Author: The Tech Guy
In September, Qualcomm is rumored to be unveiling the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, with the latter being the company’s new top dog in the smartphone SoC space until 2027. Now a new rumor from China claims the Xiaomi 18 will use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, and not the Pro version of the SoC, since the Elite Gen 6 Pro is apparently going to be too expensive. That said, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max will most likely go with the Pro chipset. Xiaomi 17 Xiaomi will…
NASA completed the first flight test of a scale-model wing designed to improve laminar flow, reducing drag and lowering fuel costs for future commercial aircraft. The flight took place Jan. 29 at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, using one of the agency’s F-15B research jets. The NASA-designed, 40-inch Crossflow Attenuated Natural Laminar Flow (CATNLF) wing model was attached to the aircraft’s underside vertically, like a fin. The flight lasted about 75 minutes, during which the team ensured the aircraft could maneuver safely in flight with the additional wing model. “It was incredible to see CATNLF fly after all of the hard work the team has put into preparing,” said Michelle Banchy, research principal investigator for CATNLF. “Finally seeing that F-15 take off and get CATNLF into the…
It seems the entire world and their cousin are either streaming or hosting a podcast, and we aren’t ones to judge. Instead, we’ve tested the very best microphones around. Whether you want a USB microphone for streaming on your PC or a wireless mobile option, you’ll find the very best right here. With the explosion of podcasting, streaming and filming on the go for social media in recent years, there are plenty of reasons to consider a microphone made for PC or mobile phone use. Thankfully, here at Trusted Reviews, we’ve taken it upon ourselves to test a wide range…
I have always been drawn to the hidden layers of the technology we use every day. We spend plenty of time arranging home screens and adjusting surface-level settings, yet there is often an entire lower tier of the operating system that manufacturers keep out of sight. On Samsung Galaxy devices, that curtain is easy to pull back if you know the right sequence. There is no need to root your phone, connect it to a computer, or risk your warranty. All it takes is dialing a short code on the keypad. The code is *#9900#, which opens a utility called…
TL;DR The Galaxy S26 Ultra and S26 Plus have surfaced in official-looking images, giving us the clearest look yet at Samsung’s next flagship. Flat frames, a centered punch-hole selfie cam, and subtly rounded corners keep the S26 Ultra familiar. The leak spotlights a fingerprint-resistant matte black finish, with white, violet, and blue also expected. These new images, shared by YTECHB, show the Galaxy S26 Ultra and its sibling, the S26 Plus, from multiple angles that highlight the changes Samsung is making.As previous leaks suggested, Samsung seems to be moving away from the ring-style cutouts seen in recent models. Instead, it…
Laura Oliveira fell in love with swimming at 70. She won her first competition three decades later. Longevity runs in her family. Her aunt Geny lived to 110. Her two sisters thrived and were mentally sharp beyond a century. They came from humble backgrounds, didn’t stick to a healthy diet—many loved sweets and fats—and lacked access to preventative screening or medical care. Extreme longevity seems to have been built into their genes.Scientists have long sought to tease apart the factors that influence a person’s lifespan. The general consensus has been that genetics play a small role; lifestyle and environmental factors…
TikTok recently launched an app called PineDrama to cash in on the rising popularity of vertical, short-form scripted dramas. Now, Instagram appears to be preparing to follow suit. Unlike TikTok, however, the Meta-owned platform may integrate the feature directly into its main app. According to a recent post from leaker Alessandro Paluzzi on X, Instagram may soon introduce a new feature that will allow creators to publish short dramas on the platform. A screenshot of the in-development feature suggests these episodes would appear in a new tab on a creator’s profile page, alongside the grid, Reels, reposts, and mentions tabs.…
I’ll admit upfront that the headline is an exaggeration. I don’t hate ultra-thin TVs — obviously, in at least one way, they’re amazing compared to what I had growing up. As late as my early 20s, I was still using a 40-inch CRT that was so bulky it took two people to get it into an apartment, even with the help of a dolly. Conversely, the 65-inch version of Samsung’s The Frame Pro is so thin and light that I could hang it high on a wall without a stepladder if my arms stretched that much. What made me think…
In August 2025, OpenAI released its long-awaited GPT-5 AI model, calling it the “smartest, fastest, and most useful model yet.” But what really caught the attention of the company’s most diehard fans was the decision to retire all of its previous AI models, news that was met with a massive outcry among ChatGPT users who’d developed a strong attachment to the outgoing GPT-4o. The backlash was severe enough for CEO Sam Altman to back down in a matter of days, once again reinstating GPT-4o, which was much warmer and sycophantic than its successor. Five months later, OpenAI is finally getting…
Google recently began rolling out the Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1 update to eligible Pixel devices. At the same time, the company has confirmed that the first Android 17 beta is coming soon. In a Reddit post, Google revealed that the Android 17 Beta 1 will roll out to users soon with bug fixes and include improved performance and system stability. Users currently enrolled in the Android Beta program will automatically receive the Android 17 Beta 1 update once it rolls out. According to a report from last year, the Android 17 update carries the internal codename ‘Cinnamon Bun.’ Those…