Phone Comparisons: Google Pixel 10 Pro Vs Google Pixel 9a

This time around, we’re comparing two smartphones from Google. This is a Google Pixel 10 Pro vs Google Pixel 9a comparison. In other words, we’re comparing Google’s flagship compact Pixel phone with its budget counterpart. The Pixel 9a is a bit older than the Pixel 10 Pro, of course. The Pixel 10a did not launch just yet, at the time of writing this article, but it’s coming in the near future....

December 19, 2025 · 8 min · 1658 words · Robt Ichikawa

Proton Authenticator Is A New Two

Proton, which is known for privacy-focused productivity tools, has launched a 2FA app called Proton Authenticator. This two-factor authentication adds a second layer of defence when logging into your accounts. It is an open-source app that is available for every device, including desktop. You can protect your account with a PIN or biometrics. Proton Authenticator offers end-to-end encryption Authenticator apps are hard to crack for hackers as they generate codes locally on your device, and each code has a life of just 30 seconds....

December 19, 2025 · 2 min · 309 words · Matthew Jeffcoat

Razer Synapse Gets A Web Version So You Can Avoid Installation

Razer has announced a Web Beta version of its Synapse tool that will allow you to adjust and customize settings for your peripherals. Razer Synapse Web Beta, much like its software counterpart, which you need to install, gives users a way to tweak the different features offered by their accessories. The web version is intended to give people a way to adjust these things on the go. It’s ideal for anyone who might frequent places like cyber cafes with gaming PCs....

December 19, 2025 · 2 min · 378 words · Thomas Perez

Samsung & Apple Join Forces To Sue Xiaomi Over Ad Campaign

Tech giants Apple and Samsung sue Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi over a marketing campaign that put them in a bad light. This ad campaign compares its latest flagship, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra’s camera system, with Samsung and Apple’s premium devices. Sources close to the matter say that both firms have issued cease-and-desist notices . The Chinese company hasn’t responded to the matter yet. Apple and Samsung sue Xiaomi During the India launch of the Xiaomi 15 series, the company ran an ad campaign....

December 19, 2025 · 2 min · 312 words · Jennifer West

Samsung Allegedly Developing In

Samsung and AMD have been working together to offer Ray tracing in mobile games with in-house RDNA-based GPUs since the Galaxy S22 series, which was launched in 2022. This year’s Exynos 2400-powered Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Plus equip the Xclips 940 GPU based on AMD’s RDNA 3 architecture. The RDNA-based GPU architecture has also made its way to the mid-range segment with the Exynos 1480 chip. Over the last couple of years, Samsung has managed to improve the performance of its in-house Exynos flagships by quite a bit, so much so that the different chip versions of the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Plus perform very similar to each other in most of the use cases including gaming....

December 19, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Mildred Blackmon

Samsung Bets Big On Us Chips To Dodge Trump’s 100% Tariffs

When Trump first announced that there would be a 100% tariff on imported semiconductors , we were shocked. This would represent a massive increase in costs for companies. However, there was a “loophole”, companies that build in the US or commit a plan to build in the US would be exempt. This could explain why Samsung is making huge chip investments in the US . Samsung grows its chip investments in the US According to Korean publication Sedaily, Samsung is reportedly planning to ramp up its chip investments in the US....

December 19, 2025 · 2 min · 378 words · Florence Cummins

Samsung Hires Former Amd & Intel Executive To Boost Exynos Chip Performance

Samsung’s Exynos chipsets have typically left quite a bit to be desired. It’s why many customers around the world that get the Exynos variant of the company’s flagship phones feel it’s unfair. After all, they pay almost the same price as US customers, but yet get a “worse” chip. However, Samsung is looking to fix that by hiring a former AMD and Intel executive to work on future Exynos chips ....

December 19, 2025 · 2 min · 372 words · Tina Koczera

Samsung Hits 50% Yield For 2nm Exynos 2600 Chip, But Is It Enough?

Samsung ’s semiconductor division has just crossed a major hurdle in its race to catch up with industry leaders. Recent reports indicate that Samsung Foundry has achieved a 50% yield rate for its first 2nm-class chip, the Exynos 2600 . A 50% success rate might sound like a coin flip to the average person. However, in the world of cutting-edge chip fabrication, it is a major victory that paves the way for the upcoming Galaxy S26 series ....

December 19, 2025 · 2 min · 380 words · John Logan

Samsung Trademarks Tri

The name of Samsung’s first tri-fold smartphone has seemingly just been revealed, while we also have a good idea of when it may launch. Let’s take it one step at a time and talk about the name of the device first. Samsung trademarked the ‘Galaxy Z TriFold’ name, but it likely won’t use it Folks over at GalaxyClub spotted a new trademark application by Samsung. The company trademarked the ‘Galaxy Z TriFold’ name in South Korea....

December 19, 2025 · 2 min · 321 words · Lynne West

Sony's Playstation Handheld Has Half The Performance Of Ps5

Sony’s upcoming PlayStation handheld, which has been rumored for a while now, is likely to have some decent performance. Sony hasn’t officially announced this handheld yet, so it’s not really possible to know just how good the performance will be. Assuming the device ever even makes it to release. However, new information has popped up about the hardware that sheds more light on details that weren’t previously known. For example, its estimated pricing is going to be around $400 to $500....

December 19, 2025 · 3 min · 474 words · Rita Adams

The Best Crypto Apps For Android: A 2025 Guide To Trading And Managing Your Portfolio

There are more than 3 billion Android devices worldwide right now, making the platform a truly global town square when it comes to new crypto applications. A quick look at the Google Play Store will show thousands of new trading, wallet, and portfolio apps, with many analysts attributing the growth to maturing regulation and an increased focus on UX. To help our readers find the best crypto apps for Android in 2025 and beyond, we’re going to focus on four key elements:...

December 19, 2025 · 7 min · 1317 words · Grady Frederickson

The Final Recall: Sony Xperia Smartphone Last Gasp Before Mobile Death

There was a time when holding a Sony Xperia meant something. It felt premium, deliberate, like Sony actually gave a damn. But today, that legacy has curdled into indifference. The Xperia brand has become a masterclass in missed potential: overpriced, underdelivered, and increasingly unavailable. From botched launches to vanishing market share, the Sony Xperia bungle isn’t just a misstep; it’s a slow-motion collapse. So the question now isn’t when Sony will fix things....

December 19, 2025 · 7 min · 1487 words · Avis Weller

The Next Big Thing In Indian Sports Tech? The Ttb Predictions App Is Leading The Way

If you’ve glanced at your screen lately, you’ve probably noticed how sports tech is quietly transforming what we watch, how we watch it, and what we talk about afterwards. In India, this shift feels bigger than ever. New mobile platforms and analytics tools are gaining traction, and one of the most talked-about is the TTB Predictions App. The Top Bookies is carving out a niche by promising something different: data-driven fan engagement and sharper insights....

December 19, 2025 · 4 min · 776 words · Danielle Frosch

This Upcoming Samsung Foldable Could Revive The S Pen

The relationship between Samsung ‘s foldable phones and the S Pen has been a bit of a rollercoaster lately. Many users consider the stylus an essential tool for a tablet-sized screen. However, the company recently prioritized ultra-thin designs, which led to the removal of the S Pen digitizer in the latest models. That said, new industry murmurs suggest that the S Pen is making a comeback, although perhaps not where most fans expected it—on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 —but on the rumored Samsung’s “wide” Galaxy foldable ....

December 19, 2025 · 3 min · 477 words · Anita Dibbles

Trump Backs Intel To Boost Advanced Chip Production In The Us

In the semiconductor space, Intel is still very dominant. The company’s chips can be found in desktop computers, laptops, and servers around the world. However, as the conversation shifts to mobile, Intel becomes less relevant. That space is dominated by the likes of Qualcomm. But the Trump administration doesn’t want Intel to fall, and a recent report suggests it will help the company with the production of advanced chips in the US....

December 19, 2025 · 2 min · 372 words · Madeline Chapman

Us, Japan, And Korea Unite To Lead Ai Chips Race

The United States has signed important new technology deals during President Donald Trump’s visit to Asia. As per an agreement, Japan, South Korea, and the US will help each other develop their technologies, including AI chips. The main focus areas of the deal are artificial intelligence, semiconductors, quantum computing, 6G, space research, biotech, and more. US, Japan, and Korea plan long-term cooperation for AI chips and other technologies The United States, Japan, and South Korea want to join forces to build better technology for the future....

December 19, 2025 · 2 min · 303 words · Margret Hinton

Will Oneplus Gaming Technology Change Android Games?

One of the most universal points of agreement between all gamers is the preference for lag-free, uninterrupted gaming. OnePlus’ Gaming Technology initiative announced the future of this ideal, boasting a focus on smooth, all-day play. The devices utilise the Google Play Store, meaning that the likelihood of Android games evolving into something more is entirely possible. With modern mobile gaming already covering an enormous spectrum, this announcement suggests an approach to games that could influence everything from AAA titles to casual puzzle apps and even slot games in the UK....

December 19, 2025 · 4 min · 696 words · Lilia Williams

Xgimi Joins The Smart Glasses Race With Three New Models

Known for its projectors, XGIMI is entering the AR glasses space at CES 2026 . XGIMI is launching a new MemoMind brand, under which its AI smart glasses will be sold. There will be three different models, but we have information about two models at the moment. The company is leveraging its expertise in optics and engineering to produce glasses that appear to be very light. XGIMI launches AI smart glasses under a new MemoMind brand The first model is called the Memo One, and it’s a flagship option....

December 19, 2025 · 2 min · 301 words · Dorothea Eckhardt

Xiaomi May Jump To Xiaomi 20 Series In 2027 To Rival 20th Anniversary Iphone

Xiaomi this year copied the iPhone 17 series naming for its Xiaomi 17 lineup . The series includes the vanilla Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, similar to Apple flagships. It appears that the company may repeat this in 2027, a year when Apple will reportedly introduce the 20th anniversary iPhone. A new report claims that Xiaomi will jump straight to the Xiaomi 20 series, skipping the Xiaomi 19....

December 19, 2025 · 2 min · 355 words · Damien Price

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T-Mobile’s been battling with advertising regulators for months over those “save 20%” claims you’ve seen everywhere. The National Advertising Review Board (NARB) just concluded that T-Mobile failed the National Advertising Review Board compliance. This includes recommendations about how the carrier markets cost savings compared to Verizon and AT&T. T-Mobile National Advertising Review Board compliance failure Back in May 2025, Verizon took issue with T-Mobile’s advertising through the National Advertising Division (NAD)....

December 18, 2025 · 2 min · 321 words · Mary Monaghan