Samsung’s tri-fold phone is almost certain to appear this month, but don’t expect to see demos

Report points to a debut in South Korea, but there'll be no touching allowed.

Phones         October 17

Gemini’s next trick is hiding in Chrome, and it could change how you browse

Chrome’s Canary build quietly adds a “Contextual tasks” panel tied to Gemini. It's rough, but it points to agentic browsing, useful in small steps, as long as permissions, controls, and trust catch up.

News         October 16

Amazon’s $50 streaming stick gets a tiny update you might not even spot

Amazon retitled the Fire TV Stick 4K as Fire TV Stick 4K Plus. It’s the same hardware with a clearer spot between 4K Select and 4K Max, and Amazon’s support docs already match the new name.

News         October 16

Your Roku TV and streaming sticks get a bumper update, and yes there’s AI too

Roku’s fall update puts AI inside Roku Voice and adds clearer search, sports scores, and Bluetooth private listening.

News         October 16

Sora 2 just unlocked longer clips, but there’s a catch

Sora 2 just raised its limits. Everyone now gets 15-second clips on app and web, while Pro in the browser stretches to 25 seconds.

News         October 16

Something big is coming to Windows 11, and it sounds like voice

Microsoft has a Windows reveal slated for Thursday, October 16, and signs point to voice. With Voice Access upgrades and Copilot tests in the wild, a hands-off push looks imminent, though specifics remain unconfirmed.

News         October 15

Apple’s next camera move could bring DSLR capability to the iPhone 18 Pro

Variable aperture might arrive on the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max in 2026, adding real control over light and blur.

Phones         October 15

FSR 4 could give Xbox an image-quality edge over the PS5

An unofficial INT8 variant of AMD’s FSR 4 runs on older GPUs, edging past FSR 3.1 on image quality. That could put Xbox and handheld PCs in play while PS5 leans on PSSR.

News         October 15

Apple’s first ever smart display rumored alongside quirky ‘tabletop robot’

Apple’s first smart home display might arrive soon with a 7-inch screen, FaceTime and identity-aware software.

Smart Home         October 15

Microsoft AI debuts its Nano Banana rival, and it’s already a top text-to-image model

Microsoft’s first homegrown image model, MAI-Image-1, debuts in LMArena’s top 10. It aims for usable, lifelike results at a quick clip and is headed to Copilot and Bing Image Creator.

News         October 14

Copilot plays catch-up with Gemini and ChatGPT, just in time for school

Copilot now has a Study and Learn mode that acts like a patient tutor, tracks your progress, and even turns your notes into quick practice sets, just in time for the new school term.

News         October 14

OnePlus 15 could run circles around Apple, Google, and Samsung

OnePlus might be about to make battery life the reason to upgrade. A fresh leak points to a 7,300 mAh pack, fast top-ups, and a 165 Hz flat display for the OnePlus 15, with a reveal tipped for November 13.

Phones         October 14

NotebookLM gets even better as Google adds Nano Banana upgrade

NotebookLM’s Video Overviews just got Nano Banana visuals and a new Brief format, giving visual learners faster, clearer summaries with styles you can tune on the fly.

News         October 14

Samsung’s new Galaxy phone, tablet and wearable repair service looks to one-up Apple

Samsung’s new Baro Service brings counter-side diagnostics and one to two day repairs to four Korean stores, setting up a retail repair model that could scale if the trial clicks.

Phones         October 13

Samsung Galaxy tri-fold tipped to land in more countries, still good news for the US

Samsung Galaxy Tri-fold is said to be headed for a wider release, with the UAE named and the US in play. An announcement is tipped for this month, though Samsung hasn’t confirmed details.

Phones         October 13

Battlefield 6 launch hits a snag, EA offers perks to smooth it over

A launch-day bug on EA’s app kept some Battlefield 6 preorders from playing, so EA fixed the issue and is handing out boosters and free Battle Pass access, with an extra Season 2 pass for Phantom Edition buyers.

News         October 13

iPhone Fold could launch for less if this hinge rumor holds true

A cheaper hinge might reshape Apple’s foldable playbook. If the iPhone Fold arrives with a friendlier sticker, it could turn curiosity into momentum fast.

Phones         October 13

Key details on Galaxy S26 Pro chipset ‘confirmed’ ahead of 2026 release

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Pro is widely expected to ship with the Exynos 2600 in most markets, with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 likely limited to the US and China.

Phones         October 10

Sora imposters run amok on the App Store – here’s how to find the real one by OpenAI

Sora’s iOS debut drew a flood of copycats that snagged 300,000 installs and more than $160,000 before many were pulled. Here is what happened and how to find the real app.

News         October 10

Microsoft’s new Word tests are a direct threat to Google Docs

Word’s testing a new default that saves fresh documents to OneDrive with autosave active. It’s convenient and good for recovery, but it also nudges more files into the cloud unless you opt out.

News         October 10

Pixel 10 Pro Fold’s battery is better… because of the hinge?

Google rebuilt the Pixel 10 Pro Fold around a gearless hinge, freeing space for a bigger screen, stronger durability, and easier daily use, while setting up a tighter ecosystem play against Samsung and whatever Apple brings next.

Phones         October 10

Ferrari’s first EV won’t fake it, turning real motor vibrations into a soundtrack

The four-door EV with 1,000hp and a 0-62mph time on 2.5 seconds will have a unique sound.

Cars         October 9

You can now buy three Google devices we’ve waited more than a month for

Apple and Samsung now have even more competition from Google to fend off, with a trio of devices for wrist, pocket, and ears.

Wearables         October 9

We now know when the next iPhone Air competitor will launch, and it’s soon

Motorola’s Edge 70 touts a 4,800mAh battery and 68W charging. If the endurance holds, thin might be the next real reason to upgrade.

Phones         October 9

Google just teased the Nest Hub’s comeback, with Gemini set to be at the heart

Google isn’t done with smart displays. The company just called the Nest Hub the ultimate form factor for Gemini for Home, signaling a likely reboot of its AI-ready smart display.

Smart Home         October 8

Streaming is about to get better on Netflix, YouTube and others, but only in one state

Starting July 1, 2026, Netflix, Disney+, and others must keep commercial volume in line with your show, a broadcast-style fix that could ripple nationwide.

News         October 8

Google Search flips the AI switch for millions more users

Google is flipping on AI Mode worldwide, adding 35+ languages and 40+ countries to reach 200 regions. Powered by Gemini, Search handles longer questions across text and images, with tips to check availability today.

News         October 8

A Galaxy S26 Ultra copycat orange color leak is already raising eyebrows

Unconfirmed dummies of what could be the S26 Ultra in silver, orange, and gold-ish tones pop up online.

Phones         October 8

Windows 11 finally fixes last light themes in File Explorer dark mode

File Explorer’s dialogs now match the theme, from progress bars to replace-or-skip prompts.

News         October 7

Google begins the Gemini for Home rollout, here’s how you can get early access

Find out where it’s live, which devices can access it now, and the quick path to opt in.

Smart Home         October 7

Windows 11 is set to force online setup, but one loophole still works for local install

Microsoft removes local-only Windows setup in latest Insider Preview, but an age check trick could help you out.

News         October 7

Apple’s new beta update improves iPhone workouts and boosts iPad multi-tasking

The iOS 26.1 beta 2 and iPadOS 26 beta 2 focus on daily practical wins, from training goals to quicker multitasking.

Tablets         October 7

Google’s answer to GPT-5 might be days away as Gemini 3 launch touted

New A/B tests, social media hints, and Google livestream event have fans betting on a Gemini 3 reveal.

News         October 6

Realme’s swappable camera island is the anti iPhone 17 Pro plateau

Realme’s upcoming GT 8 Pro might revive modular smartphone design with a swappable camera island.

Phones         October 6