Iphone Fold Hype Might Backfire As Analysts Warn Of Unrealistic Expectations

According to the rumors, Apple is set to launch the iPhone Fold in 2026, but are our expectations set a bit too high? It is understandable that many are excited and hyped to see how Apple would do a foldable phone. However, not everyone feels the same . According to brokerage firm, Jefferies, it has downgraded Apple’s stock to “Underperform” from “Hold” due to “excessive expectations on 18 Fold.” iPhone Fold expectations set too high The foldable iPhone, expected to arrive in 2026 as part of the iPhone 18 lineup, is estimated to cost somewhere between $2,000 and $2,500....

December 24, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Robert Howard

Iphones Could—forcibly—say Goodbye To Boe Displays Soon

BOE has been trying to become a fixture in display supply for Apple . However, it looks like its plan is in trouble. This is not because of any change of heart, but because of the alleged violation of trade secret laws by the display manufacturer. The case is currently under scrutiny of the US International Trade Commission. Preliminary US ITC ruling is unfavorable to BOE Samsung Displays is the major name in the OLED display manufacturing segment....

December 24, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · Fannie Knapp

Linkind Ep6 Smart Hexagon Panels Rgb Panels Are Cheaper, Smarter, And Better Than You’d Expect

Modular RGB panels have gained significant traction over the past decade as a straightforward method to enhance home aesthetics, particularly for content creators aiming to establish a recording backdrop for YouTube or TikTok. Previously, these panels were often costly and cumbersome to install and operate. That’s not the case anymore. Enter Linkind’s EP6 Smart Hexagon Panels. They are available as a 7-pack, for under $200 (at the time of writing this review, they were priced at $94), and the good news is, you don’t need to buy a “starter pack”, this is because each pack comes with the controller and everything needed to set it up....

December 24, 2025 · 11 min · 2166 words · Ruth Crosby

Massive Google Pixel Price Leak Covers Phones, Watch, Buds & Accessories

Google will announce six new products at today’s Pixel event, and detailed pricing for all of those devices has just been shared. The information comes from Evan Blass aka evleaks, a well-known tipster. He also shared prices for some upcoming accessories too. Before we get to it, do note that we’ve exclusively shared the prices for the entire Pixel 10 series last month. This leak only confirms the information we shared....

December 24, 2025 · 3 min · 433 words · Lois Higgins

Meet Meze Strada: Headphones That Actually Look As Good As They Sound

If you look at headphones from mainstream manufacturers, they look kind of boring. There’s nothing wrong with the designs, it’s just not particularly “wow.” Obviously the main thing about headphones is the sound, but why can’t they look good AND sound good too? That’s what Meze Audio has attempted to do with its latest pair of headphones, the STRADA . Meet the Meze Audio STRADA headphones When it comes to incorporating exotic materials into its headphones, Meze Audio is no stranger to that ....

December 24, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Hector Sims

Microsoft Just Ended An Update Nightmare For Windows 11 Gamers

Windows updates, including those in Windows 11 , aren’t always the carefree experience we hope for them to be, and this goes for the 24H2 update from late last year that’s been going out of its way to trip up gamers who have Easy Anti-Cheat installed. If you’ve not run into this problem, then you can consider yourself lucky. Many who have come into contact with this issue have been experiencing stop errors and have not been able to update....

December 24, 2025 · 2 min · 380 words · Joyce Holder

Mint Mobile’s $15 Unlimited Deal Is Back — And It Might Be The Last Time You Ever See It

Mint Mobile Get unlimited talk, text, and data for as low as $15 per month in this holiday sale. Ahead of Black Friday , Mint Mobile has brought back its very popular sale on its annual plan. So you can get 12 months of unlimited from Mint Mobile for just $15 per month (versus $30/month normally). This sale works for all of its multi-month plans. So you can get 3 months at $15/month, 6 months, or 12 months....

December 24, 2025 · 2 min · 219 words · Richard Holcomb

Motorola Rolls Out Android 16 Update To Edge Series Phones

If you’re a Motorola user, then we have some good news for you. Motorola has started to roll out the Android 16 update for some of its phones. This means that if you own an eligible device, you should be able to look forward to all the new features, changes, and improvements that are part of the Android 16 update. Motorola finally rolls out Android 16 So, what can Motorola users look forward to?...

December 24, 2025 · 2 min · 394 words · Autumn Roberts

Musk’s Spacex Isn’t Building A Phone, But An Ai Device Could Be On The Horizon

Recent reports suggested the smartphone industry might be getting a new player. However, it seems things won’t turn out quite that way. Instead, OpenAI’s first hardware product could already have a competitor in development. More specifically, Elon Musk directly confirmed that his companies SpaceX and Starlink aren’t working on a phone, but another recent response points to a potential AI-powered device. On X (FKA Twitter), Elon Musk responded to recent rumors about a “Starlink Phone” with a plain and direct: “We are not developing a phone....

December 24, 2025 · 3 min · 489 words · Diane Andrews

No Foldables For Oneplus? Oneplus Open 2 Reportedly Cancelled

According to a new report, the OnePlus Open 2 has been cancelled . This may confuse some of you, as the device was kind of cancelled about a year ago , no? Well, yes, let me explain. So, the OnePlus Open 2 was supposed to be the name of the OnePlus Open ’s successor. The device was supposed to be based on the OPPO Find N5 , which was announced in February 2025....

December 24, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · Janet Banks

One Ui 8 Brings New Ringtones Based On Vivaldi's Masterpieces

Samsung has always paid close attention to the sound of its devices. Its iconic “Over The Horizon” ringtone has been evolving with each major software update. But with the new One UI 8 , the company is taking an entirely different, and beautifully unexpected, turn. Instead of its usual bespoke melody, Samsung is surprising users with a collection of new ringtones based on a timeless classical masterpiece: Antonio Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons....

December 24, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words · Gabriel Nord

Oneplus 15t Leak Hints At Beastly Specs In A Small Package

The OnePlus 15 is right around the corner, and as we’re waiting for it to become official, some information regarding the OnePlus 15T has just surfaced. This handset will become the company’s next compact smartphone, and some of its specs are already tipped . The OnePlus 15T will have truly powerful specs, and be compact at the same time According to Smart Pikachu, a tipster, the OnePlus 15T will feature a 6....

December 24, 2025 · 2 min · 322 words · Doris Clark

Oneplus Confirms Two New Devices Coming December 17 — Meet The Oneplus 15r And Pad Go 2

It looks like OnePlus is not finished releasing devices for 2025. The company has just announced that it has two new products set to be announced next month, and both will be making their way to the US. The OnePlus 15R and the OnePlus Pad Go 2 will both be announced . This would be the first “Pad Go” tablet that OnePlus brings to the US. OnePlus is bringing the whole stack of IP ratings from the OnePlus 15 over to the OnePlus 15R as well....

December 24, 2025 · 2 min · 332 words · Charles Morehead

Openai May Launch Its Own Generative Ai Music Tool

We’ve seen how AI can generate text. Later, we also saw how AI can generate images and videos . So, AI that generates music? Why not? And that’s something that OpenAI is reportedly working on, which is generative AI music . OpenAI working on generative AI music According to a report from The Information , it has learned that OpenAI is developing a new AI tool that would allow users to create generative music....

December 24, 2025 · 2 min · 385 words · Christopher Gardner

Passkeys: The Ultimate Guide

Chances are that many of you are already familiar with passkeys. Many people are still not, however. The term ‘passkey’ has been very difficult to miss in the last couple of years, especially if you’re reading about tech. That term is also often used in relation to passwords, as many people have been saying it will end passwords. So it has to be important, right? Well, it kind of is, but it seems to be confusing quite a few people....

December 24, 2025 · 8 min · 1542 words · Earl Gamble

Pny Launches 1tb Microsd Express, Perfect For Nintendo Switch 2

The Nintendo Switch 2 has a new microSD Express option in the 1TB storage capacity, thanks to PNY. This also comes several months after PNY launched its 512GB option , which landed back in August of 2025. PNY is one of the most well-known brands in storage, memory, and GPUs, and it has a reputation for being one of the slightly more affordable options on the market. This is especially true when compared to some of the biggest brands, like Samsung and SanDisk....

December 24, 2025 · 2 min · 310 words · James Swee

Preevnt’s Isaac Non

For many people living with diabetes or prediabetes, the daily routine of managing blood sugar is defined by needles and finger pricks. However, at CES 2026 , a health tech company is presenting a significant update on its quest to change that. One year after showing off the original concept, PreEvnt is now moving its non-invasive glucose alert system, called isaac, into human clinical trials. The device represents a departure from traditional monitoring....

December 24, 2025 · 3 min · 549 words · Robert Bienkowski

Ps5 Controllers Get Simultaneous Pairing In The Latest Update

Sony has just pushed out the latest PS5 system software update , and it includes, of all things, a long-awaited feature that is a huge quality-of-life upgrade, specifically, a capability for simultaneous pairing of the PS5 controller to multiple devices. Sony teased this feature prior to the update going out and announced it as part of the latest beta update that was released earlier this year. Now, it’s finally available for all users and not just beta testers....

December 24, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Edwin Bailey

Redmagic 11 Air Gets A Global Launch Date

After launching in China just yesterday (January 20th), Nubia is all set to bring its latest flagship, the REDMAGIC 11 Air, to global regions . There’s now a launch date. The gaming-focused device will launch internationally on January 29th at 7 AM EST. The global website of REDMAGIC also has a timer set for the launch. REDMAGIC 11 Air will launch globally on January 29th The global REDMAGIC 11 Air will also get the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, much like its Chinese counterpart....

December 24, 2025 · 2 min · 376 words · Stephanie Middleton

Roku Drops ‘howdy’—an Ad

Roku has been one of the popular streaming services among US viewers, all thanks to its customer-centric services, popular streaming sticks, live TV channels, and more. But, it seems Roku isn’t done, as it today launched Howdy , a new $2.99 ad-free subscription streaming service, in the US. The streaming giant referred to this decision as part of its way to monetize the platform. Roku’s new “Howdy” streaming subscription offers ad-free entertainment at just $2....

December 24, 2025 · 2 min · 323 words · Colleen Ta