Samsung Just Hit Its Lowest Phone Market Share In A Decade

According to a new report, Samsung has hit its lowest phone market share in the last 10 years. The information comes from Jemlit, a source that claims that Samsung’s phone share market sank to a 10-year low of only 19% in September. Samsung’s phone market share sank to a its lowest level in a decade It’s not exactly a secret that both Samsung and Apple lost quite a bit of market share due to the competition from China....

January 4, 2026 · 2 min · 376 words · Jason Nelson

Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra Hits Geekbench With Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra has popped up on the Geekbench benchmarking website, showcasing further proof that Samsung will be using the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset in the device. The benchmark data specifically shows the US variant of the phone. The benchmark results also showcase what to expect from RAM and storage, as well as the clock frequency and what version of Android the phone will be running....

January 4, 2026 · 2 min · 363 words · Daniel Rock

Samsung’s New Galaxy S26 Qi2 Power Bank Leaks With A Clever Twist

The Galaxy S26 series is almost here, although leaks don’t suggest any major changes. That said, one of the biggest improvements will be full support for the Qi2 charging standard . Instead of only being compatible with Qi2 accessories through special cases—like the Galaxy S25 series—the S26 models phones will integrate magnets. Leaks have revealed key details about the accessories that will take advantage of this support. Now, a fresh leak has revealed a new official accessory, the Samsung EB-U2500, a magnetic wireless power bank designed specifically to debut alongside the upcoming Galaxy S26 series....

January 4, 2026 · 3 min · 430 words · Araceli Lloyd

Snapdragon X2 Plus Debuts With 43% Better Power Efficiency

CES 2026 is officially in full swing, and Qualcomm is quickly trying to get into the “everyday” laptop market. The high-end Snapdragon X2 Elite and Elite Extreme chips stole the headlines last year. Now, Qualcomm just released the Snapdragon X2 Plus, a line of chips that will make mainstream Windows laptops more powerful at a lower price. Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus brings 35% faster performance The Snapdragon X2 Plus lineup consists of two primary models....

January 4, 2026 · 3 min · 508 words · Patrick Williams

Tcl Shows Off New Phone, Tablet & Wi

TCL decided to announce quite a few new products at CES 2026 . The ones we’re talking about in this article are placed in a ‘mobile’ category. There are four products in total, a smartphone , a tablet , and two Wi-Fi routers. The TCL NXPAPER 70 Pro is a budget phone with the NXPAPER key The TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro is the company’s new smartphone. It has a centered display camera hole on the front and a dual camera setup on the back....

January 4, 2026 · 3 min · 577 words · Diana Dealba

Tech Layoffs Roundup: Every Major Company Cutting Jobs In 2025

The tech sector, like many other business sectors, goes through cycles of growth. Sometimes we see a boom in the industry, such as during COVID-19, when more people were staying home, resulting in a rise in demand for apps and games and work-from-home solutions. Then the AI hype train pulled into the station. This led to the growth of a new industry, but at the same time, it started replacing jobs that were previously done by humans....

January 4, 2026 · 4 min · 842 words · Ronald Deck

The Redmagic 11 Air Launches Globally Today, Starting At $529

Now that ASUS has backed out of making gaming phones for the foreseeable future (perhaps forever), REDMAGIC is the only remaining brand of ultra-high-end mobile gaming phones available globally, and that couldn’t be more evident with the global launch of the REDMAGIC 11 Air. This is the latest device from REDMAGIC, following the launch of the REDMAGIC 11 Pro. The main difference is that this is intended for those who want a peak mobile gaming experience, but are willing to sacrifice a few things to get that peak experience at a lower price....

January 4, 2026 · 3 min · 460 words · Dean Gonzales

This Robot Vacuum Company Wants To Build Smartphones

If you follow the robot vacuum space at all, you’ve probably heard of Dreame. It’s a somewhat new brand in the world of robot vacuums, and it has taken the world by storm. It also has a sub-brand called Mova, and also makes robot lawn mowers as well as a number of other electronics. Now, Dreame has already been confirmed to be entering the electric vehicle market soon – not a surprise since Dreame is backed by Xiaomi which is also in the EV market....

January 4, 2026 · 2 min · 362 words · David Liberty

Ulefone Armor 33 Pro Outsings Iphone 16 Pro Max In Speaker Test

Ulefone has just shared its (loud)speaker test of the Armor 33 Pro. This is one of the company’s newest phones, and it launched alongside the Armor 33. The aforementioned test has been filmed and shared via YouTube. The Ulefone Armor 33 Pro’s speaker beat the iPhone 16 Pro Max’s offering The video is embedded below and has a duration of around 43 seconds. The company compares that speaker to the speaker on the iPhone 16 Pro Max, even, to give you a better idea of what you’re dealing with here....

January 4, 2026 · 2 min · 319 words · Trevor Harpe

Ulefone Tab A9 Pro And Kids Edition Debut Globally, Priced From $99.99

Ulefone has announced two new budget-friendly tablets, the Ulefone Tab A9 Pro and Tab A9 Pro Kids . Both of them feature a TUV Eye-Comfort Certification display, and both are designed “with a focus on comfortable viewing,” says Ulefone. The Ulefone Tab A9 Pro comes in regular and ‘Kids’ versions The ‘Kids’ version of the tablet is based on the regular version, but there are differences. This model comes with a colorful and protective EVA case and a capacitive stylus....

January 4, 2026 · 2 min · 364 words · Terry Rice

Vivo X300 Pro Adds New Button As Design Renders Leak

In 2024, Vivo announced its new flagship series of phones in the form of the Vivo X200 . If you skipped last year’s model in anticipation of its successor, you’re in luck. According to a couple of official renders shared on X by Sudhanshu Ambhore, the design of the Vivo X300 and X300 Pro have been revealed . Vivo X300, X300 Pro design revealed For those who might have been hoping for a change in design, you’re going to be disappointed....

January 4, 2026 · 2 min · 389 words · Jessie Swink

Watch Ulefone Unbox Its Rugged Armor Pad 5 Ultra — And Win One For Free

The Ulefone Armor Pad 5 Ultra is the company’s new rugged flagship tablet with a built-in projector. Well, if you’re wondering what you’re getting in the package, the company has filmed an unboxing experience, which you can now watch. Watch the unboxing of the Ulefone Armor Pad 5 Ultra The video itself has a duration of less than a minute, and yet it shows you everything you need to see. It’s nicely packaged, and also embedded below....

January 4, 2026 · 2 min · 311 words · Leon Mays

X’s New 'about This Account' Feature Sparks Confusion, Privacy Concerns

It’s so easy to create an online account on social media these days, which is why more often than not, you’ll find a lot of newly-created accounts used for harassments, trolling, cyberbullying, and more. To help combat that, X announced a new About This Account feature . Unfortunately, it seems to be doing more harm than good for now. X launches About This Account to chaos According to the announcement by the company’s head of product, Nikita Bier, this feature would allow users to see the country or region an account is based in ....

January 4, 2026 · 2 min · 374 words · Joanne Petersen

Xgimi Says Its New Titan Noir Max Projector Brings Stories To Life

XGIMI has just announced the Titan Noir Max series projector at CES 2026 , and if you’re looking for a projector that transforms color, contrast, and other aspects of visual fidelity into part of the narrative of whatever you’re watching, then this is a projector you probably want to keep your eye on. XGIMI is no stranger to the projector market, having revealed some pretty interesting devices in the past few years....

January 4, 2026 · 2 min · 405 words · Larry Funderburk

Xiaomi Recalls Over A Hundred Thousand Power Banks Over Safety Concerns

Xiaomi’s accessories and AIoT products are as popular as their smartphones . Particularly, the company’s power banks and wireless earphones are the first choice among budget-conscious buyers. In a recent development, Xiaomi has initiated a recall for its popular 20,000mAh power banks after identifying a potential safety issue. Xiaomi initiates a global recall for its 20,000mAh power bank On its official website, Xiaomi has announced the recall of its 33W 20,000mAh (Integrated Cable) power bank over safety issues....

January 4, 2026 · 2 min · 327 words · Scott Amelung

Yamaha Expands Audiophile Lineup With Yh-c3000 And Yh

Think of Yamaha and what comes to mind? We suppose it depends on who you’re asking. Some might think of motorbikes . Music enthusiasts might think of Yamaha pianos, guitars, or drums. But if you’re an audiophile , Yamaha is synonymous with some of the best AV receivers and soundbars out there in the market today. But now, Yamaha is expanding its portfolio with the launch of two new audiophile headphones: the YH-C3000 and the YH-4000 ....

January 4, 2026 · 2 min · 363 words · Jane Bucknell

Youtube Is Guessing Your Age With Ai Starting Today

A big change is rolling out on YouTube today in the US. A few weeks ago, the platform announced its intention to begin estimating the ages of viewers using artificial intelligence. Now, “AI-based age verification” is already part of YouTube . According to the company, the change is part of its ongoing efforts to create a safer, more age-appropriate environment for young users. However, the move has also brought controversy and criticism from many....

January 4, 2026 · 3 min · 438 words · Louis Padgett

7 Best Ai Logo Generators For Android Phones

Having a visually appealing marketing strategy is equally essential. Hence, during this peak social media time, every business owner needs to have a strong brand identity to maintain their reputation within the market. However, while in this era of Instagram Reels and viral content, brand marketing can hold various essential aspects, the center of it all always remains a well-designed logo. It is that flavor-packed symbol that contains your brand’s story, personality, and promise all in one single glance....

January 3, 2026 · 5 min · 1037 words · Tanya Hill

Ai Image Expanders Compared: Our Top 3 Picks For 2026

Sometimes we click images, but the photographer cuts out the beautiful scenery behind us. It makes the picture boring. Have you ever wanted a tool that can magically expand the background and bring that scenery into the image? AI image expanders are the modern tools that can help expand photos flawlessly. They also allow you to adjust picture compositions to achieve a perfect output. In this review, we compare three leading tools to determine which one delivers the best results for real-world editing needs....

January 3, 2026 · 8 min · 1552 words · Joyce Guenther

Alphabet Reaches Revenue Milestone, Passing $400 Billion

Alphabet has reported its Q4 2025 earnings, and the company has reached a rather significant milestone, surpassing $400 Billion in revenue since it became the parent company of Google and its other subsidiaries. Naturally, Google and YouTube are two of the biggest contributors to this massive amount of revenue. It’s also reported that YouTube remains the “number one streamer” according to Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai. In addition to the high revenue numbers, Pichai notes that Gemini is seeing great momentum and that the launch of Gemini 3 was a big milestone for the company....

January 3, 2026 · 2 min · 306 words · Violet Brown