YouTube has launched a new Labs program introducing AI "hosts" for YouTube Music. These AI hosts will offer trivia and commentary related to your music listening experience, similar to a radio DJ. The feature, currently in limited testing for US users, aims to enhance discovery and provide richer content. Users...
Leaked Samsung Galaxy TriFold animations reveal a powerful multitasking experience, showcasing One UI's efficiency with Galaxy AI and floating call windows. The device appears to rival Samsung tablets in its ability to handle multiple apps. Notably, a 100x zoom feature is hinted at, a first for a Samsung foldable. The...
YouTube has rolled out new Premium features, including expanded playback speeds up to 4x for all users on Android, iOS, and web. Premium subscribers also gain access to high-quality audio (256kbps) for music videos and Art Tracks on mobile. Smart TV and console users can now utilize Jump Ahead for...
Microsoft has announced pricing for its ROG Xbox Ally handheld consoles, developed in partnership with ASUS. The high-performance Ally X model is priced at $1,000, while the standard model is available for $600. Both are available for preorder and will launch on October 16th, offering Windows 11 for playing Xbox...
Microsoft's new Asus-powered "Xbox" handhelds are launching at significantly higher prices than anticipated, with models costing $999 and $599. This pricing strategy, akin to PCs rather than traditional consoles, suggests a potential shift in the industry towards more expensive hardware. Factors like rising development costs, tariffs, and a desire for...
Xiaomi unveiled its new flagship Xiaomi 17 series, directly competing with Apple's iPhones. The lineup includes the Xiaomi 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max, the latter two featuring a unique secondary rear screen. Key features across the series include powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipsets, massive...
OnePlus officially confirmed its upcoming flagship, the OnePlus 15, will feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. This announcement also marks the end of OnePlus's partnership with Hasselblad, with the company now relying on its own "DetailMax image engine." While specifics on battery, RAM, and display remain undisclosed,...
Qualcomm launched new Snapdragon X Series chips for laptops, including the ultra-premium X2 Elite Extreme for complex workloads and AI processing, boasting multi-day battery life. Two X2 Elite variants (18 and 12 cores) offer up to 31% faster speeds and 43% lower energy consumption than predecessors. Qualcomm claims...
Sony announced the PlayStation Pulse Elevate wireless speakers, launching in 2026. Compatible with PC, Mac, PS5, and PlayStation Portal, they offer Bluetooth and PlayStation Link connectivity. Features include 3D audio, a tilting design, planar magnetic drivers, built-in woofers, and a noise-reducing microphone. They can be used on a...
Qualcomm unveiled its second-generation Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Elite Extreme processors for Windows PCs, boasting significant performance gains. These 3nm chips promise up to 31% faster CPU performance or 43% lower power consumption than their predecessors, alongside a 2.3x GPU performance boost. Featuring an 18-core Oryon CPU...
