Technology 9 April 2026 - 13 April 2026

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Leak Points to Smaller Dynamic Island, Deep Red Finish
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Leak Points to Smaller Dynamic Island, Deep Red Finish

Apple is testing a smaller Dynamic Island and a deep red finish for the iPhone 18 Pro, according to supply-chain leaks reported by Forbes and MacRumors. The company is still deciding whether to shrink the front cutout or keep the current design ahead of a September launch. The camera plateau is expected to remain with minor changes. Apple led global smartphone shipments in the first quarter, Reuters reported.
April 13, 2026
Oppo Find X9 Ultra Revealed, X9s Pro Specs Surface Ahead of April 21 Global Launch
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Oppo Find X9 Ultra Revealed, X9s Pro Specs Surface Ahead of April 21 Global Launch

Oppo will unveil the Find X9 Ultra and X9s Pro on April 21 in China, with the X9 Ultra set for its first release outside China. Teasers show the X9 Ultra features a large circular camera island, dual 200MP cameras, a 50MP 10x optical telephoto lens, and 8K video. The X9s Pro is listed with a 6.32-inch display, 7,025mAh battery, and up to 1TB storage. Pricing and global markets remain unannounced.
April 13, 2026
Apple Tests Four Smart Glasses Designs as 2027 Meta Ray-Ban Rival Comes Into View
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Apple Tests Four Smart Glasses Designs as 2027 Meta Ray-Ban Rival Comes Into View

Apple is testing four frame styles for its first smart glasses, aiming for a 2027 launch, Bloomberg reported Sunday. The initial model will not have a built-in display but will use cameras, microphones, and speakers for photos, calls, music, and hands-free Siri. Meta holds over 76% of the smart-glasses market after launching new Ray-Ban models last month. Snap plans to release its own smart glasses later this year.
April 13, 2026
Technology News 12.04.2026
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Technology News 12.04.2026

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: April 13, 2026, 7:50 AM EDT NASA targets Artemis III after Artemis II flyby as lander race heats up April 12, 2026, 11:57 PM EDT. NASA moves Artemis III forward after the Artemis II mission delivered the first lunar flyby in decades and returned crews safely to Earth. The agency plans a near-Earth docking test for the Orion capsule with a lunar lander before a lunar touchdown. In parallel, commercial partners race to provide the lander: SpaceX's Starship and Blue Origin's Blue Moon compete for roles that could underpin the 2028 Artemis IV mission and a
April 12, 2026
Technology News 10.04.2026
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Technology News 10.04.2026

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: April 11, 2026, 11:58 PM EDT Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 launch date leaks point to July 22 Unpacked in London April 10, 2026, 11:43 PM EDT. Samsung's next foldable lineup may debut at a London livestream on July 22, according to the Korea Economic Times via 9to5Google. The Galaxy Unpacked event typically runs twice a year, with a summer reveal after the February launch. The report has not been confirmed by Samsung. If accurate, the event would set the stage for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and other foldables, though details remain unofficial and subject
April 10, 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

Leaked images show Motorola’s Razr 70 and Razr 70 Ultra flip phones in new wood, Alcantara, and Pantone finishes ahead of an expected April launch. Counterpoint Research data put Motorola at 44% of North America’s foldable market in 2025, trailing Samsung. Renders suggest hardware changes are minor, with the Ultra model keeping a 4-inch outer and 7-inch inner display. Naming may differ by region, with U.S. and international variants.
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 began rolling out native vertical tabs and a full-page reading mode to the stable version of desktop Chrome on Tuesday, starting with Chrome 147 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Users can now move the tab strip to the left and expand reading mode to fill the page. The rollout is gradual, with no set date for full availability. Chrome holds 69% of the global desktop browser market, according to StatCounter.
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

Sony is rolling out a redesigned PlayStation 5 home menu for some users, adding separate top-row icons for PlayStation Plus, PlayStation Store, Games, Library, and Media. Reports indicate the update is appearing for both beta testers and some non-beta owners, suggesting a server-side rollout. Sony has not confirmed the change or commented publicly. The new layout replaces the previous Games/Media split.
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 posted Thursday show a purported Nvidia N1 laptop motherboard with 128GB LPDDR5X memory and several laptop ports, according to Tom’s Hardware. The board appeared on China’s Goofish resale site and is described as an “Nvidia N1 AI book engineering sample” for Windows on Arm. Nvidia has not commented. The leak comes as Nvidia pushes into the Windows-on-Arm PC market, challenging Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm.
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

Button, a $179 clip-on AI device built by ex-Apple Vision Pro engineers Chris Nolet and Ryan Burgoyne, will ship to its first U.S. customers on Dec. 15. The device only listens when pressed, supports iPhone at launch, and includes three months of Button AI Pro before a $7.99 monthly fee. The launch follows the collapse of Humane’s AI Pin and ongoing efforts by Rabbit and OpenAI in AI hardware.
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

MediaTek's rumored Dimensity 9600 Pro chip may use TSMC's 2nm N2P process, feature a dual-prime-core 2+3+3 CPU layout, and reach peak clocks near 5GHz, according to leaks. Reports say the chip could include LPDDR6 memory, UFS 5.0 storage, and a new Arm GPU, but may face heat issues requiring advanced cooling. MediaTek expects volume production of its first 2nm flagship chip in late 2026.
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

Insta360 has launched global sales of its Snap Selfie Screen, a magnetic accessory that mirrors a phone’s display on a 3.5-inch touchscreen for rear-camera selfies. The device is available now for $79.99 and $89.99 through Amazon and Insta360’s store. It supports iPhone 15 and later, plus Android phones with USB-C video output. The accessory draws power from the phone and blocks the USB-C port and wireless charging area.
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 released its first handheld fan, the $99 HushJet Mini Cool, in the U.S. on Thursday. The 212-gram bladeless device pushes air at up to 25 meters per second and runs up to six hours per charge. The launch puts Dyson in direct competition with SharkNinja’s $149.99 ChillPill, which offers misting and longer runtime. The HushJet Mini Cool is available in Stone/Blush now, with more colors coming by June.
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

Apple may still alter the iPhone 18 Pro’s display design, according to new supply-chain leaks cited by 9to5Mac and MacRumors. The iPhone Air 2 is reportedly moving forward despite weak sales of the first model, with Apple discounting the original Air by up to 30% on Amazon UK last month. Apple’s next iPhone cycle comes as it saw a 23% jump in China smartphone sales early this year.
April 9, 2026
Spotify lets users turn off all videos in its app as audio-first controls roll out worldwide
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Spotify lets users turn off all videos in its app as audio-first controls roll out worldwide

Spotify is rolling out new controls letting users disable all video features across its app, including music videos, Canvas loops, and video podcasts. Family plan managers can now turn off video for any member. The update applies to mobile, desktop, web, and TV, but video ads and some motion visuals will remain. The rollout is gradual and covers both free and paid users.
April 9, 2026
Apple AirPods Max 2 Review Roundup: Better ANC, Same $549 Problem
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Apple AirPods Max 2 Review Roundup: Better ANC, Same $549 Problem

Apple’s AirPods Max 2, priced at $549, launched this month with improved sound and noise cancellation but drew criticism for minimal design changes and high cost. Early reviews say Sony and Bose rivals still outperform on battery life and price. Apple’s new features include the H2 chip, Live Translation, and lossless audio over USB-C. Some software tools now overlap with the cheaper AirPods Pro 3.
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 on April 9 expanded its One UI 8.5 beta, based on Android 16, to more Galaxy models, including the S23 series, Z Fold5, Z Flip5, S23 FE, and A36 5G. The company also shipped a second beta to the S24 series in India and South Korea. The A36 5G beta is limited to India, while Fold5 and Flip5 support is restricted to Korea and the U.S. The S24’s second beta update includes new camera filters, bug fixes, and April security patches.
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

Google will expand its use of Intel Xeon processors, including the new Xeon 6, across its cloud infrastructure and deepen collaboration on custom chips, both companies said Thursday. Intel shares rose 2.3% to $60.33 in morning trading. Google Cloud already uses Xeon chips in C4 and N4 instances and has committed to future generations. The agreement comes as demand for CPUs rises amid shifts in AI deployment.
April 9, 2026
Salesforce Stock Near 52-Week Low as AI Fears Drown Out Agentforce Growth
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Salesforce Stock Near 52-Week Low as AI Fears Drown Out Agentforce Growth

Salesforce shares fell 4.1% to $169.15 midday Thursday, nearing a 52-week low, as software stocks declined despite the company’s record quarterly revenue and expanded buyback. The drop followed news that Anthropic restricted access to its AI model after finding cybersecurity flaws, fueling concerns about software vulnerability. Salesforce’s fiscal 2027 revenue forecast missed Wall Street’s midpoint estimates.
April 9, 2026
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