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LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: July 15, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: July 15, 2026, 6:29 PM EDT Super Gap Widens for Australians Who Retire at 60 Instead of 67 July 15, 2026, 6:18 PM EDT. Many Australians misjudge the cost of retiring at 60 before they’re eligible for the Age Pension at 67. Stopping work early means seven years with no pension and no more employer super payments. The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) puts the benchmark for a comfortable retirement at around $630,000, but that’s if someone retires at 67. Tapping super from age 60, at a withdrawal rate
July 15, 2026
Motorola Razr 70 and Razr 70 Ultra leaks reveal wood finish, new colors as launch nears
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Motorola Razr 70 and Razr 70 Ultra leaks reveal wood finish, new colors as launch nears

Motorola appears nearly ready to debut its next Razr flip phones, after a fresh round of leaks over the past day spotlighted new finish options — wood, Alcantara that resembles suede, plus fresh Pantone-inspired colors — coming to the Razr 70 and Razr 70 Ultra. From the leaked images, not much seems changed under the hood; Motorola seems to be betting on materials and finish to push its clamshell foldables apart from the pack. This is significant: Motorola’s no longer on the sidelines when it comes to foldables in North America. According to recent Counterpoint data, the company captured roughly 44% of the region’s foldable market for 2025. Samsung held a bit more than half, just above 50%. Shipments for
April 9, 2026
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Goes Live Early Ahead of April 10 U.S. Restock
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Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Goes Live Early Ahead of April 10 U.S. Restock

For a short window—roughly 15 minutes—on Thursday, April 9, Samsung Electronics’ U.S. site allowed buyers to check out with the $2,899 Galaxy Z TriFold, ahead of the official restock planned for the U.S. The listing vanished soon after. In an email alert picked up by 9to5Google, Samsung warned that “supplies are still limited.” Forbes also noted reports suggesting the inventory was released earlier than scheduled. The timing is key: Samsung began pulling the device last month after only about three months on shelves, so this week’s sale stands as one of the final opportunities to snag the phone direct from Samsung. The official purchase page has already listed the model as out of stock.
April 9, 2026
Google Chrome Finally Rolls Out Vertical Tabs in Stable Release, Adds Full-Page Reading Mode
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Google Chrome Finally Rolls Out Vertical Tabs in Stable Release, Adds Full-Page Reading Mode

Google on Tuesday started bringing native vertical tabs to desktop Chrome’s stable build—the regular public release—along with a new full-page reading mode. The Chrome team’s announcement coincided with Chrome 147 moving up to stable for Windows, Mac, and Linux. That rollout will stretch out over the next several days and weeks. Why does this tweak matter? Chrome’s dominance isn’t subtle. In March, the browser claimed 69.37% of global desktop market share, according to StatCounter—miles ahead of Microsoft Edge, which managed 12.75%. So, when Chrome moves, even small shifts ripple across a massive user base.
April 9, 2026
PS5 UI Update Starts Reaching Players as Sony Tests Cleaner, PS4-Style Home Menu
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PS5 UI Update Starts Reaching Players as Sony Tests Cleaner, PS4-Style Home Menu

San Mateo, California, April 9, 2026, 13:10 PDT Sony is starting to push out a new-look PlayStation 5 home interface to select users, swapping the original Games/Media toggle for individual tabs. Now, PlayStation Plus, PlayStation Store, Games, Library, and Media each get their own spot, along with Sony’s subscription and digital storefront. Clips and screenshots circulating in the gaming press show users flicking through these tabs with the L1 and R1 buttons on the controller.
April 9, 2026
Nvidia N1 Laptop Chip Leak Reveals 128GB Board, Setting Up a New Windows PC Fight
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Nvidia N1 Laptop Chip Leak Reveals 128GB Board, Setting Up a New Windows PC Fight

Photos claiming to show an Nvidia N1 laptop motherboard popped up Thursday, giving a rare look at a chip that might mark Nvidia’s shift from just graphics in notebooks to supplying the main processor. Tom’s Hardware reported the board showed up on China’s Goofish resale platform; both Gizmodo and Wccftech also picked up on the same listing. This isn’t just about a single leak. If the hardware is authentic, Nvidia’s making a real move toward Windows-on-Arm laptops, right as it ramps up its CPU ambitions. Back in January 2025, Reuters reported Nvidia and MediaTek were developing PC chips to go after Intel, AMD and Qualcomm. CEO Jensen Huang added in February, “We love CPUs as well as GPUs.”
April 9, 2026
Ex-Apple Engineers Bet a $179 iPod Shuffle-Like AI Button Can Succeed Where Humane Failed
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Ex-Apple Engineers Bet a $179 iPod Shuffle-Like AI Button Can Succeed Where Humane Failed

Chris Nolet and Ryan Burgoyne, both previously with Apple Vision Pro, are rolling out Button, a $179 AI gadget that clips on and only activates when pressed. It’s designed for fast responses to voice prompts. Backed by Y Combinator, the device—its look draws strong iPod Shuffle comparisons—is targeting its initial U.S. shipments for Dec. 15, 2026. The scramble for a breakout AI hardware product continues. Humane shuttered its AI Pin business and offloaded assets to HP for $116 million in 2025, reacting to lackluster feedback and sluggish demand. OpenAI and Rabbit remain in the hunt, rolling out fresh AI-first devices, both still chasing a form factor that actually lands with users.
April 9, 2026
Xbox Achievements Update Finally Lets Players Hide Games and Show 100% Completions
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Xbox Achievements Update Finally Lets Players Hide Games and Show 100% Completions

REDMOND, Washington, April 9, 2026, 12:06 PM Xbox users will soon be able to hide games from the Achievement history on their profiles, Microsoft said, with the feature rolling out to everyone later this month. A handful of Xbox Insiders have been testing it since April 8. Achievement pop-ups are also getting a new look, and Microsoft is introducing a more obvious indicator for games that players have finished completely.
April 9, 2026
MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro Leak Hints at Near-5GHz 2nm Power, but Heat Could Be the Catch
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MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro Leak Hints at Near-5GHz 2nm Power, but Heat Could Be the Catch

TAIPEI, April 10, 2026, 02:15 GMT+8 MediaTek’s upcoming flagship chip might be in for a bigger jump than many were betting on. According to reports out within the last 24 hours, the so-called Dimensity 9600 Pro could adopt a dual-prime-core CPU setup—2+3+3—paired with TSMC’s improved 2nm N2P process, and reportedly aiming for peak frequencies nearly hitting 5GHz.
April 9, 2026
OnePlus gaming handheld leak reveals 8-inch Android hybrid as brand looks beyond phones

OnePlus gaming handheld leak reveals 8-inch Android hybrid as brand looks beyond phones

SHENZHEN, April 10, 2026, 02:19 CST OnePlus looks to be eyeing a new category outside smartphones, if fresh leak photos and subsequent reports are any indication. What’s surfaced appears to be an Android-powered handheld gaming device, sporting shoulder triggers, cameras on the back, and a SIM slot. Details from a separate Weibo leak mention an 8-inch screen and MediaTek’s top-tier Dimensity chip. Officially, though, OnePlus hasn’t confirmed any such hardware.
April 9, 2026
Insta360 Snap Selfie Screen Goes Global, Letting iPhone and Android Users Shoot Better Rear-Camera Selfies
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Insta360 Snap Selfie Screen Goes Global, Letting iPhone and Android Users Shoot Better Rear-Camera Selfies

Shenzhen, China — April 10, 2026, 02:10 CST. Insta360 kicked off worldwide sales for its Snap Selfie Screen, a magnetic phone accessory meant to help users take selfies and quick video clips using their phone’s rear camera rather than the front. The Shenzhen tech company is selling the gadget now on Amazon and through its own website, offering two models at $79.99 and $89.99.
April 9, 2026
Dyson HushJet Mini Cool launches at $99 as portable fan race heats up
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Dyson HushJet Mini Cool launches at $99 as portable fan race heats up

Dyson on Thursday rolled out its first-ever handheld fan, the $99 HushJet Mini Cool, a device that borrows the company's bladeless cooling tech and shrinks it down to a portable, 212-gram package. Meant to be worn, carried, or just parked on a desk, the fan sends air moving at speeds up to 25 meters per second—roughly 55 mph, according to the company. Dyson’s latest push into personal cooling comes in at a lower price point for U.S. buyers compared to its bigger fans. Over on Dyson’s U.S. website, the Cool Tower Fan AM07 carries a $399.99 tag, while the Purifier Cool PC1 runs $449.99. The new handheld fan slots in well under both, setting it apart from much of Dyson’s
April 9, 2026
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Leak Puts Smaller Dynamic Island Back in Play, Says Air 2 Is Still Coming
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Leak Puts Smaller Dynamic Island Back in Play, Says Air 2 Is Still Coming

CUPERTINO, California, April 9, 2026, 10:13 PDT Fresh leaks are pointing to some indecision inside Apple over a major iPhone 18 Pro design feature, with sources saying the company hasn’t finalized what could be one of its most noticeable changes. There’s also chatter—despite disappointing uptake for the original—that an iPhone Air 2 could still be on the table. The speculation comes from Weibo leakers Digital Chat Station and Fixed Focus Digital, reports picked up by 9to5Mac and MacRumors.
April 9, 2026
Samsung Expands One UI 8.5 Beta to More Galaxy Phones as Galaxy S24 Gets Second Build
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Samsung Expands One UI 8.5 Beta to More Galaxy Phones as Galaxy S24 Gets Second Build

Samsung Electronics expanded its One UI 8.5 beta program—the Android 16-based interface—on April 9, bringing the update to the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Fold5, Galaxy Z Flip5, Galaxy S23 FE, and Galaxy A36 5G. That same day, Samsung rolled out a second One UI 8.5 beta build to Galaxy S24 devices in India and South Korea. This shift is significant right now: Samsung is doubling down on software, trying to lock in longtime Galaxy users as AI tools start driving upgrade decisions—or convincing them not to jump ship. The company said a broader rollout of the One UI 8.5 beta is coming later in April, signaling a push to get the update onto more models fast.
April 9, 2026
Google Expands Intel AI Chip Deal, Backs Xeon 6 for Data Centers as Intel Shares Rise
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Google Expands Intel AI Chip Deal, Backs Xeon 6 for Data Centers as Intel Shares Rise

SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 9, 2026, 09:13 PDT Google on Thursday expanded its AI infrastructure collaboration with Intel, committing to continued use of Intel Xeon chips—including the latest Xeon 6—in segments of its cloud network. The companies also plan to broaden their efforts on custom infrastructure chips. Intel shares climbed 2.3% to $60.33 in morning trading.
April 9, 2026
Google AI Overviews Wrong 1 in 10 Cases, New Analysis Finds
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Google AI Overviews Wrong 1 in 10 Cases, New Analysis Finds

Roughly 10% of Google’s AI Overviews—the summaries stacked above standard search listings—got it wrong, according to a fresh New York Times-commissioned analysis, despite Google shifting the feature to its newer Gemini 3 model. AI startup Oumi ran 4,326 queries and saw accuracy climb from 85% in October to 91% by February. Now it's significant: Google is weaving AI-generated answers right into core search, not just leaving them as a side feature. Back in January, Gemini 3 became the default for AI Overviews, and the company introduced a follow-up question function. By late 2025, executives said more than 2 billion users were on board.
April 9, 2026
Google Targets 500 Million Stranded Windows 10 PCs With ChromeOS Flex
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Google Targets 500 Million Stranded Windows 10 PCs With ChromeOS Flex

Google is pitching ChromeOS Flex as an option for breathing new life into old Windows PCs and Macs. The company is teaming up with refurbished electronics marketplace Back Market to offer a roughly $3 USB installer kit, aiming to make installation easier. Google says the kit targets users looking to keep aging hardware secure after Microsoft ends Windows 10 support. The timing is key here: Windows 10 lost its free security updates on Oct. 14, 2025. Microsoft maintains that PCs can still operate, but without technical support, software updates, or security patches—unless users make the jump to Windows 11 or sign up for Extended Security Updates, known as ESU. That program extends critical patches for a set timeframe.
April 9, 2026
Google Rolls Out Chrome 147 Stable as Chrome 148 Beta Brings Web Serial, SharedWorker to Android
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Google Rolls Out Chrome 147 Stable as Chrome 148 Beta Brings Web Serial, SharedWorker to Android

Google pushed Chrome 147 to stable for desktop and Android earlier this week, and the very next day, Chrome 148 beta landed on Android. The back-to-back updates step up network protections in the live release, while the beta build gets fresh hardware-focused features. It's relevant now as Google tweaks how the browser shields local devices and how web apps get access. Most users will barely notice 147 arriving—it’s mostly security and stability under the hood. But for developers, the 148 beta hints at Android browsers stepping up to handle tasks that used to demand native apps.
April 9, 2026
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