Samsung Producing Continuous Zoom Camera Sensors For Phones—except Their Own

We’ve recently seen several camera-related leaks about Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 series. However, they’ve been disappointing for those hoping for major improvements . Still, the company is one of the leaders in smartphone camera solutions. In fact, Samsung is currently mass-producing a new, groundbreaking continuous zoom technology for smartphone cameras that, unfortunately, Galaxy fans won’t be able to enjoy anytime soon. Chinese mobile phone manufacturers already have these sensors in their hands....

December 18, 2025 · 3 min · 469 words · Russell Moss

Samsung Shows Off Its Ai Home Vision In A New Smartthings Campaign

Samsung has announced a new “SmartThings Meets AI Home” campaign ahead of IFA 2025, which is taking place from September 5 to September 9 in Berlin, Germany. With the new campaign, the South Korean technology giant is showing off how artificial intelligence is playing a key role in changing the modern home. Samsung’s new campaign highlights its human-centered AI home experiences Samsung has posted a video on YouTube for its new SmartThings campaign before IFA 2025....

December 18, 2025 · 2 min · 348 words · James Walker

Samsung's New Budget Phone Offers 6 Os Updates And A Tough Body

Samsung has launched a new affordable Galaxy F17 phone in India. This new budget-friendly offering features a durable body, courtesy of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, which is claimed to offer improved drop and scratch resistance. The Samsung Galaxy F17 comes with a promise of six years of OS updates, which is a big deal considering the price tag. Galaxy F17 features Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection The Samsung Galaxy F17 features a familiar design to its predecessor, the Galaxy F16 5G....

December 18, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Danielle Gonzalez

Segway Launches Its E3 Pro Electric Scooter With A $100 Off Promo

Segway has announced the launch of its E3 Pro electric scooter today, and is celebrating the launch with an exclusive $100 off promo that saves customers money. The E3 Pro is what Segway calls its most portable, most lightweight, and most affordable third-generation electric scooter to date. The price and specs certainly reflect that. At a retail price of $699.99, the Segway E3 Pro is considerably less than most other 3rd-gen scooters from the brand....

December 18, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Joe Loewen

Siri Could Finally Get Smart: Apple Might Use Google Ai Search

Last year, when Apple first introduced Apple Intelligence, it promised major overhauls to how iOS would work. It would also have a supposed profound change on Siri, which until now has basically been the laughing stock of the digital assistant space. Unfortunately, the massive Siri overhaul we were promised wasn’t delivered, but that could change in 2026. Now, according to a recent report, Apple and Google could work together to give Siri AI search superpowers....

December 18, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · Tommie Mizutani

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro’s High Price May Make It 'ultra' Exclusive

As we look toward the 2026 smartphone cycle, the industry is buzzing with news that the costs of the next-gen Snapdragon flagship SoC could reach unprecedented levels. However, we’re not talking about the standard version, but rather the rumored Pro variant. More specifically, Qualcomm will reportedly set a price of over $300 for the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro. This could make it exclusive to Ultra flagship smartphones. To mitigate the pricing, the company is said to be using a dual-chip strategy for 2026 ....

December 18, 2025 · 3 min · 547 words · Nellie Harris

Sylvox Debuts World’s First Bezel

We’ve seen many gadgets designed for the home interior at CES 2026 , but one brand is taking the conversation outside. Sylvox has officially debuted what they describe as the world’s first frameless outdoor Smart TV . This new series aims to make the screen feel less like a heavy appliance and more like a natural part of a patio or backyard setup. Sylvox Frameless Outdoor TV: World’s first bezel-less Exterior TV The most striking feature of this new series is its physical profile....

December 18, 2025 · 3 min · 446 words · Theodore Revell

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Quick question: Do you think it’s illegal for companies to sell your location data? If you said yes, you’re not alone. However, T-Mobile might beg to differ. Fortunately for privacy advocates, the courts also agree and have ruled in favor of the FCC when it fined T-Mobile for selling location data. T-Mobile fined for selling location data This stems from a case dating back to April 2024. T-Mobile, along with Verizon and AT&T, were fined by the FCC for selling location data to aggregators....

December 18, 2025 · 2 min · 369 words · Marisela Lowry

The Future Of Android Gaming: Faster, Smarter, And Way More Playable

Mobile gaming has become the largest sector of the gaming industry in the last decade. Within it, Android gaming holds a lion’s share of it, with 72% of users opposed to just 28% of iOS users. Gaming has always been a huge plus for Android mobile devices. It started with simple puzzle apps and lightweight arcade titles, but today it offers high-res RPG and competitive shooters, and sprawling open-world adventures that rival both console and PC experiences....

December 18, 2025 · 4 min · 660 words · Joseph Urbine

This Android Malware Mimics Human Input To Mask Its Nefarious Intent

A new Android malware called Herodotus has been discovered, and it has some potentially damaging capabilities. Malware is nothing new to the world of Android or computing devices in general. However, it’s always a little concerning when a new one pops up because you want to make sure your device is safe. Lest you run into a major problem in the future if the malware isn’t caught in time. In the case of Herodotus, it was discovered by cybersecurity firm ThreatFabric (via Android Authority), which has explained in pretty great detail what this malware can do....

December 18, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · Mary Hobart

Tiktok Launches A Dedicated Micro Drama App Called Pinedrama

TikTok has introduced a new PineDrama app, marking its entry into the micro drama category. The dedicated app has been launched in the US and Brazil. As the name suggests, the app offers serialized drama series that are around a minute per episode. The app’s design is exactly like TikTok, but with “micro dramas.” TikTok introduces a new PineDrama app in the US and Brazil For those unaware, micro dramas are bite-sized TV shows that are shot in vertical video and are one minute long....

December 18, 2025 · 2 min · 366 words · Roger Leigh

Ulefone Armor X16 Pro Flexes Its Rugged Power In New Hands

Ulefone has just released a new hands-on promo video, for the Armor X16 Pro handset. This video has a duration of only half a minute, and it will give you a good look at the phone. The Ulefone Armor X16 Pro gets shown off in a hands-on video Instead of showing off the phone’s design here, Ulefone highlights some of the phone’s features too. The video is embedded below for your convenience....

December 18, 2025 · 2 min · 295 words · Robert Harvey

Vertical Tabs Are Finally Coming To Google Chrome

Google Chrome has long been criticised for missing the vertical tabs, a feature that many consider essential. The competitors had the vertical tab layouts for ages, while Chrome stayed with its traditional horizontal strip. That finally seems to be changing now. A new report suggests that vertical tabs will soon be available in the stable version of Google’s PC browser. Google is finally adding a vertical tabs layout to its Chrome browser After testing the feature in experimental builds, Google is finally moving closer to the stable release of the vertical tabs layout in the Chrome browser....

December 18, 2025 · 2 min · 346 words · Aaron Forte

Wi-fi 8 Is Set To Bring Ultra

For years, every new Wi-Fi standard has shouted about one thing: speed. From Wi-Fi 6 to Wi-Fi 7, it’s been a race to deliver faster downloads and lower latency. But get ready for a fundamental shift with Wi-Fi 8, currently in development and expected to be finalized around 2028. This next-generation wireless technology isn’t just about raw speed. Wi-Fi 8 is designed to prioritize another crucial aspect of connectivity: ultra-high reliability....

December 18, 2025 · 3 min · 578 words · Cathy Sluss

Your Pixel Phone May Get Custom Vibration Patterns For Contacts

If you own a Google Pixel you probably know that you can set up custom ringtones for individual contacts. While the customized ringtone lets you differentiate between contacts that ring you, the feature becomes useless as soon as you keep your phone in vibrate-only mode. It seems Google is aware of this. That’s why it’s working on a feature that allows you to assign custom vibration patterns for individual contacts on Pixel phones....

December 18, 2025 · 2 min · 335 words · Elise Hohl

$249 For An Apple Watch Series 10? That’s Cheaper Than A Doctor Visit

Apple Watch Series 10 Apple’s 2024 model of the Apple Watch gets a major discount ahead of Black Friday. Walmart has discounted the Apple Watch Series 10 , bringing it down to its all-time lowest price. The 42mm Apple Watch Series 10 can be yours for just $249. That’s going to save you $100 off its regular price. The cellular model is also discounted, somehow to the same $249 price point which makes it half off right now....

December 17, 2025 · 2 min · 313 words · Cleo Flowers

Airpods Pro 3's New Charging Case With Touch Controls Leaked

Minimalism has been a hallmark in designs for a long time. It seems the company is taking that philosophy to the next level with the upcoming AirPods Pro 3. While the earbuds themselves are expected to maintain their familiar look, a new leak points to a significant change on the AirPods Pro 3’s charging case: a switch from the traditional pairing button to a new set of touch controls. AirPods Pro 3 tipped to have a button-free charging case For years, the small, circular button on the back of the AirPods case has been a familiar sight....

December 17, 2025 · 2 min · 370 words · Jennifer Kirby

Android's Backup Settings Get A Fresh, Simplified Look

Managing backups on your Android phone might not be the most exciting part of your day. However, it’s incredibly important. Ensuring your photos, apps, and settings are safely stored means peace of mind, especially when switching devices or in case of an emergency. Now, Google is making that process a bit smoother with a redesign for Android’s backup settings. Forget cluttered screens filled with too many details. Google is rolling out a revamped backup interface through Google Play Services that focuses on simplicity and clarity....

December 17, 2025 · 2 min · 340 words · Walter Bohannon

Apple Could Equip Base Iphone 17 With A19 Chipset

In the past, Apple would use the same chipset across its iPhone lineup. However, in the past few generations, we’ve seen the company take a different approach. It would give the base iPhones a slightly older chipset, while the Pro and Pro Max models get the latest chipset. This could change with the base iPhone 17 as Apple is rumored to give it the A19 chipset . Apple to use A19 chip with the iPhone 17 According to analyst Jeff Pu in a research note to investors, he believes the base iPhone 17 could be equipped with the Apple A19 chip....

December 17, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Karl Renfrew

Apple Pay Phishing Campaign Targets Users With Fake Fraud Alerts

Apple users are facing a coordinated phishing campaign where scammers impersonate official Apple Pay alerts. The attackers send an email that looks authentic and claim suspicious transactions, blocked payments, or scheduled appointments tied to an Apple ID. By exploiting urgency and fear around purchases, they attempt to push victims into calling fake support numbers and handing over sensitive account or payment information. A new phishing campaign is targeting Apple Pay users The phishing email typically impersonates Apple’s billing or fraud teams ....

December 17, 2025 · 2 min · 336 words · Thomas Hall