Galaxy S26 Ultra Gets Cheaper, But There’s a Catch
Leaked pricing for the Samsung Galaxy S26 series shows a mixed bag. The Galaxy S26 Ultra could be cheaper than its predecessor, while the base S26 model gets a price hike due to more storage.
Category: Hardware
DietPi’s Big Update Cuts Off Older Hardware
DietPi, a popular lightweight Linux OS for Raspberry Pi and other boards, has a new major release. The update brings new software but drops support for Debian 11 and several older hardware models, forcing some users to migrate or stick with old versions.
We Raced Exoskeletons. The Winner Was… Complicated.
WIRED took the $1,999 Hypershell X Ultra and $1,899 Dnsys X1 Carbon Pro to an athletic track for a series of performance tests. The race highlighted how these emerging devices work, but also how their benefits depend entirely on the individual user. The consumer exoskeleton market is predicted to gr
The 3 Robot Mowers That Stole the Show at CES 2026
According to TechRadar, the 2026 robot mower lineup is a significant leap forward. The most exciting models include the Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD with upgraded Tri-Fusion navigation, the compact Segway Navimow i2 AWD with all-wheel drive, and Roborock’s surprising RockMow X1 LiDAR that ditches satellite
Minisforum’s new mini PC is all-in on local AI and expansion
Minisforum has started sales of its AI-focused mini PC, the X1 Pro-470. It’s built around AMD’s new Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 processor and is offered in both barebone and pre-configured kits.
Thin Clients Are the Secret Weapon Your Linux Home Lab Needs
Thin clients are cheap, quiet, and built to last, making them ideal for Linux. The key is to treat them as reliable endpoints for remote compute, not as underpowered desktop replacements.
Honor’s 2025 Explosion: 71 Million Phones & A $10B AI Bet
Honor just posted a monster year, shipping 71 million smartphones in 2025 with 50% year-over-year growth. The real story is its global push, with half of all sales now coming from outside China. Next up? A massive $10 billion AI investment.
HP’s 45-hour laptop is a huge bet on Qualcomm
HP is making a massive play for the laptop crown at CES 2026, announcing a full portfolio refresh. The star is the new OmniBook Ultra 14, but the real story is across-the-board upgrades to Qualcomm chips and OLED displays, with wild battery life claims.
Researchers Crack Red Light Emission with Cubic GaN
A research team has demonstrated a new method for growing cubic indium gallium nitride, a material that could enable efficient red micro-LEDs. This challenges the dominance of aluminium indium gallium phosphide in red emitters, especially for tiny displays. The breakthrough hinges on a growth techni
iPhone Finally Beats Nokia for Global Mobile Web Usage
Web analytics firm StatCounter reports that in January 2013, the iPhone became the top device for global mobile internet usage, displacing Nokia. Samsung also jumped into second place. The data highlights a massive shift in the mobile landscape.