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LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: July 15, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: July 15, 2026, 4:52 PM EDT Alcidion (ASX:ALC) wins £20.9m contract with UK NHS Trust for EPR rollout July 15, 2026, 4:45 PM EDT. Alcidion (ASX:ALC) landed a £20.9 million ($35 million) contract with University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust to deliver its Miya Precision system. The deal runs for seven years with a possible three-year extension worth another £8.3 million. This is Alcidion’s third EPR contract in the UK. The tech will give clinicians real-time patient record access and aims to help clinical decisions and patient flow. The contract comes
July 15, 2026
OpenAI Codex Update Turns the Mac App Into a Desktop AI Agent With Browser, Memory and More
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OpenAI Codex Update Turns the Mac App Into a Desktop AI Agent With Browser, Memory and More

OpenAI on Thursday launched a sweeping Codex upgrade, giving the desktop app the ability to steer Mac software with its own cursor. There’s also a built-in browser now, plus image generation, memory, and a batch of automation features that expand Codex well past just code-writing. The rollout starts today for Codex desktop users logged in with ChatGPT. OpenAI says weekly Codex users top 3 million developers. This release stands out as the most explicit indication yet of OpenAI’s ambitions to build Codex into a desktop “superapp” that pulls in ChatGPT and the Atlas browser under one roof. “We realised we were spreading our efforts across too many apps and stacks,” chief of applications Fidji Simo wrote in an internal note,
April 16, 2026
Android Ultra Phones Face a New 2026 Squeeze as Memory Prices Soar and TSMC Capacity Tightens
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Android Ultra Phones Face a New 2026 Squeeze as Memory Prices Soar and TSMC Capacity Tightens

Taipei, April 17, 2026, 02:36 Global smartphone shipments dropped 4.1% in the first quarter, snapping a 10-quarter run of gains. Record-high memory prices pressured brands: fewer phones made it to market, and price tags went up. Now, fresh reports suggest certain Chinese Android manufacturers may pull back or hold off on “Ultra” models. TSMC, for its part, says leading-edge chip capacity is still stretched.
April 16, 2026
Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra Tipped for UFS 5.0 as Exynos 2700 Leak Signals Early 2nm Push
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Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra Tipped for UFS 5.0 as Exynos 2700 Leak Signals Early 2nm Push

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S27 Ultra might see its biggest speed jump thanks to storage, not the processor. Several reports in the last day point to the device leading the pack with UFS 5.0 storage. Meanwhile, a Geekbench entry for the Exynos 2700 has surfaced, hinting at some early specs for Samsung’s 2027 mobile platform. Timing is key here: Samsung is moving to pack more of its own chips into Galaxy phones just as it faces rising component costs. The Galaxy S26 and S26+ models get Exynos 2600 chips in select regions, while the S26 Ultra sticks with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy. Mobile margins are already feeling the squeeze from pricier memory, Reuters noted.
April 16, 2026
Walmart Onn 4K Pro Google TV Leak Reveals Gemini, Matter and $59.88 Price
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Walmart Onn 4K Pro Google TV Leak Reveals Gemini, Matter and $59.88 Price

Bentonville, Arkansas—April 16, 2026, 12:36 CDT. Walmart’s new Onn 4K Pro Google TV box has started showing up both in physical stores and popping up in location-specific online inventories before any official announcement. The updated model brings Gemini integration and Matter-over-Thread compatibility, but the price jumps to $59.88. Retailer listings and photos from early buyers highlight one trade-off: the rear USB-A port is downgraded to USB 2.0, instead of the USB 3.0 found on the current version.
April 16, 2026
Amazon Ember Artline TV Price, Release Date: $899 Samsung Frame Rival Opens U.S. Preorders
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Amazon Ember Artline TV Price, Release Date: $899 Samsung Frame Rival Opens U.S. Preorders

Amazon.com kicked off U.S. and Canadian preorders for its Ember Artline TV on Wednesday, aiming to ship starting April 22, with prices beginning at $899.99. Offered in 55-inch and 65-inch models, this marks Amazon’s debut in the art-TV niche popularized by Samsung’s Frame series, designed to hang flat against the wall and double as framed artwork. Amazon’s latest push shifts focus from budget sticks and partner-built screens to a living room centerpiece with more design flair. The company is also spotlighting Alexa+, its AI assistant, and Fire TV in this higher-end hardware, aiming for a showcase that rivals like Hisense and TCL are targeting too.
April 16, 2026
Apple AirPods Max 2 Reviews Praise Noise Cancellation, but AirPods Pro 3 Looks Like the Better Buy
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Apple AirPods Max 2 Reviews Praise Noise Cancellation, but AirPods Pro 3 Looks Like the Better Buy

Cupertino, California, April 16, 2026, 10:35 AM PDT Apple’s AirPods Max 2 is drawing praise in new reviews for its improved sound clarity and a boost to active noise cancellation—microphones and software team up to tamp down ambient sounds. Still, with a $549 price tag, reviewers are split on whether those with the first-gen model should bother making the switch.
April 16, 2026
Samsung Widens One UI 8.5 Beta to Galaxy A54, A55 and S25 as Quick Share Adds AirDrop-Style Transfers
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Samsung Widens One UI 8.5 Beta to Galaxy A54, A55 and S25 as Quick Share Adds AirDrop-Style Transfers

Samsung expanded One UI 8.5 beta testing to a wider batch of older Galaxy models, with fresh beta versions landing for the Galaxy A54 and A55 in India. A ninth test build for the Galaxy S25 also turned up stateside. According to SamMobile, this S25 release brings Apple-device transfer support. File sizes: roughly 2.19GB for the A55 beta, and about 2.73GB on A54—suggesting Samsung’s push isn’t limited to its latest premium models. This is notable since, up to now, Samsung’s early software previews have stuck to newer Galaxy S and Z devices. Opening things up means a wider pool of users gets a taste of Galaxy AI features ahead of launch—something that could help Samsung edge closer to Apple’s ecosystem
April 16, 2026
Vivo X300 Ultra Global Launch Starts in Europe at €1,999 With 400mm Lens and Pro Video Tools
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Vivo X300 Ultra Global Launch Starts in Europe at €1,999 With 400mm Lens and Pro Video Tools

SHENZHEN, China, April 17, 2026, 00:39 CST Vivo is bringing the X300 Ultra to Europe, marking the first time the camera-focused flagship is available beyond China. Pre-orders are up with a €1,999 price tag, pushing Vivo’s premium X-series into the broader international scene. According to the company, the device pairs Zeiss co-developed lenses with advanced video features and supports optional long-range lens add-ons.
April 16, 2026
Microsoft hikes Surface PC prices as RAM crunch wipes out sub-$1,000 models
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Microsoft hikes Surface PC prices as RAM crunch wipes out sub-$1,000 models

REDMOND, Washington, April 16, 2026, 09:38 PDT Microsoft bumped up pricing on all its current-gen Surface PCs in the U.S. online store, so buyers won’t find a consumer model under $1,000 now. The 12-inch Surface Pro opens at $1,049.99, while the 13-inch Surface Laptop lists for $1,149.99. For those eyeing the 13-inch Surface Pro or the 13.8-inch Surface Laptop, the sticker hits $1,499.99. The largest, the 15-inch Surface Laptop, jumps to $1,599.99. Microsoft attributed the increases to pricier memory and components.
April 16, 2026
Microsoft Targets Apple’s MacBook Neo With Free Xbox Controller, 365 Offer for Students
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Microsoft Targets Apple’s MacBook Neo With Free Xbox Controller, 365 Offer for Students

REDMOND, Washington, April 16, 2026, 08:42 Microsoft launched a new U.S. college deal Wednesday, offering students a year of Microsoft 365 Premium, a year of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, plus a custom Xbox Wireless Controller with the purchase of select Windows 11 PCs. The company is looking to counter Apple’s recent push into affordable laptops for students. Consumer chief marketing officer Yusuf Mehdi called the promotion “more than $500 in added value” in a blog post, emphasizing there’s no additional cost for buyers.
April 16, 2026
YouTube finally lets users turn off Shorts with a zero-minute feed limit
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YouTube finally lets users turn off Shorts with a zero-minute feed limit

San Francisco, April 16, 2026, 08:38 AM PDT YouTube users now have the option to set their Shorts feed limit to zero minutes in the app — essentially shutting down the short-form video feature altogether. Google’s help page confirms that zero is officially among the choices under “Shorts feed limit,” which means users can hide the Shorts tab on mobile if they want to.
April 16, 2026
Technology News 16.04.2026
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Technology News 16.04.2026

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: April 17, 2026, 12:00 AM EDT Researchers unveil bottle-based feeder to aid wildlife as Deep Creek bushfire recovery continues April 16, 2026, 11:35 PM EDT. Recovery efforts at Deep Creek continue after a devastating bushfire. Adelaide researchers unveiled a simple feeding device designed to help wildlife regain sustenance where habitat was lost. Invented by Bernard Stoner and led by wildlife ecologist Dr. Topa Petit, the device is made from recycled glass bottles and a vial. Officials say the Fleurieu Peninsula fires burned more than 4,500 hectares, affecting about 40% of Deep Creek National Park and habitat
April 16, 2026
Bigme HiBreak Dual revives dual-screen phones with color E-Ink and rear LCD, starting at $359
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Bigme HiBreak Dual revives dual-screen phones with color E-Ink and rear LCD, starting at $359

Shenzhen, China, April 16, 2026, 06:14 Bigme, out of Shenzhen, rolled out the HiBreak Dual—a 5G Android device featuring a 6.13-inch E Ink display up front and a compact circular LCD tucked onto the back. Preorders kick off at $359. The company is calling it the first smartphone to bring together a color E Ink screen and a rear LCD, but buyers can opt for black-and-white E Ink versions too.
April 16, 2026
Nothing Phone 4a Pro Reviews Are Strong, but Durability Test Finds Two Hidden Flaws
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Nothing Phone 4a Pro Reviews Are Strong, but Durability Test Finds Two Hidden Flaws

Nothing’s new Phone 4a Pro is winning strong early praise, but a durability test posted April 14 has already highlighted two notable flaws in the $499 device: the plastic over the camera marks up with little effort, and the microphone opening is vulnerable—turns out a SIM-eject pin can push right through, putting the phone’s IP65 water and dust rating at risk. Notebookcheck flagged these issues based on a JerryRigEverything teardown, just as Android Central labeled the phone the best $499 pick right now. The split stands out now because Nothing is making a push into the mid-range segment — those devices priced between entry-level and flagship — right as memory costs are climbing and squeezing suppliers. According to Reuters, global
April 16, 2026
HSBC PayMe Stablecoin Rollout Could Bring Hong Kong’s First Licensed Tokens to 3.3 Million Users
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HSBC PayMe Stablecoin Rollout Could Bring Hong Kong’s First Licensed Tokens to 3.3 Million Users

HSBC plans to push a Hong Kong dollar stablecoin into PayMe and its main banking app in the second half of 2026, opening the door for more than 3.3 million users to spend regulated digital tokens on everyday payments. The move, which comes days after Hong Kong handed out its first stablecoin licences, gives the city its clearest mass-market test yet for bank-issued tokens. The timing matters. Hong Kong wants stablecoins — digital tokens meant to hold a fixed value against a currency such as the Hong Kong dollar — to move from a crypto trading tool into regulated rails for local payments, cross-border transfers and settlement of tokenised assets, or blockchain-based versions of traditional financial products. Regulators picked just
April 16, 2026
Huawei Pura X Max Moves First, Raising Pressure on Apple’s Foldable iPhone
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Huawei Pura X Max Moves First, Raising Pressure on Apple’s Foldable iPhone

SHENZHEN, China, April 16, 2026, 05:09 CST Huawei wants customers in China to pay a 1,000 yuan deposit to reserve the Pura X Max, which is set for an April 20 debut—getting a larger foldable phone out there ahead of Apple’s anticipated move into the category. More than 210,000 people had already registered for the launch, according to the company’s event page.
April 15, 2026
Oppo Find N6 launches in Japan at ¥318,000, taking on Apple before any foldable iPhone
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Oppo Find N6 launches in Japan at ¥318,000, taking on Apple before any foldable iPhone

Oppo kicked off sales of the Find N6 in Japan on Wednesday, marking the debut of its foldable phone in the market at a price of 318,000 yen. The 16GB/512GB version is being offered via KDDI’s au +1 collection, IIJmio, AEON Mobile, major electronics retailers, and online outlets such as Amazon. Timing’s key here. Japan is still dominated by iPhones—Apple grabbed 60.58% of mobile vendor web usage in March, according to Statcounter. Oppo’s jumping in now, ahead of any foldable iPhone hitting stores. This launch lands just as vendors ramp up focus on premium handsets: Counterpoint reported a 6% drop in global smartphone shipments for the first quarter, blaming memory shortages, while IDC flagged rising component costs nudging brands upmarket.
April 15, 2026
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide Leak Gains Momentum as Tri-Fold Patent Surfaces Before July Unpacked
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide Leak Gains Momentum as Tri-Fold Patent Surfaces Before July Unpacked

Samsung appears to be expanding its foldable family. Fresh leaks from the last day suggest a new book-style model—variously dubbed Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide or Z Wide Fold—could debut alongside the usual lineup during Samsung’s July Galaxy Unpacked event. Separately, a newly surfaced patent reveals the company is also looking into a broader tri-fold approach. The timing is key: Samsung’s Fold series has stuck with its tall, slim silhouette, while competitors push out wider, tablet-shaped designs. Huawei’s already teased its Pura X Max foldable, set for an April 20 debut in China. As for Apple, some industry watchers still expect the company to deliver its first foldable iPhone this year—though Reuters flagged potential engineering issues that might disrupt those
April 15, 2026
Google Pixel battery drain bug hits Pixel 10, Pixel 9 and older phones as April patch misses fix
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Google Pixel battery drain bug hits Pixel 10, Pixel 9 and older phones as April patch misses fix

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, April 15, 2026, 13:04 PDT Alphabet’s Google is getting hit with another round of Pixel battery complaints. Users say March’s software update tanked battery life, and the April patch hasn’t helped. Over the last two days, reports have surfaced describing Pixel 7 through Pixel 10 handsets draining fast—sometimes just sitting idle.
April 15, 2026
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