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Samsung Unveils Galaxy S26 Lineup at Galaxy Unpacked Event

Rumored minor upgrades and potential price hike for latest flagship smartphones

Rabbit Product Design Announces IoT Electronics Design Services

New prototyping and validation services aim to help IoT inventors avoid manufacturing delays.

Silicon Valley Billionaires Obsessed with 432Hz, Binaural Beats

Tech executives build routines around sound frequency technology to 'hack' their brains

Apple Unveils New Wireless Chip Upgrades for iPhone 18 Pro

Analyst report reveals two in-house wireless chip upgrades, smaller Dynamic Island, and more for flagship iPhone models

Americans Shift to Phone Leasing as Upgrade Culture Fades

29% of smartphone owners now prefer leasing over buying amid rising costs and longer device lifecycles.

YouTube Arrives on Vision Pro, but Apple's Headset Faces Challenges

Google launches native YouTube app for Vision Pro after two years, but the timing coincides with declining sales and production issues for Apple's headset.

Pulsar and VAXEE Unveil New eS Series Esports Gear

The partnership introduces the FS-1 mouse, PD170 mousepads, and armsleeves designed for professional and competitive players.

Instagram Boss Grilled in Trial on Teen Use

California court hears testimony from Meta executive on social media addiction lawsuit

San Francisco man charged for repeat Waymo vandalism

Authorities changed Walker Reed Quinn with several incidents since July.

Microsoft Signals Major Xbox Strategy Shift Towards Unified Gaming Ecosystem

Xbox's presence at GDC 2026 highlights focus on platform convergence and empowering developers across PC and console

Brick Device Offers 'Dumbphone' Solution to Digital Overload

The magnetized Brick blocks social media apps, forcing users to physically tap their phone to access them.

Écoute Launches TH2, the Next Evolution of Vacuum Tube-Powered Headphones

San Francisco-based audio brand Écoute unveils the successor to its groundbreaking TH1 headphones, signaling a potential shift towards more analog experiences in personal audio.

Samsung Confirms Galaxy Unpacked For February 25: Galaxy S26 Series Expected

The upcoming lineup is likely to include the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Plus, and Galaxy S26 Ultra.

Instagram Boss Testifies in Trial Over Alleged Harms to Kids

Adam Mosseri defends Instagram app in L.A. civil trial as grieving mothers break down in court

Viture countersues Xreal over alleged patent infringement on AR glasses

The legal battle between the two smart glasses makers could have major implications for the future of AR technology.

Samsung's One UI 8.5 beta adds partial screen recording

The new feature allows Galaxy S25 users to record just a portion of their phone's display.

Optoma Unveils UHZ36 Home Entertainment 4K UHD Laser Projector

The UHZ36 brings cinematic brilliance and performance to sports, movies and more.

Samsung Unveils Galaxy S26 Series with AI-Powered Features

New smartphones boast enhanced privacy tools and design refresh for Galaxy Buds 4

Samsung Offers $5,000 Giveaway for Galaxy S26 Pre-Reservations

Pre-reserving the upcoming Galaxy S26 gets you $30 credit, up to $900 trade-in savings, and a chance to win big.

Samsung Announces Galaxy Unpacked 2026 for S26 Series

Pre-orders now open with early incentives, hinting at March 11 market release.

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