Vivo X300 Ultra Could Arrive With 'ultra' Fast Charging

The Vivo X300 series , which includes the vanilla model and the X300 Pro variant, is not a done deal yet, as there’s still the Vivo X300 Ultra in the pipeline. The launch is definitely not happening this year. But that isn’t stopping the company from securing the required certifications to make the phone official. In the latest development, a new Vivo phone, believed to be the Vivo X300 Ultra, has now been certified in China , revealing its fast charging speeds....

January 22, 2026 · 2 min · 305 words · Monica Newman

Xiaomi 17 Ultra Launch Timeframe Tipped For Next Week In New Teaser

It wasn’t too long ago that Xiaomi officially announced the Xiaomi 17 series . However, the company isn’t done quite yet. If you have been following the rumors, there is still one more model left: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. Now, thanks to a teaser image , we might have a launch timeframe for the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. Xiaomi 17 Ultra launch timeframe revealed According to the teaser image, shared on X by Abhishek Yadav, the company has confirmed that the Xiaomi 17 Ultra launch timeframe is next week....

January 22, 2026 · 2 min · 359 words · Chester Gilbert

You Can Finally Change Your Gmail Address Without Losing Anything

Google is now allowing you to change your existing Gmail address, while keeping everything else intact. We wrote about this feature last month , as the company released the option for Hindi users. Google now allows you to change your cringey Gmail address Well, now the feature has spread to a ton more markets. Google has updated its support page, and the feature is available in Europe, I can confirm that....

January 22, 2026 · 2 min · 357 words · Michael Medina

Your Google Tv Device Is Getting Much Smarter With Gemini Ai

The voice assistant on your TV is about to get a lot smarter. Google has officially launched Gemini AI on Google TV , transforming the way you interact with your big screen. This isn’t just a simple update; it’s a move toward a more free-flowing, natural conversation with your home entertainment hub. Gemini AI on Google TV is a big step up from the standard Google Assistant. The classic Google Assistant is functional and versatile, but you need to get used to specific voice commands to perform actions....

January 22, 2026 · 3 min · 440 words · George Ireland

[update: Info Deleted] Shocking Rumor Claims Oneplus 16 May Skip Global Markets Entirely

A truly concerning rumor regarding the OnePlus 16 has just popped up online. OnePlus Club reports that the OnePlus 16 may not get a global variant at all , it could be exclusive to China. The OnePlus 16 may not launch globally at all… if this wild rumor is to be believed Just to be clear, the source doesn’t seem to be too sure of that. OnePlus Club picked up that rumor somewhere, but cannot confirm it....

January 21, 2026 · 2 min · 374 words · Andrew Patterson

A Streetwear Spin On Mobile Gaming, Kith’s Backbone Pro Lands In 3 Days

Backbone is entering into a collaborative partnership with Kith to launch a limited edition version of its Backbone Pro controller. Kith is a lifestyle brand based in New York City that began with sneakers and has since branched out to apparel that includes luxury fashion, streetwear, and lifestyle products. This new controller would fall under the lifestyle category, and it’s a partnership that Backbone seems rather proud of. The company states that “We’ve always believed gaming is for everyone, and that it should sit next to the things people already love: fashion, music, sport, film....

January 21, 2026 · 2 min · 335 words · Stephanie Huffman

Android 16 Qpr3 Beta 2 Is Here — And It’s All About Fixes

Google has started to roll out the Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 update to its Pixel phones. This one follows the initial Android 16 QPR3 Beta update , which arrived last month, just before the holidays. While we’re still some way from the stable launch of Android 16 QPR3 (expected in March 2026), this update should be fairly stable. Still, we would not recommend you to install it on your daily driver....

January 21, 2026 · 2 min · 394 words · Jessica Normand

Anthropic Agrees To Pay Authors $1.5 Billion In Landmark Ai Settlement

The artificial intelligence world just received a very expensive wake-up call. In a historic settlement that could redefine copyright in the AI era, Anthropic —parent company of chatbot Claude —has agreed to pay a staggering $1.5 billion to a group of authors. The class-action lawsuit was led by authors Andrea Bartz, Charles Graeber, and Kirk Wallace Johnson. It wasn’t about the training of AI models in general, but on how the companies obtain the data....

January 21, 2026 · 2 min · 314 words · Travis Bystron

Apple Expected To Unveil Three New M5

It was just last month that Apple officially announced its latest iPhone 17 smartphones and the iPhone Air. The company also refreshed its AirPods Pro with a new foam tip and health features. But if you’re looking to upgrade another Apple device, it looks like the company might have three new products it plans to launch this week . Three new M5 Apple products coming According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is preparing to announce three new products this week....

January 21, 2026 · 2 min · 375 words · Diane Corbett

Apple Iphone Air Specs

Apple hosted its big ‘Awe Dropping’ press event today . During the event, the Apple iPhone 17 series was announced , consisting of four phones. The Apple iPhone Air is one of them, though without the ’17’ in its name, and we’re here to focus on its specs. The Apple iPhone Air specs are nothing to scoff at The iPhone Air is a newcomer iPhone, as it’s replacing the ‘Plus’ model from past years....

January 21, 2026 · 2 min · 406 words · Holly Paul

Apple Reportedly In Discussions To Buy Mistral Ai & Perplexity

Apple has always taken its own approach to new technology. The company often chooses to develop its own solutions rather than buy out other companies. However, they seem to be struggling in the AI ​​segment. While the company may be able to catch up, it would take too long. To solve this problem more quickly, Apple is already in discussions about potentially buying two key players in the AI ​​space: Mistral AI and Perplexity ....

January 21, 2026 · 3 min · 468 words · Terry Valentine

Assassin's Creed Shadows Is Being Flooded With Content Soon

Assassin’s Creed Shadows was a huge success for Ubisoft, and before the game’s official launch, the publisher confirmed that there would be an expansion coming for the game down the line. There’s now a confirmation on when the expansion will be available to play. On July 22, Ubisoft began sharing information about the game’s Summer content updates. This includes a series of small content additions as well as quality-of-life patches and even a new game mode....

January 21, 2026 · 3 min · 445 words · Ira Robinson

At&t Bets On Satellite Service In 2026 To Tackle The Competition

To have an edge over the competition, AT&T is starting the year with the launch of a new service. This program will give select customers and FirstNet users early access to satellite-based cellular service. The service will begin during the first half of the year in a limited beta initially. This move comes at a time when the telecom giant is facing stiff competition and is seeing an uptick in phone customers cutting the service after controversy over its pricing....

January 21, 2026 · 3 min · 477 words · Arlene Lafreniere

Belkin Brings New Qi2 Chargers And A Switch 2 Charging Case To Ces

CES is always a hotbed for new and exciting consumer electronics tech, such as the new Charging Case Pro for the Nintendo Switch 2 that Belkin is announcing today. If it was enough to have a case for your Switch 2, now you can tote it around while it’s being recharged. In addition to this new charging case for Nintendo’s latest hardware, Belkin also has quite a few new chargers coming out....

January 21, 2026 · 3 min · 528 words · Eileen Hess

Best Apple Iphone 17 Pro Max Deals

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is now finally official, and pre-orders opened on September 12. Like every other iPhone, pre-orders will only last a week, so you don’t have long to jump on these deals. Devices will start shipping on September 19. Here are the best Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max deals that are currently available. Apple Store The Apple Store has a ton of great deals available for the iPhone 17 Pro Max....

January 21, 2026 · 2 min · 309 words · Charles Boyd

Best Black Friday Tv Deals

Black Friday isn’t until November 29th, but honestly? TV deals are already dropping left and right, and some of them are genuinely wild. If you’ve been putting off upgrading that aging living room screen or finally want to give your home theater the 4K upgrade it deserves, now’s the time to lock in some serious savings before the best Black Friday TV deals disappear. Many of these TVs are available on our Best TVs buyers’ guide as well....

January 21, 2026 · 5 min · 932 words · Archie Hasbrouck

Best Of Ces 2026: Tdm Neo Headphones

Every year at CES , we are bombarded with a bunch of new audio products, ranging from speakers to headphones to true wireless earbuds. But headphones combined with speakers into a single device? That’s not something we see every day, which is why, for this year’s Best of CES 2026 award , we decided to give it to the TDM Neo headphones. A headphone plus speaker hybrid What made the TDM Neo headphones stand out at CES 2026 this year is their hybrid design....

January 21, 2026 · 2 min · 354 words · Jennifer Campagna

Fairphone Says Unusual Confirmation Order Emails Were Likely Not A Data Breach

Fairphone customers worldwide were left stunned this week by unexpected confirmation emails that appeared to reference purchases made years ago. The email was received from an authentic address and had correct personal data. This raised concerns about the potential data breach. However, the tech giant has now issued a statement denying any data breach or hack. Fairphone addresses confirmation order emails and calms data breach fears Users on the community forums said the confirmation messages for old Fairphone orders are suddenly being resent without warning....

January 21, 2026 · 2 min · 335 words · Anthony Garlington

Galaxy S26 Ultra Marketing Image Leaks, Showing Cameras, S Pen & More

Last week, we shared the Galaxy S26 , Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra renders , along with specs. Well, a well-known tipster, Evan Blass, has decided to add some more content to that. He just shared a seemingly official image of the Galaxy S26 Ultra, seemingly from marketing materials. Marketing image shows the Galaxy S26 Ultra in Cobalt Violet color If you take a look at the image below, you’ll see what we’re talking about....

January 21, 2026 · 2 min · 353 words · Brian Broussard

Galaxy S26 Ultra Will Charge Faster Than Any Other Samsung Phone

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 series of flagship smartphones will make an official debut in February. Before the launch, a handful of details regarding the features of the upcoming flagships have already hit the internet. We’ve also given you a look at the design of the Galaxy S26 Ultra a few weeks ago. Now, a tipster has revealed that the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s charging speed will be faster than any other Samsung smartphone to date....

January 21, 2026 · 2 min · 345 words · Christopher Quinones