Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold lived a short and tumultuous life. It went on sale a few times in very limited quantities in Korea, and then it got discontinued there. It lived on in the US just a little bit longer - the last restock over there was on April 10.... Read more »

A few days ago it emerged that Lenovo was getting back into the smartphone game with a refresh of the Legion Y70 launched back in 2022. The 2026 edition will most likely be an entirely new device that just reuses the old name for whatever reason (public awareness perhaps? It... Read more »

A new report from Macworld claims to have cracked the code as to which colors will be available on the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro series. According to “sources familiar with Apple’s supply chain”, the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max will arrive in four color options with Apple’s internal teams... Read more »

Google has released the Android 17 Beta 4 build for developers, and a new report suggests it contains references to an upcoming Pixel feature that hints at LED lighting on the rear panel of future devices. According to the report, the feature is called Pixel Glow and appears to function... Read more »

According to a new report by Counterpoint Research (CR), the Indian smartphone market between January and March had its weakest quarter in six years. Shipments fell 3% compared to the first quarter of last year. vivo still leads, amassing 20.8% of the pie, followed by Samsung (17.4%), Oppo (13.6%), Apple... Read more »

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab A11+ Kids Edition is the latest addition to the maker’s child-focused tablet range. Like previous Kids Edition entries, it’s basically a Wi-Fi-only Galaxy Tab A11+ but with a host of parental controls on the software side and several bundled accessories. The most notable one is the foam... Read more »

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Following the very successful recent release of its Core Ultra Series 3 processors (codenamed Panther Lake), today Intel is unveiling their lower-end counterparts in the Core Series 3 - notice the distinct lack of "Ultra". These are meant to go in cheaper laptops, and Intel says it's aiming them at... Read more »

The Galaxy A-series is a key volume driver for Samsung, and with the Galaxy A37 and A57 announcements already in the rear-view mirror, it’s time we turn our attention to the Galaxy A27, which is expected to launch in the coming months. The device was already spotted in a few... Read more »

The OnePlus Watch 4 is coming soon, its specs having been outed last month. Today, it's been spotted in the Google Play Console, and this listing has provided us with the image you can see below, showing the device from the front. The Google Play Console listing reveals that the... Read more »

The Motorola Moto G Stylus (2026), unveiled last week, is now on sale in the US and Canada. In the US, the Moto G Stylus (2026) is available unlocked through Motorola's US website, Best Buy, and Amazon in Pantone Lavender Mist and Pantone Coal Smoke colors with two memory options... Read more »

It’s only been a few months since Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S26 series, yet leaks about the company’s next-generation Galaxy S27 lineup have already begun to surface. A new leak has now revealed the type of storage the upcoming lineup is expected to feature. According to a tipster, Samsung is... Read more »

The vivo X300 Ultra and vivo X300 FE, which began their international rollout yesterday, are "coming soon" to India. This revelation comes straight from vivo's Indian branch, which has started teasing the two smartphones in the Asian country. The teasers posted by vivo India on its official platforms confirm that... Read more »

We’ve seen a fair share of rumors and leaks for the Honor 600 and 600 Pro but we now have official listings which confirm their key specs ahead of their announcement next week. As expected, both phones share similar specs, but the Pro model brings a more capable chipset alongside... Read more »

WhatsApp is developing a new feature aimed at organizing the user interface by automatically separating business interactions from personal chats. Discovered in the latest Android beta version, this update addresses growing user concerns regarding the high volume of marketing messages and promotional notifications that clutter the main conversation list. The... Read more »

Google has begun rolling out a significant update to Gemini, integrating the assistant with Google Photos. This new feature is a core component of the “Personal Intelligence” concept, allowing the AI to generate custom images based on a user’s personal photo library. Streamlined Creative Workflow https://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PI-x-NB-x-Google-Photos_-Hiking.mp4 Currently, the update is... Read more »

GameSir has officially expanded its portfolio for competitive gamers with the international launch of the Tarantula series. This new line features two distinct models—the Tarantula 8K and the Tarantula Pro—designed to offer high-precision and low latency across various gaming platforms. The Tarantula 8K: Engineered for Speed The flagship Tarantula 8K... Read more »

Apple has introduced a subtle modification to the App Store interface on iOS, altering the layout and nomenclature of the section used to manage app updates. This change appears to be a server-side update, as it has been observed by users running both iOS 26.4.1 and the iOS 26.5 beta... Read more »

At NTT Research Upgrade 2026, I met the team behind NTT Anode Energy’s research on hydrogen pipeline transportation. They showed me a section of the resin-based pipe the company plans to insert into existing underground telecom conduits, which helped me better understand how the technology will be deployed. Hydrogen is... Read more »

Porsche has expanded its 911 lineup with the introduction of the GT3 S/C (Sport Cabriolet), a high-performance open-top variant that effectively serves as a GT3 convertible. This new model arrives as Porsche reports record-breaking sales for the 911 series, which reached 51,583 deliveries in 2025 and continues to see significant... Read more »

The BenQ MA270S has finally hit the stores. We’ve already covered this 27-inch 5K monitor when it was released and talked about how it was designed to compete directly with the Apple Studio Display. Because of its features, this product is marketed toward macOS users, offering comparable high-end display specifications... Read more »

Vivo has officially launched the T5 Pro 5G in India, introducing significant hardware upgrades over its predecessor, the T4 Pro. Positioned as a strong competitor in the high-autonomy smartphone segment, the device prioritizes battery capacity and display technology to cater to power users and mobile gamers. Display and Performance The... Read more »

Google has introduced a series of visual updates to the “Now Playing” screen within YouTube Music, aiming to streamline the interface and improve navigation. These changes are rolling out globally with version 9.14 of the application for both Android and iOS platforms. Header and Space Optimization The most immediate change... Read more »

NTT Research used Upgrade 2026 to launch Scale Academy, a new incubator focused on turning internal research into products and services, and introduced SaltGrain, its first security platform built on attribute-based encryption. I am covering Upgrade 2026, NTT Research’s annual event, taking place April 15-16 at the Signia by Hilton... Read more »

With top-tier color accuracy, refined design, Art Store access, and Vision AI Companion, the R95H stands out as one of Samsung’s most complete premium TV experiences. Samsung introduced its RGB Micro LED TV technology at CES 2025. It later released a 115-inch commercial model priced at $29,999.99. At CES 2026,... Read more »

TECNO has officially expanded its entry-level lineup with the debut of the Spark 50 4G. Arriving shortly after its 5G counterpart, this new model prioritizes extreme battery endurance and specialized communication features tailored for users in regions with inconsistent network coverage. Design and Durability The Spark 50 4G adopts a... Read more »

Amazon and Globalstar have entered into a definitive merger agreement valued at approximately $11.57 billion. Under the terms of the deal, Amazon will acquire the satellite operator, resolving ongoing speculation regarding the future of Globalstar’s long-standing exclusive partnership with Apple. The acquisition is expected to close in 2027, contingent upon... Read more »

ECOVACS has officially announced the launch of its newest flagship robotic floor cleaner, the DEEBOT X12 OmniCyclone. Introduced during CES 2026, the product is designed to address complex, real-world messes such as dried-on stains and pet debris, providing several industry-first technologies aimed at increasing cleaning efficiency and reducing manual intervention.... Read more »

Samsung’s decision to discontinue the Galaxy Z Tri Fold shortly after its release was not a failure but a calculated move. By treating the device as a limited-edition experiment, Samsung tested consumer interest in premium foldable devices. This strategy has paved the way for a new chapter in foldable innovation,... Read more »

Anthropic’s latest release, Cloud Opus 4.7, introduces significant updates aimed at improving coding, multimodal understanding and instruction-following. While these advancements enhance performance in areas like extended-sequence programming and high-resolution image analysis, they also come with notable trade-offs. For instance, the updated tokenizer increases token usage by 1 to 1.35 times,... Read more »

The M4 iPad Air introduces modest upgrades, including the M4 chip and increased RAM, but stops short of delivering significant advancements. While it remains a reliable option for many users, its lack of innovation in areas such as design, display, and features reflects Apple’s cautious approach to the iPad Air... Read more »

The idea of building your own Steam Machine has gained momentum as gamers look for alternatives to Valve’s indefinitely delayed official release. Retro Game Corps explores how to recreate this compact, living room-friendly gaming setup using a combination of pre-built PCs, small form factor devices and Linux-based operating systems. For... Read more »

Tech startups in 2026 are operating in a radically different search landscape. Traditional SEO is no longer enough. With the rise of AI-driven search, generative engine optimization, and multi-platform discovery, enterprise SEO has become a core growth lever rather than a marketing afterthought. Understanding different types of market research is... Read more »

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a key player in reshaping how we approach productivity, offering new ways to streamline tasks and amplify creativity. In a feature by Parker Prompts, the focus is on actionable strategies to integrate AI into your daily workflow effectively. One standout approach involves categorizing your... Read more »

Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 is poised to continue the company’s tradition of incremental innovation, focusing on internal advancements and strategic refinements rather than dramatic design changes. While the device may not introduce an innovative aesthetic, it underscores Apple’s dedication to delivering a reliable, high-performance product that aligns with its long-term... Read more »

Linux users seeking alternatives to Microsoft Office often face challenges balancing functionality, compatibility and cost. In a detailed breakdown by Explaining Computers, four prominent options are explored: LibreOffice, FreeOffice (and its paid version, SoftMaker Office), OnlyOffice and WPS Office. Each suite offers unique strengths, such as LibreOffice’s open source flexibility... Read more »

Claude Cowork Skills offer a structured way to tackle repetitive tasks, making workflows more efficient and freeing up time for strategic priorities. As Paul Lipsky explains, these skills are essentially automated instructions designed to handle specific challenges, such as summarizing recent activities or organizing scattered ideas into actionable plans. For... Read more »

Selecting the right MacBook is a crucial decision that can save you money and ensure your laptop meets your specific needs. Apple’s MacBook lineup, Neo, Air, and Pro, offers tailored solutions for different user profiles, each with distinct features and capabilities. By understanding the strengths and limitations of each model,... Read more »

Choosing a handheld gaming device requires balancing features, performance and personal priorities. Poladr0id highlights that options like the Legion Go 2 and ROG Ally X offer high refresh rate displays and advanced processors but often compromise on battery life and affordability. These trade-offs underscore the importance of aligning your choice... Read more »

Apple’s iOS 26.4 introduces a variety of updates aimed at enhancing your iPhone experience. With a focus on usability, personalization, and security, this update caters to a wide range of user needs. Whether you’re passionate about music, enjoy podcasts, or prioritize safeguarding your data, iOS 26.4 delivers features that are... Read more »

Anthropic’s latest updates introduce features aimed at improving efficiency and accessibility in agent development. One key enhancement is the Advisor Strategy, which combines smaller, cost-efficient models like Sonnet with larger models such as Opus. This pairing allows routine tasks to be handled by the smaller model, while reserving complex decision-making... Read more »

The iPhone Notes app is a versatile tool that goes beyond simple note-taking. With a range of advanced features, it allows you to organize, annotate, and collaborate effortlessly. Whether you’re managing PDFs, saving web content, or safeguarding sensitive information, the app offers powerful capabilities to streamline your workflow. Here are... Read more »

AI-powered home devices and smart TVs present new opportunities to improve home security, health, and entertainment experiences... Read more »

As a longtime fan and proponent of NDI, I feel that new codec licensing fees and the response of hardware manufacturers put the entire future of HX on shaky ground.... Read more »

After delivering a presentation on "AI's Impact on Media" at HumanX in San Francisco on April 7, Paramount Global CTO and Head of Multiplatform Innovations Phil Wiser did an open Q & A with attendees expanding on the key themes of his presentations.... Read more »

FuboTV Inc. (NYSE: FUBO) today unveiled a major upgrade to its iOS and Android apps, powered by its proprietary AI technology, to optimize the sports streaming experience for fans wherever they are.?Recognizing that sports fans aren't always at home, and that they check their phones often for game updates, Fubo's... Read more »

We spend a lot of time talking about what fans see in sports. The camera angles, the replays, the graphics, the studio analysis. All of it is designed to bring the viewer closer to the action. But the most important part of modern sports broadcasting is not what fans see.... Read more »

Streaming services evaluating codec licensing face a difficult question: how do the royalty costs of Access Advance Video Distribution Patent Pool and the Avanci Video program actually compare? A new report from Streaming Learning Center's Jan Ozer answers that question with hard numbers.... Read more »

At IAB NewFronts 2026, Samsung TV Plus is expanding its exclusive offering with live events and creator-led programming, plus interactive experiences throughout.... Read more »

If immersive, real-time, and AI-driven production is the future, the underlying network must change, argue photonics advocates and members of IOWN.... Read more »

Setplex's Fully Integrated Zapflex Platform Empowers Operators and Media Owners to Manage, Distribute, and Monetize Video... Read more »

Via's new AVC Streaming License Fee structure, which applies to new licenses beginning in 2026, replaces the old single-cap model with a tiered system that scales sharply with platform size.... Read more »

That illusion of effortlessness is what makes the Winter Olympics such a powerful lens for understanding where streaming and live production are heading next. Because what happened at Milano Cortina 2026 is not just about new cameras or sharper graphics. It is about the entire journey from capture to cloud... Read more »

Netflix hopes the special sauce of their newly expanded expanded Ads Suite with assists from Amazon and Yahoo DSP will make CTV look different. This balance of data and technology, making things faster, more efficient, and more personalized within the ad environment should bring a unique experience to the marketplace.... Read more »

On Thursday, February 26, at Streaming Media Connect, the panel "Vertical Leap: Growing the Free Vertical Drama Business at Streaming Media Connect" assembled expert practitioners from Celestine Pictures, Hudson Vertical, Stratagem Vertical, and GoodShort to explore the ways that vertical drama is exploding on free streaming platforms, driven by mobile-first... Read more »

The proposed merger of Paramount Skydance Global with Warner Bros. Discovery is being framed through the usual lenses?debt loads, political sensitivities, and regulatory scrutiny in the U.S. and Europe. But the real story is simpler and more strategic: this is a scale play built around intellectual property.... Read more »

Good news: You can be a generous person without writing a bunch of checks. In fact, many of the most awe-inspiring and effective examples of generosity are gifts of time and energy, talent and love, custom-fitted to a specific need. Here are six gifts of time and attention that have... Read more »

What does leadership look like? While there are various approaches to leading a team, many of us land on common questions in the search for an effective leadership style: How can I be there for my team? Do I need to command respect, or earn it? And the most crucial... Read more »

Being incredibly talented doesn’t immunize you against anxiety, but Lionel Messi has mastered a coping mechanism that's also a tactical weapon, says social psychologist Adam Alter PhD.... Read more »

How can you get a distracted manager to notice you and all that you do? Leadership coaches and podcast hosts Frances Frei and Anne Morriss share some actionable advice.... Read more »

What separates thriving organizations from struggling ones? Author and thinker Seth Godin explains that it's all about soft skills.... Read more »

Most of us have worked with a know-it-all, someone who always thinks they're right and hogs meetings. Conflict expert Amy Gallo explains how to make interactions with them less annoying and less damaging.... Read more »

After rolling out to Google AI subscribers earlier this month, the Gemini app has now launched notebooks to free users. more…... Read more »

Welcome to episode 96 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will talk through Google’s new native Gemini app for Mac and wonder why now, and why we don’t see more standalone applications from the company. They also dive into new reports surrounding Google’s portion of the foldable... Read more »

Samsung is still working on One UI 9 ahead of a planned launch later this summer. With a fresh leaked build, we’re getting a better glimpse at two features coming to your phone with this update. more…... Read more »

Your Friday afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Super Onion Boy 2, Kingdomino, Dungeon Tracer, 911 Operator, ALTER EGO COMPLEX, BE-A Walker, and more. Just be sure to dive into the deals have on Galaxy S26 Ultra and... Read more »

Following one last restock earlier this month, Samsung now says that the “limited-run” Galaxy Z TriFold is “completely sold out” both online and in stores. more…... Read more »

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Samsung offering Galaxy S26 Ultra with the new Galaxy Buds 4 Pro at $325 off today alongside the white Galaxy S26 Ultra hitting a new Amazon all-time low at $250 off. We also have Google’s most affordable unlocked Pixel 10 at up to... Read more »

It only makes sense that if you’re going to develop a robot lawn mower, it should be able to trim, too. Ecovacs’ Goat A3000 Pro does just that, giving it an edge over others. more…... Read more »

YouTube is changing how you share specific moments in videos, ditching its “Clips” feature and more prominently showing on phones. more…... Read more »

Amazon this week launched its newest Fire TV Stick and, along with it, its second device powered by Vega OS. And that appears to be the pattern going forward, as a report claims that all future Amazon Fire TV Stick devices will ditch Android. more…... Read more »

Google is adding a new tool to Search that should allow users to save a little bit of cash on their upcoming summer vacations. more…... Read more »

As earbuds have become commonplace, over-ear headphones have been a lot less popular and, really, they don’t get much love as they should. Nothing, popular for its earbuds, stepped into the category last year with Nothing Headphone (1) which, for $299, was already a great deal. Now, Nothing Headphone (a)... Read more »

Based on the latest Android Canary and Android 17 Beta releases, Google is working on a Pixel “laptop” of some sort that will feature a “Pixel Glow” hardware feature. more…... Read more »

Google is porting over a tidbit from its Pixel Watch to the notification shade on Pixel phones with its Android 17 update, now live in the latest beta. more…... Read more »

Google has released Android 17 Beta 4, the last beta update ahead of the full release, and it introduces a fun new Easter egg that has a little connect-the-dots puzzle to start up a new animation. more…... Read more »

Windows 11 builds 26200.8313 and 26100.8313 arrive with new features and changes coming with the May 2026 Patch Tuesday update. The post KB5083631 (build 26200.8313) for Windows 11 drops as part of the May 2026 update (preview) appeared first on Pureinfotech • Windows 10 & Windows 11 help for humans.... Read more »

Microsoft quietly expands Windows 11 with Xbox mode and deeper system control in new Canary builds. The post Builds 29570 and 28020.1863 for Windows 11 arrive in the Canary Channel appeared first on Pureinfotech • Windows 10 & Windows 11 help for humans.... Read more »

Microsoft rolls out new Windows 11 preview builds with subtle but meaningful improvements across Settings, File Explorer, and Windows Hello. The post Build 26300.8276 (KB5083726) for Windows 11 26H2 adds new File Explorer visuals (Dev) appeared first on Pureinfotech • Windows 10 & Windows 11 help for humans.... Read more »

Windows 11 Start menu overhaul brings deeper control and faster performance to a core part of the operating system The post Microsoft is rebuilding the Windows 11 Start menu with deeper customization and faster performance appeared first on Pureinfotech • Windows 10 & Windows 11 help for humans.... Read more »

The fastest ways to start Windows 11 from a USB drive for recovery, setup, and troubleshooting. The post How to boot your PC from a USB flash drive on Windows 11 appeared first on Pureinfotech • Windows 10 & Windows 11 help for humans.... Read more »

A complete Windows 11 setup guide for OBS Studio, from installation to first recording. The post How to install OBS Studio on Windows 11 – for video recording and streaming appeared first on Pureinfotech • Windows 10 & Windows 11 help for humans.... Read more »