According to recent leaks, the upcoming Redmi Turbo 5 series is ready to challenge phone endurance standards. Industry reports suggest that Xiaomi’s sub-brand is preparing to launch at least one Redmi Turbo 5 model featuring a massive 9,000mAh battery cell. Plus, this cell could support 100W wired super-fast charging.
The news comes from reliable Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station. Their Weibo post confirmed that a 9,000mAh single-cell silicon battery solution is finalized and ready for production. This battery is one of the largest ever rumored for a mainstream smartphone release. Furthermore, the same source claims that phone brands are currently testing an even more ambitious 10,000mAh unit. The outlet My Drivers adds that the Redmi Turbo 5 lineup will be the lucky one to boast this 9,000mAh battery.
Redmi Turbo 5 Leak: The first mainstream phone with a 9,000mAh battery?
As in recent handsets, this huge capacity is possible thanks to the silicon carbon battery technology. The latter enables manufacturers to significantly increase energy density without adding substantial physical bulk to the phone‘s design. The majority of Chinese flagships are resorting to this solution. Recent examples are the OnePlus 15, Vivo X300 and OPPO Find X9 series.
The Redmi Turbo 5 series is expected to make its debut sometime between this December and January 2026. However, sources remain divided on which specific model will receive the large battery. Some reports suggested a base model 7,500mAh unit. So, the 9,000mAh pack may be reserved for a Pro or “Pro Max” variant.
The appeal of the Redmi Turbo 5 series goes far beyond battery capacity. Rumors suggest the standard Redmi Turbo 5 will be one of the first phones to debut MediaTek’s Dimensity 8500 chipset, built on a 4nm process. According to leaks, this chip will surpass 2 million points on the AnTuTu benchmark. On the other hand, the Redmi Turbo 5 Pro would use the Dimensity 9500e or Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5.
Apple appears ready to take a massive step toward achieving complete control over its flagship devices. A recent report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman sheds light on Apple’s 2026 product launch plans, confirming the company intends to completely abandon Qualcomm cellular modems for the iPhone 18 Pro models in favor of its own in-house connectivity solution.
For years, Apple has relied on Qualcomm to power cellular telecommunications across the iPhone lineup. However, the company has long sought greater independence from external vendors. This will allow them to reduce costs and increase control over the hardware-software integration on their iPhones. The upcoming iPhone 18 Pro, slated for a Fall 2026 release, will reportedly be the first premium device to use the second generation of this effort: the Apple C2 modem.
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models to use proprietary Apple’s C2 modem
This is not Apple’s first attempt at an in-house cellular solution. The company already introduced its initial effort, the Apple C1 modem, which debuted in the more budget-focused iPhone 16e. The C1 successfully brought basic cellular connectivity in-house, but it currently lacks the premium performance required for a Pro model. More specifically, the C1 offers decent network performance but still lags behind Qualcomm’s modems. It also lacks 5G mmWave connectivity. 5G mmWave is a technology for high-speed networks in urban environments.
Apple has a lot of work ahead to ensure the new C2 component closes this performance gap. The success of the iPhone 18 Pro hinges on the C2 delivering a cellular experience that matches, or even exceeds, the quality Qualcomm currently provides.
The complicated rollout
The transition will not be instant across the entire portfolio. The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will ditch Qualcomm in fall, 2026. However, Apple will likely continue selling the previous iPhone 17 (which uses a Qualcomm modem). Additionally, other leaks suggest the launch of the base iPhone 18 model might be delayed until 2027. The potential iPhone 17e could also arrive that year. On the other hand, the fate of the iPhone 18 Air could be in question after the disappointing sales of the current “Air” model.
This rollout pace means buyers will still have options with Qualcomm modems next year. However, the decision to use the Apple C2 in the flagship iPhone 18 Pro marks a major turning point. If fulfilled, it will confirm Apple’s commitment to completely internalizing the core communication hardware in its premium iPhone devices.
Reports suggest the Redmi Turbo 5 series will feature a 9,000mAh battery supporting 100W fast charging. This huge capacity, enabled by new silicon carbon technology, could set a new benchmark for mainstream endurance.
It looks like the guessing game is over. Samsung has reportedly locked in the date and location for its next big flagship reveal. The highly anticipated Unpacked launch event date for the Samsung Galaxy S26 series is scheduled for February 25 next year, right in the heart of AI tech—San Francisco, USA.
This isn’t just another date on the calendar. The launch window itself is a bit later than the late January or early February reveals we’ve seen recently. Insiders suggest this minor shift gives the company enough time to finalize some strategic decisions, particularly around which models will actually launch.
Samsung tipped to launch the Galaxy S26 series on February 25
Samsung will continue to bet heavily on AI as a key selling point in its mobile flagships. Returning to San Francisco, the established global hub for artificial intelligence, is a deliberate move in this direction. The company plans to use the stage to firmly establish the Galaxy S26 as the definitive “AI phone.” They will also outline their future AI strategy for the tech world to see.
Regarding the S26 lineup, earlier buzz suggested Samsung might get “Pro” or “Edge” models. These models would have replaced the standard/base and Plus models. However, recent reports point to the company sticking to the familiar, reliable structure: Samsung Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Plus, and Galaxy S26 Ultra. This course correction reportedly comes after the predecessor S25 Edge didn’t meet sales targets.
It all comes down to power, and the S26’s AI push requires serious silicon. Leaks suggest Samsung will deploy a dual-chip strategy. Many models will feature the new Exynos 2600 processor. This will mark the return of a custom Exynos chip to the high-end Ultra model in some regions. Other major markets, like the US and Canada, will get the expected Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip.
With the event locked for February 25, the stage is now set for Samsung to show the world its answer to the “AI smartphone era.” Recent leaks suggest that the Galaxy S26 device could feature highly improved 3x telephoto camera sensors. This could be a decisive upgrade for Galaxy S fans who are still hesitant to make the switch.
Industry reports confirm the Samsung Galaxy S26 Unpacked event is set for February 25 in San Francisco. The company plans to use the global AI hub location to showcase the devices as the start of the AI smartphone era.
Ayaneo has built a reputation on crafting high-end, powerful retro gaming handhelds. Now, the company is looking to conquer a new, highly competitive space: the gaming smartphone market. The company recently dropped a vague teaser video for its upcoming device. The company promotes the first Ayaneo Phone as a handset that meets “the soul of gaming handheld.” If the early leaks are correct, this device might deliver a key feature that modern mobile gaming desperately needs.
Most gaming phones from competitors like RedMagic and ASUS ROG focus primarily on powerful chipsets and advanced cooling. Plus, they often require expensive accessories for controls. However, the Ayaneo Phone seems to be taking a different path. It’s prioritizing core tactile hardware.
The most crucial detail spotted in the teaser is the clear presence of physical shoulder buttons (L and R triggers) when the phone is held horizontally. For serious mobile gamers, this is a massive plus. Physical buttons offer precision and immediate tactile feedback that screen overlays simply cannot match. This will be especially useful in fast-paced competitive titles.
This design focus aligns perfectly with Ayaneo’s history and branding. The device will be released under the company’s “Remake” banner, which previously featured retro-styled modern handhelds. This has led to heavy speculation that the Ayaneo Phone might adopt a sliding form factor. The form factor is reminiscent of the beloved (and long-discontinued) Sony Xperia Play. While the video doesn’t confirm a slider, the emphasis on integrated physical controls suggests Ayaneo is looking to recapture that classic, all-in-one gaming experience.
A challenge to the giants
Visually, the phone appears to carry a standard dual-camera setup on the back, with sensors sitting flush with the chassis. But make no mistake: this phone isn’t about photography; it’s about pushing buttons.
Ayaneo will seek to establish itself as a good alternative in the current market. Competitors are readily available, but few integrate physical controls as standard. The challenge for the brand will be navigating the difficulty of penetrating the US market. Ayaneo will also have to manage the final price tag—its products are not usually cheap.
The company is betting that a dedicated gamer will pay a premium for a device truly “made for gamers.” If the Ayaneo Phone pushes all the right buttons, it could take over a really interesting niche.
For some time now, “artificial intelligence” and “AI” have been the buzzwords in the tech industry. OpenAI is the company that started this great revolution, positioning itself as the name everyone thinks of when talking about AI thanks to its ChatGPT platform. But what if it’s not all as rosy as it seems? What if OpenAI is actually far from profitable and is just “burning money” waiting for something that might never happen (financial sustainability)? The company’s finances seem to tell a story that points in that direction.
ChatGPT undoubtedly captured the world’s imagination. OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, became the face of an artificially intelligent future, guiding humanity toward an era of unprecedented productivity and creativity. Large companies have also poured money into OpenAI, and the firm even changed its business model to allow for easier revenue streams. That said, all the accumulated revenue might not be enough.
According to a recent financial analysis by Will Lockett from Planet Earth and Beyond, OpenAI is in a catastrophic financial freefall. The company that powers a revolution is losing money at a rate that would make most established industries faint. Worse still, its solution to this cash-burning inferno appears to be dousing it with a trillion dollars’ worth of gasoline.
OpenAI $1 Trillion investment: The math of a money black hole
Let’s pull back the curtain on the finances. In the first six months of 2025, OpenAI reportedly generated $4.3 billion in revenue. That’s an impressive figure for a young company. The problem? During that same period, it posted $13.5 billion in net losses.
This isn’t just a rounding error. It means for every dollar OpenAI earns, it loses three.
This puts the company on track for a staggering $27 billion annual loss by 2025. For reference, we are talking about nearly double the $14 billion loss some reports had predicted for 2026. The math of its growth is even more alarming. For every single dollar of new revenue growth, OpenAI is spending an astonishing $7.77.
Lockett described the situation bluntly: “This is a money black hole. I cannot stress how unprecedentedly dreadful that is.” In any normal business, numbers like these would trigger emergency brakes, massive layoffs, and a desperate pivot to survival. But OpenAI is not a normal business. It’s as if its leadership is “fully aware they are driving headfirst into a wall at 100 mph, and instead of stepping on the brakes, they are mashing the throttle,” Lockett added.
Doubling down on a flawed premise
Instead of pivoting, OpenAI is doubling down. The company has announced plans to invest about $1.4 trillion annually in data centers and AI infrastructure through 2030. The brand has forged deals with giants like TSMC, Samsung, and Intel.
This investment is a bet that “more is more”—that building bigger and more powerful models is the path to profitability and, eventually, Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). But if the current operational costs are unsustainable, the future costs are astronomical.
Calculations based on industry standards (data centers costing 26% of their build cost annually to operate) paint a grim picture. By 2029, that trillion-dollar infrastructure plan could saddle OpenAI with approximately $650 billion in annual operational costs.
The company’s own optimistic revenue target for that same year? Just $125 billion.
The math simply doesn’t work. “Even if OpenAI hits its $125 billion 2029 revenue target,” Lockett notes, “it will still be making an annual loss of half a trillion dollars.”
This spending spree would be reckless enough on its own. It becomes deeply irrational when you discover what OpenAI’s own researchers have admitted.
The enemy within: OpenAI vs. itself
The most brutal criticism of OpenAI’s strategy comes from OpenAI itself. The core technical problem plaguing all large language models, including ChatGPT, is “hallucinations.” The term “hallucinations” refers to the AI’s tendency to confidently invent facts, sources, and answers. This one flaw makes them unreliable for the high-stakes business and enterprise tasks that OpenAI needs to sell to justify its valuation.
The company’s trillion-dollar bet assumes that this problem can be fixed by scaling up. That is, by adding more data and more computing power.
There’s just one problem. According to a research paper published by OpenAI, this assumption is false. Their own research reportedly found that “hallucinations are a core part of generative AI technology and can’t be fixed” with more data and compute.
The researchers did find a potential workaround called “active learning,” which essentially involves massive human oversight to correct the AI. But they concluded that “operating such models is so inherently expensive… it is almost always significantly cheaper to have a human do the task instead,” Lockett reports.
The company is betting a trillion dollars on a solution that its own scientists have proven will not work for a problem they admit is inherent to the technology.
Reality check: The 95% failure rate
This technical flaw is not just theoretical; it’s playing out in the real world. While headlines trumpet an AI takeover, the reality on the ground is one of widespread failure.
An MIT study found that 95% of AI pilots fail to generate any profit or productivity gains for the businesses implementing them. Other research, such as a report from METR, has even shown that AI coding tools can actually slow developers down due to the time spent finding and correcting the AI’s “helpful” errors.
This is the reality check against the hype. While some niche AI tools for data analysis are effective, the generative AI revolution that OpenAI champions is largely failing to launch. Even user engagement, the lifeblood of any tech platform, is showing signs of trouble. There are even reports of ChatGPT usage having peaked and now being in decline.
If not profit, then what?
If the technology is fundamentally flawed and the finances are catastrophic, why is this happening? Why continue to burn billions on a failing strategy?
The answer, critics argue, lies in the incentive structure. “They aren’t developing AI,” Will Lockett states. “They are trying to make the bottom line go up at any cost.”
It’s interesting how in the world of Silicon Valley, AI companies are not valued on core aspects like profitability or product-market fit. They are valued on data center spending. More spending signals more ambition, which attracts more investment at a higher valuation.
This creates a perverse incentive for executives. CEOs like Sam Altman don’t take a traditional salary. Instead, their wealth is tied to the company’s stock valuation. Altman reportedly stands to earn a $10 billion payday from his 7% stake in OpenAI’s for-profit conversion. This incentive structure encourages executives to keep pushing things to enrich themselves before the inevitable bubble pops. Bankers and VCs who previously supported the “AI hype” are now quietly warning of a bubble.
The future of OpenAI and the AI bubble
So, is OpenAI’s goal of profitability in the next few years realistic?
The numbers suggest it’s nearly impossible. The company’s revenue growth is already collapsing, falling from 250% in 2024 to just 56% in 2025. To break even, OpenAI would need to triple its revenue annually through 2030. Meanwhile, its core products are failing in 95% of business pilots.
This sets the stage for a brutal reckoning. The $6 billion investor bailout OpenAI took at the end of 2024 merely delayed the inevitable. The company’s trajectory, without a quick and radical restructuring, points toward bankruptcy.
But this isn’t just about one company. OpenAI controls 61% of the US generative AI market and has absorbed over 20% of all AI venture capital. So, basically, there’s a high concentration of risk for an entire industry in a single entity.
When this bubble bursts, it won’t be a quiet failure. It threatens to take the entire AI industry down with it. It could wipe out a big chunk of the $192.7 billion in VC funding poured into the sector.
This is the paradox at the heart of OpenAI. It’s a company built on the promise of superhuman intelligence that is being run with what appears to be a stunning lack of human common sense. It is a story of “greed at the cost of everything,” and it is hurtling toward a conclusion that will impact all of us. Let’s wait and see how events develop.
What if the most important feature of the next iPhone Pro wasn’t the processor or the camera, but the shade you can’t get? The latest leaks for the iPhone 18 Pro suggest Apple is placing a major bet on aesthetics with three new colors. The change also reportedly involves skipping—again—the most neutral shade.
For the second year running, Apple’s high-end Pro model may skip offering a true black or Space Gray finish. Instead, the company seems to be steering its flagship line toward a warmer color palette.
iPhone 18 Pro leak reveals Apple’s color strategy
The latest data bits come from reliable tech tipster Instant Digital on Weibo. Their post on Weibo points to three new color options for the iPhone 18 Pro: Coffee, Purple, and Burgundy.
We still don’t have images of what these alleged new tones might look like. However, we can guess it from their names. The Coffee color suggests a deep, earthy brown, offering a warm hue that differs from the metallic gold options of the past. The Burgundy could have a wine-like shade that involves crimson and brown hues. Meanwhile, the Purple could have a muted finish, moving away from the bright purples seen on the base iPhone models.
That said, there is a segment of the public that might be disappointed with the new colors. If true, the strategy will ignore those who simply prefer a clean, dark neutral. Apple may want the iPhone 18 Pro to look noticeably different from any black slab on the market. But will consumers embrace this forced choice? In the end, the company might be betting that the “luxury” of the new finishes also attracts black color fans.
It’s noteworthy that it’s still quite early. At this point, plans can change significantly. However, the rumors agree that Apple wants its next flagship phones to stand out from the rest from their design.
The annual competition for the smartphone crown often boils down to subtle refinements in display and processing power. However, the latest leaked specs for the Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup suggest significant upgrades in a key area: photography. Apparently, Samsung will finally implement better and larger sensors for the Galaxy S26 series’ 3x zoom telephoto camera.
Camera-wise, one of the areas that has evolved the most in recent years is optical zoom. Several Android brands—especially Chinese ones—are implementing powerful lenses. However, Samsung has maintained a much more conservative approach. The company has focused primarily on software and processing improvements. But what happens when the hardware is so old that it simply can’t offer notable quality improvements?
Samsung may bring bigger 3x telephoto camera sensor to the Galaxy S26
This has been happening with the Galaxy S models of recent years. For reference, the latest Galaxy S25 Ultra uses the same 10MP 3x optical zoom lens as the older Galaxy S22 Ultra. We’re talking about a pretty small sensor for 2025 premium flagship standards (1/3.52-inch size). However, it looks like that’s finally about to change.
According to Alchemist Leaks, the Samsung Galaxy S26 series will receive a big 3x zoom telephoto camera upgrade. The change would be present in all models, from the base variant to the Ultra model. More specifically, the devices would boast a new, larger 12MP sensor with a 1/2.55-inch size. The leak mentions that the Galaxy S26 Ultra could have an even bigger telephoto camera. However, they note that the latter is not confirmed yet.
If true, this change could be the most important camera update in the entire series. After all, a larger physical sensor dramatically increases light capture, leading to cleaner details, less noise, and superior results when you use that common 3x zoom function.
Other camera improvements
Continuing with the camera upgrades, the Galaxy S26 Ultra will have an upgraded 200MP main sensor. The 50MP ultra-wide lens will also receive improvements, although no further specific details are available. The 50MP 5x zoom telephoto lens may be the same as the current Galaxy S25 Ultra.
On the other hand, the upgraded 50MP ultra-wide sensor would also be coming to the Samsung Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus. This would represent a big improvement compared to the Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus’ 12MP lenses.
Potentially bigger battery for the Ultra model
Beyond the optical improvements, the S26 Ultra is chasing endurance. Leaks mention the possibility of a 5,400mAh battery cell. Such an increase would give the phone a nice daily battery life. However, the source mentions that this may be subject to change. This is because it’s a “last-minute change,” so Samsung must conduct tests to confirm the feasibility of its implementation.
In terms of processing, every model is set to receive the next-gen Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Elite or Exynos 2600. Lastly, the entire lineup, including the S26+ and the standard S26, will also benefit from QHD M14 AMOLED displays.
Overall, Samsung seems to have realized it was falling far behind Chinese brands in terms of camera technology. So, the company appears ready to implement some significant improvements in this area. Let’s hope the rumors are true and we see these camera updates in the Galaxy S26 series next year.
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