Mobile Wallets

Technology News

  • Is Palantir's Latest Earnings a Warning for Nvidia Investors?
    November 18, 2025, 5:50 AM EST. Palantir Technologies just beat estimates and raised full-year guidance, tapping into the AI rush that also fuels Nvidia. Despite the positives, Palantir's stock fell in the next session and is down about 16% from the report, raising questions about whether a strong quarter can still disappoint in today's valuations. Nvidia is set to report its earnings soon and has a track record of beating estimates, driven by growing compute demand from cloud players like Amazon and Alphabet. Nvidia also signals large future orders for its Blackwell/Rubin platforms and related gear. The takeaway: while both names ride the AI wave, Palantir's rapid growth is priced differently than Nvidia's, underscoring a nuanced difference in valuation rather than a straight warning.
  • ASUS: ROG Ally X demand exceeded expectations, ramping production to clear stock shortages
    November 18, 2025, 5:48 AM EST. ASUS says demand for the ROG Ally X handheld exceeded expectations, with premium higher-end variants in short supply and production being ramped to close the gap. The device sits in the ROG lineup and is tied to Microsoft's Xbox Ally ecosystem, showcasing Windows-based play on a handheld powered by AMD's Z2 platform. In an investor call, ASUS guided quarterly Ally revenue of NT$3-5 billion ($96-160m), aiming to stabilize around NT$4-5 billion per quarter later. The company stressed ongoing supplier collaborations to boost output, signaling a strong appetite for premium handhelds and highlighting the Windows/Xbox collaboration as a core growth pillar.
  • Why I'm Betting on Galaxy XR: Android XR, Affordability, and Future-Proof VR for Professionals
    November 18, 2025, 5:46 AM EST. At $1800, Galaxy XR undercuts the Apple Vision Pro and doubles as my first foray into VR for work. The appeal isn't impulse buying-it's a test drive for Android XR, the first major Android platform update in a decade, designed for a new class of apps beyond smartphones. This headset isn't a standalone OS; it's a showcase for Android XR that Samsung and Google back, with promises of software arriving on other devices too (think XREAL Aura glasses). For me, the real upside is integration with my existing ecosystem: a Galaxy environment and a foldable phone setup, along with ongoing curiosity about professional productivity in XR. If hardware finally unlocks capable XR apps, I'll admit I was wrong to doubt it.
  • Samsung Internet Browser 29.1.2.23 Brings UI Refresh and New Features with One UI 8.5
    November 18, 2025, 5:44 AM EST. Samsung is rolling out the Internet Browser update to version 29.1.2.23, likely alongside One UI 8.5 (Android 16-based). The update adds Auto Close Unused Tabs, Grid View Mode, and a refreshed icon and welcome screen. A floating, blurred address bar hides on scroll, and the grid layout now mimics Gallery albums with floating access options. The floating bar lets you rearrange buttons and reach synced tabs and secret mode in a tap. There's a new compact tab layout and semi-transparent stack/list layouts. Privacy gains include blocking fixed-position pop-ups and in-app video likes. APK downloads from Galaxy Store install automatically. An AI Search option in debug settings queries Gemini or Perplexity.
  • Samsung Internet redesign for One UI 8.5 leaks with new UI and tab management
    November 18, 2025, 5:40 AM EST. Leakers hint at a major Samsung Internet redesign arriving with One UI 8.5. After the One UI 8.0 refresh, Samsung is reportedly testing version 29.1.2.23 featuring a brand-new introduction screen and a refreshed address bar with a Liquid Glass-like style. The bar splits into two sections: a left area with the home icon and URL, and a right area for Browsing Assist, Tabs, and Options. Shortcuts can be rearranged, and the menu now opens in a vertical flyover UI instead of the previous grid. Three URL bar styles are offered-Compact, Standard, and Bottom-and tab views include List, Grid (two-column), and Stack. Tabs live in a bottom pill bar, consistent with other leaked One UI 8.5 apps like Finder, Gallery, and Phone.