Google Chrome soon may eat more RAM as the tech giant is reportedly testing a memory-hungry startup option. The new feature is spotted on the Canary build of Chrome for Windows. Once enabled, the option opens the browser when the PC turns on. While it’s turned off by default, it raises questions about speed, memory use, and daily performance for users. Google Chrome might get a new startup option that may eat more RAM In the latest Chrome Canary build, a new setting option has appeared that allows the browser to open as soon as Windows finishes booting....

One of the new features Apple introduced in iOS 17 comes in the form of Contact Posters . This creates a more stylized profile that shows up when you call someone on another iPhone. Now, it looks like Google is bringing something similar to Android in the form of calling cards. Google calling cards rolling out In a report from Android Authority, it looks like the new Google calling cards feature is rolling out as we speak....

About a decade ago, many of us tech geeks were very excited for a new project that Google was working on, with Motorola (before Google sold Motorola off to Lenovo, and spun off Motorola Solutions). And that was Project Ara. This project was shown off at Google I/O, in fact, I vividly remember sitting in a session about Project Ara at Moscone West in San Francisco – before Google moved it to Mountain View....

After we exclusively shared renders of the entire Pixel family that is set to be announced on August 20, earlier this week, we’re now starting to see even more leaks coming out. Evleaks just posted on Twitter a number of images of the new products, all in the new “Moonstone” color. This is a slate blue color, that does look pretty nice. And I have to say, it’s been growing on me, the more I see it....

The HONOR Magic8 Lite is the most affordable member of the Magic8 series. This is not a phone for the same consumer base as the HONOR Magic8 Pro , not at all, but it sure is worth considering if you’re on a budget, or you simply don’t need a flagship device. We’ve had the pleasure of using the HONOR Magic8 Lite for a little while now and are ready to share our review of the device....

According to the rumors, Apple will hide Face ID under the display of the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models. That means that users can expect Apple to finally adopt the hole-punch camera cutout that Android handset makers have been using for years. But what about Dynamic Island on the iPhone 18 Pro? Turns out, it will be reduced. Dynamic Island on the iPhone 18 Pro will be smaller In an image shared by tipster yeux1122 on Naver , it shows that Dynamic Island on the iPhone 18 Pro will be shrunken down....

Apple has big things planned, including its first foldable iPhone, the 20th anniversary iPhone, a low-cost MacBook, and more. These are, besides the usual yearly iPhone refresh. Among them, the iPhone Fold is easily the most anticipated, especially since the competition is racing ahead. However, Apple’s first foldable iPhone could see limited supply into 2027, despite plans to launch next year. Apple’s foldable iPhone could see limited supply next year Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, in his latest research note, says that the development of the foldable iPhone is behind earlier expectations ....

An app for scanning documents, such as iScanner, isn’t something I have had much use for over the years, but there have been times when I wish I had a good solution for scanning paper documents and digitizing them for easier transfers. I’ve noticed that I have had more use for what iScanner offers as a scanner app in recent years, and so I was eager to test this app out and see if it was up to snuff....

CES is mostly about upcoming products, but there are always concepts that make their way to the show floor, and this year at CES 2026 , Lenovo is introducing a fairly large number of different concepts, from smart glasses to rollable laptops. One of those is, of course, the Lenovo Legion Pro Rollable Concept that’s part of Lenovo’s gaming line. There are tons of other concepts that are being unveiled, though, and all of them have something unique to offer the consumer, should they make it to production....

MAINGEAR is jumping on the retro train as well, with its new Retro98 today. This is a new desktop that looks like it’s from 1998, but it has 2026 specs. This is a limited-edition gaming PC “inspired by the rigs that sparked our obsession with gaming”. The company says that it is built around the SilverStone FLP02 tower PC case, and it is “for gamers who swapped GPUs under the cover of darkness, begged for RAM upgrades for their birthday, and lived for LAN parties....

The MOVA P10 Pro Ultra packs serious cleaning power with an impressive 8,000Pa suction that tackles everything from fine dust to stubborn debris embedded in carpets. Its 360-degree LiDAR navigation system creates precise maps of your home, ensuring thorough coverage without missing spots or bumping into furniture. One standout feature is the all-in-one base station. This isn’t just a charging dock—it automatically empties the dustbin, mops, and even dries the mop pads with hot air to prevent mildew and odors....

Netflix has announced its next big bet beyond traditional content streaming. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, the CTO of Netflix , Elizabeth Stone, confirmed that the platform is adding three new features to make the watching experience more social and immersive. The new features are made with an aim to make viewers feel involved, connected, and part of the show’s story in real time. Netflix is rolling out three new features to boost audience engagement The CTO has announced the rollout of Netflix’s new real-time voting feature for live shows....

After a long silence, Finnish company Jolla has launched a new phone . It’s calling it Jolla Phone, with the tag line “independent European smartphone running SailfishOS 5.” The phone runs “actual Linux” on the inside, “not a pseudo-Linux.” But what users will see is a privacy-focused Sailfish OS. However, there’s Android app support. The new Jolla Phone runs on an actual Linux OS The company, in its post on X , says that every phone, be it iOS or Android , “they all phone home to California....

The first major wireless network report of 2026 is out, and it reveals that T-Mobile beat Verizon and ATT in terms of wireless network quality performance. The report offers a clear look at the network performance of all the major US carriers across regions. Based on the user feedback, the report highlights which carrier delivered the most reliable experience and where competitive gaps are still visible. T-Mobile beat Verizon and ATT based on customer network performance The latest wireless network study from J....

For many Android enthusiasts, the loss of Nova Launcher felt like the end of an era . When the original developer team confirmed their departure from Branch Metrics—the company that acquired the popular launcher in 2022—fans assumed the beloved, highly customizable app had finally reached the end of its road. But now, in an unexpected twist, the mythical Nova Launcher seems to be making a return. That said, there are nuances you should be aware of....

OnePlus is looking to revive a very popular smartphone color from 2018, kind of. Some of you may remember the ‘Thunder Purple’ color that the OnePlus 6T offered, well, it’s making a comeback, in a way. OnePlus could revive an immensely popular color it used back in the day Based on the information provided by Digital Chat Station, a well-known tipster, the OnePlus Ace 6T will ship in an ‘electric purple’ color , which will look a lot like the ‘Thunder Purple’ colorway....

Samsung recently announced its very first tri-fold smartphone, the Galaxy Z TriFold. That phone added some depth to Samsung’s foldable lineup. In this article, we’ll actually compare two foldable phones from Samsung. We’ll be comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 . In other words, we’re comparing the company’s first tri-fold vs its flagship book-style foldable. These two phones do have some things in common, but they’re also quite different at the same time....

PITAKA has just announced its ultra-slim cases for Samsung’s new foldables – the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 . They are available right now for just $59.99. For those that might not be familiar with PITAKA, this is a company known for making minimal cases out of aramid fiber. Now these aren’t just a single color like what we see from other companies using aramid fiber for their cases, PITAKA also has quite a few designs that look amazing on different smartphones....

POCO Pad X1 and Pad M1 get a launch date The POCO Pad X1, like any other tablet, has a boxy shape with rounded corners. We see a square camera module on the top-left corner, and this seems to house a single sensor, which could be a 13MP lens, going by the teaser image. The entire module gets yellow borders, giving it a distinguished look. We see Dolby Vision and Atmos branding on the frame....

The first sale benefit for the new RugKing smartphones is ending soon. We’re talking about the RugKing 2 Pro, RugKing 3 Pro, and RugKing 4 Pro, which recently went on sale. You have until December 14 to take advantage of the offer. As a reminder, the new RugKing phones are available via Ulefone’s official AliExpress store as we speak. The pricing starts at $109.99, we’ll talk more about that at the very end of the article....