Google Pixel Fold: Ultimate Buyers Guide

Google’s first foldable smartphone has finally landed , the Pixel Fold is its name. The phone got announced on May 10, during Google I/O 2023. It was basically the showpiece of that whole keynote, which is understandable. The Pixel Fold is a book-style foldable, but it takes a different approach than the Galaxy Z Fold 4 . It’s closer to the OPPO Find N2 due to its horizontal orientation when unfolded....

January 19, 2026 · 20 min · 4148 words · Frances Bedard

Google Quietly Explores Ai Licensing Project With Big News Orgs

AI has been growing at such a rapid pace that it almost feels uncontrollable, and it’s been a particularly bothersome thorn in the side of news companies due to how it has scraped their content for training, something which Google may be looking to change a little bit with a new licensing project. Google is reportedly looking into working with news companies on an AI licensing project that would presumably see those companies compensated in some form or another....

January 19, 2026 · 3 min · 554 words · Donald Godfrey

Here's Your Best Look Yet At Samsung’s First Tri

Samsung ’s very first tri-fold smartphone was showcased during the K-Tech Showcase recently. It was placed behind the glass, though, and we didn’t get to see it properly. Well, that has just changed, as a video just appeared. Samsung’s first tri-fold smartphone is still behind glass, but the video does provide a much better look at it . New video gives us the best look yet at Samsung’s first tri-fold phone If you check out the video below, courtesy of OMG Electronics and SUBUSUNEWS, you’ll see this phone from all sides, including its thickness when folded....

January 19, 2026 · 2 min · 366 words · Ralph Scamehorn

High Memory Prices May Kill The 16gb Ram Phone Segment

Remember when we used to laugh at the idea of phone makers stuffing their phones with as much RAM as possible? It felt unnecessary back then, but now it seems that even if we want phones with a huge amount of RAM, that’s going to be difficult. According to reports, it seems that 16GB RAM phones might be harder to come by soon . 16GB RAM phones could be a rarity According to the reports, memory prices are expected to go up in the first quarter of 2026 ....

January 19, 2026 · 2 min · 389 words · Jason Brown

Honor Magic8 Pro Air: A Featherweight Powerhouse With A Massive Surprise

After multiple leaks and rumors, HONOR has finally launched its lightest flagship smartphone, the Magic8 Pro Air , in China. The announcement coincides with the unveiling of the Magic8 RSR Porsche Design in China yesterday. Speaking of the HONOR Magic8 Pro Air, the device weighs 155 grams and is 6.1 mm thick, backing the company’s “its lightest flagship” claims. HONOR Magic8 Pro Air display, processor, and camera specs The slim member of the HONOR Magic8 Pro series comes with a 6....

January 19, 2026 · 3 min · 483 words · Amber Wilkins

How To Pre

The wait is almost over. If you’ve been counting down the days to get your hands on Apple ‘s most advanced smartphone, it’s time to mark your calendar. The countdown to pre-ordering the highly anticipated iPhone 17 Pro Max begins this Friday, September 12. To secure your new phone, you’ll be able to place your pre-order directly through Apple’s official website. This gives you the best chance to get your hands on one of the first units....

January 19, 2026 · 2 min · 365 words · Jeffrey Mcguire

Infinix Ai Glasses Pro Can Translate 169 Languages & Record Video, All In 35g

Smart glasses are quickly going from simply cool—but niche—gadgets to really useful tools. Infinix made a big splash at CES 2026 with the AI ​​GLASSES series launch, including a “Pro” model. The company markets these wearables as an alternative option to the bulky headsets available on the market. The product seeks to stand out with virtues such as light weight and support for many languages. Infinix’s AI GLASSES Pro Put a 12MP Camera on your Face The flagship model, the AI GLASSES Pro, centers on a “hands-free” philosophy....

January 19, 2026 · 3 min · 502 words · Reuben Freeman

Intel & Asus Explain Why Ram Shortages Have Not Raised Laptop Prices… Yet

The global RAM shortage has already started affecting the prices of smartphones and other tech products. Future laptop buyers are also concerned about the price hike. However, new information from ASUS and Intel suggests that buyers may have a few months before noticing the impact of the RAM crisis. The tech giant’s careful planning and deep inventory reserves are delaying the impact of higher memory costs. Intel and ASUS strategies offer buyers relief from the RAM crisis Laptop buyers seem to be shielded from immediate price hikes thanks to long-term supply strategies....

January 19, 2026 · 2 min · 366 words · Gail Stanton

Iphone 17 Pro Teardown Video Shows How Apple Made Repairs Easier

Apple has a history of pushing its proprietary tech onto its users. This is despite the fact that other companies have embraced global standards. In the past, this manifested itself in the 30-pin connector for charging its iPhones. Then Apple made the shift to Lightning before (begrudgingly) adopting USB-C. But in a surprise, JerryRigEverything’s recent teardown of the iPhone 17 Pro reveals some changes that make the handset more repair friendly....

January 19, 2026 · 2 min · 379 words · Veronica Rahaman

Iphone 17e Launch Date Allegedly Leaked For February 19th

The poor reception of the iPhone 16e isn’t stopping Apple from releasing a successor, the iPhone 17e . Apple is standing firm on the 60Hz display, even on the upcoming model. Besides that, we’ll be seeing an A19 chip and a C1 modem. While we’ve been hearing about the hardware side of things, the exact launch seems to be under wraps. Well, that is changing today , as a new leak reveals the iPhone 17e’s possible launch date....

January 19, 2026 · 2 min · 424 words · John Yokota

Iphone 18 Pro May Gain Satellite 5g, And Elon Musk's Starlink Could Be In The Mix

The iPhone 17 series is just a month old, but that’s not stopping the rumor mill from shedding light on next year’s models, presumably the iPhone 18 . A recent report suggested that the A20 chip may lead to a significant price increase for the iPhone 18 models. That’s not all, a new report now suggests that the iPhone 18 Pro may gain satellite 5G connectivity. Apple may reportedly bring hardware changes next year....

January 19, 2026 · 2 min · 327 words · Irma Hershey

Lenovo Just Unveiled A Laptop Concept With A Rotating Display

With IFA underway , Lenovo is bringing a suite of new PC and PC-related products to the show, and the most exciting might be the company’s latest concept hardware, the ThinkBook VertiFlex Concept. Do you remember the LG phone that had a rotating display? Well, take that idea and put it in a laptop, and that’s essentially what you have here with the ThinkBook VertiFlex Concept. While it’s likely this idea has floated into someone’s brain before, Lenovo seems to be the first company, to our knowledge, that has implemented it in a laptop....

January 19, 2026 · 5 min · 872 words · Lorraine Hanks

Mark Zuckerberg Faces $8 Billion Lawsuit By Meta Shareholders

Meta has shown a questionable track record on user privacy. As a result, Meta Platforms shareholders are pursuing an $8 billion trial against Mark Zuckerberg and other current and former executives. Today, several executives, including Zuckerberg, will testify in the $8 billion trial at Delaware Chancery Court. The court will hear the trial without a jury. Mark Zuckerberg and executives face $8 billion trial brought by Meta shareholders This case dates back to 2018....

January 19, 2026 · 2 min · 305 words · William Turner

Meze Audio 105 Silva Blends Warm Analog Soul With Modern Open

Meze Audio has announced the 105 SILVA, a new open-back dynamic headphone set to launch this month. The Romanian audio brand is known for its build quality and a natural sound profile . From what we can see, at least based on the design, the company has definitely achieved that. Meet the Meze Audio 105 SILVA The Meze Audio 105 SILVA focuses on clear mids and a smooth, balanced sound. It brings vocals and strings to the front without losing detail or energy....

January 19, 2026 · 2 min · 372 words · Pat Emberton

Netflix Is Partnering With Fifa For A Game With A Planned 2026 Launch

FIFA fans are in for a treat as there will finally be a new FIFA game coming, but it won’t be what most fans are probably thinking, as FIFA is partnering with Netflix to make it. The game doesn’t have an official title yet, but FIFA and Netflix have shared some initial information about it. It’ll be developed and published by Delphi Interactive. This seems to be Delphi’s first game, although it is reportedly helping with development on 007 First Light, which is scheduled to launch on PC, Nintendo Switch 2 , PS5, and Xbox Series X|S in March 2026....

January 19, 2026 · 2 min · 346 words · Trisha Hunt

Oneplus 15r Gets Qualcomm's First-ever Co

OnePlus has already announced that the OnePlus 15R will be announced next month . And now we’re starting to see some more information trickle out about the new device. Following Qualcomm’s announcement this morning of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 , OnePlus confirmed that is the chip that will be used in the OnePlus 15R. “Qualcomm Technologies is proud to collaborate with OnePlus for their newest device powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Mobile Platform,” said Chris Patrick, senior vice president and general manager, mobile handset, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc....

January 19, 2026 · 2 min · 315 words · Jasmine Lyons

Pebble Time 2 To Offer Up To 30 Days Of Battery Life, Metal Design

It has been nearly eight years since Pebble, a known wearable manufacturer, exited the industry. However, since the start of this year, the company’s founder and ex-CEO has kept hyping about the comeback of the brand. And now, the Pebble Watch 2 , one of the initial models set to mark the comeback, is confirmed to get a metal design and up to 30 days of battery life. Pebble smartwatches are making a comeback Back in January this year, Pebble’s founder and ex-CEO Eric Migicovsky announced that the brand is all set for a comeback ....

January 19, 2026 · 2 min · 384 words · Anita Stewart

Phone Comparisons: Apple Iphone 17 Pro Vs Apple Iphone 16 Pro

This time around, we’re comparing two products from Apple. We’ll be comparing one of Apple’s new flagships with its predecessor. To be more specific, this is a comparison between the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro . It’s not that easy to differentiate between Apple’s products from one year to the next, and even though these two phones are similar, you can visibly see which is which rather easily, because of one detail we’ll talk about in the design section....

January 19, 2026 · 8 min · 1673 words · Miriam Delp

Phone Comparisons: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Vs Apple Iphone 16 Pro Max

The time has come to compare Samsung’s new flagship foldable with the very best smartphone Apple has to offer. This is a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max comparison. The iPhone 16 Pro Max is a regular smartphone, though, not a foldable, of course. Just that fact alone should make things interesting. Keep in mind these two phones are very different. As we usually do, we’ll first list the specs of both smartphones....

January 19, 2026 · 9 min · 1843 words · Rhoda Strohschein

Play Store Gets 'auto

Google is rolling out a handy new feature to the Play Store that will allow you to auto-open new apps whenever you download a new one. This should make it quicker and easier to launch new apps. Google is adding this toggle in the Play Store, making it more visible. The new Android feature is reportedly rolling out more widely this week. Play Store auto-open apps feature appears below the install progress bar Play Store’s new “auto-open when ready” toggle will open applications as soon as they are fully installed....

January 19, 2026 · 2 min · 289 words · Kathy Hitchcock