Sharge is getting ready to expand its lineup of high-powered charging accessories with a new 300W powerbank. Called the Shargeek 300, the company has started teasing the battery pack with a semi-transparent design and RGB lighting.
The headline feature is right in the name. The Shargeek 300 can deliver up to 300W of combined output across its ports. That’s enough to run or charge devices that are usually off-limits for power banks, including gaming laptops.
To make that possible, Sharge has included a DC output port alongside more familiar USB options. The DC port can supply up to 140W on its own, making it suitable for a wide range of gear, from laptops and game consoles to monitors.
Alongside the DC output, the Shargeek 300 comes with two USB-C ports and one USB-A port. The dual USB-C ports support the PD 3.1 fast charging standard and can deliver up to 140W each, or 280W combined.
Shargeek 300W powerbank has 24000mAh battery
Inside, the power bank packs a 24,000mAh battery, which sits right at the upper limit allowed for carry-on air travel in many regions. It can be recharged with up to 140W of input power.
As with other Shargeek products, design plays a big role here. The aluminum alloy body has a silver-gray finish, and one side is partially transparent. Behind that window is a color display that shows real-time information such as input and output power, temperature, and remaining battery capacity. There’s also an RGB light strip if you want an extra visual flair.
The Shargeek 300 made its public appearance at CES 2025 and has already been through a crowdfunding campaign.
Now, Sharge is offering an early-bird sign-up with a promised 20 percent discount for subscribers. However, the company hasn’t confirmed a final launch date, retail price, or whether the product will fully rely on crowdfunding when it becomes available.
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boAt has launched the Valour Ring 1 under its performance-focused Valour sub-brand. The smart ring is built for users who treat fitness as a daily habit and want continuous health tracking without relying on a smartwatch or a screen.
The ring is designed to work quietly in the background, collecting health data throughout the day and night. It is meant for users who want consistent insights into recovery, workouts, and daily movement without relying on a screen. The focus is on simplicity, accuracy, and comfort, making it suitable for long-term, everyday wear.
The Valour Ring 1 features a lightweight titanium frame and weighs less than 6 grams. It comes in a Carbon Black matte finish with a clean and minimal design. boAt offers the ring in sizes 7 to 12 to ensure a secure fit across different users. To avoid sizing issues, boAt provides a home sizing kit that allows users to measure their finger before confirming the order, ensuring a precise and comfortable fit.
Health tracking is the main strength of the Valour Ring 1. It supports 24×7 heart rate monitoring, heart rate variability insights, SpO₂ measurement, step and activity tracking, skin temperature insights, stress monitoring, and VO₂ Max estimation through the boAt Crest app. Sleep tracking includes detailed sleep stage analysis along with daytime nap detection. The ring also supports more than 40 sports modes, covering activities such as running, cycling, strength training, and walking. The Crest app has received an updated interface that is simpler and easier to use. boAt is also bundling a health benefits package worth INR 5,000 with the ring.
The Valour Ring 1 is powered by an advanced chipset and next-generation precision sensors to ensure reliable tracking throughout the day. Battery life is rated at up to 15 days on a single charge. Charging is handled through a Type-C charging dock, with a full charge taking under 90 minutes. The ring is built for daily use, with a 5 ATM water resistance rating for swimming and showers, and a 6H pencil scratch resistance rating for durability.
Foldable phones have been “the future” for nearly seven years now. Every launch cycle brings progress in the form of thinner hinges, less visible creases, stronger materials, and better water resistance. And to be fair, those improvements have added up. Foldables in 2025 are noticeably better than the ones that felt like fragile experiments in 2019 or 2020.
Still, 2025 wasn’t the year foldables became perfect. And to be honest, 2026 won’t be either.
That doesn’t mean foldables are standing still. They’ll continue to look nicer, feel lighter, and break less often. Some of them already function as genuinely good phones.
But if you’re waiting for the moment when foldables stop feeling like a compromise and start feeling like the obvious default, you’re probably going to keep waiting. Not because manufacturers aren’t trying, but because the core problems of foldables aren’t close to being solved.
The hardware problem isn’t finished — it’s just quieter
Phone makers love to talk about hinges and creases, and that makes sense. They’re the most visible reminders that foldables are still bending the rules of what a phone screen is supposed to do. By 2026, the crease will likely be less noticeable than it was a few years ago. Hinges will feel firmer and more refined. Dust resistance will continue to improve.
However, none of that alters the fundamental tension at the heart of a foldable: it’s a phone and a fragile tablet trying to coexist in the same body.
Glass doesn’t like being bent. Even the most advanced ultra-thin glass scratches more easily than standard smartphone glass. It reflects light differently along the fold. And every time you swipe across it, there’s a subtle reminder that this display is doing something it was never originally designed to do.
Hinges have improved, too, but they haven’t become simpler. If anything, they’ve become more complex. More moving parts mean more things that can wear out or fail. Even when foldables don’t outright break, they tend to age poorly. After a year or two, hinges can loosen, screen protectors can bubble, and the device starts to feel tired in a way slab phones usually don’t.
Repairs are still expensive
Even if durability continues to improve, repair economics remain a blunt reality. When the most expensive part of a foldable fails, like the inner folding display or the hinge mechanism, it will cost you a fortune to repair. For instance, repairing the latest Huawei Mate X7’s screen can buy you a brand new Xiaomi 17.
Some manufacturers try to soften the blow with schemes and offers. Samsung, for example, subsidizes a first-time inner screen repair within the first year on recent Galaxy Z Fold models. But once you’re out of warranty, replacing a folding display on a flagship foldable can easily cost hundreds of dollars.
That’s not a minor footnote. It’s a real part of the ownership equation. High repair costs discourage mainstream buyers and complicate second-hand sales or family hand-downs. Foldables don’t just cost more upfront; they demand more commitment over time.
Software is still playing catch-up
Hardware is only half the story. Software is the other half, and it’s still uneven.
Foldables change everything about how screens behave. Aspect ratios, orientations, postures, and transitions between folded and unfolded states. Apps need to adapt gracefully, maintain state as the device changes shape, and make good use of extra screen space without feeling awkward or stretched.
Android has made real progress here. Google has introduced tools and guidelines for optimizing large-screen and foldable devices, and some apps already perform exceptionally well on devices like the Galaxy Z Fold or Pixel Fold. But building great foldable experiences takes time, testing, and often a full rethink of layouts and interaction patterns.
What makes this better and worse is that not every manufacturer designs foldables in the same way. Oppo thinks a foldable should be wide, giving it a more tablet-like feel, while Samsung goes for a taller 10:9 aspect ratio. Since there isn’t a single standard for how a foldable should be made, it becomes even more difficult for app developers to optimize apps for every screen.
Battery life remains a quiet disappointment
Foldables combine large displays, powerful chips, and limited internal space — which is a bad equation for battery life.
Yes, battery tech improves every year. Chips become more efficient. Software optimization gets smarter. But foldables still consume more power simply because they do more. Driving a near-tablet-sized screen at high brightness and high refresh rates isn’t energy-efficient, no matter how you optimize around it.
In everyday use, foldables often struggle to match the endurance of similarly priced slab phones. By 2026, the gap may shrink, but foldables still won’t lead the pack. Fast charging helps mask the issue, but it doesn’t solve it.
For a category that’s supposed to represent the future of smartphones, “good enough” battery life feels underwhelming.
Cameras are still a second priority
Foldables are expensive. You’d expect them to have the best cameras available. They usually don’t.
The limitation is space. Hinges, dual displays, and complex internal layouts take priority, and camera systems often get whatever room is left. That’s why many foldables lag behind traditional flagships in sensor size, zoom capabilities, and low-light performance.
Cameras will improve, but expectations matter. If a phone costs more than every other flagship on the market, it should at least match them. Foldables are often marketed as productivity devices, and for creators, productivity includes shooting and editing video.
However, it’s hard to recommend a foldable as a primary shooting phone when cheaper slab phones consistently deliver better results.
Prices aren’t coming down
Foldables are already expensive, and 2026 won’t make that easier. Memory costs are rising, and that pressure is showing up across consumer electronics. We’ve already seen price increases in new smartphone launches, and companies like Xiaomi have even raised prices on tablets months after release.
Foldables will feel that pressure more than most categories. When a product already sits at the top end of pricing, even modest component increases hit harder.
The elephant in the room
A lot of optimism around 2026 revolves around Apple. Rumors of a foldable iPhone have circulated for years, and Apple’s entering the category would inevitably reshape the conversation.
But Apple is cautious. It doesn’t rush new form factors, and it doesn’t ship products until it’s comfortable with hardware reliability, software maturity, and long-term repair support.
If Apple does release a foldable, it will be because it believes the trade-offs are acceptable. Even then, a single Apple product wouldn’t magically fix pricing, repair costs, or the broader app ecosystem. The industry might pivot harder toward foldables, but that’s not the same as a market that’s ready to flip overnight.
So, should you buy a foldable in 2026?
If you already like the idea and can afford the price (and the risk), today’s foldables are the most polished they’ve ever been. They’re usable as daily phones, and many early pain points have been meaningfully reduced.
But if you’re buying one because you think 2026 is the year foldables finally become the obvious, sensible choice for everyone, that’s a… gamble.
The practical advice is simple: choose a model with strong repair support in your region, consider manufacturer insurance, and be honest about whether the foldable form factor actually fits how you use your phone. If you want a low-maintenance device that can take abuse and last for years without special care, a conventional flagship still wins on value and peace of mind.
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Honor is all set to launch the Honor Win and Win RT performance-focused flagship phones on Dec. 26 in China. Today, the brand released the following poster to reveal the chipset and AnTuTu score of the Honor Win. At the same time, a few leaks from reliable sources have also surfaced, revealing their key details.
Honor Win performance revealed
Honor Win
The above poster reveals that the Honor Win is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, paired with LPDDR5x Ultra RAM with speeds of up to 10.7Gbps, and UFS 4.1 storage. This combination has allowed the device to score 4,409,382 on AnTuTu v10, claims the brand.
A recent report revealed that the device will have 16GB of RAM and 16GB of virtual RAM. Honor claims that the Honor Win can run heavy-load games continuously for five hours with zero stutter, zero frame drops, and zero jitter.
The above image shared by tipster Bald Panda reveals that the Honor Win packs a massive 6.83-inch OLED screen offering a 1.5K resolution and a 185Hz refresh rate. The tipster claims that the screen is surrounded by slim 1.4mm bezels on all four sides.
A recent leak by tipster Digital Chat Station revealed that the Honor Win’s humongous 10,000mAh battery will support 100W wired and 80W wireless charging. On the other hand, the Win RT will be a more affordable model equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and a 10,000mAh battery with 100W charging, but it will lack wireless charging support.
The Honor Win is said to feature a 50-megapixel triple camera setup, including a telephoto camera, whereas the Win RT has a dual-camera setup. Both phones will feature built-in cooling for heat dissipation. The Win series is confirmed to arrive in three colour options: black, white, and blue.
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Until the Nubia Fold arrived with a 6,560mAh battery, the Honor Magic V5, which packs a 6,100mAh unit, held the title of the foldable phone with the largest battery. A new leak now suggests that Honor may once again reclaim this crown, as the upcoming Magic V6 is said to feature a battery that is at least 1,000mAh larger than its rivals.
Honor Magic V6 key specifications leaked
Honor Magic V6 specs leaked
The Oppo Find N6 is expected to debut in Q1 2026 as the year’s first foldable phone. 2026 will also see the arrival of foldable phones from brands like Vivo, Xiaomi, Samsung, and even Apple. However, these phones are unlikely to beat the Magic V6 when it comes to battery endurance. As per a new leak by tipster Digital Chat Station, the forthcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5-powered Honor Magic V6 has entered the development stage and has two battery size options.
The first packs a 6,900mAh dual-cell battery, while the other variant may feature an even larger 7,200mAh battery. To recall, the Magic V5 was also available in two battery variants, namely 5,820mAh and 6,100mAh, in China. The tipster added that the V6’s battery could be around 1,000mAh larger than those found in foldable phones from other brands.
While the leak does not reveal information about the wired charging speeds of the V6, it does confirm support for wireless charging. The current engineering prototype of the device is said to feature a 200-megapixel main camera along with a mid-tier periscope telephoto camera offering 3x optical zoom.
Despite packing a massive battery, the Magic V6 is expected to sport an ultra-thin design. The device is also tipped to feature a side-mounted fingerprint scanner along with dust and water resistance.
There’s no word about the Honor Magic V6’s launch date. Likely, it may debut by mid-2026 just as the Magic V6 launched in June this year.
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Back in September this year, Dreame Technologies confirmed plans to enter the smartphone market not just in China, but globally. Known primarily for its premium robot vacuum cleaners and smart home appliances, the brand has built a reputation around engineering-focused products. That background is precisely why its first smartphone has drawn early attention, even before an official launch timeline is clear.
Dreame Smartphone E1 specifications (rumored)
Dreame Smartphone E1’s specs leaked
The upcoming Dreame Smartphone E1 has reportedly cleared EU Energy Label certification under the model number W5110, while a user manual linked to the same model has surfaced online. These listings appear to confirm several hardware details ahead of an official announcement. The phone is said to feature a 6.67-inch AMOLED display, but there is no information about its reosltuion and refresh rate.
In terms of photography, the Dreame E1 is tipped to include a triple rear camera setup led by a 108-megapixel primary sensor, accompanied by a 2-megapixel depth sensor and a 2-megapixel macro camera. An additional decorative lens is also visible in the design sketches. On the front, the phone is expected to offer a 50-megapixel selfie camera, along with an in-display fingerprint scanner for biometric authentication.
Battery capacity appears to be set at 5,000mAh, with support for 33W wired charging. The certification documents also mention IP64-rated dust and splash resistance. Interestingly, while the battery is listed as user-replaceable in the EU database, the manual advises against attempting to remove it, suggesting a sealed design in practice.
The E1t will come with connectivity features, such as 5G, NFC, and 3.5mm audio jack. The listing has no information about the chipset, RAM, and storage of the device.
As of now, Dreame has not confirmed pricing or availability, but the early details suggest a cautiously ambitious start for its first smartphone. Share your thought about the E1 phone by commenting below.
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Talk of Sony’s next-generation PlayStation hardware has been circulating for months, and a new leak adds weight to the idea that a dedicated PS6 handheld is part of the plan. According to the latest claims, Sony is already pushing developers to design games around more constrained CPU configurations—an approach that strongly hints at a portable console alongside the standard PS6.
The information comes from YouTuber Moore’s Law Is Dead (MLID), who says Sony has been advising studios to optimize games for systems with different CPU, GPU, and memory limits. This lines up with earlier rumors suggesting Sony is working on two PS6 variants: a traditional home console and a lower-power handheld designed for portable play.
MLID connects this strategy to recent changes on the PS5. Sony has been encouraging support for Low Power and Power Saver modes, with Power Saver Mode now included by default in the PS5 software development kit. According to MLID, these power-focused features are currently a higher priority than PS5 Pro-specific optimizations, suggesting Sony is laying groundwork for future compatibility.
One notable detail from the leak is a reported requirement for games to run on just eight CPU threads. The handheld is said to use four Zen 6c cores, providing those eight threads for gaming tasks, alongside two additional low-power cores for background processes. In contrast, the standard PS6 would use a more powerful CPU configuration.
A referenced internal document reportedly notes that “games may run in environments with different CPU configurations,” reinforcing the idea of a multi-console PS6 ecosystem. By setting these constraints early, Sony could ensure future games scale smoothly across both home and portable hardware.
The PS6 family is still years away, and Sony has made no official comments. Still, the SDK updates and optimization guidance suggest portable gaming is already a key consideration in Sony’s next-generation plans.
The Exynos 2600 has been officially detailed as the Samsung’s next-generation flagship mobile processor, offering a glimpse into how future smartphones may handle performance, efficiency, and on-device intelligence. Built on a 2nm GAA process, the chip introduces changes across CPU, AI, graphics, and thermal design.
The 2nm GAA, or Gate-All-Around process, is Samsung’s most advanced semiconductor manufacturing technology, designed to improve power efficiency and transistor control compared to earlier FinFET-based nodes. Reports suggest that the Exynos 2600 will power the upcoming Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus, while the S26 Ultra may feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy.
Exynos 2600 specifications
Exynos 2600
The Exynos 2600 is equipped with a deca-core CPU based on Arm v9.3 architecture, combining one high-performance C1-Ultra core, three performance-focused C1-Pro cores, and six efficiency-tuned middle cores. Samsung has moved away from traditional little cores, aiming to balance sustained performance and efficiency across everyday tasks and demanding workloads.
The company claims meaningful gains in both computing performance and power consumption, helped by architectural changes and support for advanced instruction sets that improve on-device machine learning responsiveness.
AI is a central theme of the Exynos 2600, with an upgraded NPU that enables faster generative AI tasks while reducing latency and power draw. This allows more complex AI features such as image editing and intelligent assistance to run directly on the device.
On the graphics side, the Xclipse 960 GPU brings improved ray tracing and AI-based upscaling through ENSS technology, targeting smoother gameplay even under limited power budgets.
Samsung has also introduced a Heat Path Block, a new thermal solution that improves heat dissipation efficiency, helping the chip maintain stable performance during prolonged gaming or AI workloads.
Camera and multimedia capabilities also see upgrades, with support for sensors up to 320-megapixel, advanced video noise reduction, and 8K video playback. Together, these changes position the Exynos 2600 as a platform focused on sustained performance rather than short bursts, shaping Samsung’s vision for future flagship smartphones.
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Oppo has confirmed that it will launch a new tablet named the Oppo Pad Air 5 on December 25 in China. Its pre-order page is now live on the Oppo Shop, and the listing has revealed its design, key specifications, and variants ahead of the official announcement. Here’s a look at what to expect from the device.
Oppo Pad Air 5 design, key specifications
Oppo Pad Air 5
The Oppo Pad Air 5 is confirmed to feature a 2.8K resolution display, run on ColorOS, and pack a 10,050mAh battery. These specifications sound familiar, but more on that a bit later.
The pre-order page reveals that the Oppo Pad Air 5 will arrive in Wi-Fi-only and Wi-Fi + 5G versions. The tablet will be sold in shades such as Space Gray, Starlight Powder, and Starlight Pink.
Oppo Pad Air 5
The Wi-Fi edition will be offered in configurations such as 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 256GB. The 5G version will only be available in Space Gray with an 8GB + 128GB configuration.
Rebranded OnePlus Pad Go 2
OnePlus Pad Go 2
The above-mentioned specifications suggest that the Oppo Pad Air 5 could be a rebranded version of the OnePlus Pad Go 2, which recently debuted in other markets. Therefore, it is likely that the Pad Air 5 may pack a 12.1-inch LCD 2.8K 120Hz display, a Dimensity 7300-Ultra chipset, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and a 10,050mAh battery with 33W charging.
The device could be equipped with a pair of 8-megapixel cameras on the front and rear. For audio, it may feature a quad-speaker setup and include face unlock for biometric authentication.
The Oppo Pad Air 5 will be a successor to the Oppo Pad Air 2, which was launched back in 2023. To recall, the Pad Air 2 was also a rebranded version of the OnePlus Pad Go released in markets outside China.
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OnePlus recently confirmed that it will soon unveil a new series called the OnePlus Turbo. Expected to arrive in January 2026, the lineup will include performance-focused phones that will rival Turbo-branded devices from other brands. A new leak, courtesy of tipster Digital Chat Station, has revealed the key specifications of an upcoming OnePlus Turbo model.
OnePlus Turbo key specifications tipped
OnePlus Turbo key specs tipped
According to tipster DCS, the OnePlus Turbo will be the first device within the Oppo–OnePlus ecosystem (Ouga group) to feature a 9,000mAh-class battery, paired with a dual-cell design. This move is said to signal a wider shift, with performance-oriented phones entering an era of ultra-large batteries.
The tipster adds that the formula of an 8-series chipset, a 9-series battery, and a 165Hz display makes for a “perfect Turbo,” positioning the device as especially appealing to users who prioritize battery endurance. Some reports have claimed that this device would be equipped with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset.
To recall, OnePlus China President Li Jie Louis recently said that the OnePlus Turbo will inherit the brand’s flagship-level performance DNA while delivering class-leading battery life, bringing gaming experiences previously unseen in its price segment. He further claimed that the Turbo series aims to be “exceptionally strong” in both performance and endurance within its category.
At present, the Ace 6T, which debuted with an 8,300mAh battery earlier this month in China, holds the title of the largest-battery phone from OnePlus. It appears that the OnePlus Turbo will soon take over this title. Some vague reports claim that this device may get rebranded as a OnePlus Nord 6 series phone in the global market, but it is advisable to wait for further reports.
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Lenovo has officially launched the X1 digital camera in China, with pre-orders now open at a starting price of 349 yuan ($50). The camera targets users who want a simple and approachable option for shooting photos and videos without the complexity of professional equipment.
Lenovo X1 Camera Specifications
Lenovo positions the X1 as an easy-to-use device that delivers reliable image quality with minimal setup, making it suitable for vlogs, travel footage, and everyday casual recording as an alternative to smartphone photography.
The Lenovo X1 comes in a compact, retro-inspired body and uses a 12-megapixel Sony 1/3-inch CMOS sensor. It supports up to 18x digital zoom and includes 20 built-in beauty filters that allow users to adjust image tone and skin smoothing. The camera records 4K video at 30fps and features intelligent shooting modes that help with scene recognition and automatic exposure control.
The X1 comes with a 2.8-inch display featuring 2.5D curved glass. The camera includes an LED fill light for low-light shooting, a lanyard hole for easy portability, and a standard tripod mount. It supports OTG file transfer, allowing users to move videos and photos directly to smartphones or other devices without a PC. The device supports external storage via a TF card slot with a maximum capacity of 128GB.
The X1 runs on a 950mAh built-in battery. Lenovo has also added a triangular port layout and a 2.5-degree angled structure to improve grip comfort and handling during long sessions.
In related news, Leica has recently introduced the Q3 Monochrom, a new 60MP black-and-white compact camera, and also announced the SL3 Reporter, a full-frame camera that supports 8K video, in-body image stabilization, and an aramid fiber body.
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Humanoid robots have been a popular talking point in recent months, but most examples so far have involved carefully staged demos rather than real factory work. CATL, the world’s largest EV battery maker, now claims it has crossed that gap, quietly rolling out humanoid robots on an actual production line.
The company says it has completed large-scale deployment of its Moz humanoid robot at a battery pack factory, making it the first power battery production line to use humanoid “embodied intelligence” robots at scale. Moz was developed by Spirit AI, a CATL subsidiary focused on robotics and automation.
Rather than handling simple pick-and-place jobs, Moz is reportedly positioned at quality-critical stages of the production process. Its main task involves attaching battery connectors, a job that demands high precision, consistency, and careful control of applied force. According to CATL, the robot has reached performance levels comparable to experienced human workers, delivering a reported 99% success rate in connector insertion.
That level of reliability is achieved through an end-to-end vision system that allows the robot to adapt in real time. Moz can compensate for slight misalignments in materials or connection points by adjusting its posture and movements on the fly. It also monitors how much force it applies, ensuring wiring harnesses are secured firmly without damaging fragile components.
CATL contrasts this with reports of difficulties faced by other humanoid robots during factory trials, including overheating joints and failures in complex mechanical assemblies. While those systems have drawn attention through public demonstrations, many have yet to prove they can operate continuously in demanding industrial environments.
The timing is notable, as China’s humanoid robotics sector is expanding rapidly, with some analysts already warning of potential overcapacity similar to what the country experienced in EV manufacturing. CATL’s deployment suggests that, at least in some cases, humanoid robots are moving beyond experiments and into practical, revenue-generating roles on the factory floor.
Just as the PC market is starting to move past the chaos of previous GPU shortages, new signs suggest another supply squeeze may be forming—this time driven by memory, not chips.
Rising DRAM prices are reportedly forcing Nvidia to rethink its gaming GPU strategy, with production cuts expected in early 2026. According to industry sources, Nvidia plans to reduce output of GeForce RTX 5000-series gaming cards by as much as 30–40% in the first half of the year. The move comes as memory costs surge and manufacturing capacity is increasingly redirected toward higher-margin server and AI accelerators.
One early casualty of the situation appears to be Nvidia’s rumored GeForce RTX 5000 Super lineup. The refresh was expected to deliver up to 50% more VRAM at the same price point across both desktop and laptop GPUs, but the plan has reportedly been scrapped due to DRAM supply constraints.
Affordable, higher-memory models are likely to be hit hardest. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and RTX 5070 Ti are said to be among the most affected, as larger VRAM configurations are becoming increasingly expensive to produce.
Nvidia is said to expect softer gaming demand in 2026, partly due to a lighter release calendar. Still, cuts of this scale risk repeating a familiar pattern: limited availability, rising prices, and frustrated buyers.
The impact may extend well beyond graphics cards. Analysts warn the broader DRAM crunch, fueled by explosive demand from AI companies such as OpenAI, could push laptop prices up by at least 20%. Budget notebooks may fall back to 8GB of RAM, smartphones could ship with just 4GB again, and even upcoming gaming devices may see higher price tags.
As AI continues to dominate silicon priorities, consumers—and especially gamers—could be left paying the price.
The smartwatch market is already quite diverse. On one end, you have feature-packed smartwatches running complex platforms like WearOS, offering app stores, Google integration, and advanced health features. On the other, simpler yet capable smartwatches like the OnePlus Watch Lite are cropping up. But in a world where “smart” often equals better, let’s see what the OnePlus Watch Lite brings to the table and how it compares to full-featured wearables.
1. What the OnePlus Watch Lite Brings to the Table
OnePlus Watch Lite
The OnePlus Watch Lite is designed to hit an affordable price point while delivering the essentials most users care about. It sports a 1.46-inch AMOLED display with impressive 3000 nits of peak brightness and sapphire crystal glass for added durability. It supports over 100 sports modes and robust health tracking options like heart rate, SpO₂, sleep, stress levels, and more.
It offers other standard smartwatch essentials like notifications and Bluetooth calling as well. OnePlus claims up to 10 days of battery life, which is a major highlight for the smartwatch. However, there’s a key architectural difference. The Watch Lite runs on the OxygenOS Watch rather than Google’s Wear OS. That means it lacks support for third-party app downloads, mobile payments, and other platform-wide features common in other Wear OS devices.
2. Pros and Cons of Wea rOS
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Series
The Wear OS is based on Google’s popular Android platform. It is one of the most capable smartwatch ecosystems, matching Apple’s watchOS. With Wear OS, you get native support for Google services like Gmail, Maps, Calendar, Wallet, YouTube Music, and access to the Google Play Store for apps tailor-made for your wrist.
On a Wear OS device, you can respond to messages, use Google Assistant or its successor Gemini for voice actions, install fitness or productivity apps, download custom watch faces, and even make contactless payments through Google Wallet. Put simply, it is an extension of your smartphone, from both personalization options to connectivity.
But just like always, there’s a catch. Since Wear OS is a high level operating system designed to support a broad ecosystem of apps and services, it’s more demanding on the battery pack, which impacts endurance as it needs more computing power. This is why many Wear OS smartwatches typically offer 1 to 3 days of battery life instead of the multi-day endurance seen in simpler wearables.
3. Simplicity as a Strength
This is where simplified smartwatches like the OnePlus Watch Lite find their spot. It gets rid of the bells and whistles of full Wear OS platforms for a simple experience and practical battery life. You have a consistent performance, essential health tracking features, and most of the other key functions of a full-fledged smartwatch. But it also has one big advantage, which is dual phone pairing. The OnePlus Watch Lite lets users sync two devices at once, including Android and iOS pairings.
4. Verdict
Simplicity can still be premium with its experience. Consistent and reliable performance, excellent battery life, and essential features without any overwhelming complexity. But if you want a smartwatch that does everything, from payments to third party app downloads or ecosystem services, Wear OS powered options are still ahead.
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Oppo debuted its Reno 15 series in its home market of China, with more models releasing soon after. The latest model to hit the market was the budget friendly Reno 15c, and there are even rumors of a Reno 15 Pro Max model. But a fresh leak has hinted that there is another model in the works. The Reno series might be getting its first ever compact phone, which could be the Oppo Reno 15 Pro Mini.
Oppo Reno 15 Pro Mini Leaked
The Chinese tech giant is reportedly working on a new Reno 15 series phone that could be the first of its kind. In a new report from 91Mobiles, the Reno 15 Pro Mini model is in the works. Industry sources close to the matter have revealed that the brand is working on a smartphone with Reno’s premium design and a relatively compact screen. It will reportedly sport a 6.32-inch AMOLED screen with bezels that might be 1.6mm thin.
Oppo Reno 15 Pro
We also get some details regarding its design. The Reno 15 Pro Mini could measure just 187 grams heavy and measure 7.99mm thick. The report further adds that this model could launch in a Glacier White color option with a ribbon design, similar to the Reno 15 Pro model. So we can also expect a glass back panel and a rugged design that likely offers an IP66 + IP67 + IP69 rating for water and dust resistance.
As of right now, finer details like its release timeline or hardware are still unknown. But the overall specs could be similar to its larger sibling, the Reno 15 Pro, or fall somewhere between it and the base Reno 15. Keep in mind that this is still just an unconfirmed report, so take this news with a pinch of salt for now.
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Huawei is fine-tuning the Watch Ultimate 2 after launch, and it is now getting a meaningful software update that adds a few genuinely useful features. The latest build is HarmonyOS 6.0.0.156, which is rolling out globally and is over 1GB in file size. According to reports, users in Europe have already started receiving the update.
One of the biggest changes is improved eSIM behavior, especially when it comes to power saving. With the update installed, the watch can now handle calls and SMS messages over eSIM even while in power-saving mode. It’s far more practical for extended use without a phone nearby.
Huawei has also enabled VoLTE by default for supported eSIM providers. There’s no manual toggle for this option, but it should result in better call quality where supported.
Another notable addition targets fitness-focused users. The Watch Ultimate 2 can now connect directly to external sensors, including heart rate straps, power meters, speed sensors, and cadence sensors. This brings the watch closer to dedicated sports watches, especially for cycling and structured training, where external sensors are sometimes preferred over wrist-based tracking.
Aside from feature additions, the update includes general system optimizations and stability improvements, though Huawei hasn’t gone into detail on what’s changed behind the scenes.
The update is being rolled out in stages and can be installed through the Huawei Health app or directly on the watch via Settings > System & updates > Software updates.
In short, this update makes the Watch Ultimate 2 feel more complete, particularly for users who rely on standalone connectivity and advanced fitness tracking without carrying their phone everywhere.
Global smartphone shipments are expected to fall 2.1% in 2026 due to a sharp rise in memory prices, according to a revised forecast from Counterpoint Research. The research firm downgraded its earlier projection by 2.6 percentage points, with Chinese brands like Honor, Oppo, and Vivo facing the steepest shipment cuts.
The low-end smartphone segment is likely to suffer the most. Counterpoint reports that BoM (bill of materials) costs for devices under $200 have jumped by 20% to 30% since early 2025. Mid-range and premium segments have also seen increases of 10% to 15%. The firm expects memory prices to rise another 40% through Q2 2026, which could push BoM costs even higher by 8% to over 15%.
Average selling prices (ASPs) are also being revised upward. Counterpoint now forecasts a 6.9% YoY ASP increase in 2026, compared to its earlier estimate of 3.6% from September 2025.
OEMs are adjusting their strategies to manage rising costs. Some have started cutting back on low-end SKUs and reducing specifications on select models. Senior analysts confirmed that companies are scaling back features like camera hardware, display quality, and RAM capacity to preserve margins. Several brands have resumed using older components or redirected users toward higher-priced Pro variants.
Recent smartphone launches, including the OnePlus 15 and iQOO 15 in India, debuted at significantly higher prices than their predecessors. Reports also suggest Samsung may raise prices for its upcoming Galaxy S26 and current A series.
The memory crisis has already impacted other categories. Xiaomi and Honor have raised tablet prices in China. Analysts expect more brands to follow as DRAM supply remains tight due to growing AI data center demand. Counterpoint warns that brands lacking scale or vertical integration will struggle to balance profitability and shipment volumes in 2026.
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Apple’s iPad mini has always been about striking a balance—small enough to carry anywhere, but powerful enough to feel like a “real” iPad. If recent leaks are anything to go by, the upcoming iPad mini 8 might push that idea further than expected, especially when it comes to raw performance.
According to details pulled from an internal iOS 26 build, Apple is already testing the next-generation mini. Earlier rumors suggested the tablet would move on from the A17 Pro to something more substantial, possibly the A19 Pro—the same chip expected to power upcoming iPhone Pro models. That alone would have been a healthy upgrade, with performance gains reportedly in the 20–30% range.
But a new leak shared by Weibo tipster Kang hints that Apple may be aiming even higher. The iPad mini 8 is now said to be running on the A20 Pro, a chip expected to debut with the iPhone 18 lineup and Apple’s first foldable. If accurate, this would make the mini one of the first iPads to adopt Apple’s next-generation 2nm silicon.
The A20 Pro is rumored to offer roughly 15% higher performance and up to 30% better power efficiency compared to the current 3nm chips. For a compact tablet, that could translate into noticeably faster apps, stronger gaming performance, and improved battery life—areas where the mini already punches above its weight.
There’s also talk of a display upgrade. The iPad mini 8 is rumored to feature an 8.5-inch OLED panel, a first for the mini lineup. That said, it’s expected to stick to a 60Hz refresh rate, keeping it below the Pro models but still offering better contrast and color than LCD.
Apple is reportedly targeting a Q3 2026 launch, so plans could still change. Still, if these leaks hold up, the iPad mini 8 could end up being far more powerful—and more premium—than anyone expected from Apple’s smallest tablet.
Rising memory prices are starting to cause real-world delays, and it’s no longer just smartphone makers and PC builders feeling the impact. The latest fallout has reached the gaming handheld space, with AYN confirming shipment delays for its top-tier Odin 3 Ultra model due to a sharp increase in RAM costs.
AYN said deliveries of the Odin 3 Ultra—configured with 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage—have been pushed back to mid-January 2026. The company pointed directly to “skyrocketing” RAM prices and a short-term memory supply crunch as the reason behind the delay.
To ease the situation, AYN is offering affected customers two options. Buyers can either keep their Ultra preorder and wait for the revised shipping timeline, or switch to the slightly toned-down Odin 3 Max, which comes with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. Those choosing the Max will receive a refund for the price difference, as the Max is currently priced at $449, compared to $519 for the Ultra.
Aside from memory and storage, the two models are largely identical. Both are powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and feature active cooling, a 6″ 120Hz OLED display, an 8,000mAh battery, expandable storage via microSD, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and external display support. For most users, the downgrade primarily affects multitasking headroom and storage space rather than raw performance.
The situation highlights how broader component pricing trends are beginning to affect even niche hardware categories. If RAM prices remain elevated, companies and consumers may be forced to rethink configurations.
The situation mirrors concerns already brewing in the smartphone market, where rising memory costs could lead to more conservative RAM configurations. This could become an issue for entry-level models running feature-heavy custom UI skins, as well as premium flagships expected to handle increasingly complex AI features on-device. How the industry looks once the dust settles will be worth watching.
Beelink has launched the ME Pro NAS mini PC in China. The device combines mini PC and NAS functionality and is aimed at home users, creators, small offices, and data storage use cases. It is now available for pre-order on JD.com in standard and business editions.
Beelink ME Pro NAS Specifications
The ME Pro features a unibody metal chassis and a compact footprint of 166×121×112 mm. Beelink claims the device is 50% smaller than traditional dual-bay NAS systems. The upper section houses two 3.5-inch drive bays, while the motherboard is located in a separate lower compartment. The metal body includes multiple ventilation areas to maintain stable airflow and reduce internal temperatures.
The device runs on the Intel N95 processor with four cores, four threads, and a turbo clock of up to 3.4GHz. It includes a 6MB L3 cache and supports up to 25W power for improved performance.
The ME Pro uses 12GB of LPDDR5 memory operating at 4800MT/s. The internal layout follows a drawer-style modular design that allows users to upgrade or replace the motherboard in the future.
The NAS supports up to 72TB of total storage. It features three M.2 2280 SSD slots, including one PCIe 3.0 x2 slot and two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots, each supporting SSDs up to 4TB. The system also includes two SATA bays compatible with both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drives, with support for drives up to 30TB each.
For networking, the ME Pro includes one 5 GbE port and one 2.5 GbE port. These ports support link aggregation, allowing up to 7.5 Gbps combined throughput. Wireless connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4, powered by the MT7920 module.
The system offers several I/O options, including one USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 port (10Gbps), one USB-C port with 10Gbps data and video output, one HDMI 2.1 port (4K@60Hz), two USB 2.0 ports, a 3.5mm audio jack, DC input, reset pinhole, and a CMOS clear pin.
Pricing
Coming to the pricing, the standard edition is priced at 1,848 yuan ($258.72) and includes 12GB of RAM with no internal storage. The business edition costs 1,999 yuan ($279.86) and adds a 128GB drive along with a five-year Feiniu FN Connect premium subscription.
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