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Joe Maring / Android AuthorityWe’re coming to the end of the year, and we’ve already seen the first next-generation flagship Android phones launching around the world. These phones give us a rough idea of what to expect from the industry next year — more performance and bigger batteries being two of the earlier trends.Never mind expectations, though. What do I actually want from smartphones next year? From bigger batteries in all markets to iPhone-rivaling video quality, here’s what I’m wishing for in 2026. What’s your wish for Android phones in 2026?44 votesBigger batteries in more markets50%Video quality that rivals iPhones11%Snapdragon…
For most, getting into a car is a task that can be done without assistance. Yet for those whose destination is the Moon, the process of getting inside and secured – in this case, in NASA’s Orion spacecraft – requires help. That’s the role of the Artemis closeout crew. Trained to support Artemis II and future Moon missions, the five closeout crew members will be the last people to see NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen before their lunar journey. The Artemis II closeout team consists of a lead,…
A new report from VideoCardz, citing Board Channels sources, says Intel is preparing a Core Ultra 200K Plus refresh for its Arrow Lake desktop lineup. The hook? Better specs without a higher price tag. None of this is official yet, so treat it as a snapshot of what Intel could be planning. Still, if you’re timing a build, the rumored mix of added Efficiency cores, faster rated memory support, and platform continuity is exactly the kind of update that can change when you buy. The spec bump is aimed at midrange According to the leak, the biggest changes land in…
I’m sure most of you remember the time when cable TV’s dominance was unquestioned, even if you were just a kid at the time. In the US, you grew up on channels like MTV, the Cartoon Network, and Nickelodeon. You might’ve stuck with those for a while, but gradually, you began watching channels like HBO, Discovery, and CNN. There was life outside the cable monoculture — but you could count on most people being familiar with Seinfeld or Spongebob Squarepants. That finally fractured in the 2010s with the rise of streaming services like Netflix and Hulu, which let people pay…
When brain organoids were introduced roughly a decade ago, they were a scientific curiosity. The pea-sized blobs of brain tissue grown from stem cells mimicked parts of the human brain, giving researchers a 3D model to study, instead of the usual flat layer of neurons in a dish.Scientists immediately realized they were special. Mini brains developed nearly the whole range of human brain cells, including neurons that sparked with electrical activity, making them an excellent way to observe and study the human brain—without the brain itself.As the technology advanced and brain organoids matured, researchers coaxed them to grow structural layers…
Samsung released the One UI 8 Watch update for the Galaxy Watch4 about a couple of weeks ago, but only in South Korea. Well, the good news is that Samsung has expanded the One UI 8 Watch update rollout to two more countries – India and the US. The One UI 8 Watch update is currently rolling out only for the non-cellular version of the Galaxy Watch4. It comes with firmware version R860XXU1JYK4 and the October 2025 security patch. If you live in India or the US and haven’t received One UI 8 Watch on your Galaxy Watch4, you can…
We are living (or maybe just lived) through the age of the great fantasy book TV adaptation. It all started with Game of Thrones, based on George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire books. That franchise is still going pretty strong, with another new show on the way. But there was also The Witcher, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, and The Wheel of Time (a show I’m still upset got canceled). It’s been high time for fantasy fans over the past decade. But somehow, one of the most popular modern fantasy authors has yet…
Cami (Demi Moore – here’s my interview with her about the show)… you in danger, girl. M-Tex has officially gone into partnership with the nefarious Gallino (Andy Garcia) in Landman season 2, and Tommy (Billy Bob Thornton – here’s my interview with him) has no choice but to go along with it.Still, at least Angela (Ali Larter – here’s my interview with her) is keeping him on his toes at home. If she’s not trying to mount Tommy while he’s driving, she’s getting arrested for giving alcohol to pensioners at a care home.It will be a miracle if Tommy survives…
Parents, keep your eyes peeled for AI-powered toys. These may look like they might make a novel gift for a child, but a recent controversy surrounding several of the stocking stuffers has highlighted the alarming risks they pose to young kids. In November, a team of researchers at the US PIRG Education Fund published a report after testing three different toys powered by AI models: Miko 3, Curio’s Grok, and FoloToy’s Kumma. All of them gave responses that should worry a parent, such as discussing the glory of dying in battle, broaching sensitive topics like religion, and explaining where to…
Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. Corsair Void v2 MAX Wireless review: one-minute reviewIf you’re in the market for a new headset, you don’t want to sleep on Corsair’s new Void Max Wireless V2. It’s the upgraded version of the Corsair Void Wireless V2, one of the best wireless gaming headsets we’ve tested, adding Sonarworks SoundID through iCue and simultaneous dual connectivity to the mix, to the tune of a small price increase.It offers solid…