Author: The Tech Guy

The Poco X7 Pro launched back in January of last year, so its successor is definitely coming very soon. In fact, the Poco X8 Pro was already certified in July. Now a new certification reveals that there will be a special edition of the handset: the Poco X8 Pro Iron Man Edition, undoubtedly in partnership with Marvel. This device has been certified for sale in Thailand by NBTC. Its model number is 2511FPC34G. The Poco X8 Pro is rumored to be based on the Redmi Turbo 5, which is due to be unveiled in China this month. There will also…

Brian Lawless / PA Images via Getty Images Elon Musk tried to pick a fight with a major airline CEO — who says thanks for all the additional business you’re bringing in with your public tantrum, sucker. “We love these PR spats that drive bookings on Ryanair,” the budget airline’s chief Michael O’Leary said at a news conference in Dublin on Wednesday, as quoted by CNN. “And we want to thank him sincerely for the additional publicity.” The trash talking began last week when the Irish airline, the largest in Europe, said it wouldn’t install its fleet with Starlink technology,…

Let’s forget megapixel races and invisible bezels for a second.  While Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra will almost certainly dominate headlines – and likely my pocket – it’s more experimental phones that really have my attention this year. From BlackBerry-style QWERTY throwbacks to shape-shifting foldables and a handset with a literal robotic camera eye, 2026 is shaping up to be a fantastic year for niche devices. They won’t all sell in Galaxy numbers, but they might just be more interesting – and, in a few key ways, far more exciting – than Samsung’s next big flagship. Clicks Communicator As an old-school…

Aamir Siddiqui / Android AuthorityTL;DR A leak has provided new details about the OnePlus 15T. The phone is said to have a 50MP main sensor, a 50MP telephoto lens, and a 16MP front camera. It’s also believed to have a 6.32-inch 1.5K resolution display and a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip. Despite the rumors that have been swirling around OnePlus recently, the company continues to work on its upcoming phones. One of those upcoming handsets is the OnePlus 15T. We’ve heard a few details about this phone already, but a new leak has shed some more light on the…

Miami, Florida, January 22nd, 2026, CyberNewsWire Halo Security, a leading provider of external attack surface management and penetration testing services, today announced it has successfully achieved SOC 2 Type II compliance following an extensive multi-month audit by Insight Assurance. This certification validates that Halo Security’s security controls are not only properly designed but also operate effectively and consistently over time. “SOC 2 Type II compliance demonstrates our unwavering commitment to protecting customer data through proven, operational security practices,” said Lisa Dowling, CEO of Halo Security. “Our customers trust us to help them discover and remediate vulnerabilities across their attack surface…

Robot vacuums are at their best when they quietly remove a chore from your week. The problem is most “cheap” ones still ask for constant attention, which defeats the purpose. This bObsweep Dustin self-empty robot vacuum and mop is $189.99, saving you $540 off the $729.99 compared value. At this price, it’s less of a splurge and more of a practical shortcut to cleaner floors with less effort. What you’re getting Dustin is a robot vacuum and mop with a self-emptying dock rated for up to 100 days of capacity. That’s the standout feature, because it means you are not…

I have used Google Chrome as my principal browser for years. In fact, it is so familiar that I have been working on autopilot while opening tabs, searching the web, and performing tasks. It was only when I started writing about its standout features and benefits that I was reminded of how useful Chrome can be. This prompted me to take a deeper dive to uncover features that lurk beneath the surface, which, though fairly niche, would appeal to the everyday user. Some of these features have significantly improved my day-to-day browsing, working, and organization. They each offer practical benefits,…

I became a Kindle Scribe convert about six months ago. Before that, I had stacks of notebooks covering my desk and an iron grip on my pens and pencils. Pen and paper wasn’t broken, and a digital notebook’s capabilities seemed too good to be true. Now, I’ve retired my analog writing tools and trust my Kindle Scribes to do the rest. Having recently upgraded from the first-generation Kindle Scribe, I’m now the proud owner of the new Kindle Scribe Colorsoft — E Ink colors and all. Both devices are in the classic Graphite, which shows off a sleek, dark gray…

A winter chill descended on the Great Lakes region of North America in January 2026. Some of the effects were apparent in this satellite image as newly formed lake ice and a fresh layer of snow. The image, acquired by the MODIS (Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer) instrument on NASA’s Terra satellite, shows the region on the morning of January 20, 2026. In the days prior, a winter storm blanketed many parts of western Michigan near the lake with nearly a foot of snow, according to the National Weather Service. West of Walker, snowfall totals surpassed that amount, reaching nearly 14 inches (36 centimeters). The storm’s…

The Honor Magic V6, officially confirmed to debut at MWC Barcelona this year, was rumored to offer two battery capacities – 6,900 mAh and 7,200 mAh. A recent report even claimed that the Magic V6 will have the largest battery on a foldable. Thanks to China’s 3C, we now know the size of the Magic V6’s batteries. According to a screenshot of the 3C certification shared by a Chinese tipster on Weibo, the largest battery on the Honor Magic V6 will have a rated capacity of 7,000 mAh (2,320 mAh + 4,680 mAh), meaning the typical capacity might be around…