Built on a 28 nanometer process, HPE reduces power consumption by 40% compared to the previous generation HP9.

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Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition Pricing Overview

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OnePlus Turbo 6V official renders

• 6.8-inch 1.5K 144Hz display
• Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
• 9,000mAh battery
• 80 watt charging
• 50MP main +8MP UW rear camera
• 32MP front camera
• Optical In-display fingerprint scanner

🗓️ Launching on January 8 in China
🌍 Can be launched as OnePlus Nord CE 6 globally

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The most significant improvement of Xiaomi 17 Ultra is the inclusion of LOFIC technology.

To briefly explain, if a pixel is trap for capturing light, then the full-well capacity is the number of photons a pixel can store. Theoretically, the larger the full-well capacity, the higher the dynamic range. However, it's important to note that simply increasing the full-well capacity primarily ensures that highlights don't overflow. In low-light conditions, it's difficult to fill the entire image, and to improve the image quality, the gain must be artificially increased, leading to more noise in shadows. LOFIC solves this problem by equipping each pixel with two capacitors, one large and one small, and opening a channel between them. Photons first enter the small capacitor, filling it before overflowing into the large capacitor. The benefits of this are obvious: it simultaneously ensures detail in highlights and clarity in shadows.

Source: WekiHome

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Samsung Holds Galaxy S26 Prices: A Strategic Move

Samsung has decided to keep the prices of its Galaxy S26 series unchanged from the previous generation, with the base model at $799, the S26 Plus at $999, and the S26 Ultra at $1,299. Even its foldable lineup is expected to follow a similar strategy, with the Fold 8 priced at $1,999 and the Flip 8 at $1,099. This marks the fourth year in a row that Samsung has resisted raising flagship prices.

The decision seems to be driven by more than just economics. With rising component costs and a weaker Korean won, a price increase would have been reasonable. But Samsung is clearly prioritizing market share, aiming to stay competitive against Apple and rapidly improving Chinese brands. By keeping prices stable, Samsung sends a strong signal to consumers: its flagship devices remain a reliable value, even as costs rise elsewhere.

From a financial perspective, this approach balances risk and reward. Flagship margins may be tighter, but Samsung can offset this with selective price increases in its mid-range Galaxy A series. At the same time, freezing premium prices could help maintain strong sales, reinforce brand loyalty, and prevent losing customers to rivals who might raise prices. Overall, it’s a calculated strategy that focuses on long-term positioning rather than short-term profit.

Source: MK

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TSMC's N2 process has officially entered mass production. Many devices will utilize this process in Q3 of this year, including Apple's A20 and A20 Pro chips.

Meanwhile, Qualcomm and MediaTek's flagship platforms will use the N2P process, which offers advantages over N2 in terms of maximum frequency.

Source: Fixed-focus digital

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iQOO 15 Ultra has been officially announced.

iQOO 15 Ultra keeps the same core specs as iQOO 15, including the M14 panel, but adds an active cooling fan and shoulder buttons, making it a true, dedicated gaming phone.

It is set to launch in China ahead of the Spring Festival.

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Big news! realme has officially returned to OPPO!

Realme is confirmed to return to OPPO as a sub-brand, fully integrating with OPPO's after-sales service. The OPPO-OnePlus architecture now consists of the main OPPO brand plus the OnePlus/Realme dual sub-brands.

Realme's premium positioning remains unchanged, and new product launch plans are unaffected.

Source: DCS

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LEGO Says Smart Brick Is “Here to Stay” — But Won’t Replace Classic Play

LEGO has responded to recent concerns about its new Smart Brick technology, insisting the sensor-packed piece is not a one-off gimmick and is here to stay as part of future products.

According to LEGO executives, Smart Brick won’t signal the end of traditional physical building — the company is still fully committed to the hands-on, imaginative play that has defined the brand for decades.

The Smart Brick system — revealed at CES 2026 — adds sensors, lights and sound to regular builds, allowing models to react to movement, nearby figures and tagged tiles without apps or screens.

LEGO acknowledges some fans have asked whether this means abandoning “non-digital” play, but company leadership has been clear: classic bricks and core play experiences won’t be sidelined — Smart Brick is supposed to enhance them.

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China Is Training Robots With Human Labor

In a warehouse in China, workers put on VR headsets and repeat simple actions — opening microwaves, wiping tables, folding clothes — not for practice, but to teach robots how to move like humans.

Across the country, government-backed robot training centers are collecting thousands of hours of human movement data. Workers wear motion-capture gear and exoskeletons, performing the same tasks again and again. Some jokingly call themselves “cyber laborers.”

China sees humanoid robots as a solution to labor shortages and an aging population. But for now, progress depends on slow, repetitive human work. Teaching robots turns out to be deeply manual — and deeply human.

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