Smartphones, wearables and laptops: launches, hands-on reviews and buying advice.
The Pixel 10a utilizes the older Tensor G4 chipset and 8GB of RAM, raising concerns about future AI capabilities. Hardware compromises include a 10W wireless charging speed and potential supply chain risks following Google's manufacturing shift toward India.
The A18 Pro chip faces thermal throttling and battery drain when running demanding console ports like Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. While the 3nm silicon delivers 35 TOPS of NPU performance, intensive 3D rendering causes significant performance drops during long sessions.
Samsung evolved its foldable technology from the 2019 Galaxy Fold display failures to the advanced Z TriFold featuring a 10-inch internal display. The series progressed through incremental hardware updates including improved hinges, water resistance, and powerful Snapdragon processors.
Huawei leadership and SMIC work to overcome manufacturing hurdles following the Kirin 9100 domestic yield breakthrough. The strategy involves implementing Tau Scaling law and leveraging a 344 billion yuan national semiconductor fund to advance chip density.
Since the OnePlus 13 lacks native Qi2 magnets, using a magnetic case enables compatibility with MagSafe accessories. Users can achieve up to 50W wireless charging speeds when pairing the device with an official 80W or higher adapter.
Tracing Fairphone's journey from a 2013 Kickstarter to the US market, this history highlights the evolution of modular hardware. The new Fairphone 6+ features 12 replaceable parts and uses 51 percent recycled or ethically sourced materials.
Google transitions to TSMC 3nm manufacturing for the Tensor G5, reducing voltage leakage by 27% compared to Samsung. While the Snapdragon 8 Elite leads in benchmarks, the new chip offers better thermal management and faster daily tasks like web browsing.
Samsung faces significant thermal management challenges with the Galaxy S25 series due to the high power density of the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Despite a custom 4.47 GHz chip, thermal throttling causes the S25 Ultra to lag behind competitors like the RedMagic 10 Pro in benchmarks.
The Nothing Phone 3 open beta introduces Nothing OS 5.0 with the Geist typeface and new Glyph Matrix SDK 2.0 capabilities. Developers can now use the Glyph Matrix Bridge to display monochrome GIF galleries on the rear LED matrix.
The MediaTek Dimensity 9400 introduces Imagiq 1090 ISP and Smooth Zoom technology to Vivo's camera pipeline. This new architecture delivers a 2.9 million combined workload score, outperforming the Snapdragon 8 Elite in several key performance metrics.
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 leverages a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and an 8.0-inch display to enhance productivity. One UI 7 introduces improved split-screen workflows, Galaxy AI 2.0 tools, and a redesigned camera interface for better multitasking efficiency.
The July 2024 CrowdStrike outage caused $5.4 billion in direct losses for Fortune 500 companies, yet insurance is projected to cover only 10% to 20% of the total damages. Delta Air Lines faced a significant $380 million revenue loss due to the disruption.
Ransomware attacks against industrial organizations increased 49 percent in 2025, impacting 3,300 organizations globally. The report details specialized threat ecosystems like VOLTZITE and the emergence of AI-driven infrastructure discovery.
Security teams face risks regarding roadmap neutrality following the Google acquisition attempt and must address supply chain gaps between code scanning and production. Effective posture management requires connecting identity entitlements with misconfigurations to prevent breaches.
The M-Trends 2026 report reveals that attackers now exploit vulnerabilities seven days before patches exist. This analysis explores Mandiant's integration into Google Cloud and how Gemini AI is transforming security operations and threat hunting.
