Openai’s First Ai Gadget Could Be Manufactured Entirely In The Us

The collaboration between OpenAI and legendary designer Jony Ive is finally moving from the drawing board to the factory floor. The tech world has spent months speculating about what a ChatGPT-powered device might look like. However, a recent move suggests the OpenAI-Jony Ive device could be a “US-made” AI hardware product. OpenAI recently issued a formal Request for Proposals (RFP), as Bloomberg reports. The document specifically targets manufacturing partners within the United States....

January 20, 2026 · 2 min · 387 words · Necole Jarvis

Qualcomm Says 6g Phones Could Arrive By 2028 — Here’s What To Expect

While most of us are tired of hearing about 5G , and many still think it causes health issues (spoiler alert: it does not), that doesn’t mean that 6G isn’t right around the corner. Today at Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Summit, the company’s CEO, Cristiano Amon , mentioned in his “Ecosystem of You” session that they expect to have pre-commercial 6G devices available starting in 2028. That’s less than three years away....

January 20, 2026 · 2 min · 308 words · Nancy Peterson

Roborock Black Friday Deals: Save Up To 50% On Best-seller Robot Vacuums

This Black Friday, you can save up to 50% on select Roborock vacuums , including some of the most powerful, flagship vacuums ever made. Whether you’re looking to get your first robot vacuum, a pet-owner that’s tired of all the pet hair in your home, a wet-dry vac, or you’re a tech enthusiast looking for the best robot vacuum on the market, Roborock has you covered. Robot vacuums are starting as low as $189....

January 20, 2026 · 6 min · 1177 words · Kimberly Allen

Samsung Courts Qualcomm With Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Built On 2nm Process

TSMC is currently the world’s largest manufacturer of chipsets. The company is responsible for producing chipsets for some of the biggest tech companies in the world. We’re talking about clients such as Apple, Qualcomm, MediaTek, and NVIDIA, just to name a few. While Samsung has its own foundry services, it isn’t on par with TSMC. But it seems that Samsung could be on the cusp of landing Qualcomm as a future customer, thanks to a recent Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 AP sample....

January 20, 2026 · 2 min · 407 words · Stanley Leggett

Samsung Extends 7

Remember during the early days of smartphones when brands would give customers anywhere between 1-3 years worth of updates? That has changed considerably. Companies like Samsung now offer up to seven years of updates for their newer devices. Now, it looks like Samsung wants to give its home appliances similar updates . Samsung brings 7 years of updates to home appliances At the moment, Samsung’s smart home appliances, like it refrigerators, washing machines, and so on, are powered by Tizen ....

January 20, 2026 · 2 min · 334 words · James Richardson

Samsung Galaxy A27 Surfaces For The First Time

Without a doubt, the Galaxy S flagship phones are extremely popular. However, the more affordable Galaxy A series are even more so for those looking for reliable devices without spending a fortune. Among the company’s most affordable models are the Galaxy A2x phones , whose latest release is the Galaxy A26. Now, a new report claims that the Samsung Galaxy A27 is already in development and on track for a release next year....

January 20, 2026 · 2 min · 358 words · Jodi Shields

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra’s Moon Photos Are Turning Purple

A rather odd camera glitch has been spotted on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. It is worth noting that it’s popping up for One UI 8 Beta testers only, it seems, not those of you who are on a stable version of One UI. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra’s Moon photos are… purple? In any case, this issue has been spotted in the latest One UI 8 Beta 4 update, and it’s appearing only in a very specific condition....

January 20, 2026 · 2 min · 302 words · James Purtle

Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro & Edge Getting A Nice Big Battery Boost

It seems the season has finally opened for leaks about the Galaxy S26 series. In recent days, several key early details about these upcoming devices have been revealed. The most important has been the possible ditching of the base and “Plus” S26 models in favor of the “Pro” and “Edge” models . Now, a new report brings good news about the battery capacities of the Samsung Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Edge....

January 20, 2026 · 3 min · 432 words · Kimberly Swanson

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Series Joins One Ui 8 Watch Beta Program

Samsung is expanding its One UI 8 Watch Beta rollout to more Galaxy wearables . the firm is now adding the Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro models to the mix . This lets users of the smartwatches try out the next OS version and all that it has to offer before the official release. Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and 5 Pro get One UI 8 Watch beta As usual, the One UI 8 Watch beta for the Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro is rolling out in South Korea but may reach the US soon....

January 20, 2026 · 2 min · 307 words · David Lankford

Samsung's Galaxy S26 Production Numbers Reveal An Uncomfortable Truth

Samsung is reportedly going to manufacture very few Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Plus models at launch. At least according to Ice Universe, who has been very accurate with Samsung leaks in the past. Ice has noted that the Galaxy S26 will have an initial production run of 700K, the Galaxy S26 Plus will have a run of 600K, and the Galaxy S26 Ultra will have a run of 3.6 million units....

January 20, 2026 · 2 min · 366 words · Thomas Verduzco

Samsung’s Budget

It’s believed that Samsung is developing a low-cost Galaxy phone , dubbed the Galaxy A07. Some basic hardware details and design details leaked last month when it appeared on the Google Play Console platform. Now, the latest leak spills beans on the rest of the Galaxy A07 features, design, and the color options. While the design remains mostly similar, the phone is expected to arrive with performance upgrades. Galaxy A07 features and design details Prolific leaker Sudhanshu Ambhore on X has shared the Galaxy A07 features and renders showing the complete design and color options....

January 20, 2026 · 2 min · 365 words · Mary Petermann

Spooky Season Catches Up With Google's Android Statues

Halloween is a special time of year for many in the US, as it allows them a reason to acquire and scarf down copious amounts of sweets or hand them out to others to do the same, and it’s a reason to dress up in costume and hang spooky decorations, much like Google has recently done with its Android statues around the company campus. Yes, Google is going all in on spooky season with the Android statues, placing decorations around parts of the campus, and draping ghostly or web-like decorations across statues....

January 20, 2026 · 2 min · 360 words · Danyelle Peoples

The Tiktok Exodus Didn't Last Long: App Hits 90m Daily Users Again

Ever since TikTok US fell under control of its new American owners, things haven’t been the same. For starters, the app saw daily users drop to between 86 and 88 million, down from the usual 92 million. Then, there was the outage that reset the feeds of some users and prevented other users from uploading their videos. If it looked like this was going to be the downfall of the platform, think again because, according to Similarweb , TikTok recovered usage to over 90 million daily active users....

January 20, 2026 · 2 min · 365 words · Renda Valdez

These Galaxy S26 Ultra Leaks Are Pretty Disappointing

Summary: Some new leaks about the Galaxy S26 Ultra have just popped up, and it looks like this phone won’t be much different from the Galaxy S25 Ultra. These leaks deal with the phone’s camera, charging, and S Pen. The Galaxy S25 hype has calmed, and this means that it’s time to look toward the next generation. We’re getting news (some good, some bad) about the Galaxy S26 series with its Ultra model as the main focus....

January 20, 2026 · 2 min · 399 words · David Phan

These Soundcore Earbuds Have An Adjustable Fit And Are Down To $64

As for what makes these earbuds special, there are several noteworthy features to mention. First and foremost, these have an adjustable fit design, which makes them capable of fitting the ears of more users. The earhook can both rotate and extend to fit larger or smaller ears. This isn’t something you see often, if at all. It’s also this versatility that helps them stand out and makes them worth looking into....

January 20, 2026 · 1 min · 195 words · Anna Ainley

Ulefone's Projector Tablet Is Still On Sale—up To $200 Off

The Ulefone Armor Pad 5 series tablets’ first sale offer is ending soon. You can still buy the Ulefone Armor Pad 5 Pro or the model with a built-in projector, the Armor Pad 5 Ultra, at discounted price tags. Ulefone’s Armor Pad 5 Ultra projector tablet is still on sale First sale discounts go up to $200 off, and are valid until November 19. The Ulefone Armor Pad 5 Pro is priced at $599....

January 20, 2026 · 3 min · 582 words · Blanca Bova

Us

The PS5 has remained stable at its US price since the console was first released, and for now, it’s going to stay that way thanks to the manufacturing of those units now happening outside of China. Elsewhere around the globe, Sony has already raised the prices of the PS5 to account for changing market factors. When the tariffs were put into place earlier this year, many thought it would impact the price of the PS5 in the US....

January 20, 2026 · 2 min · 357 words · Rosalie Rudolph

Verizon Loses Legal Battle Over Headwater Patent, Faces $175 Million Fine

Verizon has reportedly violated the patent laws by infringing on the patent of Headwater Research. It is now ordered to pay a whopping $175 million in fines to the concerned party. What’s more interesting is the patent itself. It could’ve made our smartphone user experience better. Verizon loses patent battle against Headwater Research Headwater Research is a Texas-based tech incubator that focuses on mobile phones and the cloud infrastructure that supports our smartphones....

January 20, 2026 · 2 min · 312 words · Troy Jones

Vizio's 65

If you’re looking for a great price on a smart TV, then Walmart has the deal for you with its recent Black Friday sale on the Vizio 65-inch Class Smart TV , which slashed the price by $220. That discount has stuck around for Cyber Monday . That might not sound like a lot, but the price at full retail is $448, so this TV is very nearly 50% off. That is an incredible price for a TV of this size, especially when it’s a smart TV with access to apps for streaming movies and TV shows....

January 20, 2026 · 2 min · 288 words · Roy Morriss

Wear Os: Everything You Need To Know

Does Wear OS run on all smartwatches? No. While many smartwatches do run on this operating system, there are a number of them that don’t. For example, smartwatches from plenty of lesser-known brands run on their own operating systems. In the same vein, the Apple Watch runs on its own operating system as well. Even Samsung’s smartwatches used to run on their own OS. Although they now use Wear OS with One UI Watch layered on top for a slightly unique Wear OS user experience....

January 20, 2026 · 13 min · 2739 words · James Harden