vivo and iQOO are raising the prices of select smartphones on Wednesday

Oppo and OnePlus are raising prices today. Later this week, vivo and iQOO will do the same. In a joint statement, the two brands say that the new pricing will come into effect on March 18 (Wednesday) at 10:00am local time in China. The statement is for the Chinese market, but it’s likely that the prices on the global market will be affected as well. Right now, it’s not clear which phones will see a price hike – the statement only says “specific models.” The reason behind this move is no surprise, but vivo and iQOO spell it out anyway – the rising costs of memory and...

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Samsung Galaxy A37 and A57 star in hands-on videos ahead of launch

Following a healthy dose of leaks and even early retailer listings, Samsung’s Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37 have now emerged in hands-on videos shared by a TikTok user based in Thailand. Both devices look just as depicted in the previously leaked renders featuring glass and metal designs with a triple camera setup on the back. The pair is also confirmed to be running One UI 8.5 based on Android 16. Galaxy A57 hands-on leak The same source also disclosed that the Galaxy A57 will be priced at THB 17,999 ($554) for the 12/256GB trim and THB 20,999 ($646) for the 12/512GB version. It...

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Realme P4 Lite 5G with 7,000mAh battery set to debut later this week

Last month, Realme launched the P4 Lite 4G in India with a 6,300mAh battery and a Unisoc T7250 SoC. The company has now introduced the 5G variant of the phone, which packs a larger battery and is powered by the Dimensity 6300 chipset. The Realme P4 Lite 5G will debut in India on March 19th. Ahead of the launch, the company has revealed key details of the handset. It is confirmed to pack a 7,000mAh battery that is claimed to offer up to 19 hours and 35 minutes of YouTube playback. The phone will also support bypass charging. The Realme P4 Lite 5G will sport a 6.8-inch LCD display...

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Oppo Find X9 Ultra's 10x periscope telephoto camera specs tipped

Oppo’s Find X9 Ultra is expected to launch soon in China and global markets. While the company has yet to reveal any details about the upcoming phone, several leaks have already surfaced online. The latest one sheds light on the phone’s 10x telephoto camera. According to tipster Digital Chat Station, the Find X9 Ultra’s 10x periscope telephoto camera will feature an f/3.5 aperture, which is said to allow around three times more light intake compared to the 10x periscope telephoto camera on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. Alleged Oppo Find X9 Ultra real-life image Notably, the Galaxy...

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Rivian’s RJ Scaringe thinks we’re doing robots all wrong

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe shares his thoughts and plans for his newest startup, Mind Robotics.

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Deals: Galaxy S26 series launches, S25 Ultra, vivo X300 and X300 Pro, Pixel 10 phones pose a challenge

Samsung launched the Galaxy S26 globally this week and we have reviews for all three models: Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy S26. During pre-orders, the phones came with a free upgrade from 256GB to 512GB storage. Now that pre-orders are over the deal is slightly different but still very good. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is dominating – according to Samsung, it made up 70% of pre-ordered S26-series units. In Europe, it is the only model with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. And globally, it’s the only phone with a Privacy Display. You can get a 512GB model for the price of a...

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Poco X8 Pro Max, Oppo Find N6 unboxed, Galaxy A57 listed, Week 11 in review

The Samsung Galaxy A57 is coming very soon. It was listed, by mistake, this week by a European retailer. It's expected to have a 6.6-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED, an Exynos 1680 SoC, 6/8/12GB of RAM, 128/256GB of storage, a 50MP main, a 12MP ultrawide, and a 5MP macro camera, a 12MP selfie, and a 5,000mAh battery. Samsung SDI has been testing 12,000mAh, 18,000mAh, and 20,000mAh Silicon-Carbon batteries – internal test reports have leaked on X, and they show that the company still has work to do. There is no info on the 20,000mAh battery, but the reports for the other two note that it failed...

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Weekly poll: Nothing Phone (4a) and Phone (4a) Pro await your approval

Despite branching into the lower and higher-end segments, Nothing is still primarily a mid-ranger company. The fourth generation started shipping this week with the vanilla model, though the Pro is only now starting its pre-order phase. The Nothing Phone (4a) closes the all-important camera gap with a 50MP 3.5x/80mm telephoto module. In fact, its camera is almost identical to that of the (4a) Pro – last year, the superior camera hardware was a major reason to pay the Pro premium. Nothing Phone (4a) in Black, White, Blue and Pink This year, the two models differ mainly on...

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How to use the new ChatGPT app integrations, including DoorDash, Spotify, Uber, and others

Learn how to use Spotify, Canva, Figma, Expedia, and other apps directly in ChatGPT.

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Deals: Samsung Galaxy S26 series continues to be discounted, Xiaomi 17 Ultra and OnePlus 15 get price cuts

The Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup continues to be on sale on Amazon UK. Meanwhile, phones such as the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, OnePlus 15, and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 have also been discounted. Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra is available with a £100 voucher that brings the price down on the 256GB and 1TB variants. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset and comes with Samsung’s new Privacy Display feature, along with a few other minor upgrades. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra £100 voucher Read...

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Amazon Prime Video’s ad-free tier gets a new name and a price hike

You might not know this, but Amazon Prime Video actually has a higher-tier subscription, similar to Netflix, which offers an ad-free experience. Most people just get Prime Video as part of their Amazon Prime subscription. Well, this is one tier above that and costs extra - $4.99 a month, up from $2.99 after this new price hike. The service also has a new name – Prime Video Ultra. It’s not all bad news, though. Amazon actually invested quite a bit in upgrading this new Ultra tier. It now comes with the option to watch 4K/UHD streams with optional Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. The concurrent...

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Honor Robot Phone's launch timeline tipped, Arri's involvement in video as well

Honor's Robot Phone is still more of a concept device than an actual product, but the company has promised it's going to be launching by the end of this year. It's not a robot, it's a phone with a three-axis gimbal for (we assume) the main camera. There are still no specs of any kind, Honor has only done a few demos here and there with very limited functionality. According to a new rumor out of China, the Robot Phone will be launching in the third quarter of the year, so between July and September. Given the state of the prototypes shown at MWC earlier this month, we'd wager it will be...

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Lava Bold 2 5G announced with familiar specs and INR 12,999 starting price

The latest addition to the Lava Bold series is now official, but it’s not an entirely new phone. Lava Bold 2 5G is actually a rebadged Blaze Amoled 2, which launched back in August of last year. The only difference between the two is the price tag, with the Bold 2 launching at INR 12,999 ($140). That's INR 1,000 less than the Blaze Amoled 2’s starting price for the same 6GB RAM and 128GB storage trim. Lava Bold 2 key specs Lava Bold 2 5G will be available via Amazon, starting from Thursday, March 19. It comes in the same Feather White and Midnight Black colors and boots Android 15...

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iPhone Fold's US pricing, RAM, and storage details tipped

New details about Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone have been leaked. The iPhone Fold is expected to be unveiled in September alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup. The iPhone Fold will be available in three storage options, according to tipster Instant Digital on Weibo. The tipster has also revealed the possible pricing for the foldable in China. As per the tipster, the iPhone Fold will be priced at CNY 15,999 for the 256GB base variant. Meanwhile, the 512GB option is tipped to cost CNY 17,999, and the 1TB model could carry a price tag of CNY 19,999. If we directly convert the China...

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Oppo Find X9 Ultra's massive rear camera bump seen in leaked real-life image

The Oppo Find X9 Ultra is expected to go official in the coming weeks, but several leaks about the upcoming flagship have already surfaced online. The latest leak includes a real-life image of the alleged device, offering a glimpse at its massive rear camera module. The image shows the back of the Oppo Find X9 Ultra with a large circular camera module, similar to the one on the Find X8 Ultra. However, the camera bump appears to be noticeably thicker this time. The camera module is seen to house a quad-sensor setup, once again similar to the outgoing model. As per recent leaks, the...

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Google is using old news reports and AI to predict flash floods

A new way to solve data scarcity: Turning qualitative reports into quantitative data with an LLM.

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Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ quietly debuts with updated cameras

The latest addition to the Motorola Edge 70 lineup dons the Fusion+ moniker, and it brings some familiar specs but with a twist. For the most part, Edge 70 Fusion+ carries the core specs of the regular Edge 70 Fusion, but it features an updated camera setup including a 50MP main module (Lytia 710), a 50MP ultrawide, a 10MP 3x telephoto and a 50MP front-facing shooter. Edge 70 Fusion+ in Pantone Orient Blue and Pantone Blue Surf Edge 70 Fusion+ is equipped with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chip, just like the Indian version of the Edge 70 Fusion, which launched last week. The...

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iPhone Fold will reportedly offer iPad-like UI on inner display

Apple’s foldable iPhone is rumored to launch later this year with a wide inner display with a 4:3 aspect ratio. Now, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has shared new details about the software experience on Apple’s upcoming foldable. According to Gurman, the upcoming iPhone Fold will bring several iOS improvements, including multitasking features inspired by iPadOS. The foldable’s inner display is expected to support ‘iPad-like layouts’ and side-by-side apps. The report adds that the inner screen will be roughly the same size as an iPad mini, prompting Apple to develop new iOS app layouts and...

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vivo shares X300 Ultra camera samples ahead of expected launch

After revealing the camera details of the upcoming vivo X300 Ultra, the company has now shared several camera samples from the device. The images showcase shots taken using the main and telephoto cameras, as well as the 200mm and 400mm teleconverter lenses. In separate posts on Weibo, vivo’s Han Bo Xiao shared several images shot using the X300 Ultra. The images showcase the primary 200MP Sony LYT-901 camera’s capabilities in daylight conditions at 35mm focal length. As per Xiao, the sensor is able to capture up to 30% more light than the previous generation. Alongside...

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Report suggests iQOO won’t launch new Neo series phones in India this year

According to a new report, iQOO may not launch any new Neo series smartphones in India in 2026. The last device in the lineup to debut in the country was the Neo10, which was unveiled in May 2025. The report notes that iQOO is refining its smartphone portfolio strategy due to rising component costs. Instead of launching a Neo series device in 2026, the company will be focussing on its flagship products. iQOO Neo11 If the report turns out to be accurate, iQOO will likely not bring the Neo11 to India. The iQOO Neo11 debuted in China in October 2025 and features a Snapdragon 8 Elite...

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Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra go official in India

After debuting in global markets last month, the Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra have now been launched in India. Both smartphones arrive with specifications identical to their global counterparts. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is priced at INR 1,39,999 ($1,525) for the sole 16GB/512GB variant. As part of an early bird offer running from March 13 to March 17, customers will receive the Xiaomi Professional Photography Kit at no additional cost. The phone will go on sale in India starting March 18 and will be available via Amazon and Xiaomi’s official online store. It will be offered in Black and...

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Anduril snaps up space surveillance firm ExoAnalytic Solutions

The deal could give Anduril a better shot at lucrative missile defense contracts through the "Golden Dome" system.

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OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro launch date is officially confirmed along with some specs

OnePlus is launching a new generation of its mid-range earbuds in India on March 19 at 12PM local time. These will be called Nord Buds 4 Pro, and they are obviously the successors to the Nord Buds 3 Pro. Through a dedicated teaser microsite, the brand promises that the Nord Buds 4 Pro have the ability to create a "quiet space", but also come with "max bass". They have 12mm titanium-coated drivers, and support the LHDC codec. OnePlus says they offer 55dB ANC, AI-enhanced clear calls using six mics, and 3D Spatial Audio as well as Game Sound Spatial Audio. The Nord Buds 4 Pro will...

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Poco C85x debuts with 6,300 mAh battery and Dimensity 6300

Poco C85x is the latest entry in the Poco C-series, and it brings a massive 6,300 mAh battery alongside a compelling starting price of INR 10,999 in India. The device is built around a 6.9-inch HD+ 120Hz IPS LCD with a notch cutout for the 8MP selfie camera. You also get a single 32MP main cam around the back alongside an unspecified auxiliary lens. Poco C85x The C85X is equipped with MediaTek’s Dimensity 6300 just like the regular Poco C85 and paired with 4GB RAM alongside 64/128GB storage, which is expandable via the onboard microSDXC card slot. Poco C85x's key...

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Xiaomi Pad 8 with Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 makes its way to India

The Xiaomi Pad 8 was initially scheduled to launch in India alongside the Xiaomi 17 series on March 11, but the company moved the launch up by a day. The tablet is now available for purchase in India and is identical to the version sold in China. In India, the Xiaomi Pad 8 is priced at INR 33,999 ($370) for the 8GB/128GB variant, while the 12GB/256GB model costs INR 36,999 ($400). The tablet will be offered in Graphite Gray and Titanium Blue color options, with sales set to begin on March 17. There’s also a Nano Texture display variant of the tablet, which is priced at INR 38,999...

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Uzbekistan’s Uzum valuation leaps over 50% in seven months to $2.3B

Uzum now reaches 20 million users and processes $11B in payments as it expands its e-commerce and fintech ecosystem across Uzbekistan.

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Realme unveils budget Note 80 with 6.74-inch display, 6,300mAh battery

Realme has introduced a new budget phone called the Note 80 in select Southeast Asian markets. The phone is powered by a Unisoc chipset and features a single rear camera and an LCD display. The Realme Note 80 sports a 6.74-inch LCD display with HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The panel supports up to 563 nits of peak brightness in high brightness mode and offers a 180Hz touch sampling rate. It is powered by a Unisoc T7250 chipset that features a Mali G57 GPU. The SoC is coupled with up to 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of EMMC 5.1 internal storage. The phone also supports a...

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Poco X8 Pro series official launch date announced

A few days ago, the purported unveiling date for the Poco X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max got outed, and today it has been officially confirmed by the brand itself. The Poco X8 Pro series will become official on March 17 at 8PM Beijing time, which is 5:30PM in India, 2PM in Eastern Europe, 1PM in Central Europe, 12PM in London, and 8AM in New York. POCO X8 Pro Series Launch Event.A new breakthrough is coming to the X series.Ready to go beyond fast?This is where speed breaks boundaries. 🔥March 17, 2026 ｜ 20:00 GMT+8 pic.twitter.com/UcR1ENx417— POCO (@POCOGlobal) March 9, 2026 While Poco hasn't...

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra takes some damage but still survives drop test

One of the more under-the-radar changes with the Galaxy S26 Ultra coming from the S25 Ultra is the switch from a titanium frame to an aluminum one, which naturally raises some durability questions. Luckily, PBKreviews delivered his signature drop test video to showcase how Samsung’s latest top-tier flagship fares. Apart from the different frame material, the S26 Ultra features more rounded corners, and its camera island is more exposed than last year’s model. The new phone reuses the same Corning Gorilla Armor 2 protection across its displays and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on its back,...

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vivo X300s confirmed to debut soon, key specs revealed

vivo has confirmed that it will soon unveil the X300s in China. The company has also revealed some key specifications of the handset, which recent leaks had referred to as the X300 Max. The upcoming ‘s’ variant is likely to go official alongside the vivo X300 Ultra. The confirmation comes from vivo’s Product Manager Han Boxiao, who shared the details on Weibo. The vivo X300s will be a larger and improved version of the standard X300. It will feature a flat 6.78-inch AMOLED display using a BOE Q10+ panel. The screen will support a 144Hz refresh rate, 1.5K resolution, and Circular...

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Gurman: MacBook Ultra with touchscreen, M6 chip coming this year

Apple is expected to launch new MacBook Pro models later this year featuring a touchscreen OLED display and M6-series chips. The upcoming lineup was initially expected to replace the recently launched M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models. However, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, that may not be the case. Gurman suggests that the upcoming MacBook could instead carry an Ultra moniker and sit above the M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBooks. While Gurman is unsure whether Apple will adopt the Ultra branding or stick with the traditional Pro name, the upcoming laptop is expected to come with...

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We examine the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's Privacy Display

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S26 series last week, which includes the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra. The S26 Ultra is the top-end model in the lineup, and one of its headline features is the Privacy Display. The Privacy Display is advertised as a zero-peek feature that makes it hard for others to see the contents on the Galaxy S26 Ultra's display when viewed from an angle. If you are wondering how exactly the Privacy Display feature is implemented and works, we've got you covered. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Privacy Display examined The Privacy Display feature may not...

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iPhone 17e, M5 Pro/Max, MacBook Neo, Nothing Phone (4a) Pro debut

This was officially Mobile World Congress 2026 week, but Apple decided to unveil some new tech, effectively hijacking some of the spotlight. Starting off with the iPhone 17e, a subtle update over the 16e. The new phone hasa binned A19 SoC, starts off at 256GB and lacks a 128GB version, and brings the new C1X modem for better connectivity. Most importantly, the 17e costs the same $599 despite the doubled storage. Deliveries begin on March 11. Apple also unveiled a new iPad Air with the M4 chipset, as well as the new M5 Pro and M5 Max processors. But what was truly the most interesting...

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Weekly deals: Galaxy S26 series launches, while the iPhone 17e goes on pre-order

It was MWC week, but the newly unveiled devices will not be available for a while – certainly not this weekend, anyway. What is available now is the Galaxy S26 series. Also, Apple launched several new devices this week, which can be pre-ordered now (and will be available from March 11). We published our Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review a couple of days ago. While it’s not the most exciting upgrade, it does bring meaningful improvements. Right now, the Privacy Display is unique in its capabilities and the upgraded charging had a significant impact on charge times. The S26 Ultra doesn’t...

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Weekly poll: will you buy the Apple iPhone 17e?

Apple can be quite frustrating – at first glance, the iPhone 17e barely seems to upgrade anything at all. But the more you look at its spec sheet, the more you start to think “this might actually be worth it.” Do you agree? First, let’s go over the upgrades – this will be short. The new phone features an Apple A19 chipset, bringing a ton of performance for what is technically a mid-ranger. It also uses the improved Apple C1X modem, which is up to twice as fast as 16e’s C1. Apple iPhone 17e The display is the same 6.1” OLED panel that still runs at 60Hz and still has that...

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Oppo Find N6 surfaces in new colors, including orange

Renders of the Oppo Find N6, that surfaced last month, showed the smartphone in three colors. Now, a new set of Find N6 renders has surfaced, giving us our best look yet at the smartphone and showing the foldable in new colors. These renders, shared by reliable leakster Evan Blass, show the Oppo Find N6 in three new colors, including orange, because of course. Oppo Find N6's leaked renders Blass didn't share any other details about the Oppo Find N6; however, Oppo previously confirmed that Find N6 would feature a Hasselblad-tuned 200MP quad-camera setup. Rumors claim the...

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A smaller version of the Redmi Pad 2 is on the way

The Redmi Pad 2 launched in June of last year with an 11-inch screen, and now the brand is apparently working on a smaller variation of it. The Redmi Pad 2 9.7-inch is now listed in the GSMA's IMEI database, with three model numbers: 2604ERP4DG, 2604ERP4DC, and 2604ERP4DI. They reveal that the device will be launching in China, India, as well as other global markets, so this could get a pretty geographically spread out release. The original Redmi Pad 2 While there are no other details about it aside from its name, that obviously tells us it will have a 9.7" touchscreen, smaller...

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Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro in for review

Samsung's next-gen buds are here, and they look subdued. That may be no bad thing, though, as they're simpler, easier to use, and should also have a better, louder sound. The buds ship in either Black or White (plus an online-exclusive Pink Gold) in a simple box with S/M/L eartips. They'll ship from March 11 and cost $250/€250 - that's the same price as the Buds3 Pro from 2024. The Galaxy Buds4 Pro ship in a smaller case with a see-through top. The buds now lie flat down in the case, unlike the Buds3 Pro, which sit upright. Just like before, you can control the buds both by...

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Weekly deals: Samsung Galaxy S26 series on sale, iPhone 17e, Nothing Phone (4a), Apple MacBook Neo on pre-order

Samsung’s recently launched Galaxy S26 lineup is now on sale, while Apple’s new iPhone 17e and the MacBook Neo are available for pre-order. The Nothing Phone (4a) is also currently up for pre-order on Amazon UK. Let’s start with the Samsung Galaxy S26 series. The top-of-the-line Galaxy S26 Ultra is currently available with a £170 discount on the 512GB and 1TB variants. The device is powered by the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset and introduces Samsung’s new Privacy Display feature, along with a few other minor upgrades. ...

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Motorola Edge 70 Fusion launched in India with a chipset different from other regions

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion, unveiled earlier this week, made its India debut today. The smartphone comes in Pantone Blue Surf, Pantone Country Air, and Pantone Silhouette colors with three memory options - 8GB/128GB, 8GB/256GB, and 12GB/256GB, priced at INR26,999 ($295/€255), INR29,999 ($325/€280), and INR32,999 ($360/€310), respectively. [#InlinePriceWidget,14432,1#] The Edge 70 Fusion will go on open sale in India starting March 12 through Motorola's official Indian website, Flipkart, and leading retail stores across the country. However, it will also be available for purchase in...

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New OnePlus 15T details revealed ahead of expected launch

Several details about the upcoming OnePlus 15T were recently confirmed by the brand, and now more information has been revealed. The handset is expected to be unveiled in China later this month. OnePlus China President Li Jie has shared new details about the OnePlus 15T on Weibo. The phone is confirmed to sport a 6.32-inch flat screen with rounded corners. Earlier this week, OnePlus had also revealed that the phone will feature extremely slim and uniform display bezels. OnePlus 13T Apart from the display specs, Li Jie also confirmed that the phone will get a 3D ultrasonic...

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vivo X300 Ultra's 200MP periscope telephoto camera detailed

After revealing details about the main rear camera of the upcoming vivo X300 Ultra, the company has now shared the specifications of the phone’s telephoto camera as well. vivo also recently showcased the X300 Ultra’s video capabilities at MWC. vivo product manager Han Boxiao revealed the details in a post on Weibo. The vivo X300 Ultra will feature a fifth-generation Zeiss 200MP periscope telephoto camera using a customized Samsung HP0 sensor. According to the company, the telephoto camera will leverage vivo’s BlueImage technology to improve color accuracy, autofocus...

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Motorola Edge 70 Fusion (India) hands-on: Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 SoC and 7,000 mAh battery

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion, unveiled earlier this week, made its debut today in India. We already got our hands on the Edge 70 Fusion's European version at MWC, so let's take a closer look at the Edge 70 Fusion's Indian model now. The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion's Indian model comes in a retail box made of recycled materials, but it also has the FIFA World Cup 2026 logo on it as Motorola is the official smartphone partner for the FIFA World Cup this year. [#InlinePriceWidget,14432,1#] The Indian Motorola Edge 70 Fusion's retail package includes a charging cable, a SIM ejector tool, some...

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vivo X300 Ultra's main camera details officially revealed

The vivo X300 Ultra was showcased at MWC 2026, but the company did not reveal much about its design or hardware specifications at the time. As MWC draws to a close, however, vivo has now confirmed some details about the phone’s primary rear camera hardware. In a Weibo post, vivo product manager Han Boxiao revealed that the X300 Ultra will feature a 200MP primary rear camera. The main camera will use the Sony LYTIA-901 1/1.12-inch sensor and offer a focal length of 35mm. vivo claims that the new sensor can capture 30% more light per pixel than before. According to vivo, the new...

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Watch the Nothing Phone (4a) series launch event

It’s almost time for Nothing to unveil its latest (a)-series phones. The brand is hosting a product launch event where we’ll see the debut of the Phone (4a) and Phone (4a) Pro, and you can tune in to the announcement from the video below at 10:30 GMT time. We have a pretty good idea of what to expect from the Phone (4a), which we even saw in person at MWC. The device will come in four color options with the all-new Glyph Bar, replacing the usual Glyph Lights seen on previous Nothing smartphones. It should launch with a 6.78-inch AMOLED (FHD+ 120Hz), alongside the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4...

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OnePlus 15T confirmed to pack a 7,500mAh battery

OnePlus has revealed new details about its upcoming compact phone. The OnePlus 15T is expected to launch later this month, although the company has not announced an exact date yet. However, it recently began teasing the handset. In its latest teasers, OnePlus has confirmed the battery capacity and additional design details of the upcoming OnePlus 15T. The smartphone will feature a 7,500mAh battery with support for 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. The OnePlus 13T came with a 6,260mAh battery The phone will also come with IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings for improved...

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Who needs data centers in space when they can float offshore?

Offshore wind developer Aikido will deploy a small data center beneath a floating offshore wind turbine later this year.

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vivo X300 FE silently launched

There’s a new member in vivo’s flagship X-series, and it dons the FE moniker, which stands for Fan Edition or maybe Fashion Edition? We’re not so sure ourselves, but either way, the X300 FE brings a familiar set of specs, and it is now listed on the company’s official site in Russia. For the most part, the X300 FE is a rebadged version of the China-exclusive vivo S50 Pro mini with one minor difference: it features Bluetooth 6.0 connectivity in place of the Pro mini’s Bluetooth 5.4 spec. The rest of the hardware is identical between the two. You get a decently compact 6.31-inch...

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Eight Sleep raises $50M at $1.5B valuation

Eight Sleep said it was free-cash-flow positive in 2025, and plans to use the new funding for new products, global expansions, and clinical validation.

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HMD is bringing AI, video calling and a digital wallet to its feature phones

Among the myriad of announcements at MWC 2026, HMD announced its plans to bring modern smartphone features to its feature phone lineup in the coming months. HMD wants to expand digital access to under-connected users worldwide through a set of features and services, including a digital wallet, an AI assistant and video calling. These services are set to launch throughout 2026, with key markets like India being the starting point. HMD’s digital wallet will deliver secure remittances for receiving, storing and cashing out funds through local payment systems. The service is set to debut in...

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vivo X300 Ultra's video capabilities showcased at MWC 2026

Up until now, we were only speculating about vivo's intentions to launch its X300 Ultra globally. There were clues in the past few months in the form of international certification documents, but now we have the official confirmation from vivo itself - the X300 Ultra is indeed coming to the international market, making it the first X Ultra to step outside of China. To hype up fans abroad, vivo showcased the phone's video recording capabilities at MWC 2026 in Barcelona. After mastering the still photos, vivo is now tackling videography and video production with its X300 Ultra flagship,...

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The candidate that Silicon Valley built is now the one they want to tear down

Ethan Agarwal, a 40-year-old tech entrepreneur with no political background, told TechCrunch on Monday evening that he is running for California's 17th congressional district.

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Honor 600 Lite online listing reveals design, specifications and price

Early last month, details about a new mid-range device, the Honor 600 Lite, surfaced online. The handset is likely to be part of the upcoming Honor 600 series. While Honor hasn't made any details about the 600 Lite official, the phone has been listed online. The Honor 600 Lite offers a premium build with a metal frame, a glass rear panel, and an IP66 rating, according to the online listing. The device also appears to have a dedicated camera shutter button. Honor 600 Lite in Velvet Black As per the listing, the phone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite SoC, paired with...

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Oppo Find X9 Ultra confirmed to launch globally

Oppo's Find X9 series includes two smartphones - Find X9 and Find X9 Pro. Earlier this month, Oppo said that the Find X9s would launch soon in India with the Dimensity 9500s SoC. And today, Oppo announced that the Find X9 Ultra will debut globally later this year, making it the first Ultra model in the Find X lineup to launch outside China. Oppo stated that the Find X9 Ultra's global launch underscores its long-term commitment to the global market. The Find X9 Ultra's imaging system is co-developed with Hasselblad and it "integrates the most advanced imaging system Oppo has ever developed...

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Tecno Camon 50 Ultra goes official with Dimensity 7400 Ultra, 6,500mAh battery

The Tecno Camon 50 Ultra 5G is now official with a large 6,500mAh battery, a triple rear camera setup, and improved protection over the Pro model. It comes with a 6.78-inch AMOLED display that offers a 1.5K resolution and a refresh rate of 144Hz. The display supports HDR10 and is protected with the Gorilla Glass Victus 2. The phone features an under-display optical fingerprint scanner as well. At the back, the design and the camera module remain similar to the Camon 50 Pro model. There’s a primary 50MP wide sensor, a 50MP telephoto unit with 3x optical zoom and OIS support, and an...

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Tecno Camon 50 Ultra review

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vivo X300 Ultra showcased at MWC

As expected, vivo showcased its top-tier camera flagship – the X300 Ultra at MWC. This was not an official announcement but a sneak peek at what’s to come, but the more important bit is that the X300 Ultra is confirmed to launch outside of China, which would make it the first vivo Ultra phone to do so. It remains to be seen which countries will get the device and there’s no word on pricing for now. Vivo did not reveal the X300 Ultra’s actual design and key specs, but we did get to see its all-new teleconverter and camera rig. The verbosely named vivo ZEISS Telephoto Extender Gen2...

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OnePlus 15T will feature an upgraded periscope telephoto camera

OnePlus is expected to unveil the successor to the OnePlus 13T in China later this month. Although the company has not announced an exact launch date, it has begun teasing the upcoming OnePlus 15T. Most recently, a company executive shared details about the phone’s rear camera system. In a post on Weibo, OnePlus China President Li Jie confirmed that the OnePlus 15T will come with an upgraded LUMA periscope lens at the back. The executive claims that the upgraded hardware enables better portrait and zoom shots. OnePlus 13T The handset will also offer a larger battery and improved...

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