Nvidia has taken over Computex with the long-expected announcement of the RTX Spark for Windows. This report covers why Nvidia is getting back into Windows SoCs and what this means for Microsoft, Qualcomm, MediaTek, PC OEMs, Intel, AMD, and Apple.
Read MoreDespite a brutal retail environment that has undone most retailers, Micro Center has found a successful formula to sell PCs and components in the U.S. I visited its most recently updated retail store in Patterson, NJ to find out what it’s doing differently.
Read MoreGoogle pulled out most of its consumer-focused Android announcements into The Android Show ahead of this week’s Google I/O. Google has impactful ideas integrating AI in mobile, auto, and laptops, but that last one needs more explanation.
Read MoreEveryone is a content creator these days. AI is both fueling additional data storage needs and making it more expensive. Hard drives never fully went away, but they’re certainly back now.
Read MoreLike all tech events these days, MWC was about AI, but it differed in how it was about AI. This report covers six trends from the show that will last beyond the immediate news cycle.
Read MoreThe FCC has added home routers built outside the U.S. to its Covered List, effectively banning all new routers from the U.S. market. The FCC posted a FAQ to provide clarity on what is/isn’t covered. Questions remain.
Read MoreSamsung has been teasing a trifold smartphone for a while, and it is now official. It’s not a mainstream product, but it’s also not a gimmick. Here’s why Samsung is building it.
Read MoreThe MacBook Neo is a good small laptop for general purpose computing, and an astonishing value. It presents both short- and long-term challenges for Windows and ChromeOS. Analysis and recommendations inside.
Read MoreApple gave the iPad Air a spec bump but kept the two areas that could have used improvement the same: storage and the display. It fits perfectly in Apple’s pricing ladder — and ecosystem — but gives others a way in.
Read MoreAt MWC, Qualcomm applied the Snapdragon Elite brand to a new SoC for wearables expected to power pendants, pins, watches, and other form factors for AI-driven experiences. It’s an ambitious concept that will require changes in software, use cases, and social norms.
Read MoreAt Samsung Unpacked, Samsung launched new Galaxy S bar phones with more AI choices and component upgrades including updated silicon, camera sensors that let in more light, and Privacy Display on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Pricing is… interesting.
Read MoreGoogle just launched the mid-tier Pixel 10a smartphone on its annual cadence. Should it have?
Read MoreAt T-Mobile Capital Markets Day, T-Mobile did a bit of a victory lap for its performance, promised continued growth – even in fixed wireless – and announced that network-based AI features are coming, starting with Live Translation.
Read MoreHow much better can a phone charger be? Anker’s successful answer to that question exemplifies the importance of innovation that fits within brand parameters.
Read MoreAfter a disastrous rebrand effort at last year’s CES that saw sales fall relative to Lenovo and HP, Dell is promising to refocus on consumer and SMB. XPS is coming back, but Dell has a lot of ground to make up.
Read MoreMeta is laying off Reality Labs staff and shuttering some of its VR game studios and all of its VR workplace initiatives. What does this mean for the future of XR?
Read MoreApple is bundling its creative and productivity apps into Creator Studio. This is partly about generating recurring subscription revenue but mostly about protecting (or enhancing) its platforms from a new generation of competition.
Read MoreApple will be using Google’s Gemini as the basis for future Apple Foundation Models. Siri is about to get a lot smarter, and Apple is plugging a major hole in its ecosystem. This does NOT mean iOS and Google will have the same AI features.
Read MoreXREAL’s mainstream smart display glasses just got across-the-board improvements, a price drop, and a new must-have charging/display accessory. They’re so good that ASUS is getting a version for gaming.
Read MoreThe OnePlus 15 offers specs you simply don’t find on other smartphones outside of China. U.S. carriers aren’t offering this one, either, but consumers can buy them directly. Finally.
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