Gadgets 30 December 2025 - 16 January 2026

Sony Xperia 1 VIII Reveal Is Hours Away: Camera Shake-Up, Price Risk and Launch Details
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Sony Xperia 1 VIII Reveal Is Hours Away: Camera Shake-Up, Price Risk and Launch Details

Sony has set its next Xperia unveiling for Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. in Japan, pointing fans to a YouTube premiere and using the #NextXperia tag on its official teaser page. The name of the device? Still under wraps, according to the teaser. Timing is crucial here, with just hours left before Sony pulls back the curtain on its next Xperia. All eyes are on whether the company sticks to its niche, camera-centric approach in a premium market packed with heavyweight competitors. According to Japan’s Xperia-focused Kunkoku site, Sony’s third teaser flashed a “1 Day to Go” message, alongside the line: “A new trinity has awoken, the next one is coming.”
May 12, 2026
Update your Bluetooth headphones now: Google Fast Pair “WhisperPair” bug risks eavesdropping and tracking
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Update your Bluetooth headphones now: Google Fast Pair “WhisperPair” bug risks eavesdropping and tracking

Researchers from Belgium’s KU Leuven have revealed a series of attacks dubbed “WhisperPair” targeting vulnerabilities in certain Bluetooth audio devices using Google’s Fast Pair feature. The flaws let attackers nearby connect without permission, hijack audio streams, and sometimes even convert the devices into location-tracking tools. Researchers revealed to WIRED that they uncovered security flaws in 17 Fast Pair audio devices across 10 brands, such as Sony, Jabra, JBL, Marshall, Xiaomi, Nothing, OnePlus, Soundcore, Logitech, and Google. KU Leuven’s Sayon Duttagupta claimed, “In less than 15 seconds, we can hijack your device.”
January 16, 2026
Technology News 16.01.2026
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Technology News 16.01.2026

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: January 17, 2026, 12:00 AM EST Lawmaker flags loophole in NSF ACCESS program tied to Chinese access to US HPC resources January 16, 2026, 11:58 PM EST. The House China Select Committee chairman is pressing NSF over a loophole in the ACCESS program that may let Chinese institutions view U.S.-funded high-performance computing resources. Rep. John Moolenaar sent a letter to NSF interim director Brian Stone asking the agency to revoke access for China-linked entities. ACCESS is a nationwide collection of supercomputers for academics; U.S.-based researchers must lead access, though foreign researchers can join if a U.S.
January 16, 2026
iPhone 17e leak hints at Dynamic Island upgrade — but Apple may stick with a 60Hz screen
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iPhone 17e leak hints at Dynamic Island upgrade — but Apple may stick with a 60Hz screen

Cupertino, California, January 15, 2026, 11:57 A Chinese smartphone leaker said on Thursday that Apple’s expected iPhone 17e will add the “Dynamic Island” cutout at the top of the screen while keeping a 60-hertz refresh rate, a specification increasingly seen as dated in mid-range phones. The post said the device is due in the first half of 2026 and would use a 6.1-inch LTPS OLED panel, an A19 processor and Face ID. https://weibo.com/6048569942/5255347191415145
January 15, 2026
Google Pixel 10a leaks point to a February 17 launch, €500 price, and a “Berry” pink color — just ahead of Samsung’s Galaxy S26 (Jan 15, 2026)
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Google Pixel 10a leaks point to a February 17 launch, €500 price, and a “Berry” pink color — just ahead of Samsung’s Galaxy S26 (Jan 15, 2026)

Updated: January 15, 2026 — Google’s next budget phone is suddenly showing up in a lot of places. Over the past 48 hours, multiple leaks and retailer breadcrumbs have converged on the same story: the Pixel 10a could arrive mid‑February—with a specific February 17 date repeatedly cited—alongside a familiar design, modest spec bumps, and a potentially attention-grabbing “Berry” color that looks like Google’s return to pink. If that timeline holds, the Pixel 10a would land right as Samsung’s Galaxy S26 marketing machine spins up for a late‑February launch event and a likely early‑to‑mid‑March retail release—creating an unusually direct collision between a midrange “A” phone and Samsung’s flagship season.
January 15, 2026
iPhone 18 leaks tease under-display Face ID and 120Hz screens — plus a possible split launch
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iPhone 18 leaks tease under-display Face ID and 120Hz screens — plus a possible split launch

A fresh iPhone 18 leak claims Apple’s next Pro iPhones could hide Face ID under the display—finally. The same tip keeps the iPhone 18 Pro at around 6.3 inches and the iPhone 18 Pro Max at around 6.9, while the standard iPhone 18 is still expected to keep a Dynamic Island-style cutout. This matters because Face ID isn’t just “a camera.” It’s a full sensor system, and pushing it behind the OLED panel is the kind of change you feel every time you unlock your phone.
January 14, 2026
iPhone 18 leaks collide with Galaxy S26 rumors: under‑screen Face ID, Qi2 magnets, and a bigger shake‑up than expected
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iPhone 18 leaks collide with Galaxy S26 rumors: under‑screen Face ID, Qi2 magnets, and a bigger shake‑up than expected

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro leak mill just got louder: a Weibo account known for supply‑chain scoops claims the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will add under‑screen Face ID. If that happens, the front camera could shift to a small punch‑hole, and the regular iPhone 18 could reportedly slip to around March 2027. Why this matters now is simple: Apple hasn’t meaningfully changed the iPhone’s front silhouette in years, and Face ID is the one feature it can’t afford to weaken. Even among leakers, reports are split on whether the Dynamic Island disappears entirely or just shrinks, with analyst Ross Young and The Information’s Wayne Ma pointing to different outcomes.
January 14, 2026
CES 2026 wrap-up: Clicks’ keyboard “Communicator,” Ikko’s square Android, and Samsung’s TriFold steal the phone spotlight
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CES 2026 wrap-up: Clicks’ keyboard “Communicator,” Ikko’s square Android, and Samsung’s TriFold steal the phone spotlight

CES 2026 is over, and the most interesting phone hardware coming out of Las Vegas wasn’t a standard glass slab. The show’s closing roundup points to a small but telling push toward devices that are trying—hard—to look and feel different. That matters right now because the modern smartphone has basically converged on one design, and most upgrades land as refinements. CES is one of the last big stages where companies can still put a strange idea in your hand and see if it earns a second look.
January 14, 2026
Poco F8 Ultra Teardown Reveals Improved Repairability and a Tiny Bose-Tuned Subwoofer — Plus New Test Results and Best Screen Protectors (Jan 11, 2026)
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Poco F8 Ultra Teardown Reveals Improved Repairability and a Tiny Bose-Tuned Subwoofer — Plus New Test Results and Best Screen Protectors (Jan 11, 2026)

Published: January 11, 2026 The Poco F8 Ultra is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about “value flagships” heading into 2026—not just because of its top-tier chipset and massive battery, but because it’s doing something rare in modern smartphones: pairing a 2.1-channel audio system with a design that’s more repair-friendly than many previous Poco F-series phones, according to the latest teardown coverage.
January 11, 2026
CES 2026 Accessories Roundup: The Best Phone, iPhone, and Mac Add‑Ons Announced This Week
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CES 2026 Accessories Roundup: The Best Phone, iPhone, and Mac Add‑Ons Announced This Week

Updated: January 11, 2026 CES 2026 may be over, but the accessory announcements are still rolling through tech feeds today — and they’re surprisingly practical. Apple doesn’t exhibit at CES, yet the show remains one of the biggest launchpads for iPhone, iPad, and Mac gear, from MagSafe/Qi2 charging to Thunderbolt 5 docks built for the latest Macs.
January 11, 2026
Leaked Xiaomi 17 Air Prototype Reveals a 5.5mm Ultra‑Thin Design With Dual Cameras — Here’s Why It Was Reportedly Canceled
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Leaked Xiaomi 17 Air Prototype Reveals a 5.5mm Ultra‑Thin Design With Dual Cameras — Here’s Why It Was Reportedly Canceled

A leaked Xiaomi 17 Air prototype shows a 5.5mm body, 6.59-inch display, and dual rear cameras. Here’s what the leak suggests—and why Xiaomi may have shelved it. January 11, 2026 — A fresh leak is giving tech fans a rare look at a phone Xiaomi may have nearly launched: the Xiaomi 17 Air. According to multiple reports published today, the device appears to have reached an advanced prototype or engineering-mould stage before being canceled internally—and its headline feature is the kind that instantly grabs attention in a market full of “bigger, heavier, thicker” flagships: a body said to measure just 5.5mm.
January 11, 2026
Samsung Galaxy S25 Deals Hit Record Lows Ahead of Galaxy S26 — Should You Upgrade Now or Wait?
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Deals Hit Record Lows Ahead of Galaxy S26 — Should You Upgrade Now or Wait?

Published: January 10, 2026 Samsung’s Galaxy S25 lineup is suddenly a lot more tempting than it was a few months ago. Retailers are slicing hundreds off the sticker price of the Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra—some to the lowest unlocked prices seen so far—right as fresh leaks tighten the timeline for Samsung’s next-generation Galaxy S26 launch.
January 10, 2026
iPhone Fold Rumors on January 10, 2026: Samsung’s Crease‑Free OLED Seen at CES 2026, CoE Display Tech, and Apple’s Foldable Roadmap
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iPhone Fold Rumors on January 10, 2026: Samsung’s Crease‑Free OLED Seen at CES 2026, CoE Display Tech, and Apple’s Foldable Roadmap

A crease‑less foldable OLED prototype briefly appeared at CES 2026—fueling fresh iPhone Fold speculation. Here’s the latest on Samsung Display’s “R&D concept” panel, Apple’s rumored crease‑free strategy, CoE OLED tech, and what’s next for iPhone launches in 2026. CES 2026 is usually where companies show the future first—and this week, the foldable future briefly looked surprisingly “finished.” Multiple reports say Samsung Display showcased a crease‑less foldable OLED panel at its CES booth, positioned right next to the Galaxy Z Fold 7’s more typical foldable screen for a direct comparison. Then, almost as quickly, it was gone.
January 10, 2026
Motorola Razr Fold Debuts at CES 2026: Book-Style Foldable Takes Aim at Samsung, Plus Qira AI and New Moto Things
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Motorola Razr Fold Debuts at CES 2026: Book-Style Foldable Takes Aim at Samsung, Plus Qira AI and New Moto Things

Motorola has unveiled the Razr Fold—its first book-style foldable phone—set for a summer 2026 launch in North America, alongside the new Qira cross-device AI platform, a “Signature” premium handset, and fresh Moto Things accessories. LAS VEGAS — January 7, 2026 — Motorola is finally stepping into the big-screen foldable arena it’s been circling for years. After refining flip-style Razr phones for more than half a decade, the company used CES-week announcements in Las Vegas to introduce the Motorola Razr Fold, a book-style foldable designed to compete directly with Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold line and Google’s Pixel Fold family. WIRED+2The Verge+2
January 7, 2026
Motorola Razr Fold Leak Points to Motorola’s First Book-Style Foldable With Stylus Support Ahead of CES 2026
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Motorola Razr Fold Leak Points to Motorola’s First Book-Style Foldable With Stylus Support Ahead of CES 2026

Fresh leaks suggest Motorola is ready to expand beyond flip phones with a “motorola razr fold” book-style foldable—plus a Moto Pen Ultra stylus and a new “Motorola Signature” flagship—just as Lenovo Tech World lights up CES 2026. LAS VEGAS — January 6, 2026 — Motorola appears to be on the verge of its biggest foldable shake-up since the Razr revival. A wave of leaks and official-event messaging tied to Lenovo Tech World @ CES 2026 points to a new device called the motorola razr fold—a larger, book-style foldable meant to compete in the same category as Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold line—alongside a premium new flagship brand dubbed Motorola Signature. Lenovo+2The Verge+2
January 6, 2026
Honor Robot Phone at CES 2026: First Look at the Robotic Gimbal Camera Smartphone Ahead of MWC 2026
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Honor Robot Phone at CES 2026: First Look at the Robotic Gimbal Camera Smartphone Ahead of MWC 2026

Honor’s Robot Phone has surfaced in prototype form at CES 2026, featuring a fold-out robotic gimbal camera arm designed for smoother, AI-tracked video. Here’s what we know today—and what’s still unanswered. Digital Trends+2Android Authority+2 CES hasn’t officially opened its show floors yet, but the pre-show press previews are already delivering the kind of “only at CES” hardware you can’t unsee. cta.tech+1
January 5, 2026
iPhone Fold Design Leak Points to Apple’s Ultra‑Thin, Crease‑Free Foldable in 2026 — Specs, Price, and What Today’s Reports Reveal
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iPhone Fold Design Leak Points to Apple’s Ultra‑Thin, Crease‑Free Foldable in 2026 — Specs, Price, and What Today’s Reports Reveal

New reports dated January 5, 2026 say Apple’s first foldable iPhone—often called the iPhone Fold—could arrive in September 2026 with a book-style design, an iPad-like display, a Liquidmetal hinge built to hide the crease, Touch ID on the side, and a $2,000+ price tag. Here’s what we know today and what it could mean for the iPhone 18 launch plan. Tom's Guide+4Geeky Gadgets+4MacRumors+4 A fresh wave of reporting and rumor roundups today is sharpening the picture of Apple’s long-rumored foldable iPhone. Across multiple outlets, the story is converging on a “book-style” iPhone Fold that opens into a mini‑tablet experience, prioritizes thinness, and aims to do what no mainstream foldable has convincingly nailed: make the center crease nearly disappear. Tom's Guide+3Geeky
January 5, 2026
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks: New colors, camera redesign and S Pen changes — but soaring memory prices could decide the price
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks: New colors, camera redesign and S Pen changes — but soaring memory prices could decide the price

Fresh leaks claim the Galaxy S26 Ultra is getting new “Shadow” colors, a premium camera-ring redesign, and an updated S Pen. But with memory costs surging, Samsung’s 2026 pricing strategy is suddenly the biggest question. Samsung’s next flagship is already shaping up as one of 2026’s most talked-about phones — not because of one single blockbuster leak, but because several reports published or circulating today are starting to line up.
January 5, 2026
Tecno Pova Curve 2 5G leak hints at an 8,000mAh battery, 144Hz 1.5K curved AMOLED, and the new Dimensity 7100 — what we know on December 31, 2025
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Tecno Pova Curve 2 5G leak hints at an 8,000mAh battery, 144Hz 1.5K curved AMOLED, and the new Dimensity 7100 — what we know on December 31, 2025

Leaked renders suggest the Tecno Pova Curve 2 5G could launch in 2026 with an 8,000mAh battery, 144Hz 1.5K curved AMOLED display, Dimensity 7100, and Android 16. Tecno’s next POVA Curve phone is shaping up to be one of the most unusual—and potentially most battery-focused—mid-range smartphones headed into 2026. Over the past few days, multiple reports citing leaked renders and specs have painted the same picture: a bold geometric design paired with a huge 8,000mAh battery and a curved AMOLED display that’s said to run at 144Hz. Technobaboy+3Notebookcheck+3Android Headlines+3
December 31, 2025
Huawei Mate 80 GTS leak hints at a cooling fan inside the camera ring — what today’s reports say (Dec. 30, 2025)
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Huawei Mate 80 GTS leak hints at a cooling fan inside the camera ring — what today’s reports say (Dec. 30, 2025)

A new wave of reports circulating on Dec. 30 claims Huawei may be preparing a performance-focused Mate 80 GTS variant that borrows a feature usually reserved for gaming phones: active cooling. The twist is where that fan might live. Instead of a side vent or a visible cutout, leaked “concept” images suggest Huawei could place a tiny turbofan inside the circular camera module, using the empty center of the ring as a functional cooling element. MobileMagazine+1 While none of this is official, multiple outlets are now repeating the same core idea: a micro fan integrated into the camera bump, reportedly to keep the chipset from throttling under sustained gaming and heavy workloads. MobileMagazine+2Tencent News+2
December 30, 2025
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