Scosche is one of the premier brands out there when it comes to phone accessories, so it should be no surprise that it’s bringing some new stuff to CES this year , and one of those new accessories is called the MagicMount Charge 5-in-1, a wireless charging, Qi2-capable mount for your car that lets you effortlessly keep your phone topped up as needed. In addition to the MagicMount Charge 5-in-1, Scosche is also unveiling the MagicMount Charge Pro, the MagicGrip Charge, the PowerVolt 85 REEL, the PowerVolt 70 REEL, and the GoBat 10K....

Samsung , which has been the leading memory maker for some time, is now dethroned by its local rival SK Hynix in the second quarter. The company is struggling with high-bandwidth memory and increased competition for legacy products. Meanwhile, SK Hynix capitalized on the AI Boom and is also NVIDIA’s main supplier. Samsung is no longer the leading memory maker SK Hynix has edged out Samsung by earning $9.66 billion in revenue in Q2 2025 from memory sales....

Qualcomm recently unveiled its slightly cheaper Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip for upper mid-range Android flagships. This is set to debut globally on the OnePlus 15R, which is launching on December 17th. Qualcomm says the chip gets an Adreno 840 GPU to handle all your graphics needs. This is the same GPU that’s part of the more expensive Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC . However, the latest Geekbench listing of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 GPU tells a slightly different story about the chip and, more importantly, how it differs from the 8 Elite Gen 5’s GPU....

Smart technology has reshaped cameras, watches, and wearables, but binoculars have largely stayed the same. Showcased at PEPCOM CES 2026 , the Solvia ED 8×32 AI Binoculars take a different approach, combining professional optics with on-device AI, imaging, and touch controls into a single tool for observing, identifying, and sharing what you see outdoors. It’s an approach that feels evolutionary rather than disruptive, modernizing binoculars without losing what makes them useful in the first place....

Once upon a time, you might not have been caught dead in a robotaxi, but with the recent safety stats that Waymo has been putting up, you might change your tune. See, initially, the prospect of riding in a driverless car might have been a little too much for many people. There’s a chance it’s still like that for some, but robotaxis (at least Waymo’s robotaxis) have actually gotten a lot safer than they were more than a few years ago....

Now that we have a universal charging port for most electronics, thanks to the EU, we need the EU to do the same thing for smartwatches. Things are starting to get out of hand. Currently, there are three major brands with Wear OS on their smartwatches. That’s Samsung, OnePlus , and Google . All of which have different chargers. Samsung arguably has the best smartwatch charger; it’s essentially a smaller Qi wireless charging puck, and it hasn’t really changed for many generations now....

Rumors of the next-gen Xbox console powered by Windows, making it a full-fledged gaming PC, began floating to the surface of the news cycle earlier this month. Now, it seems that those rumors actually have weight to them. So much weight that the rumors are reportedly true. When the rumors first popped up, we said it sounded like the next console would just be an expensive gaming PC . That’s exactly what Microsoft is going for , according to Windows Central....

The wait for One UI 8 is almost over. If you didn’t happen to get your hands on a new Galaxy Z Fold 7 or Galaxy Z Flip 7 , you’ve been watching from the sidelines as those devices enjoy Samsung’ s latest software. But now, it’s almost your turn. Samsung has officially confirmed that the stable version of One UI 8 will begin its public rollout in September, starting with the Galaxy S25 series....

Smart home technology is all about one word: convenience. But all too often, that convenience comes with an exclusive club, locking out anyone who isn’t using a specific brand of smartphone. This creates a headache for families or roommates who use different types of devices, forcing them to find a less-than-perfect solution. Now, the ULTRALOQ Bolt NFC smart lock is finally changing that by bringing one of the most popular features to everyone, regardless of their phone brand....

The Federal Communications Commission has added foreign-made drones and their critical components to the agency’s “Covered List.” In simple terms, the US is banning foreign-made drones. In a public notice, the FCC said that several national security agencies have determined that unnamed aircraft systems (UAS) and their critical components produced in foreign countries pose a risk to the national security of the United States. “ UAS and UAS critical components must be produced in the United States ,” the agency said....

Valve has announced the Steam Machine and a couple more new hardware products today, further cementing it as a major player in the gaming hardware space after the meteoric rise in popularity of the Steam Deck . This isn’t Valve’s first entry in the gaming PC/console hybrid space either. Many years ago, it released a Steam Machine product that was aimed at people who wanted a couch gaming solution for their Steam library....

Xiaomi 17 Ultra is apparently the next flagship from the Chinese brand. The company introduced the first models in the Xiaomi 17 lineup a couple of months ago. The new Ultra variant will rival the best camera phones globally with impressive photographic prowess. For a while, we’ve been hearing various leaks, including us in on what’s to come. The latest one takes things to a new level , as the Xiaomi 17 Ultra’s alleged live images have now surfaced with a triple camera setup....

While there is debate on whether or not the iPhone is worth your hard-earned money, it’s hard to deny that when it comes to the iPad, Apple pretty much dominates the tablet space. However, if you don’t want to give Apple any of your money, then you’re in luck. Xiaomi has recently taken the wraps off two new tablets : the Xiaomi Pad Mini and the REDMI Pad 2 Pro....

Choosing the perfect gift doesn’t have to be hard, especially if you have someone in your life who loves coffee, tea, and all manner of hot drinks, because the Nextmug temperature-controlled mug is currently on sale for $94.95. It normally retails for $129.99, so you end up saving about $105. This is an incredible gift for the person who loves to sip coffee or tea but takes forever to drink it....

Micron , the company behind the Crucial brand of RAM and SSDs, has announced that it will be shutting down the Crucial brand for consumers. The news comes as RAM and SSDs across the industry are seeing massive increases in cost, which inevitably trickles down to the consumer, who ends up paying the price. Micron made the announcement on December 3. Crucial has been a go-to option for many PC builders and everyday consumers for decades, often cementing itself as one of the most affordable options available....

CES 2026 has kicked off in Las Vegas, with major tech companies showing off what they have best to offer. Among them is Alienware, Dell’s premium gaming brand, which has shared additional details about its upcoming gaming laptops. But the brand didn’t stop there. Alienware has also teased two new laptops at CES 2026, one of which is an “ultra-thin gaming laptop.” Alienware shared new details about 16X Aurora and 16 Area-51 laptops at CES 2026 The upcoming gaming laptops in question are the Alienware 16X Aurora and the Alienware 16 Area-51....

Power outages are becoming a more common concern for homeowners. The situation leads many to look for more reliable ways to keep the lights on. With this in mind, Anker has come out with the SOLIX E10, a hybrid whole-home power backup system that focuses on ease of installation and a modular approach. Anker SOLIX E10 aims to provide “infinite” home battery backup The standout feature of the E10 is its hybrid design....

Apple increased the starting prices for the iPhone 17 Pro compared to its predecessor. The iPhone Air, a new entrant in the lineup that’s replacing the Plus variant, also comes at a premium. The latest development suggests that next year’s iPhone 18 series may see an even higher price rise if the newly reported A20 chip costs pan out. Apple’s A20 chip cost may cause the iPhone 18 series price to significantly rise A new report from China Times outlines how the growing demand and new fabrication processes have led to increased costs for TSMC and its partners over time....

If you’re someone who follows news about leaked Apple products, there’s a good chance that the name Jon Prosser comes to mind. Prosser has been instrumental in leaking upcoming Apple products ahead of their release. Now, he finds himself in the spotlight again, but this time because Jon Prosser is being sued by Apple over the iOS 26 leaks. Jon Prosser sued by Apple At WWDC 2025, Apple took the wraps off iOS 26....

You can find a ton of different gadgets and appliances being showcased at CES 2026 . The Arspura F1 is one of them, and it can be a considerable upgrade to your kitchen. If you’re wondering what this is, it’s a top-suction range hood made to be very efficient. It has strong suction, and yet it’s also quite silent at the same time. It’s an ideal solution for modern kitchen setups....