Samsung is reportedly planning to keep Galaxy S26 prices flat even as component costs rise. To make it work, they’ll likely boost specs like battery capacity and camera zoom while tweaking the chipset mix between Snapdragon and Exynos.
SpaceX is planning a major reconfiguration of its Starlink satellite network. The company will lower all satellites from their current 550 km orbit down to 480 km throughout 2026, aiming to significantly increase space safety.
The AI boom is creating a surprising problem for regular tech buyers. Data centers are gobbling up DDR5 memory, driving up prices and creating a shortage that could hit consumer devices next.
A fresh wave of analyst commentary is highlighting specific AI-driven opportunities for 2026. Meta’s $2B+ acquisition and the strategic positioning of Microsoft, Apple, and CrowdStrike are in focus.
A team at MIT has developed a radical new approach to brain implants. They’re using the body’s own immune cells to ferry microscopic electronic devices to precise locations in the brain, powered entirely by external light.
A new European project is tackling the high cost and environmental impact of advanced semiconductors. By reusing rare materials, it hopes to make sub-THz technology viable for mass markets.
The long-awaited Lisuan G100 GPUs have started shipping to Chinese customers. Initial shipments are for professional “digital twin” use, but the 7G106 model is a gaming-focused card that could hit retail by early 2026.
According to TechRadar, Xbox endured a punishing 2025 marked by major missteps. The company raised Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to $29.99 monthly, implemented two separate Xbox console price hikes, and laid off 9,000 employees across studios like Rare and Bethesda. This all happened as it continued sendi
AMD’s next-gen Zen 6 CPU architecture has appeared in a developer document. It shows a shift to an 8-wide instruction dispatch and new 512-bit vector support. This points to major performance gains for parallel and AI workloads.
LG is teasing a new home robot with two articulated arms and five-fingered hands, set to debut at CES next month. It’s a major shift from their previous models and promises to handle a wide range of household chores.
