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Samsung is betting big on its in-house Exynos SoCs, with reports suggesting that the upcoming Galaxy S26 series will feature the recently released Exynos 2600 chipset. Built on a 2nm manufacturing process, the chip promises notable performance and efficiency gains thanks to a redesigned 10-core CPU, a new Xclipse 960 GPU, and an upgraded built-in NPU. But Samsung appears to have even bigger upgrades planned for future Exynos SoCs. According to a fresh report from Hankyung (via Android Authority), Samsung has developed its own GPU architecture and could debut it with the Exynos 2800 in 2027. This means the Galaxy…
OpenAI is still exploring “ChatGPT ads,” even after earlier signs it had cooled on the idea to keep improving response quality. The Information reports the company is considering sponsored content that could be prioritized so it shows up inside ChatGPT answers. That matters for one simple reason: if paid placements are surfaced in the same space as advice, it can shape what you click and buy. It also doesn’t mean ads are definitely coming. Companies test features constantly, and this is about concepts and mockups, not a launch. OpenAI also acknowledged the direction in a statement to The Information, saying…
Google’s Gemini market share is climbing quickly, and a new web-traffic snapshot suggests the fight for generative AI is starting to look less like a one-horse race. Analytics platform Similarweb says Gemini’s share of generative AI web traffic rose from 5.4% to 18.2% over the last 12 months. In the same window, ChatGPT’s share dropped from 87.2% to 68.0%, a 19-point slide. The story’s read is straightforward: early dominance is giving way to a market where people are spreading their usage, and the biggest platforms are starting to pull behavior in their direction. Gen AI Website Traffic Share, Key Takeaways:→…
Google’s Gemini may have sidelined Bixby on recent Galaxy smartphones, but Samsung hasn’t given up on its voice assistant yet. Instead, the company appears to have partnered with Perplexity to level up Bixby’s responses and offer users a more capable alternative to Gemini. We first caught wind of this partnership in July, when a report suggested that Samsung was exploring collaborations with companies like Perplexity and OpenAI to bring more AI features to Galaxy phones. At the time, a Samsung executive confirmed the company’s plans but did not share details on how such partnerships would benefit end users. However, a…
Humanoid robots have come on leaps and bounds in recent times, and much is expected of the advanced machines in the coming year. The process of training humanoid robots can take various forms. Unitree’s G1 robot for example, is trained partly through teleoperation whereby a human operator wears a motion-capture suit or uses controllers to perform particular movements or entire tasks, with the robot mirroring the movements in real time. The process generates data that feeds into imitation learning algorithms, providing the robot with new autonomous skills. Additional reinforcement learning hones the model to make the movements smoother and more…
If you’ve received a brand-new fitness tracker for Christmas, or have given yourself the admirable New Year’s resolution of getting fitter, then you’ll want to know how to use tech to achieve this goal. I’ve been using and reporting on the gadgets for many years, and have amassed some useful advice to keep in mind. A fitness tracker is a smaller and more affordable version of a smartwatch, which is designed for elegance and ease of use while still keeping its finger on the literal and metaphorical pulse of your body. They’re great as gifts, or as commitments to yourself…
Asus might be looking into some pretty extreme measures to deal with the global memory shortage that’s currently making laptops more expensive. While the company has officially denied any plans to start its own RAM production line, the rumor mill is spinning with talk that the Taiwanese giant could still consider manufacturing its own DRAM as early as 2026. The goal? To finally stop being at the mercy of the big three memory suppliers. The root of the problem is a massive shift in how the world’s biggest memory makers – Samsung, Micron, and SK Hynix – are spending their…
The clock is ticking down on 2026, but for smartphone enthusiasts, it’s ending on a bittersweet note. Apple delivered one of its strongest entry-point phones in the year with the iPhone 17, while the iPhone 17 Pro marked the biggest upgrade we’ve seen on a flagship from the brand in years. Google’s Pixel 10 did one better, while the Pixel 10 Pro emerged as the most refined AI-first phone out there. Samsung knocked it out of the park with the Galaxy Z Fold 7, and even supersized the foldable formula with the Galaxy Z TriFold. AI offered a clear sign…
LG Display is gearing up for a massive leap in monitor tech at CES 2026, where it will show off the world’s first 27-inch 4K OLED panel that finally combines a true RGB stripe subpixel layout with a blistering 240Hz refresh rate. This new panel is a direct answer to the “text problem” that has long plagued OLED monitors, aiming to give both high-end gamers and creative professionals a screen that doesn’t force them to choose between sharp text and smooth motion. The big news here is the move to an RGB stripe structure, where the red, green, and blue…
When looking back at 2025, the biggest stories will undoubtedly be the Switch 2 and the rise of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, but 2026 might actually be even bigger – and not just because GTA 6 is (hopefully) launching. Just about every platform holder has a feather in their cap in terms of high-profile exclusives, but this year, PC gaming is having some more fun, too. Not only is Valve launching its own part-console/part-PC Steam Machine, but there are more handheld PCs than ever vying for attention. It’s shaping up to be a fascinating year – here’s why. All eyes…