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It is fascinating to watch how Apple operates when the rest of the tech world is tapping the brakes. While most smartphone manufacturers are bracing for a tough year in 2026, Apple seems to be preparing for yet another victory lap. A fresh investor note from analyst Jeff Pu gives us a rare peek behind the curtain at Cupertino’s strategy, and if his predictions hold water, the iPhone 18 era is going to be about much more than just a new camera bump or a slightly faster chip. What stands out immediately is the contrast in market confidence. Pu is…
OpenAI has announced ChatGPT Go, the cheaper subscription tier of the popular AI chatbot, which offers a handful of benefits over the free tier. However, along with that, the Sam Altman-led company will begin testing ads in ChatGPT (in the coming weeks), for both mobile and web users. Initially, OpenAI launched its cheaper ChatGPT Go subscription in India (last year). But starting January 16, 2026, it is available worldwide, including the U.S., where it costs $8 a month. For the price, the subscription offers 10x more messages, file uploads, and image creation than the free version. ChatGPT Go is rolling…
28 Years Later reinvigorated Danny Boyle and Alex Garland’s beloved zombie film saga, but its new sequel, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, set another high bar for the franchise. Shot back-to-back with 28 Years Later, The Bone Temple follows Dr. Ian Kelson (Ralph Fiennes) as he bonds with the Alpha zombie Samson (Chi Lewis-Parry) and attempts to cure him of the Rage Virus. Meanwhile, young Spike (Alfie Williams) reluctantly joins Sir Lord Jimmy Crystal (Jack O’Connell) and his cult of Satanists. After 28 Years Later introduced to a vast, new post-apocalyptic story, The Bone Temple pushed the franchise even further with its…
Early retail pages for the unannounced Realme 16 have already laid out the spec sheet, as leaked by a Vietnamese publication. Images, colors, and memory options are visible, which usually points to a launch that’s close. The main hook is a small secondary screen tucked into the rear camera island, not unlike the Nubia or the Lava Agni 3. It sits beside the lenses and pairs with a reflective panel, letting you frame yourself while using the main camera instead of the front shooter. The rest reads like a practical build. There’s an AMOLED display with a fast refresh rate,…
Shoe maker Syntilay has unveiled its new PulsePodz shoes, which it claims couldn’t have been made without 3D printing and AI. These recovery slides feature nine individual pods on the base, designed with a lattice structure and different densities that create a cushion to target support where the foot needs it most. Syntilay says this structure produces a pulsing sensation to reduce pressure in the highest-stress parts of the foot. We spoke to the brand, which recently appeared on our Trending Forward podcast) about these new shoes at CES, and got to try them out ourselves. Ben Weiss, the co-founder…
Rivian has begun Manufacturing Validation (MV) units of the R2 five-seater electric SUV. The production istaking place at the automaker’s plant in Normal, Illinois, which has been expanded (by another 1.1 million square feet) to accommodate the new assembly lines. This milestone follows the earlier Design Validation (DV) phase, completed in mid-2025. MV builds are used to test everything from the panel’s fit and finish and paint quality to the electrical systems (including the motors and battery pack) and the software that holds everything together in EVs. They’re near-final vehicles with production-ready specifications. R2 manufacturing validation builds are rolling off…
It’s a feature-length episode of The Game Informer Show this week. Marcus, Charles, and Eric gather together to discuss the games they’ve been playing lately, including the charming new 3D platformer Big Hops and return visits to games like Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance.Then, the trio get into a discussion about the subscription services in gaming that they still do, or don’t, use. From Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus to various battle passes and MMO monthly subs, there are a lot of expenses that can easily add up.…
You can buy the nicest TV in the world and still end up disappointed if the audio is coming from tiny downward-firing speakers. Dialogue gets muffled, action scenes turn into a wall of noise, and you’re constantly riding the volume button. Sony’s BRAVIA Theater Bar 6 with a subwoofer is down to $499.99, saving you $200 off the $699.99 compared value. If you’ve been waiting for a sound upgrade that actually feels like a “before and after,” this is the kind of deal that makes it worth doing now instead of “someday.” What you’re getting This setup is a 3.1.2-channel…
Happy Friday, Game Informer audience! You made it to the end of the week, and I hope some of the stories we published this week made doing so just a little bit easier. It was a slow week for reviews, previews, and the like – a very quiet January so far before the storm of releases that is February, which includes some big games – but a big one for news. We also completed a ton of magazine proofing and editing this week, and we’re putting the final touches on the next issue, featuring [REDACTED] on the cover, as we…
Apple’s OLED MacBook Pro seems to be one step closer to hitting store shelves. According to a Korean blog post, production of OLED panels for the purported MacBook models has already begun, by none other than Samsung. What’s even more interesting is that the display manufacturing process is said to be running ahead of schedule (initially planned for the second quarter of this year). If that’s true, Apple has already finalized the display technology, size, and other specifications, right on time for the rumored 2026 launch. The manufacturing breakthrough behind Apple’s OLED Macs The blog post mentions that Samsung’s display…