Now, while this is far from being a spendy laptop for games, it’s still not incredibly cheap, as nearly $900 can still be a lot of money. That being said, this is a pretty good value, so here’s what you’re getting for that money. For starters, the ASUS TUF gaming lineup of hardware is designed to be a little more durable than your standard gaming laptop. That doesn’t mean toss it around like a ragdoll....

Samsung has been in the spotlight for a while with its Exynos chipsets. The company has gone through a difficult time in its entire semiconductor branch. However, recent reports suggest they are preparing for a major comeback. A new leak points to a significant development: the mass production of its next-gen chip, the Exynos 2600, which could power the upcoming Galaxy S26 series. This news could mark a pivotal moment for the firm’s chipmaking division....

The foldable iPhone is slowly moving towards becoming a reality. The company had earlier finalized the crease-free display design of the device. And now, a new report highlights the firm’s plan to provide a vapor cooling chamber to the foldable iPhone. The production preparations are nearly finished as Apple plans to position the device as one of the most ambitious hardware projects it has pursued in recent years. Apple finalizes vapor cooling chamber and production plans for foldable iPhone One of the biggest challenges while developing the foldable iPhone was its crease-free display design ....

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is now getting its very last major Android and One UI update . In other words, Android 16 has started to roll out to the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE . The Galaxy S21 FE is now getting its final big Android update, the Android 16 update Samsung promised four major Android OS updates for the device, and with this update, the company fulfilled that promise. The update has started to roll out in Thailand and Vietnam, but it will spread to various other markets in the coming days/weeks....

Hopes were high among Samsung enthusiasts recently regarding the potential return of the Exynos chips to the top-tier flagship lineup. Rumors suggested Samsung might equip the highly anticipated Exynos 2600 in all Galaxy S26 models, including the premium Ultra variant, in certain regions. However, the latest wave of leaks suggests those expectations were significantly overstated. This week, Qualcomm confidently projected its silicon would power a massive 75% of the upcoming S26 devices ....

Today’s the day. The day that the Galaxy Z TriFold goes on sale in the US, it’s already out of stock. The Galaxy Z TriFold Release date was today at 10AM ET, and by 10:20AM ET, it was completely out of stock. It’s unclear if or when Samsung will restock the TriFold. We did know that it would be a very limited run, rumored to only be manufacturing 300,000 units worldwide and about 3K units per country....

Mobile gaming often feels like a commitment. Players are torn between modern power and the tactile controls that are much less precise than those of a controller . GameSir is looking to bridge that gap with its latest Kickstarter project: the Pocket Taco. This vertical mobile controller aims to recreate the classic handheld experience without the bulk of a dedicated retro console. GameSir’s Pocket Taco is the most portable vertical mobile controller of 2026 The first thing you notice about the Pocket Taco is its form factor....

Google has officially staked its major claim in the corporate sector, launching Gemini Enterprise , a platform designed to consolidate and operationalize artificial intelligence across large organizations. This move directly challenges rivals like Microsoft and OpenAI , framing the new service not just as another chatbot but as the “new front door for AI in the workplace.” The central promise of Gemini Enterprise is simplicity and scale. Google designed the platform to act as a single, conversational access point where employees can securely “chat” with all their company’s proprietary data, documents, and existing applications....

In its latest ‘Global Smartphone SoC Model Shipments and Revenue Tracker, Q4 2025, Preliminary View’ report, Counterpoint predicts that the global smartphone SoC (System-on-Chip) market will slow down in 2026. This comes after posting growth for consecutive years. It adds that shipments could decline by 7% YoY. The rising memory prices are a major concern for the smartphone industry, and this will majorly impact the sub-$150 segment. Transition from 3nm to 2nm process nodes As foundries and memory suppliers are increasingly prioritizing high-margin HBM production to support the “rapid expansion” of support data centers, supply constraints and higher costs could hit the budget smartphone market....

The Xiaomi 17 series of flagship phones arrived in China last year. The company unveiled the standard and Plus models in September, while the Ultra version arrived in December. Since then, the international public has been eagerly awaiting these premium devices. Recent leaks related to the global version of these handsets hinted at a potential reduction in battery life due to a smaller cell . Now, a new leak reveals the tech specs of the global Xiaomi 17 (standard model), also reflecting a smaller battery compared to the Chinese variant....

Google has filed an appeal against the ruling that declared its search business is a monopoly. The company is asking the court to pause the required changes while the legal proceedings play out. This is an expected move from Google. The company announced it will file an appeal, and that just happened. Google wants the court to suspend the “ remedies ”, while the appeal process plays out. Google appealed the monopoly ruling and says that sharing search data is unfair & creates a privacy risk Google is especially adamant not to share its search data and results with rival search engines....

A lot of apps and online services have options designed to enhance your privacy by letting you turn off certain features, like location access, access to your photos, contacts, calendar events, and more. Now, Google has found itself on the hook for a fine of $425 million after a verdict in an ongoing privacy trial that was filed back in 2020. Google privacy trial verdict results in $425 million fine For a bit of backstory, Google was hit with a class action lawsuit dating back to 2020 ....

We often think of the AI race as a battle of brilliant code and sophisticated algorithms. But lately, the struggle has moved away from Silicon Valley’s keyboards and into the high-stakes world of hardware procurement. In a recent development, Google fires several high-level executives, not because of a software glitch, but because their fail to secure enough memory chips to keep the company’s AI dreams running amid shortage. Why Google fired executives over AI memory supply chain gaps It sounds like a logistical detail, but in the current climate, it’s a massive strategic oversight....

Google Maps is getting a new 2025 update that introduces numerous new features. The navigation app gets Gemini-powered intelligence, smarter recommendations, and new privacy control options. The update focuses on helping users make better decisions when choosing places, navigating through cities, and planning trips. November 2025 Update for Google Maps brings Gemini, discovery tools, and EV smarter prediction One of the major additions in the latest update is the new “know before you go” section in the listings....

Google Photos used to be a platform of users to store and share their photos. However, over the years, it has evolved significantly. In addition to being a platform for storing and backing up your photos, Google Photos now includes a bunch of editing tools for photos, videos, AI , and more. More recently, Google announced a bunch of new video editing tools that should make it easier for users to edit their videos within the Google Photos app....

The Google Pixel 10 is a pretty slick device, and it now joins the Galaxy S25 as one of the only devices at $799 that has a triple-camera setup. The iPhone 16 (and likely the iPhone 17 as well) only has two cameras. That’s a main camera and an ultrawide. Even the Galaxy S25 doesn’t have a 5x telephoto like the Pixel 10 has. Here are the full Google Pixel 10 specs ....

Google Pixel 10 Pro The Google Pixel 10 Pro is a great device, and the go-to option if you want some powerful features but don’t want the bigger screen of the Pixel 10 Pro XL. The Pixel 10 Pro comes with the same-sized display as the Pixel 10, which is 6.3 inches. This makes it more pocket-friendly than the Pixel 10 Pro XL, but without giving up the better cameras and extra features....

Durability and energy ratings for the Google Pixel 10 series has just surfaced. That goes for the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL, not the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, though. The Google Pixel 10 series durability and energy ratings are in The Google Pixel 10 has received a ‘B’ rating based on the EU’s Energy Labelling (EPREL). The phone achieved ‘A’ class rating in free-fall reliability tests....

Once again, Google is facing controversy related to AI . However, this time we are talking about labor rights disputes instead of copyright or fair compensation for using online content to train its Gemini LLMs. A new report suggests that Google’s recent push for AI has come with a cost, as more than 200 contractors who helped train and improve its AI systems have been laid off. Google lays off AI workers Google hired these workers, known as “raters” or “super raters,” through outsourcing companies like GlobalLogic....

Google made a bunch of announcements at the Made by Google 2025 event today, including the Pixel 10 series . The new Pixel phones come with a handful of upgrades, like the new custom Google Tensor G5 chip, improved cameras, and built-in Qi2 charging support. In addition, Google has finally adopted the faster UFS 4.0 storage type on the Pixel 10 series. It’s the first major storage spec upgrade on a Pixel phone in four generations....