Samsung Galaxy A18 appears on Geekbench with key specs

Samsung is rumored to unveil the Galaxy A18 in the coming weeks. While there's no word from the Korean brand about the Galaxy A18 yet, the smartphone has appeared on Geekbench, which reveals its key specs. The Geekbench database reveals that the Samsung Galaxy A18, bearing model code SM-A185G, is powered by MediaTek's MT6789 octa-core chip, which corresponds to the Helio G99 - the same chip that powers the Galaxy A17 4G. A rumor last month claimed that the Galaxy A18's 4G model will use a MediaTek chip, while the 5G version will have a Qualcomm chip at the...

Weekly poll results: smart glasses are a solution looking for a problem

Tech giants are spending tons of R&D money on building new smart glasses that fill various categories. However, based on the results from last week’s poll, all of them are solutions looking for a problem. The outcome couldn’t be more clear – the vast majority of voters are not using smart glasses. To be fair, regional availability is preventing some people from trying them out. But even then it’s clear that most people haven’t found a compelling use-case for them. Less than 5% of voters report that they are actively using smart glasses. Some like them as a replacement for...

Did Caviar just spill the beans on the iPhone Ultra and the iPhone 18 Pro design, specs and release date?

It’s not uncommon for Caviar to kick off pre-orders on customized unannounced hardware. That has happened in the past. However, this time the way things are laid out seems a bit bold even for the Russian company. It already has its custom designs listed for both the iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max and the much-anticipated iPhone Ultra. We’ll certainly go over these renders, but first things first: Caviar boldly and unequivocally proclaims that the Apple launch event will be held on September 9. To be fair, that date is a pretty good guess, based on historical evidence and particularly Apple’s avoidance...

EU's Starlink alternative gets the green light, deployment will start in 2029

The European Commission has finalized the plans for the EU's sovereign IRIS satellite broadband service. The plan outlines the detailed design of the satellite constellation, the preparation for satellite production and the development of the ground infrastructure and launch services involved. The EU Commission has also signed an agreement with European manufacturers and the European Space Agency (ESA) after starting negotiations in January this year. The agreements also define the target pricing for each satellite and the needed investment from private operators. Interestingly, the...

Sony is working on a surprising pair of WH-1000X headphones, here's how much they'll cost

Sony launched the WH-1000XM4 headphones in 2020, and they've since been discontinued as they were first replaced by the WH-1000XM5 and then the WH-1000XM6, which just received a new color a few days ago. However, it now seems like Sony plans to revive the WH-1000XM4, and relaunch them as the WH-1000XM4C. This product will allegedly be released on September 7 for €249.99 or £219.99. The original Sony WH-1000XM4 In Euros, that makes these €100 cheaper than the original WH-1000XM4 were when they launched all those years ago. But the weird thing is that you can sometimes find the...

Google's new Pixel Watch video teaser makes fun of its competitors' looks

In just a few days, on August 12, Google will unveil the Pixel 11 family and the Pixel Watch 5. Ahead of that, the company has today published a new video teaser for the watch on its YouTube channel. It's short and to the point, as you can see. And the point? Well, the point is to poke fun at the Samsung Galaxy Watches and the Apple Watches of the world with their weird shapes that aren't really very watch-like. The Pixel Watch 5, on the other hand? This one "has the decency to look like a watch". And it does that while still tracking your health, sleep, and fitness. So the obvious...

SK Hynix promises to invest over $38 billion in new DRAM and NAND fabs

The chip shortage is very much still a thing, and it could even affect Apple's iPhone 18 Pro launch next month. Now, SK Hynix, one of the three major DRAM and NAND manufacturers, has announced that it will invest in a new DRAM and a new NAND fab. The former represents a KRW 35.2 trillion (approximately $25 billion) investment, while the latter is a KRW 19.1 trillion (approximately $13.5 billion) investment. The DRAM fab is expected to open in June 2029, while the NAND fab is expected to open in December 2028. So, while such investments are definitely welcome, they will not solve the...

Leaked Bose QuietComfort (2nd Gen) renders reveal refreshed design, color options

Bose launched the QuietComfort over-ear headphones in 2023, and three years later, the company appears to be gearing up to unveil their successor. Ahead of an expected launch, official-looking renders and features of the Bose QuietComfort (2nd Gen) have surfaced online. The folks at HotEUDeals, in collaboration with OnLeaks, have shared official-looking renders of the Bose QuietComfort (2nd Gen) in six color options. The leak also reveals several key features of the upcoming headphones. According to the leaked promotional materials, the QuietComfort (2nd Gen) will feature a...

Nintendo reports that operating profit more than doubled last quarter despite lower net sales

Nintendo had a strong quarter – for the three-month period spanning April to June, the company saw operating profit skyrocket with a 150% increase. It went from JPY 56.9 billion for the same period last year to JPY 142.5 billion (this converts to around $902 million). And this is despite net sales declining 9.5% to JPY 517.8 billion ($3.28 billion). How did this happen? Well, tariff refunds in the US worked out to around $300 million. The company writes that “the tariffs related to the refunds were primarily borne by the company rather than passed on to consumers through product prices.”...

Apple's offer to get Chinese DRAM on the cheap denied by CXMT

Apple is reportedly short on DRAM just weeks away from its iPhone 18 unveiling, and scrambling to find more stock. Desperate times call for desperate measures, and Apple reportedly turned to Chinese RAM manufacturer CXMT for the additional stock. First, Apple had to ask the Federal Government for permission to buy DRAM from CXMT, as it's a US-blacklisted company. CXMT sells memory to Xiaomi, along with other Chinese companies, but US companies need an explicit permission to do business with it. Second, Apple has supposedly asked CXMT for a lower price for the DRAM, which ended up being the...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

Now that Samsung has a new form factor in the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, it is only natural for at least some prospective buyers to be weighing it against the more established foldable design in the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra. After all, the difference in price between the two isn't huge, so the decision has to be based on other considerations. So, let's look into some of the finer points in this comparison together. Perhaps we might just help you figure out which is the best Fold for you. Table of Contents: Design Display Battery Life Charging Speaker Test ...

Huawei launches the feather-light 12-inch MatePad Pro 2026

Alongside the nova 16 SE smartphone, today Huawei also announced the MatePad Pro 2026 tablet. It has a 12-inch OLED screen with 3036x1952 resolution and 1,600-nit peak brightness. It's powered by the Kirin T93 or Kirin T93A chipset, depending on the model - the former is built into the standard version, while the latter is reserved for the Enjoy Edition, which is cheaper. The tablet runs HarmonyOS 6.1, and you can have it with 12GB of RAM and 256GB or 512GB of storage. On the rear there's a 50MP f/1.8 main camera, while on the front there's a 12MP f/2.4 selfie shooter. Keeping the...

Take a look at the Boltt Ace 5G and Boltt Evo 4G

Back in June we first heard that Fire-Boltt would be expanding into the smartphone space, and yesterday the company officially revealed the launch date for its first Boltt smartphones: August 25. Today, the promo page on Flipkart has been updated with the first images of the Boltt Ace 5G and Boltt Evo 4G. None of the main specs have been revealed yet, but we can see that the Ace has three rear cameras, and the page also says it's 9.49mm thick. Boltt Ace 5G official images The Evo, on the other hand, "fits in your pocket", and is advertised to sport a "flat edge middle frame"...

Apple reports over $10 billion in sales in India for the first time

Apple has set a new high water mark in India – annual sales in the country topped $10 billion for the full fiscal year for the first time (this was for the 12-month period ending in March). This is up from the $9 billion figure for the previous fiscal year and an impressive 67% growth compared to three years ago. Most of the sales came from the iPhone line, of course, but Apple also saw increased demand for iPads and MacBooks, according to an insider who spoke to Bloomberg. India is still a relatively small market – Apple’s quarterly sales in China were $18.8 billion (i.e. over a...

Google Assistant is shutting down, here’s when

Google is going to be shutting down the Google Assistant service, now that Gemini is taking over. The Google Assistant shutdown will commence on September 4, but it "may take a few weeks" to reach everyone who's still using it. This shutdown will take effect on Android and Wear OS, but also on headphones (since they were using the phone's Google Assistant anyway) and vehicles running Android Auto (since, again, it was basically the Google Assistant on the phone that was being used). On cars with Google built-in (aka running Android Automotive), the Google Assistant will continue to...

Nothing launches CMF Clip Pro earbuds with a Smart Dial on the case

Just as expected, today Nothing has unveiled the CMF Clip Pro earbuds. As the name implies, these are clip-style or clip-on earbuds, a category that didn't exist a few years ago but has been gaining popularity recently. These have 10.8mm drivers with "Ultra Bass Technology", and the company advertises 10 hours of music playback and 6.5 hours of talk time from each bud's 60mAh battery. The charging case has a 475mAh battery, and fast charging is supported, with 10 minutes for four hours of playback. The CMF Clip Pro support Bluetooth 5.4, LDAC, AAC, and SBC codecs, dual device...

Oppo F35 Pro will be a rebrand job with a huge battery, new rumor claims

Yesterday we heard that Oppo is already working on the F35 family, which would be launching in India in the next few weeks. Today a new rumor from the same source claims that the series is actually getting official before the end of this month. While it's still unclear how many members the F35 family will have, new details about the F35 Pro have emerged. Apparently, it will be a rebranded A7 Pro Max, which just launched in China today. Oppo A7 Pro Max That means it will have a whopping 10,000 mAh battery, the largest ever seen in an Oppo phone. If it's a straight-up rebrand job,...

ZTE Blade A35e gets listed with confusing specs

The ZTE Blade A35 launched all the way back in 2024, which is also when a Blade A35e was spotted in a certification listing. We're not sure what's happened to it since then, but now a Blade A35e that looks very different has appeared on ZTE's official website for Pakistan. Unfortunately, the company hasn't revealed its full specs, only a few tidbits here and there. The phone has a 6.52-inch screen, an 8MP main camera, 64GB of storage, and a 5,000 mAh battery. At the helm it's got a "powerful" 1.6GHz octa-core processor, which isn't named. There's also some confusion regarding RAM,...

Amazon Prime Video will support Samsung's HDR10+ Advanced

Amazon's Prime Video streaming service will be the first one to use Samsung's newest HDR10+ Advanced format on "supported titles globally" beginning later this month. You will need a Samsung TV from the Korean company’s 2026 lineup to take advantage of the new format. As the name implies, HDR10+ Advanced is an upgrade to the HDR10+ format. It brings Enhanced Overall Brightness, which uses extended statistical metadata to "make fuller use of today's premium TV brightness capabilities, delivering brighter, more precise HDR across the full tonal range", the official press release...

TCL Tab A1 Plus Nxtpaper is now available in the US

TCL unveiled the Tab A1 Plus and its Nxtpaper variant in early March at MWC, and now the Nxtpaper version is finally available in the US. You can grab it from TCL's online store for $299.99 for a limited time during the company’s Back to School sale, or from Amazon. The RRP is $399.99. The tablet comes with a 12.2-inch 2400x1600 LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, 3:2 aspect ratio, and 500-nit peak brightness, TCL's Nxtpaper tech with its matte display look, the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC, 6GB of RAM, 256GB of expandable storage, an 8MP front camera, an 8MP main camera, and a 10,000 mAh...