Technology 9 April 2026 - 13 April 2026

Samsung Rollable Phone 2026 Buzz Is Back, but Galaxy Z Roll 5G Is Still Unconfirmed
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Samsung Rollable Phone 2026 Buzz Is Back, but Galaxy Z Roll 5G Is Still Unconfirmed

Online rumors have revived talk of a Samsung rollable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Roll 5G, but no official launch details or regulatory filings exist. Recent reports cite unverified specs and recycled teaser images. Samsung Display has shown rollable screen concepts and began mass production for Lenovo’s rollable laptop panel in 2025. Samsung’s last major release was the Galaxy Z TriFold in December.
April 13, 2026
Hisense UR9 RGB MiniLED TV Takes Aim at OLED as Australia, New Zealand Rollout Builds
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Hisense UR9 RGB MiniLED TV Takes Aim at OLED as Australia, New Zealand Rollout Builds

Hisense’s 65-inch UR9 RGB MiniLED TV will launch at Best Buy in the U.S. for $3,499.99 on April 23, matching OLED prices. The UR9 features DisplayPort over USB-C for 4K gaming up to 180Hz, anti-reflection tech, and Devialet audio. Australian models start at A$2,299, with retail arrivals expected in late April. Reviewers say the UR9 offers high brightness and color but trails OLED in contrast and viewing angles.
April 13, 2026
Apple Stops Taking Orders for High-End Mac Mini, Mac Studio Models as Memory Crunch Fuels M5 Talk
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Apple Stops Taking Orders for High-End Mac Mini, Mac Studio Models as Memory Crunch Fuels M5 Talk

Apple has halted U.S. orders for Mac mini and Mac Studio models with higher memory, marking them “currently unavailable” as delivery times for some builds stretched to months. The affected configurations include Mac minis with 32GB or 64GB RAM and Mac Studios with 128GB or 256GB, while lower-memory models remain available but face long shipping delays. The move follows rising DRAM prices and persistent industry shortages.
April 13, 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 13.04.2026
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Technology News 13.04.2026

LIVETechnology news rolling coverageStarted: April 13, 2026, 12:01 AM EDTUpdated: April 13, 2026, 10:51 AM EDT Tech security expert warns Smart TVs spy via ACR, microphones and cameras April 13, 2026, 10:51 AM EDT. Technology and cybersecurity expert Stella Luna de María explains how many smart TVs quietly collect data through ACR. The feature, often enabled by default during setup, tracks what you watch, when you watch it, how long you watch and even where you pause. Data flows from the TV maker, content providers and installed apps such as Netflix, YouTube and RTVE. The risk extends beyond viewing history
April 13, 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
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