Gadgets
A new slice in Apple’s lineup Apple has launched the iPhone 17e, a lower-cost model that starts at $599 and ships with 256GB as the entry-level configuration. This isn’t just a price cut: it’s a strategic repositioning of where Apple believes the sweet spot is on storage
AI
What changed and why it matters This week Google began rolling out meaningful updates to the Google Home app and expanded capabilities for Gemini for Home, its on-device voice assistant offering. At a high level the changes make building smart-home automations more flexible and push the assistant closer to a
Gadgets
A short preview OnePlus has confirmed that the upcoming OnePlus 15T will ship with a periscope camera and will debut in China first. That’s a small statement with outsized consequences: periscope telephoto modules change what phones can photograph, how developers design imaging features, and how brands compete in flagship
Gadgets
What just happened Samsung rolled out a Digital Home Key inside Samsung Wallet that lets Galaxy users unlock compatible smart door locks. The capability is built on Aliro — the Connectivity Standards Alliance’s open standard for smart locks — which aims to make secure, cross-vendor lock integration practical for phone makers,
Wearables
Why this chip matters Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear Elite marks a strategic push to make wearables more than smartphone companions. Rather than acting as a thin remote for your phone, devices built on this platform are intended to run richer apps, maintain persistent connectivity, and handle advanced sensing and AI
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New prototypes, old questions Lenovo recently released proof-of-concept hardware that pushes two familiar ideas forward: a modular laptop built around two displays and detachable I/O, and a portable gaming device with a folding screen. These aren’t products shipping to stores — they’re engineering statements that illuminate where laptop
Gadgets
Why companies that won the smartphone era are betting on invisible hardware The smartphone era built a supply chain, engineering talent, and platform playbooks that transformed a handful of companies into consumer-electronics giants. With that infrastructure in place, many of those same companies are now pursuing a different path: gadgets
Games
A strong start for a new platform Capcom’s latest release, Resident Evil Requiem, has apparently exhausted physical inventory at three of Japan’s largest game retailers within days of its arrival on the Nintendo Switch 2. That’s noteworthy not just for fans of the survival-horror franchise but for
Gadgets
Why Samsung bundles Buds with S26 pre-orders Samsung frequently uses accessory bundles to accelerate early sales, drive ecosystem lock-in, and clear inventory of complementary products. During the Galaxy S26 pre-order week, buyers are being offered a free set of Galaxy Buds 4 Pro when they place qualifying pre-orders for the
Games
A quick primer: Pearl Abyss, Crimson Desert and BlackSpace Engine Pearl Abyss built Crimson Desert as an ambitious open-world action title, and behind it sits the studio’s BlackSpace Engine — an in-house renderer and systems stack designed to push visual fidelity on modern PCs and consoles. The engineering goal is
Gadgets
A quick look at Xiaomi’s MWC reveal At Mobile World Congress, Xiaomi expanded its hardware ecosystem beyond another flagship phone. The company introduced the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, a small Bluetooth location tag that echoes Apple’s AirTag concept, and an ultra‑slim portable battery. Together they signal Xiaomi’s
Games
Why this match-up matters When a high-profile title like Resident Evil Requiem lands on multiple consoles, the differences between hardware matter more than ever. Digital Foundry’s recent comparison of the Switch 2 and Xbox Series S builds highlights a familiar tension: how to preserve visual fidelity while maintaining a