Phone Comparisons: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 Vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Specs

This time around, we’re comparing two flagship smartphones from Samsung, kind of. We’ll be comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra specs. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is the company’s most powerful flip phone foldable, while the Galaxy S25 Ultra is the best slab smartphone that the company has to offer. These two phones are kind of similar in some ways, but they look and feel entirely different, and there are a number of other differences....

January 6, 2026 · 9 min · 1741 words · Arlene Shiigi

Pixel Phone Users Complain About Popping Noises, Even At Zero Volume

Google Pixel smartphone users have started complaining about a new problem , popping noises that are coming from the speakers. Reports are surfacing on Reddit, and have been spotted by Android Authority . Popping noises plague Google Pixel users, even at zero volume A user ‘Glad_Ad_523’ wrote: “I’m randomly getting very loud audio pops sometimes when apps are opened or closed, like the speakers are being overloaded for a split second when applications are switched out....

January 6, 2026 · 2 min · 358 words · John Landry

Samsung Exynos 2600 Could Deliver 5x Faster Ai On 2026 Galaxy Phones

The chipsets on our smartphones used to mostly power things like the operating system and apps. However, our phones have become more complex these days. We’re looking at new power-hungry features like AI. This is why the upcoming Samsung Exynos 2600 is particularly exciting, especially with the potential for 5x faster AI processing on devices . Exynos 2600 could offer 5x faster AI We know that Samsung’s Exynos series of chipsets don’t always receive the warmest of welcomes....

January 6, 2026 · 3 min · 438 words · Loren Hoffman

Samsung Galaxy A17 5g Review: Your Mom's Next Phone

Samsung prides itself on having a phone at quite literally every price point. That includes the Galaxy A17 5G , which has an MSRP of $199 (though it’s currently on sale for $169 and likely will be offered for “free” from carriers). Typically, we wouldn’t be too interested in reviewing a phone like the Galaxy A17, but its predecessor, the Galaxy A16, was the best-selling Android device of 2025 . Coming in fifth behind the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, and iPhone 16e....

January 6, 2026 · 12 min · 2422 words · Stephanie Barber

Samsung, Lg, Sony, Tcl, And Hisense Hit With Lawsuits Over Secret Tv Data Collection

Samsung is apparently being sued in the US, again. The Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a case against Samsung and four other TV brands. The claims in this case include TV makers being able to collect consumers’ personal data through smart TVs. This isn’t just Samsung being sued; it’s also Hisense, TCL, Sony , and LG, the biggest TV makers in the US. That’s four of the top five biggest TV brands in the US – somehow Vizio didn’t get caught up in this case....

January 6, 2026 · 2 min · 359 words · Helena Harris

Samsung's 4tb 9100 Pro Ssd Is Cheaper Than Ever At $349.99

There has never been a better time to save money on and upgrade to a new SSD for your desktop or laptop, especially when that SSD is the new Samsung 9100 Pro 4TB , and this Prime Day deal makes it too good to pass up because the price is lower than it’s ever been. Keep in mind, this is an SSD that would normally retail for $549.99. Think about that....

January 6, 2026 · 2 min · 281 words · Richard Torres

Samsung's New Feature Puts Your Finances On Your Lock Screen

Managing your money on your phone is about to get a whole lot easier for Samsung Galaxy users. A new feature is rolling out for the popular “ Now Bar ” that will turn your Samsung phone’s lock screen into a personal financial dashboard, giving you instant access to your money. Samsung’s Now Bar gets a Finance category, also supports payments This new “Finance Now Bar” will give you a quick glance at the market....

January 6, 2026 · 2 min · 262 words · Corey Locher

Samsung's Now Bar Can Now Predict The Results Of Sports

With the Android 15 -powered One UI 7, Samsung introduced a very useful software feature called the “Now Bar.” It shows users with important information, such as a running timer or live sports data on the screen. Users can essentially access the information regardless of what they are doing on the phone. Well, the South Korean tech giant has now upgraded it with the ability to predict the results of sports....

January 6, 2026 · 2 min · 331 words · Emily Gonzales

Search.com Joins Chrome Bidding Frenzy With Bigger Offer Than Perplexity

Recently, Perplexity announced a bid to buy Google Chrome . The company placed a whopping $34.5 billion bid, but it is still unclear if Google will accept. However, it seems that Perplexity isn’t alone in trying to buy Chrome. According to Search.com, the company has announced its own bid on Google Chrome . Search.com places its own bid on Google Chrome According to Search.com, it is offering a bid of $35 billion for Google Chrome....

January 6, 2026 · 2 min · 361 words · Kevin Dowell

Snag This 3

UGREEN makes a ton of different chargers, but if you’re struggling to settle on one, then this Nexode 100W charger with a retractable USB-C cable is the deal you should be paying attention to. Black Friday is over, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t still tons of discounts on stuff, such as this charger, which is still being discounted to $42.74. This charger normally costs $59.99. You’re saving a little over $13, which isn’t bad at all, considering the cost....

January 6, 2026 · 2 min · 250 words · Johnny Wimmer

Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 Shows Its Muscles Inside Leaked Galaxy S26 Edge

The upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 processor has just been spotted inside the Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge. So both this chip and the phone have not been announced at this point in time. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge has been spotted running the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chip The Galaxy S26 Edge was spotted on Geekbench , though its name was not exactly mentioned. The phone appeared under the SM-S947U model number ....

January 6, 2026 · 2 min · 370 words · Stephanie Bird

Sony’s New Sensors Don’t Miss A Thing — Even At 136fps

Sony Semiconductor Solutions has officially launched its new advanced image sensors, the IMX928 and IMX929. Both sensors are built on the technology introduced with the IMX927. However, the latest sensors bring additional focus on extreme speed in more compact formats. The product announcement is a part of the company’s effort to push into advanced industrial imaging. Sony IMX928 and IMX929 brings smaller sensor with faster performance As first reported by Sony Alpha Rumors , the Sony IMX928 is a 68....

January 6, 2026 · 2 min · 340 words · Reva Dancer

Telegram's Latest Update Adds Passkeys, Gift Options, And More

Telegram, one of the most popular messaging platforms, just got support for passkeys in its latest update. This gives its users a faster and safer way to log in without passwords or SMS codes. Once enabled, people can access their account using biometric security already built into their devices. Telegram introduces passkeys as part of its latest security update Passkeys are one of the safest and quickest ways to log in....

January 6, 2026 · 2 min · 315 words · Rodney Hardison

The Galaxy S22 Series Is Reaching Its End Of Life For Updates

Monthly updates for the Samsung Galaxy S22 family of devices have come to an end, signifying that the three phones are nearing their end-of-life status. If you’re new to Samsung phones with the Galaxy S25 series, then you might not be aware that once upon a time, Samsung didn’t offer seven years of software updates. It didn’t actually start offering that until the release of the Galaxy S24 series in 2024....

January 6, 2026 · 2 min · 353 words · Alexandra Strong

The Price Of Ram Has Ballooned To 90% More Than It Was In Q4

RAM is seeing a price surge, and the most recent findings detail that there are probably not going to slow down anytime soon. The RAM crisis, the RAM shortage, whatever you call it, the known truth is that it’s incredibly expensive to buy RAM kits right now. Not just for everyday consumers, but also for companies that are manufacturing the products that consumers buy. This has had a lasting impact on the prices of those products, with things like GPUs from NVIDIA rumored to see a base price increase of 30%....

January 6, 2026 · 2 min · 385 words · Esther Vega

This Is The Samsung Galaxy A17 — Check Out All 4 Official Colors

We’ve exclusively shared the design of the Samsung Galaxy A17 quite recently. The same goes for its specs and features . Now, Evan Blass, a well-known tipster, has shared four official renders , which show the phone in all four color options. The Samsung Galaxy A17 has just appeared in all colors If you check out the gallery below, you’ll see them all. We still don’t have official names for these colors, but as you can see, we’re looking at black, blue-gray, gray, and dark(er) blue colors here....

January 6, 2026 · 2 min · 335 words · Jonna Harris

Tomorrow’s Apple Event Isn’t Just Iphone 17—here’s Everything Expected

Tomorrow on September 9, Apple will officially host an event in which it is expected that the company will unveil its new iPhone 17 lineup . However, there is probably more to the event than just the iPhones. We expect a bunch of other product refreshes as well. So, if you’re looking forward to new Apple products, here’s a roundup of the upcoming September event. Apple September event roundup Obviously, the main draw here will be the iPhone 17 series....

January 6, 2026 · 3 min · 459 words · Stephen Gadd

Top 5 Custom Software Development Companies Driving Innovation In 2025

The digital landscape is shifting under our feet. In my years analyzing the tech industry, I have seen a massive pivot from “one-size-fits-all” SaaS products toward bespoke solutions. Off-the-shelf software is often too rigid for modern businesses that need to scale rapidly or integrate complex AI workflows. This is where custom software development becomes a critical differentiator. It is not just about writing code. It is about building a digital asset that belongs entirely to you....

January 6, 2026 · 10 min · 2024 words · Michael Moore

Us Gambling Trial Against Apple, Google, & Meta Moves Ahead

A federal judge has refused to dismiss the lawsuit filed against tech giants Apple, Google , and Meta for profiting from illegal gambling apps . The original lawsuit alleges that these companies make profits from the addictive casino-style games by collecting fees from user transactions. Apple, Google, and Meta seek immunity from Section 230 The tech companies argue that they are protected under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. It is a law that shields platforms, or companies, from liability for third-party content....

January 6, 2026 · 2 min · 306 words · Christina Jackson

Whatsapp Will Soon Let You Send Messages To Other Apps

The problem with third-party messenger apps is that they’re generally limited to each other. This means that if you’re using Telegram, you can only message Telegram users. That used to be the case with WhatsApp, but that could change as the latest beta reveals the ability to send a message to other apps . WhatsApp will soon support message to other apps According to the latest beta of WhatsApp, discovered by WABetaInfo , Meta is working on a feature that would allow the app to send a message to other apps ....

January 6, 2026 · 2 min · 359 words · Ima Brown