Less than two weeks after announcing the Find X9 series in China , OPPO is now announcing it for the rest of the world. This is a huge change of events for OPPO, as typically the Chinese launch comes many months ahead of the global launch – not 12 days before. The launch event took place in Barcelona today, where they announced the Find X9 and Find X9 Pro, both of which use the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset....

As many of you know by now, all Google Pixel 10 series smartphones support Qi2 wireless charging. Not only that, but they also come with built-in magnets. Only the Pixel 9 Pro XL supports 25W wireless charging, however, and Google has decided to explain why the same is not the case with the Pixel 10 Pro. Before we get into what Google said, let’s just get all our facts straight. The Pixel 9 Pro XL supports the Qi2....

The Nintendo Switch 2 has been out since June, and while there’s a strong case for sticking with physical games, you might just prefer to download them all onto a storage card like those from PNY. If that’s the case, then you’ll probably want as much storage as possible. Games can be quite big these days. Many of the games on the original Switch were relatively small compared to a lot of the games that were available on other platforms....

The concept of ownership is slipping away, and it now applies as much to our digital lives as it does to physical property. This is a problem with real, tangible consequences. A recent study, for instance, found 38% of employees are feeding sensitive corporate data into AI tools without their employer’s knowledge. Worse, 8.5% of prompts to large language models already leak confidential information. The rise of autonomous AI agents is poised to widen this data ownership gap, feeding an economy where big tech profits immensely, generating as much as $280 per user annually in Google’s case....

Rainbow Six Mobile now officially has a global launch date, although you’d be forgiven for not remembering this game even existed since Ubisoft has been pretty quiet about it with regard to major announcements. Rainbow Six Mobile has been in development for years at this point, and it’s been in testing for at least the last two. With several closed tests under its belt, Ubisoft is finally ready to release its mobile adaptation of the popular PvP tactical shooter on Android and iOS devices....

Reddit, which historically hasn’t cared much about users’ identity, is starting a limited test of verification badges. This places a grey checkmark beside the username of individuals or businesses. The company says that this feature will help Redditors understand who they’re engaging with in moments when verification matters. This can be an “expert or celebrity hosting an AMA, a journalist reporting news, or a brand sharing information.” Reddit is testing profile verification badges Reddit is beginning a “limited alpha test” of the verification badge feature with a small “curated” group of accounts....

We are in an era where “inflation” seems to be the favorite word of tech manufacturers. However, Samsung might take a different route with some of its upcoming products. We’ve seen rumors about the company freezing the price of the Galaxy S26 lineup in the US. Now, the latest leak suggest that the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 and 4 Pro won’t just bring technical upgrades—they will also maintain the same price as their previous generation....

The potential Samsung Galaxy S26 price is becoming one of the most discussed topics in the tech world as we approach the official launch. While early rumors suggested a universal hike, recent reports indicate a divided strategy: Samsung may raise the Galaxy S26 prices in South Korea and other international markets while keeping the cost unchanged for buyers in the United States. Galaxy S26 price reportedly freezes in the US This potential move seeks to stay competitive in the American market despite the rising costs of building high-end smartphones in 2026....

Get ready for a significant change in Samsung’ s top-tier smartphone strategy. For years, the Galaxy S series has followed a familiar pattern: a standard model, a “Plus” variant, and the mighty “Ultra.” But recent leaks and official database entries suggest that for the upcoming Galaxy S26 series, Samsung is rewriting the script. Just yesterday, early One UI builds suggested Samsung would drop the base Galaxy S26 . Instead, the company is reportedly launching a mysterious Galaxy S26 Pro....

The Samsung Galaxy S26 is coming as the cheapest model in Samsung ’s Galaxy S26 series, even though it was originally supposed to be called the Galaxy S26 Pro . Samsung opted to revert back to the Galaxy S26 after all. This smartphone is expected to replace the Galaxy S25 directly. With that being said, we do have plenty of information about the phone already. In this article, we’ll try to give you a good idea of what you can expect from the Galaxy S26....

Samsung has launched its newest smart home controller, the Aeotec SmartThings Home Hub 2 , in the US market. The gadget acts as the latest SmartThings gateway and arrives with faster hardware, better Matter device support, and a more compact design. The company also promises quicker automation and smoother device control with its new product. Samsung’s SmartThings Smart Home Hub 2 launches in the US region The second-generation SmartThings Smart Home Hub 2 brings several upgrades when compared to its predecessor....

Samsung and Intel are known for having a troublesome journey in the semiconductor field. Both companies are often overshadowed by NVIDIA, AMD, and TSMC. However, things might change soon as Samsung is reportedly planning to invest in Intel’s packaging technology. The two companies could team up to better compete with their rivals. Samsung considers using Intel’s packaging and glass substrate technology As per the information shared by BusinessPost, Samsung is considering making use of Intel’s packaging and glass substrate technology....

While other Android phone makers have embraced silicon-carbon batteries with open arms, Samsung has remained cautious. Even its ultra-thin Galaxy S25 Edge uses conventional lithium-ion batteries. However, that could change in the future. According to the latest rumors , Samsung SDI is apparently testing a dual-cell 20,000mAh silicon-carbon battery. Samsung SDI testing 20,000mAh silicon-carbon battery High-capacity silicon-carbon batteries aren’t new. In fact, the recently-launched HONOR Win packs a massive 10,000mAh battery, the largest of its kind....

Samsung has finally started the official stable rollout of One UI 8 . This Android 16 -based update integrates multiple UI refinements and new AI capabilities. The company is shipping it first to the Galaxy S25 series and will subsequently reach other eligible models, including the Galaxy S24 series and the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 , later this year. Samsung begins One UI 8 rollout with these new features One UI 8 aims to enhance the proactive capabilities introduced in One UI 7....

The classic role of the television in the modern home is changing. Samsung recently announced the rollout of Vision AI Companion across its 2025 TV lineup, integrating an enhanced version of its Bixby AI assistant. This development allows users to engage in natural, two-way dialogue with their TV. Basically, you can say goodbye to the rigid preset voice commands. Vision AI Companion is designed to integrate search and information access directly into the viewing experience....

According to a new report, Samsung is actually planning to announce a wider Galaxy Z Fold device to compete with Apple ’s first foldable iPhone. As a reminder, the alleged design of Apple’s first foldable iPhone surfaced a couple of days ago , and Apple is going a different direction than the rest of the market. Samsung is allegedly planning to launch a wider foldable to compete with Apple Apple plans to release a much shorter and wider foldable (when folded) than the rest of the market....

For those with deep pockets and fat wallets, Samsung now offers an 8TB model of its 9100 Pro SSD, and as you might have guessed, it comes with a hefty price tag. The kind of price tag that some people might look at and ask themselves, “Do I really need to pay rent this month?” High prices are nothing new when it comes to storage products at this large a capacity, and it’s hardly the first SSD that’s come to market at this price point....

Later this year, Qualcomm is expected to unveil its next-gen chipset. According to the rumors, Qualcomm could approach this differently than before, by launching two different variants of the chipset. One will be the regular Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, and the other could be a “Pro” version. Now thanks to a post on Weibo by tipster Fixed Focus Digital , the speed of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro might have been revealed....

If you have a need for an extra line but don’t want to pay for it, then you’re in luck. According to a TMO Report , T-Mobile is bringing back its free lines promo for customers once again. T-Mobile giving out free lines The idea of T-Mobile handing out free lines to customers isn’t new. In fact, during the carrier ’s “Un-Carrier” days, the company’s “Line On Us” promo was actually pretty common....

If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to upgrade your living room setup, the TCL QM8K just landed one of its best deals of the season. The 85″ model is down to $1,997 (reg. $2,699), and the 98″ model is down to $2,997 (reg. $3,999). The QM8K series has been one of TCL’s standout performers this year thanks to its QD-Mini-LED panel, which delivers seriously impressive brightness, contrast control, and color accuracy....