Gadgets
* 55- and 65-inch Gallery TV models debuting at CES 2026 * Mini LED 4K panel powered by LG's Alpha 7 AI processor * Magnetic frames, flush-mount design and Gallery+ art subscription * Art-focused features include Gallery Mode, glare control and generative AI image creation What LG is announcing LG is unveiling
Gadgets
Key Takeaways: * The Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica edition introduces a physical, rotatable zoom ring built into the camera island. * It pairs a single 200MP periscope telephoto with continuous optical zoom (around 3.2x–4.3x) and a 50MP 1-inch main sensor. * The Leica model adds branding and software touches — red-dot
Gadgets
• Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold reportedly costs more to produce than its selling price in Korea. • The foldable is low-volume and sold in a handful of markets; UAE pricing is higher at about $3,260. • Component inflation — OLED panels, camera modules, memory — and Snapdragon-heavy SoC mix are pressuring margins. • The
Reviews
* Key Takeaways: * Dolby Vision 2's quiet launch sets the stage for an HDR format battle in 2026. * AV receivers (AVRs) and Dolby Atmos setups look set for a renewed focus from manufacturers. * OLED remains dominant, but RGB Mini LED and LED milestones could challenge it. * Expect surprise product
Software
* Key Takeaways: * Google has quietly started rolling out a feature that lets some users change their @gmail.com address while preserving emails and connected services. * Linked services such as Google Drive and YouTube can remain attached to the account after the address change. * The feature is in a gradual roll-out;
Games
* Michał Kiciński, co-founder of CD PROJEKT, has purchased 100% of GOG for PLN 90.7 million. * GOG will continue to operate independently and preserve its DRM‑free philosophy. * CD PROJEKT and GOG signed a distribution agreement to release future CD PROJEKT RED titles on GOG. * The acquisition is fully financed
Gadgets
• Google Photos will be integrated into Samsung Tizen TVs in March 2026, with a Memories feature exclusive to Samsung for six months. • Search, generative AI image tools and "Create with AI" templates will roll out later in 2026. • Setup will require signing in with a Google account on
Software
• Linux momentum will accelerate in 2026 thanks to desktop growth, cloud demand, and enterprise adoption. • Rust’s rising role in the Linux kernel will improve safety and attract new contributors. • Security and supply-chain tooling (SBOMs, eBPF) will be a major competitive advantage for Linux platforms. • Legacy components like X11/X.
Gadgets
Key Takeaways: * eSIMs are soldered, programmable SIMs introduced in 2016 that let manufacturers remove physical SIM slots. * Major phones (Apple iPhone 14 onward; Google Pixel 10 US models) have moved to eSIM-only in some regions. * eSIM transfers can fail and carriers relying on SMS for verification can lock you out—
Games
• Key Takeaways: * Ubisoft reopened Rainbow Six Siege servers after a Marketplace-related breach that awarded some players billions in credits and rare skins. * The company says the transaction rollback is complete, but the in-game Marketplace remains closed while checks continue. * Ubisoft confirmed no automatic bans for players who spent hacked credits,
Gadgets
* Key Takeaways: * Waze, Simple Radio, GasBuddy, SpotHero and Weather on the Way all extend CarPlay with real-world benefits: navigation, radio, fuel prices, parking, and route weather. * Waze’s crowdsourced alerts and Simple Radio’s 90,000+ stations beat many defaults; GasBuddy and SpotHero save money and time; Weather on the
Chips
* Key Takeaways: * Samsung’s Exynos 2600 is built on its 2nm GAA process and initially reported ~50% yields. * Qualcomm supplies ~75% of Galaxy S26 chips (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5); Exynos occupies the remaining 25%. * Analyst Samir Khazaka says Samsung won’t invest heavily in custom CPU/GPU designs unless
