorer) is a free Windows file manager that displays four folder panes simultaneously, eliminating the need to juggle multiple Explorer windows. Users can switch between quad, column, row, or three‑pane layouts, resize panes, and assign individual tabs to...
Google’s Android Ecosystem President Sameer Samat announced that Android 17, currently in beta, will shift the platform from a traditional OS to an AI‑powered intelligent system. The upcoming release, slated for finalization by May and stable launch in June, will embed...
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Samsung has upgraded its Audio Eraser tool on the Galaxy S26, enabling real‑time voice isolation across popular streaming and social apps. Integrated into One UI 8.5, users can toggle the feature, adjust its strength, and enable a Voice Focus mode. Demonstrations show...
Samsung has partnered with Gracenote, Nielsen’s content‑data unit, to embed its extensive entertainment metadata into Samsung Smart TV’s AI stack. The collaboration will power large‑language‑model (LLM) driven search, enabling conversational queries that surface TV shows, movies and sports more intuitively....
Samsung Care Plus will start offering full device replacements within 48 hours for the Galaxy S26 series, initially limited to the U.K. The program recently added unlimited battery repairs and unlimited free screen repairs for theft‑and‑loss cases. Existing Care Plus members...
Choosing a VPN today means sifting through countless features, but the author argues that multi‑hop capability is the single most critical attribute. Multi‑hop routes traffic through multiple servers, preventing any one node from seeing both the user’s IP and the...
The article shows how to transform an outdated Android phone into a functional e‑reader with a few simple tweaks. By swapping the stock launcher for a minimalist alternative, enabling a blue‑light filter, and loading reading‑focused apps, the device mimics the...
Hands-down the most interesting feature of the S26 Ultra: the new Privacy Display. Samsung spent five years developing a screen that could do the same job as the stick-on privacy protectors that prevent "shoulder surfing" ... but this one can be...
Been hearing via supply chain friendlies, NVIDIA has secured most of the HBM, making it scarce for competitors. Reminds me of iPod days when Apple secured all the storage as others were trying to compete with them in MP3 players.
The article explains why 15,000 RPM hard‑disk drives never achieved mainstream adoption. Extreme rotational speeds caused heat, power draw, vibration‑induced head crashes, and intolerable acoustic noise. These mechanical barriers made the drives costly and unreliable, especially compared with emerging solid‑state technology....
this is cool as hell. new Samsung display tech uses narrow pixels to give privacy screen to certain apps and even smaller elements like notifications, making it so people around you can't see private info https://t.co/IpQYd5od6I
Great way to demonstrate how a sustainability feature called Ocean Mode used to research the coral reef now becomes part of the raw camera features https://t.co/ySm6JUR2c2
Google is previewing Gemini’s new beta feature that lets Android users delegate multi-step daily tasks to the AI. The functionality, rolling out on Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 devices, will initially support food, grocery and rideshare apps in the United...
You used to be able to erase anything you did not want in a pic and now you can add whatever you want https://t.co/E7BgD1IPDs
On stage @ssamat talking about the partnership with @SamsungMobile and the launch of the preview of the new @GeminiApp exclusively on Galaxy S26 - glad to see this collaboration remains strong https://t.co/MfnSHXuxif
I love this directness: “in order to be useful Galaxy AI needs data” which is why @SamsungMobile created “keep” to make sure the user’s info is kept safe https://t.co/EK7ZvUFZTr
Gemini on Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 can finally control other apps Available only for beta users in US and Korea only with certain apps https://t.co/0xRzUFhuhv https://t.co/prrlMEwnUo
Kicking off Galaxy Unpacked with CEO TM Roh talking about @SamsungMobile drive to make AI reach everybody with the confidence that privacy is assured https://t.co/wluLL9EVjO
