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Apple Tests Solid-State Buttons for 20th Anniversary iPhone

Apple is reportedly testing solid-state buttons for a special 20th anniversary iPhone expected in 2027. The new buttons passed tests for gloves, wet hands, and extreme temperatures. The device may also feature under-display Face ID and a 6,000mAh battery.

Manaal Khan·6 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·4 min

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Hits $999 on Amazon, Lowest Yet

Amazon has dropped the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra to $999.99 for the 256GB model, a $300 savings from MSRP just 60 days after launch. The deal covers all four colors available outside Samsung.com and represents the first time the flagship has dipped below $1,000.

Manaal Khan·6 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·4 min

iPhone 17 Tops Global Smartphone Sales in Q1 2026

Apple's standard iPhone 17 captured 6% of all smartphones sold worldwide in Q1 2026, according to Counterpoint Research. The base model outpaced its Pro siblings by a wider margin than last year, while budget 4G Android phones dominated emerging markets.

Huma Shazia·6 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·4 min

Apple Seeks Intel, Samsung to Reduce TSMC Dependency

Apple is negotiating with Intel and Samsung to diversify its chip production beyond TSMC. Key executives have already visited Samsung's Texas factory as the company reorganizes its hardware teams under Johny Srouji.

Manaal Khan·5 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·3 min

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Wide Fold Leak in One UI 9

Images of Samsung's next foldables surfaced inside a One UI 9 build, showing the Galaxy Z Fold8 and the new Galaxy Wide Fold. The Wide Fold brings a shorter, wider form factor with a spacious cover screen, while the Z Fold8 sticks close to the current design.

Huma Shazia·5 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·4 min

Google, Microsoft, xAI Agree to Pre-Release AI Testing by US

Every major US AI lab will now let federal regulators evaluate frontier models before public release. Google, Microsoft, and xAI signed new agreements with the Commerce Department's AI center, while OpenAI and Anthropic renegotiated existing deals to align with Trump's AI priorities.

Huma Shazia·5 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·4 min

Motorola Razr Fold Coming to India: First Book-Style Foldable

Motorola has confirmed its first book-style foldable phone will launch in India. The Razr Fold, which debuted at CES 2025 and recently went on sale in Europe, features an 8.1-inch inner display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, and a 6,000mAh battery.

Huma Shazia·5 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·4 min

Apple Talks to Intel, Samsung for US Chip Production

Apple is in early-stage discussions with Intel and Samsung to manufacture processors in the United States. The move comes as AI demand has strained TSMC's capacity, leaving the iPhone maker scrambling for alternatives.

Huma Shazia·5 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·4 min

Notepad++ Creator Threatens Legal Action Over macOS Port

Don Ho, the creator of Notepad++, has filed a trademark complaint and is threatening legal action against the developer of a macOS port that used the editor's name, logo, and even Ho's biography without permission. The dispute centers on branding, not the port itself, since the GPL license permits forking the code.

Huma Shazia·5 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·5 min

Trump Admin Weighs Mandatory AI Model Vetting Before Release

The Trump administration is discussing an executive order that would require government review of AI models before public release. The policy shift follows Anthropic's decision to withhold its Mythos model, which the company described as capable of finding thousands of critical software vulnerabilities.

Manaal Khan·5 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·6 min

Galaxy S26 vs Galaxy S25: Is the Upgrade Worth It?

Samsung's Galaxy S26 brings incremental improvements over the S25, but with the return of Exynos chips in some regions, the decision is more complicated. We break down what's actually different between these two phones.

Huma Shazia·4 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·5 min

iPhone Air, iPhone 17, Galaxy S26, Pixel 10: This Week's Deals

Major discounts hit flagship phones this week. The iPhone Air drops up to €480, while the iPhone 17, Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup, and Google Pixel 10 series all see price cuts. Here's how the deals stack up.

Huma Shazia·3 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·5 min

Galaxy S26 Plus vs S25 Plus: Is the Upgrade Worth It?

Samsung's Galaxy S26 Plus brings incremental changes over last year's S25 Plus, but the return to a dual-chip strategy complicates the decision. Battery life improves despite identical specs on paper, while design changes are minimal. Here's what matters for buyers weighing the upgrade.

Huma Shazia·3 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·4 min

5 Smartphone Deals Worth Checking Before Mother's Day

With Mother's Day on Sunday, major retailers are discounting flagship phones from Nothing, Samsung, and Google. The Nothing Phone (3) leads with a $200 price cut, while Pixel 10 and Galaxy S26 models also see solid discounts.

Manaal Khan·3 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·4 min

7 Star Wars PC Upgrades for May the 4th 2026

Star Wars Day 2026 brings themed peripherals, games, collectibles, and 3D printer deals for PC enthusiasts. From Boba Fett keyboards to Lego anniversary sets, here's what's available to transform your setup into a galaxy far, far away.

Manaal Khan·2 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·4 min

SoftBank Plans $100 Billion AI Robotics Startup Roze for 2025 IPO

SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son is creating a new U.S.-based company called Roze that will combine AI and robotics to build data centers. The company is targeting a $100 billion valuation and plans to go public this year.

Manaal Khan·1 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·4 min

Huawei Eyes China AI Chip Lead as Nvidia H200 Stalls

Huawei expects AI chip revenue to hit $12 billion this year, up 60% from 2025, as regulatory conflicts between the U.S. and China leave Nvidia's H200 shipments stuck in customs. Beijing is pushing domestic tech firms to use homegrown chips for local operations while Nvidia faces contradictory demands from both governments.

Manaal Khan·1 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·5 min

Linux Root Exploit CVE-2026-31431 Hits Most Distros Since 2017

A newly disclosed vulnerability in the Linux kernel's cryptography layer grants instant root access to any local user. The flaw affects Ubuntu, RHEL, SUSE, Amazon Linux, and even Windows WSL2. Patches exist, but many distributions are still catching up.

Manaal Khan·1 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·3 min

Samsung Plans Android-Powered Galaxy Books With One UI

Samsung is reportedly developing a line of laptops running Android 17 with One UI 9. The Galaxy Book range would span budget to flagship models and arrive as Google merges ChromeOS with Android.

Huma Shazia·1 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·4 min

Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra May Drop to Three Rear Cameras

Leaker Ice Universe claims Samsung will remove the 3x telephoto lens from the Galaxy S27 Ultra, ending a six-year run for the dedicated mid-range zoom camera. The move would shift the Ultra lineup to a triple-camera setup, relying on a high-resolution main sensor for cropped zoom instead.

Manaal Khan·1 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·4 min

Windrose Game Writes 108GB Per Hour to SSDs, Patch Released

The early access pirate survival game Windrose has been discovered writing up to 108GB per hour to players' SSDs due to its RocksDB save system. Developer Kraken Express has released a patch that substantially reduces disk usage, though QLC and older drives remain at higher risk from this behavior.

Manaal Khan·30 Apr 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·4 min

Samsung Memory Division Posts Record Quarter as AI Demand Soars

Samsung's Device Solutions division posted an 86% revenue jump to KRW 81.7 trillion in Q1, driven by AI memory products. Meanwhile, the mobile division stayed profitable but faces headwinds that could lead to its first annual loss.

Manaal Khan·30 Apr 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·4 min

AI Memory Shortage Could Last Until 2027, Samsung and SK Hynix Warn

Samsung and SK Hynix, controlling over 90% of global DRAM production with Micron, are warning of memory shortages extending through 2027 and possibly to 2030. The crunch is driven by explosive demand for HBM chips used in AI accelerators, with customers already reserving supply years in advance.

Huma Shazia·30 Apr 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·5 min

Big Tech AI Spending Hits $725 Billion in 2026

Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon will spend a combined $725 billion on capital expenditures this year, a 77% increase from 2025's record $410 billion. The spending surge reflects rising memory chip costs and intense competition for data center resources.

Manaal Khan·30 Apr 2026