Poco has quietly added a new model to its ultra-budget C-series. The phone has launched in select global markets shortly after the Poco C81 and C81x made their way to India. All three share the same core hardware, so the Pro model is more about small upgrades than a completely different device.

Up front, the C81 Pro gets a 6.9-inch LCD panel with HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The resolution is on the lower side, but the higher refresh rate should offer a smooth experience in basic tasks.

The phone is built around the Unisoc T7250 chipset, which is fine for basic tasks like messaging, streaming, and light gaming. Performance should feel familiar if you have used older budget chips like the Snapdragon 680 or Helio G85. Memory is limited to 4GB of RAM, but storage options go up to 256GB. There is also support for microSD expansion.

The camera setup is simple. You get a 13MP main sensor on the back along with an auxiliary lens, and an 8MP camera on the front. It should be good enough for casual shots in decent lighting, but expectations should stay realistic.

Battery life looks like one of the stronger points. The 6000mAh unit, paired with modest hardware, should easily last a full day, and likely more with lighter use. Charging is capped at 15W, so it will take some time to top up.

The phone ships with Android 15-based HyperOS 3. Poco has not shared much about long-term updates yet, which is fairly typical in this segment.

Pricing and availability:

Pricing starts at around $109 for the 128GB variant, with a lower-cost 64GB option also available in some markets. A 256GB version sits higher in the lineup.

• 4GB+64GB: $99
• 4GB+128GB: $109
• 4GB+256GB: $129

Compared to the Indian Poco C81 and C81x, the differences are fairly minor. The Poco C81 Pro feels like a straightforward budget phone that focuses on the basics. The big screen and large battery are clearly the main highlights, and for the price, that might be enough for a lot of users.

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An AI coding agent has reportedly deleted an entire production database along with its backups, turning what should have been a routine maintenance session into a serious incident for a startup.

The issue came to light after PocketOS founder Jer Crane shared what happened on April 24. While working in a test environment, he ran into a mismatch with account credentials. Instead of waiting for input or asking for clarification, the AI agent decided to act on its own.

The agent, running through Cursor and powered by Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.6 model, searched through the codebase, found an API token in a separate file, and used it to execute a GraphQL command. That command ended up deleting a storage volume tied to the company’s production database. The entire sequence reportedly took just a few seconds.

What made things worse is how the backups were set up. They were stored on the same volume, so when the main data was deleted, the backups went with it. The most recent usable backup was around three months old, which meant a lot of recent data was at risk of being lost.

It later turned out that the API token used by the agent had far more access than intended. It was originally created for something limited, like managing domains, but effectively had root-level permissions due to missing role-based restrictions. That gave the agent the ability to carry out a destructive command without hitting any safeguards.

When asked to explain what happened, the AI reportedly acknowledged that it made assumptions about the environment, did not verify what the command would do, and went ahead without proper authorization.

The incident quickly picked up attention online, with posts about it spreading widely. Railway’s CEO, Jake Cooper, stepped in to help with recovery, and the system was brought back online within about an hour. Since then, a delayed deletion mechanism has been introduced to avoid instant data wipes.

Even so, the situation highlights something that has been building for a while. As AI tools become more capable, giving them direct access to production systems without strict limits can backfire quickly. In this case, it only took 9 seconds.

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Running your iPhone down to 0% and plugging it back in is usually a non-event. But for a growing number of iPhone 17 models and iPhone Air owners, that simple habit is turning into a surprisingly stubborn problem.

Across Reddit and other forums, users are reporting that once their device fully dies, it sometimes won’t power back on when connected to a standard wired charger. The issue doesn’t seem limited to one specific model either. Reports span the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, and the new iPhone Air.

One of the earliest posts, dating back several months, described an iPhone 17 Pro Max that shut off at 1% and then showed no signs of life when plugged in. Since then, similar complaints have kept popping up, suggesting this isn’t just a handful of defective units.

The behavior isn’t consistent. Some users say their phone eventually comes back after sitting on a cable for 10–15 minutes. Others report waiting hours. And in the worst cases, the phone doesn’t respond at all to a wired connection.

Oddly, the most reliable workaround so far has been switching to a MagSafe charger. Multiple users, and even some Apple Store employees, have had better luck getting the phone to respond wirelessly. Even then, it can take a while before anything happens.

As for the cause, it’s still unclear. It could be a software bug, a charging handshake issue, or something deeper with battery calibration. Apple hasn’t publicly addressed it yet.

For now, if your iPhone refuses to turn back on after dying, skipping the cable and dropping it on a MagSafe charger might be your best bet. Just don’t expect instant results.

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According to a new leak, the upcoming Honor Watch 6 Plus could bring a noticeable jump in endurance, along with a round dial design. The smartwatch is expected to launch sometime in May.

The details come from Digital Chat Station, who claims the watch has already been tested on Honor’s robot “Lightning.” The robot reportedly completed a half-marathon while wearing the device, which is an unusual but interesting way to show off both design and durability. More importantly, the leak suggests the battery life could be one of the standout features here.

Honor is said to be using its high-silicon Qinghai Lake battery technology, which it has been pushing across multiple products. In this case, the claim is that the Watch 6 Plus could feature the largest battery ever used in a smartwatch. If that holds up in real-world use, it could address one of the most common complaints with smartwatches.

On the health side, the watch is expected to build on what Honor has already been doing. Features like continuous blood pressure monitoring and early warning systems for cardiac issues are likely to carry over, along with more refined fitness tracking.

There is also talk of improved sports modes and smarter data tracking, powered by Honor’s own algorithms. The idea seems to be offering more useful guidance, not just raw numbers, so the watch can suggest when to push harder and when to take it easy.

It is still early, and a lot of this is based on leaks, so things could change. But if the battery claims turn out to be accurate, the Honor Watch 6 Plus could end up being a pretty interesting option in a segment where battery life is still a weak point.

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Gaming PCs are usually about power and size, but every now and then, someone tries the opposite. A recent experiment shows just how far things have come, with a setup that is small enough to fit in your pocket and still capable of running actual games.

YouTuber Lecctron set out to build the world’s smallest gaming PC, with one simple goal. It should be able to run Minecraft. That already rules out some of the tiniest boards out there, since many of them cannot easily connect to a display. In the end, he went with the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W, which can be found for as little as $15.

The board itself is tiny, measuring just 65 x 30 mm. It runs on a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 chip at 1GHz, paired with VideoCore IV graphics and 512MB of RAM. It is not much on paper, but it is enough to run a full operating system and connect basic peripherals.

The results are better than you might expect. Minecraft Pi Edition runs at around 60FPS in Creative Mode with reduced settings, which is impressive for something this small. PlayStation 1 emulation works even better, with games like Doom, Wipeout XL, Silent Hill, Tomb Raider Chronicles, and Final Fantasy IX running smoothly.

Things start to get a bit inconsistent with Nintendo 64 games. Titles like Ocarina of Time and Majora’s Mask are playable, but there are occasional frame drops. PSP emulation depends heavily on the game. Simpler titles like LocoRoco run well, while more demanding ones such as Wipeout Pulse struggle to maintain smooth performance.

Of course, this is not here to replace a proper gaming PC. Modern games need far more power than what a board like this can offer. Still, that is not really the point here.

For retro gaming, emulation, or just experimenting, the Pi Zero 2 W turns out to be surprisingly capable. It is cheap, easy to work with, and small enough to fit almost anywhere, which makes it a fun little platform to play around with.

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Vivo has launched a new pair of budget true wireless earbuds, the TWS 5i. The focus here is to cover the basics while keeping the price low enough that most people do not have to think twice.

Battery life is easily the main highlight. Vivo claims up to 11.5 hours on a single charge, and around 50 hours in total with the case. That should comfortably get through a few days of regular use. You probably will not be reaching for the charger too often.

They use Bluetooth 5.4 for connectivity and support dual-device pairing, so switching between devices should be fairly straightforward. There is also a low-latency mode rated at 42ms, which might help a bit if you play games.

Audio is handled by Vivo’s DeepX 3.0 tuning, with a few different sound profiles to choose from. Spatial audio is listed as well, though it is probably more of a bonus than a standout feature. For calls, there is AI noise reduction to help keep voices clearer in noisy places.

The earbuds weigh 4.2 grams each, and use a standard in-ear design. It’s fairly lightweight, meaning they shouldn’t feel uncomfortable during longer sessions.

Pricing and availability:

The earbuds are priced at 119 yuan in China (equivalent to $17 or Rs 1,642), which puts them firmly in the entry-level segment. Still, the spec sheet is not bad for the price. They come in three colors: Ink Black, White, and Sky Blue. There’s no word on the global availability as of writing.

At the end of the day, the TWS 5i feels like one of those products that is not trying too hard to impress on paper. It just focuses on the basics, especially battery life, which is still what a lot of people care about most in this segment.

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Samsung’s next foldables are already starting to take shape, and this time we are getting more than just renders. A fresh set of aluminum dummy units has surfaced, giving a clearer idea of how the upcoming Galaxy foldables might look and feel in real life.

The images were shared by Sonny Dickson on X, showing dummy units of the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide, and Galaxy Z Flip 8. Since these are physical models rather than CAD renders, they offer a slightly better sense of proportions, especially when comparing the devices side by side.

The regular Galaxy Z Fold 8 does not look like a major departure. It sticks to the tall and narrow form factor Samsung has been using from the beginning. The Flip 8 follows a similar story. It keeps the compact clamshell design, focusing on portability rather than screen size. There are no major surprises here based on the dummy.

The interesting device is the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide. This appears to be Samsung’s answer to Huawei’s Pura X lineup. Compared to the standard Fold 8, it is shorter and noticeably wider when folded, which should make the cover screen more comfortable to use. The exact dimensions have also been revealed.

When unfolded, the difference becomes more obvious. The wider aspect ratio gives it a layout that feels closer to a small tablet, which should be better for media, reading, and general browsing. It is a different approach from Samsung’s usual design, and one that some enthusiasts have been asking for. That said, how apps scale to the wider aspect ratio will likely make or break the experience.

As for the camera system, the dummy showcases a pill-shaped layout, similar to the Fold 8, but with two cutouts instead of three. As per recent leaks, these could be a 200MP main camera and a 50MP ultrawide. The lack of a telephoto lens is likely the trade-off for a first-generation wide foldable measuring just 4.3mm when unfolded.

Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series and Flip 8 at its next Unpacked event in July.

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Alongside the regular Galaxy Z Fold 8, a new variant called the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide is starting to show up in leaks. The idea is to make the Fold feel more like a small tablet when it’s open, instead of sticking to the tall, narrow layout Samsung has used so far. That shift doesn’t come out of nowhere. Huawei already pushed in this direction with its Pura X lineup, and with Apple’s foldable still rumored for later this year, Samsung likely doesn’t want to sit still.

According to tipster Ice Universe, we now have a clearer look at the dimensions. When unfolded, the Z Fold 8 Wide is said to measure 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.3 mm. Folded, it comes in at 161.4 x 82.2 x 9.8 mm.

Put next to Huawei’s Pura X Max, the differences are interesting. Samsung’s version is slightly narrower (161.4mm as compared to Huawei’s 166.5mm), but noticeably thinner, especially when open. That 4.3 mm thickness stands out, and even when folded, it’s slimmer than Huawei’s 11.2 mm. So while the phone is going wider in terms of usable screen space, Samsung still seems focused on keeping the overall profile manageable in hand and pocket.

The inner screen is rumored to use a near-square 4:3 aspect ratio, which is much closer to what you’d expect from a tablet. The cover display, meanwhile, is said to sit around 4.7:3.

The thinner build could help with handling and make it stand out from the competition. However, it’s also worth noting that the black bars at the top and bottom will be slightly wider than on Huawei’s Pura X Max when streaming videos.

The Z Fold 8 Wide is expected to launch alongside the standard Fold 8 and the Z Flip 8, likely at Samsung’s usual summer event.

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Xiaomi has been doing well in the wireless earbuds space for a while now. It looks like the company is finally ready to try something different. Early retail listings suggest its first pair of over-ear headphones might not be too far away.

The product in question is called the Redmi Headphones Neo, and it has shown up on listings from Diglex Electronics and Lazada. There is no official announcement yet, but the amount of detail already out there, including pricing and specs, usually means a launch is getting close.

On paper, the specs look decent for what seems to be a budget-focused product. The headphones use 40mm titanium-coated drivers and are rated for a frequency response of 20Hz to 40kHz. Active noise cancellation is listed at up to 42dB. Wireless connectivity is handled by Bluetooth 5.4, and there is also a USB-C port for low-latency wired listening.

The listing mentions up to 72 hours of battery life with ANC turned off, which is a big number, especially at this price. According to tipster Ronald Quandt, the battery capacity is 500mAh.

Speaking of price, there is still some variation depending on the listing. Lazada has it at PHP 3,299, which comes out to around $55 after discount. Another listing shows a much lower price of about $36, but that seems to be for bulk orders, so it is probably not what regular buyers will pay. Either way, it clearly sits in the budget segment rather than competing with premium models.

At launch, the headphones are expected in Obsidian Black and Sand White. A third option, Mist Blue, is mentioned for later. Xiaomi has built a strong reputation with its Redmi Buds lineup by focusing on value. If these headphones follow the same approach, they could end up being a solid option for anyone looking for affordable over-ear ANC headphones.

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Samsung has been quietly getting better at making premium Windows laptops, and the Galaxy Book6 Edge looks like another step in that direction. Ahead of the official announcement, a listing on German retailer Cyberport has revealed almost everything about the machine, including detailed renders.

According to the listing, the Galaxy Book6 Edge uses Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-88-100 chip. Qualcomm’s ARM-based chips have started to make more sense in Windows laptops recently, especially for users looking for strong battery life.

The display looks like a strong point too. It is a 16-inch OLED panel with WQXGA resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. That should be more than enough for everyday work, and also nice for media. Samsung usually does well with displays anyway, so expectations here are fairly high.

The listing claims up to 22 hours on a single charge. Even if real-world numbers fall short, it could still end up being a strong performer. It weighs 1.55kg, which is not exactly lightweight by current standards, but it should still be manageable for daily use.

The right side has a USB-A port, a 3.5mm jack, and an SD card slot, while the left side includes an HDMI port and two USB-C ports. That might not sound like a big deal, but a lot of slim laptops cut back on ports, so it is good to see some balance here.

It is priced at €2,199, putting it firmly in premium territory and up against machines like the MacBook Air and other thin and light laptops. There is still no official announcement from Samsung, but with this much already out there, it probably is not too far away.”

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Apple’s MacBook lineup has been fairly predictable for a while now. You have the Air, the Pro, and clear differences between them. That structure might be getting a shake-up. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is developing a new top-end laptop, tentatively called the MacBook Ultra. The idea is to position it above the current MacBook Pro, with a launch window somewhere in early 2027. If this pans out, it could be one of the bigger changes to the lineup in years.

The display is expected to be a major upgrade. The MacBook Ultra is said to be the first MacBook to switch to OLED, replacing the Mini LED panels used in current Pro models. That should bring better contrast, deeper blacks, and overall improved visuals. OLED panels are also thinner, which could help Apple reduce the thickness of the device a bit.

There may also be a change to the front design. The notch that has been around since 2021 could be replaced with a smaller punch-hole camera cutout, which would free up a bit more screen space.

Another notable shift is touch input. Apple is reportedly planning to add a touchscreen, which is something it has avoided on Macs for years. The company has previously argued that touch on laptops is not practical, so this would be a change in direction.

Performance should also see a jump. The MacBook Ultra is expected to run on M6 Pro and M6 Max chips built on a 2nm process. That should improve both speed and efficiency compared to current models. There is also talk of built-in cellular support through Apple’s own modem, which could bring 5G and LTE connectivity to a MacBook for the first time.

Ports like HDMI, MagSafe, and the SD card slot are expected to stay. It is still early, and plans can change, but if even some of this comes together, the MacBook Ultra could end up being a pretty big deal for Apple’s laptop lineup.

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