Many people follow the annual CES for the massive televisions, powerful PCs, and futuristic devices. However, some of the most practical innovations appear in the gadgets that sit right on our desks. At CES 2026 , PISEN introduced a device that tries to do a little bit of everything: the iDock Qi2.2 AI Robot Charging Station. It is a curious mix of a high-speed charger , a Bluetooth speaker, and an AI assistant , all wrapped in a rotating, modular design....

On October 21, 2024, Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. This is now the company’s flagship silicon, and it also gets a new name. It now uses the “Elite” name that Qualcomm is also using on its PC chipsets, such as the Snapdragon X Elite. The reason for this name change is that Qualcomm uses the term “Elite” for its most advanced products. With the advances that Qualcomm was able to make with Snapdragon 8 Elite, it makes sense for them to change up the name this year....

Razer is launching a new gaming keyboard as part of its BlackWidow lineup that asks “how low can you go?” and it turns out, pretty low indeed. The all-new BlackWidow V4 Low-Profile takes the awesome features offered on the BlackWidow lineup and shoves them into a slimmer (much slimmer) chassis for a keyboard that looks as sleek as it is powerful. The company says this is its most feature-rich low-profile keyboard to date, and after some time with it, that’s a fair assessment....

Realme has launched its non-Pro vanilla Realme 16 5G in Vietnam. But we believe it will expand to other regions gradually. The first thing that catches the attention is the iPhone Air-like camera visor on the rear panel. Interestingly, the company is openly calling it “Air Design” (translated). The white color shade gets a gradient design, while the black is for those who like a subtle design. Realme is also emphasizing ingress protection with an IP66/68/69/69K rating....

Samsung is one of the leading names in the display industry. The company offers some of the most advanced panel technologies available. The company has some serious competitors, including China’s BOE. However, Samsung is now one step closer to seeing BOE, the display provider, facing a ban on its OLED panels in the crucial US market. This news comes after a preliminary ruling from the US International Trade Commission (ITC). The body has issued a finding that is a big win for Samsung Display ....

Samsung ’s situation in the global smartphone market is both good and bad, kind of. The good news for the company is that it’s still the number one Android smartphone OEM, by far. The bad news is, the company seems to be on a downward trajectory. Samsung’s market share is slowly shrinking What’s going on exactly? Well, based on the information provided by Jemlit, based on AppBrain data, Samsung’s smartphone market share shrank to only 5....

Samsung first introduced Galaxy AI with the Galaxy S24 series in January of 2024. It’s a suite of AI features that are built on Google Gemini Pro and Gemini Nano. It also uses Google’s Imagen 2 on Vertex AI, which Samsung says is “Google’s most advanced text-to-image diffusion technology”. It’s not a specific app, but rather the backbone for all of the AI features that are included in Samsung phones these days....

Samsung will soon launch two new premium tablets in its Tab S series. These are the Galaxy Tab S11 and Tab S11 Ultra. They will continue to use chipsets from the house MediaTek, and will offer flagship-grade performance. Leaks in recent times have revealed quite a bit about the tablets, including RAM, storage, processor, and more. Now, in the latest development, the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra has received the 3C certification , and this confirms the charging speed....

There is no doubt that foldable smartphones have come a long way. The crease, on the other hand, has been a constant source of frustration for early adopters. For years, people have had to deal with a dip or groove in the middle of their screens that they could see or feel. But at CES 2026 , Samsung Display showed off a new creaseless foldable display tech that could finally mean the end of this commitment....

Samsung ‘s Galaxy Z Fold series continues to push the boundaries of smartphone innovation. The latest member in the family reflects this with an ultra-slim design. While its improvements aren’t revolutionary, there’s a lot of refinement and enhanced durability. That said, some early reports about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 ‘s hinge are making waves in the community. Reports from various sources, including what’s being seen on store display units and discussions among early users, suggest that some Galaxy Z Fold 7 models might not be unfolding completely flat....

OpenAI has officially launched Sora 2, the next generation of its video and audio generation model. There’s also a new social app also named Sora. The launch is a significant move that transforms generative AI from a desktop tool into a social, mobile experience. It allows users to create and share increasingly realistic multimedia. Sora 2 represents a major leap forward from the original model released in early 2024. OpenAI describes the shift as moving from the “GPT-1 moment for video” to the “GPT-3....

Soundcore just announced a new pair of earbuds at CES 2026 , the AeroFit 2 Pro . These are the world’s first earbuds that combine both open-ear and ANC forms, which is a very interesting combo. The Soundcore AeroFit 2 Pro earbuds are open-ear earbuds with ANC Considering that you have this setup, you can easily keep them in an open-ear form when you’re out and about and need to be aware of your surroundings, and then activate ANC mode in noisy environments....

T-Mobile is now moving to longer installment plans. The carrier’s Equipment Installment Plans (EIP) are now spread over 36 months instead of 24. The change seemingly went live this week, coinciding with the company’s holiday deals on Samsung and Apple devices. This is an interesting development, considering T-Mobile took a dig at rivals for imposing 36-month financing plans and suppressing upgrades. The company probably understands this is a retention tactic....

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is back on sale following Black Friday, and you can now pick up the 40mm Bluetooth model for just $249. That’s $100 off its regular price, and does brings it back down to its all-time lowest price. The Galaxy Watch 8 is Samsung’s newest smartwatch, complete with Wear OS 6 and One UI 8 Watch. It also brings Gemini to your wrist and plenty of other features....

We are reportedly moving closer to the official debut of the Google Pixel 10a , as a new leak reveals its launch date and price details. The report suggests that the next mid-range phone from the company will have a similar price tag. The smartphone is said to be launched on the same timeline as its predecessor. Google Pixel 10a launch date and price leaks ahead of the release A new leak coming from Dealab s suggests that the Pixel 10a could officially launch on March 5....

So, you’ve decided to dive into the world of laser cutting and engraving. It’s an exciting step! But with a range of machines available, choosing the right one can be the biggest hurdle. Should you start with an entry-level model or invest in a professional powerhouse? At Falcon, a sub-brand of Creality dedicated to high-performance laser engraving, we continue to push boundaries—empowering hobbyists, DIY enthusiasts, and professionals alike to bring their boldest ideas to life....

Most people have more than one device they need to charge on a daily basis, and with that in mind, you’re going to want something that can charge all those devices as efficiently as possible, and this 6-port Anker Prime 250W charger will be able to do just that. Normally, this charger from Anker would cost you $169.99, but you can currently pick it up for just $109.99, which is a good $60 off....

Apple built its empire and legacy on innovative technologies and developments, as well as an instantly recognizable design language. The company even uses the phrase “Think Different” as a key part of its marketing. Now, in a move that feels like a spiritual successor, Apple has released a brand new iPhone wallpaper as part of a campaign titled “Here’s to the Dreamers.” This new wallpaper is far more than just a pretty background....

The benchmark has shown up for the NVIDIA N1X , the company’s upcoming chipset that houses an integrated GPU. NVIDIA has always been known for its work in the discrete GPU market. In recent years, it’s been making a name for itself in the AI processing market, providing companies that develop large language models with the technology they need for all those intensive AI tasks. One area NVIDIA hasn’t really delved too much into is chipsets that feature integrated graphics....

MediaTek announced its flagship chip of the year, the Dimensity 9500 . Within the next few hours, we’ll witness the unveiling of the rival, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 . While the focus has been on the improvements and upgrades the chips bring to the table, the latest report sheds more light on the financial aspects. Both Qualcomm and MediaTek have reportedly paid TSMC up to 24% more for their SoCs, leveraging the newer 3nm “N3P’ tech ....