Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra recently made its single-core and multi-core run on Geekbench 6, and just like its predecessors, the flagship features an overclocked version of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon SoC. This time, it was the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, whose performance cores were running at 4.74GHz instead of the default 4.61GHz. Despite this small frequency bump, our single-core and multi-core results are shown to be higher, which obviously makes us question a few things, starting with whether there’s any advantage to Samsung shipping its premium devices with a slightly faster chipset. An active cooling solution coupled with the diminishing returns […]

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The updated 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models that are rumored to launch in March with Apple’s new M5 Pro and M5 Max chipsets are expected to retain the same thermal solution as the previous models. Despite these SoCs being highly efficient, they do tend to get exceptionally hot. While the technology giant might not be too keen to introduce a revamped heatpipe layout or switch to a vapor chamber, a fresh rumor claims that TSMC’s 2.5D packaging will be utilized instead of the company’s Integrated Fan-Out (InFO) technology, helping improve heat dissipation and lower resistance. There are other advantages too, which […]

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In terms of image quality, LED TVs will always be surpassed by mini-LED technology by miles, but the problem is that the transition to an advanced display is always an expensive decision, unless you purchase a Hisense TV. On Amazon, the company’s QD7 family is not just available in multiple sizes, starting from 50 inches, but these will go easy on your wallet and go all the way up to 100 inches. Best of all, you only need $297.99 in cash to get started. For those looking for both media consumption and gaming, we recommend getting a Hisense mini-LED TV […]

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The historic Q1 2026 earnings, where Apple registered a whopping $143.756 billion in revenue, were thanks to iPhone sales, which accounted for more than 50 percent of the aforementioned figure. With this massive growth, the company has extended its hold in the U.S. smartphone market for Q4 2025, with the iPhone 17 launch ensuring that no other competitor, including Samsung, can generate momentum to derail Apple’s success in the region. U.S. smartphone market saw sales increase 1% year-over-year, with Apple’s share percentage increasing to an unrivaled 69% Part of why Apple has dominated this region, according to Counterpoint Research, is […]

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Apple has yet to announce its M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models, but that doesn’t mean that the company will delay its redesigned versions sporting OLED upgrades and its first 2nm chipsets for this platform, the M6. According to the latest report, the new portable Macs are expected to arrive in Q4 2026, but the latest information states that the sole supplier of OLED panels, Samsung, has yet to initiate mass production of the core component. Previously, the Korean manufacturer was reported to be ahead of schedule with the display manufacturing, hinting that Apple would face little to […]

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The acquisition of NUVIA for $1.4 billion could have ended horribly for Qualcomm, but the San Diego firm can now find itself on almost an equal footing with Apple’s A-series and M-series of chipsets with the purchase. With the involvement of Gerard Williams III, who founded NUVIA, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with its third-generation Oryon cores became possible, and Qualcomm is just getting started. The company is expected to introduce its first 2nm SoCs, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, both of which will likely be the recipients of the fourth-generation custom […]

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It is a miracle that the 13-inch and 15-inch M4 MacBook Air remains discounted on Amazon, whereas the price of consumer electronics is slowly rising because the DRAM supply has been choked, causing a serious supply and demand problem. However, don’t think that Apple is immune to these shortages because the company’s portable Mac lineup is slowly becoming more expensive, meaning that you’ll have to either pay the full price or a substantial premium if you don’t act fast. Fortunately, some configurations and colors continue to be available at $150 off for both display sizes, starting from $849.99. The Midnight color […]

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The biggest enemy of electronics is dust, and what better way to eliminate this persistent nemesis than with a compact, yet extremely powerful, portable air blower? However, there are a ton of options littered on Amazon, with some of them either not packing enough power or their battery begins to degrade after a few months, leading to lower runtimes. Fortunately, the WOLFBOX MF200 excels in removing all sorts of particles from your expensive belongings, and you can grab one from the online retailer for $99.99, or 23 percent off. The MF200 offers a multitude of attachments for extreme versatility, not […]

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The Tensor G5 was a disappointing release, as Google’s first SoC to utilize TSMC’s cutting-edge lithography was once again behind the competition in raw performance and efficiency. Despite these shortcomings, the Mountain View is expected to witness the highest year-over-year chipset shipments growth for 2026, beating out its rivals, who are estimated to see declines in the tally due to the DRAM shortage. Global smartphone chipset shipments to decline by 7% in 2026, with Chinese OEMs hit the hardest; Apple, Samsung, and Google are better positioned thanks to a strong integrated supply chain and robust focus on in-house silicon development The […]

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The only time that Samsung came close to replicating Apple’s Face ID technology on its Galaxy smartphones was with its iris scanner, which debuted on the Galaxy S8 lineup. Since then, the company has incorporated the ever-reliable fingerprint scanners on its devices, but the Galaxy S27 Ultra could offer something that’s a tier above Face ID. The latest report mentions the use of Polar ID, which leverages polarized light instead of 3D depth mapping for facial recognition. The use of this technology also removes one glaring obstacle: the need for a cutout to accommodate the necessary components. Polar ID on […]

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The M6 chipset for the redesigned OLED MacBook Pro has been reported to arrive sooner than expected, suggesting that Apple may not treat it to TSMC’s best manufacturing process yet, the 2nm N2P node. Instead, a new report states that the company will stick with the N2 variant that’s expected to be utilized for the A20 and A20 Pro, with the technological gap likely being filled with Apple’s vast knowledge of chipset design. There are small differences between TSMC’s N2 and N2P nodes, and it is possible that the M6 will not transition to the newer process to save on wafer […]

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The iPhone Fold could introduce a new clamshell form factor from Apple, as the company is said to expand its product portfolio in this category and take on its biggest rival, Samsung, in the process. The device in question is the iPhone Flip, and though this isn’t its official name, the technology giant is exploring a release in the near future. However, its materialization strongly depends on how successful its first foldable flagship is when it arrives later this year alongside the top-end iPhone 18 models. The iPhone Flip will deliver significantly less utility than the iPhone Fold, but the latter’s launch can […]

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There is no concrete launch information surrounding the M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models other than an announcement happening in the first half of 2026. Even now, a new report doesn’t mention which month customers should prepare their wallets, but a useful tidbit added is that new chipsets and portable Macs are expected to launch alongside Apple’s latest software update, macOS 26.3. Based on an earlier rumor, macOS 26.3 could launch in March, as that’s the month when Apple could officially unveil its new M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models Despite Weibo tipster Fixed-focus digital cameras commenting […]

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The first leak of 2026 surrounding the Galaxy S26 Ultra is here, and as we move closer and closer to Samsung’s first Galaxy Unpacked event of the year, we are greeted with the marketing material of the company’s upcoming top-end flagship in the Cobalt Violet color. To say the premium offering looks breathtaking would be a gross understatement, with the company incorporating a few subtle design changes that we’ve discussed at length below. The latest leak also shows the Galaxy S26 Ultra with its S Pen, removing any doubts that Samsung will discontinue this accessory with the flagship’s imminent launch […]

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Apple has never been in favor of adding exceptionally large batteries to its iPhones, but the wave of competitors shipping their devices with silicon-carbon cells likely forced the company’s hand to incorporate a 5,088mAh unit in the iPhone 17 Pro Max. The same approach is expected to be applied to the iPhone Fold, with a tipster claiming that the latter will ship with a 5,500+mAh battery, making it the largest that Apple has ever added to its smartphone family. The iPhone Fold has been reported to resemble two iPhone Air units placed next to each other, with the design approach […]

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The month of February is almost upon us, which means Samsung is gearing up to launch its Galaxy S26 series, with the Galaxy S26 Ultra being the company’s top-end offering that’s expected to arrive with a plethora of upgrades. Unfortunately, seeing as how we’ve discussed the DRAM crisis on a number of occasions, with NAND flash also becoming more expensive, it would have been difficult for Samsung to avoid this hike. Due to these reasons, a report states that the Galaxy S26 Ultra is estimated to be around 6 percent expensive than its immediate predecessor, the Galaxy S25 Ultra, while also […]

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Chinese smartphone manufacturers often don’t even hide the fact that they copy various design elements from Apple, whether in the physical or software aspects. The only question is what limitations are they willing to surpass to achieve this feat? Honor recently reached a milestone in this regard, as the former Huawei sub-brand was found to have added a rear dummy camera to its Power2 just so it could resemble the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Thankfully, not all aspects of Apple’s latest flagships have been copied, such as the massive 10,080mAh battery. The Honor Power2 takes it […]

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The month of January is at its end, and those eagerly waiting for the M5 Pro and M5 Max launches have so far been disappointed that Apple hasn’t announced any high-end chipset for the latest generation. Even though a previous report mentioned that we should expect the new SoCs in the first half of 2026, the latest rumor claims that we won’t have to wait too long, as the M5 Pro and M5 Max could arrive in the month of March. Additionally, Apple is said to switch the packaging of its new silicon to Small Outline Integrated Circuit (SoIC), which, […]

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Apple, Qualcomm, and MediaTek are all rumored to prepare their first 2nm chipsets this year, with the iPhone maker said to stick with TSMC’s N2 node, whereas its competitors have been mentioned to transition to the slightly improved N2P process to have a small performance edge while also ensuring that there are adequate wafer shipments for the two companies. Previously, Apple had a time advantage of a few weeks when it unveiled the iPhone 17 series, but according to the latest rumor, all three companies are going to be ‘neck in neck’ as far as launch timelines go. With this advantage no […]

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