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* iPhone 18 Pro renders visualize under‑display Face ID, a smaller Dynamic Island cutout and three possible new colors (brown, purple, burgundy). * Apple’s first 2nm Apple A20 system-on-chip and a new Apple C2 modem are expected to power the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. * The iPhone Fold will
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* Key takeaways: * Seven standout CES 2026 products — from Ikea Kallsup speakers to Samsung’s S95H OLED — impressed for practical value and real-world promise. * The list mixes ready-to-buy upgrades (Dell XPS 13, Samsung TV) with compelling prototypes (Samsung Display’s crease-free foldable). * Several exhibitors focused on usability and design: Roborock, Seattle
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Key Takeaways: * AI data centers are consuming large shares of memory (DRAM/NAND), driving component prices higher. * Executives from Nothing, Samsung, Dell, HP and Lenovo warn device prices may rise across 2026. * IDC and TrendForce forecast higher device prices and lower smartphone shipments in 2026. * Some models using UFS 3.
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* Apple updated trade-in values for select iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch models on its website and in stores. * Most iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch trade-in estimates fell slightly; several Mac entries were raised (and briefly fluctuated). * Apple also adjusted trade-in values for some Android phones; Mac values were revised
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• Asus reportedly placed GeForce RTX 5070 Ti add-in cards into end-of-life, which could drain 16GB VRAM stock. • Global memory makers (Samsung, SK Hynix, Micron) are prioritizing AI datacenter DRAM, squeezing consumer VRAM supply. • Nvidia says demand for GeForce RTX GPUs is strong but memory supply is constrained and it’s
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* Key Takeaways: * Apple’s iPhone 17e will add the Dynamic Island but keep a 6.1-inch OLED display capped at 60Hz. * The device is expected to use an A19 chip (likely downclocked in some builds) based on TSMC N3P. * Other upgrades may include a MagSafe-compatible magnetic ring, retained 12MP front
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* Key Takeaways: * HP’s EliteBoard places a complete Windows 11 PC inside a slim USB-C keyboard, powered by an AMD Ryzen AI 300-series processor and Radeon 800M graphics. * The device is a 2026 CES Innovation Awards honoree, weighs about 750 g, measures 12 mm thick, and is designed for portability
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* Xreal 1S and Even Realities G2 bring sharper personal displays at under $600. * DuRoBo Krono is a smartphone-sized e-reader with a physical dial and Android 15. * Ohsnap Mcon delivers Nintendo Switch-like controls for phones at $145. * Anker Nano 45W adds a charging display and smart care mode; ships Jan 20.
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* Key Takeaways: * Elgato Stream Deck + includes eight customizable buttons, an LCD screen, and four programmable knobs. * Amazon is listing the Stream Deck + in black for $160 (down from $200); a white model is available for about $10 more. * The device integrates tightly with streaming software (OBS), apps, and OS-level shortcuts
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• Key Takeaways: * Retail listings and leaker Roland Quandt point to a Pixel 10a launch in mid-February 2026. * Confirmed storage options: 128GB and 256GB; colors listed as Obsidian, Berry, Fog, and Lavender. * At least one retailer shows a specific date: February 17, 2026, and matching color cases. * Early listings are common
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* Framework has raised RAM prices for its Desktop systems and Mainframes: 32GB and 64GB up $40, 128GB up $460. * New configuration prices: 32GB $1,139, 64GB $1,639, 128GB $2,459. * Framework blames supplier cost pressure tied to AI data-center demand and pledges transparency and future price reductions. What changed
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* Key Takeaways: * A leak from Roland Quandt (WinFuture) claims the Google Pixel 10a will hit retail in mid-February. * Reported SKUs: 128GB and 256GB; color options include Obsidian, Fog, Lavender and a new "Berry" finish. * The 10a appears to be a modest update versus the Pixel 9a and may