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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Wide Foldable Spotted in Real-World Photos

Leaked images from a South Korean forum show Samsung's rumored wide-screen Galaxy Z Fold8 in a protective case. The device appears to feature a noticeably wider form factor and dual-camera setup, with an official unveiling expected at Galaxy Unpacked in July.

Huma Shazia·2 Jun 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·3 min

iOS 26.5.1 Fixes Charging Bug on iPhone Air and iPhone 17

Apple released iOS 26.5.1 and macOS 26.5.1 on June 1, 2026, addressing two specific bugs before next week's WWDC. The iOS update fixes a wired charging failure that affected iPhone Air and iPhone 17 models when batteries were nearly drained. The macOS patch resolves unexpected shutdowns on M5 Macs running enterprise content filtering tools.

Huma Shazia·2 Jun 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·4 min

iPhone Fold Photo Leak Shows Wide-Style Design, $2,000 Price

A photo leak from Ice Universe reveals Apple's first foldable iPhone will use a wide-style form factor rather than a flip design. The device is expected to launch in September at a $2,000 starting price with limited color options.

Manaal Khan·2 Jun 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·4 min

Noctua Launches Carbon Nanotube Thermal Pad for AMD Ryzen CPUs

Noctua enters the thermal pad market through a partnership with aerospace supplier Carbice. The NT-CP1 uses carbon nanotube technology originally designed for satellites, promising maintenance-free cooling that improves over time.

Manaal Khan·2 Jun 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·5 min

AMD Brings Back 5800X3D at Computex 2026 Alongside 7700X3D

AMD announced three products at Computex 2026, but none of them are new. The company is re-releasing the four-year-old Ryzen 7 5800X3D as an Anniversary Edition, launching a slower version of the 7800X3D, and finally bringing a year-old China-exclusive GPU to global markets.

Manaal Khan·2 Jun 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·5 min

Asus ROG Ally X20 Brings 7.4-inch OLED and Drift-Proof Sticks

Asus celebrates 20 years of ROG with an upgraded handheld featuring a brighter OLED display, new TMR joysticks that resist drift, and a mandatory bundle with AR glasses. The catch: you can't buy the handheld alone.

Manaal Khan·1 Jun 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·4 min

Bambu Lab A2L Brings Large-Format 3D Printing for $469

Bambu Lab's new A2L 3D printer offers a 330 x 320 x 325 mm build volume at half the price of its H2S sibling. The company calls it the 'H2S Lite' and targets cosplayers, families, and hobbyists who need helmet-sized prints without professional-tier costs.

Huma Shazia·1 Jun 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·5 min

Inside Computex 2026: How Tech Media Covers the Chaos

Tom's Hardware launched a behind-the-scenes series documenting the grueling logistics of covering Computex 2026 in Taipei. From 22-hour flights to midnight Nvidia briefings, the team reveals what it takes to report on the world's largest tech trade show.

Manaal Khan·1 Jun 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·5 min

Huawei Nova 16 Series Packs 7,000mAh Battery and 200MP Camera

Huawei's latest mid-range phones push battery and camera specs to flagship territory. The nova 16 Pro gets a 200MP main sensor with RYYB tech and a 50MP periscope telephoto, while both models share a massive 7,000mAh battery with 100W charging.

Huma Shazia·1 Jun 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·6 min

Computex 2026 Day One: Nvidia, Intel, AMD Reshape AI Hardware

The first day of Computex 2026 brought major announcements from Nvidia, Intel, and AMD. Nvidia unveiled its RTX Spark Superchip for laptops, Intel detailed its Crescent Island AI GPU with 480GB of memory, and AMD confirmed AM5 support through 2029.

Huma Shazia·1 Jun 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·5 min

Nvidia RTX Spark: ARM CPU Meets RTX 5070 in New Laptop Chip

Nvidia announced the RTX Spark at Computex 2026, its first consumer CPU that combines a 20-core ARM processor with an RTX 5070-class GPU. The chip targets laptops designed for local AI agents, with partners including Microsoft, Dell, and Lenovo shipping devices this fall.

Manaal Khan·1 Jun 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·5 min

AMD Revives Ryzen 7 5800X3D, Adds 7700X3D Under $350

AMD is bringing back the Ryzen 7 5800X3D as a 10th Anniversary Edition at $349 and launching the new Ryzen 7 7700X3D at $329. Both eight-core X3D processors target gamers facing rising DDR5 and component prices, offering high-performance options for AM4 and AM5 platforms.

Huma Shazia·1 Jun 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·5 min

Dell XPS 13 vs MacBook Neo: $699 Wildcat Lake Takes on Apple

Dell revives its iconic XPS 13 with Intel's new Wildcat Lake processors, pricing it at $699 to compete directly with Apple's $599 MacBook Neo. The 2.2-pound ultrabook brings a 120Hz touchscreen and up to 32GB RAM, but costs $100 more than Apple's entry-level offering.

Manaal Khan·1 Jun 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·4 min

Xiaomi 17T Pro Tops GSMArena's Week 22 Trending Phones

Xiaomi's new 17T series dominated GSMArena's weekly trending chart, with the 17T Pro claiming first place and the standard 17T taking third. The phones feature a 7,000 mAh silicon-carbon battery and 3,500 nit display, pushing Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra to fourth place.

Huma Shazia·1 Jun 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·5 min

Nvidia N1 and N1X Chip Specs Leak Before Computex Launch

Leaked specifications reveal Nvidia's N1 family of Arm-based SoCs will feature up to 20 cores and 6,144 CUDA cores. The chips mark Nvidia's return to the PC processor market after 15 years, putting the company in direct competition with Apple, AMD, and Intel.

Huma Shazia·31 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·5 min

Oppo Reno16, Xiaomi 17T, RedMagic 11S Pro: Week 22 Launches

Three major smartphone series launched in a single week. Oppo's Reno16 brings 200MP cameras, Xiaomi's 17T targets performance enthusiasts, and RedMagic's 11S Pro pushes gaming phone specs to new extremes with a 4.74GHz processor.

Huma Shazia·31 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·5 min

Android 17 Poll: Security and AirDrop Win, Wear OS Ignored

A reader poll from GSMArena reveals Android 17's security features and AirDrop compatibility are the most anticipated updates from Google I/O 2026. Wear OS 7 barely registered interest, while Gemini Intelligence and the new Googlebook laptops drew mixed reactions.

Manaal Khan·31 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·4 min

Newegg's $439 RTX 5060 and Ryzen 7 5800X Bundle Saves $150

Newegg is selling an Nvidia RTX 5060 and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X combo for $439, down from $589 when bought separately. The deal includes a free Gamdias air cooler worth $35, making this one of the better entry points for budget PC builders in 2026.

Manaal Khan·30 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·5 min

Oppo's ColorOS 16 Update Brings AI Mind Pilot, Overhauled Lock Screen

Oppo has started rolling out the ColorOS 16 May 2026 update for Find and Reno series phones. The update introduces AI Mind Pilot for multi-model orchestration, a redesigned Live Space lock screen, and cross-platform file sharing with Apple devices.

Manaal Khan·30 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·5 min

MSI's 32-Inch OLED Monitor Hits 680Hz at 1080p

MSI unveiled the MPG OLED 322URDX36 ahead of Computex 2026. The 32-inch monitor uses Samsung's Penta Tandem QD-OLED panel and offers three resolution modes: 4K at 360Hz, 1440p at 520Hz, and 1080p at 680Hz.

Huma Shazia·30 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·5 min

Xiaomi 17T Series Launches With Periscope Cameras, 7,000mAh Batteries

Xiaomi's new 17T and 17T Pro bring flagship-grade 5x periscope zoom to the mid-range, paired with silicon-carbon batteries reaching 7,000mAh. Both phones cost €100 more than their predecessors, but launch bundles offer tablets at half price.

Huma Shazia·30 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·4 min

Honor Win Turbo Bets Big on Battery, Not Speed

Honor launched the Win Turbo in China with a 10,000 mAh battery and triple IP rating, but swapped the flagship chip for a power-efficient Dimensity 8500. The phone prioritizes endurance over raw performance, targeting users who need their device to last days, not hours.

Huma Shazia·30 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·4 min

iPhone 18 Pro Ditches Cosmic Orange for Cherry Red

New dummy unit images from leaker Sonny Dickson show Apple's next Pro iPhones in four colors, with a saturated red replacing the popular Cosmic Orange. The design otherwise appears unchanged from the iPhone 17 Pro series.

Manaal Khan·30 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·5 min

Vertu AlphaFold: A $34,200 Foldable Phone Built for AI

Vertu has launched the AlphaFold, its first book-style foldable phone priced between $6,880 and $34,200. The device runs a proprietary AI agent called Hermes that can control 70+ apps, review documents, and manage executive dashboards on-device. Luxury materials meet last year's Snapdragon 8 Elite chip.

Manaal Khan·30 May 2026