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Flagship phones have gotten expensive enough that a small discount barely moves the needle. This one does. The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL (unlocked, 256GB) is down to $949.00, which is $250 off the $1,199.00 compared value. If you’ve been sitting on an older phone because you didn’t want to pay full price for a top-tier model, this is the kind of markdown that actually changes the decision. What you’re getting The “Pro XL” format is all about a more comfortable daily experience: a bigger screen for reading, maps, and media, plus that roomy feel when you’re typing or multitasking.…
A QWERTY keyboard phone in 2026 might not be top of mind when it comes to new releases this year, but in the sea of black rectangular slabs and an increasing fixation on foldable phones – we might even see the iPhone Fold this year – Clicks has its sights set on a different market. I was recently able to get my hands on the the Communicator during its debut appearance at CES 2026, albeit non-working units, to get a feel for what a QWERTY phone feels like in the modern age. It’s been a while since BlackBerry offered relevant…
Researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder, University of Arizona, and Sandia National Laboratories have developed a new device that generates controlled vibrations on the surface of a microchip. These waves could help future smartphones become thinner, faster, and more efficient at handling wireless signals. According to the research paper, they have developed a surface acoustic wave (SAW) phonon laser that can create “the tiniest earthquakes imaginable”. Instead of light, this laser sends mechanical waves that skim along the surface of a material. Phones already rely on surface acoustic waves to clean up messy wireless signals, but it requires multiple…
Resident Evil Requiem comes out next month, and fans have been frothing at the mouth for more news about it, especially since seeing the Game Awards trailer that confirmed Leon’s playability. Today’s Resident Evil Showcase gave us exactly that, with director Koshi Nakanishi breaking down the gameplay styles of both protagonists, Leon and Grace, amidst other tidbits of information about the game. Capcom wanted to bring Leon back into the main series, especially after the success of the Resident Evil 4 Remake, but Leon’s inherent combat skills and action hero vibe make him ill-suited for a full-on horror game. Grace Ashcroft…
Along with the Galaxy S24 lineup, Samsung launched Galaxy AI, a useful suite of AI-based features for Samsung’s flagship users. At the launch, the Korean giant said that both the on-device and cloud-based AI tools will remain complementary “through 2025.” However, the company has reportedly changed the footnotes on the official Galaxy AI landing page, opening the door to charging for some, if not all, AI features. “Galaxy AI basic features provided by Samsung are free,” the updated footnote reads (via Android Authority). Paid ‘Enhanced’ features could be on the horizon But what are the “basic” Galaxy AI features? Per…
Apple’s first big hardware launch of the year could be the new MacBook Pro(s), powered by the purported M5 Pro and the M5 Max chips. According to a Macworld report, the Cupertino giant could unveil the new MacBook Pro models with the Creator Studio. For those catching up, Creator Studio is Apple’s latest service that bundles the company’s pro-grade creative apps, including Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro (along with four others), in a monthly subscription that costs $12.99. It will be available via the App Store from January 28, 2026. Creator Studio could set the stage for the new…
Spotify Premium is about to get more expensive from next month. As mentioned in an official press release, the music streaming platform will increase its subscription price from $11.99 per month to $12.99 per month. The new subscription rate will be applicable from February 2026 in the United States, Estonia, and Latvia. Premium subscribers in the regions “will receive an email explaining what this update means,” over the next month. As always, the price increase is to “continue offering the best possible experience and benefit artists.” This is the second increase in a year The revision comes after the streaming…
The iPhone 16e might not be the most modern-looking iPhone on the market, but it surely offers some excellent specifications (I said some). This year, Apple will improve its affordable handset with a set of significant upgrades, giving it a modern look and feel and making it as fast as the iPhone 17. Digital Chat Station, a Chinese tipster, claims that the iPhone 17e “will debut in the first half of the year” in a Weibo post. While that could be anytime between January and June, the iPhone 16e’s launch timeline could help narrow the launch window. A familiar launch…
Researchers at Columbia Engineering have trained a human-like robot named Emo to lip-sync speech and songs by studying online videos, showing how machines can now learn complex human behaviour simply by observing it. Emo is not a full humanoid body but a highly realistic robotic face built to explore how humans communicate. The face is covered with silicone skin and driven by 26 independently controlled facial motors that move the lips, jaw, and cheeks. These motors allow Emo to form detailed mouth shapes that cover 24 consonants and 16 vowels, which is critical for natural speech and singing. The goal…
It’s a big week for Amazon Prime’s slate of video game adaptations. First, we got a new episode of the Fallout series. Then, we learned which actor will play Kratos in the live-action God of War series. And now there’s news on the Tomb Raider front – we got our first look at Sophie Turner’s portrayal of Lara Croft. See it for yourself below. Sophie Turner as Lara Croft. The image was originally uploaded to Amazon Prime Video’s social media with the caption “Get your artifacts out. Lara’s on her way… #TombRaider #WardrobeTest” It’s a relatively classic take on the…