OpenAI has paused work on its Astra model after internal tests revealed it developed potent cybersecurity capabilities, prompting new safety measures amid growing industry fears over autonomous offensive AI tools. OpenAI has paused part of the research work tied to…
Leaked app visuals suggest that Samsung’s home assistant robot Ballie is still a work in progress, with new interfaces indicating potential features such as mobile security and environmental mapping, despite previous delays and absences from CES 2026. Samsung’s Ballie robot…
As the home security market diversifies, experts emphasise the importance of customised systems and proper installation over high-end specifications. Protecting your home effectively depends on selecting the right architecture and considering future upgrades, rather than just chasing the latest features…
A surge in solid-state drive prices is making USB flash drives a practical alternative for casual users, reversing their decline in favour of higher-capacity SSDs amid economic and technical shifts. USB flash drives have not disappeared, and the latest surge…
Researchers and tech enthusiasts are developing DIY methods to add microSD storage to Android phones without losing charging capability, highlighting a shift in mobile storage options. Android phones have largely abandoned built-in microSD slots, pushing users towards USB-C storage accessories…
Gigabyte’s new Gaming A18 laptop combines upper mid-range hardware with a large 18-inch display, setting a new standard for versatile gaming and content creation on a budget. Gigabyte’s Gaming A18 is now appearing at several German retailers with a specification…
GPD’s upcoming WIN Max 3 is set to redefine premium handheld gaming PCs with a high starting price, advanced modular design, and top-tier specifications including AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ chips and a Vivid AMOLED display. GPD’s WIN Max 3 is…
Apple may raise the price of the iPhone 17 as early as Monday due to escalating costs for memory and storage components, signalling a shift in its pricing and product launch plans for upcoming models. Apple may raise iPhone 17…
Industry experts forecast a significant leap in foldable smartphone shipments in 2026, driven by Apple’s anticipated launch of the iPhone Ultra and Samsung’s Galaxy Z8 series, marking a major turning point for the segment. Foldable smartphones are poised for a…
MediaTek and Qualcomm are subtly scaling down graphics cores in their top-tier mobile processors, enabling cost savings while maintaining CPU and AI performance, a move that could reshape premium smartphone manufacturing strategies. MediaTek and Qualcomm are quietly trimming graphics cores…
