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An IDC report says the smartphone market is expected to decline by 0.9% in 2026, in part due to memory shortages and surging component prices. According to IDC, the average smartphone selling price is expected to rise to $465 in 2026, up from $457 in 2025.Memory and other component price fluctuations aren’t new. But the ongoing memory price surge is set to cause an upheaval, with entry-level and budget-friendly Android smartphones likely to bear the brunt of the fallout. Memory prices are likely to rise 30% this quarter, and another 20% more early next year, on top of 50% price…
U.S. Department of Justice (Screenshot by Futurism) Now that the Department of Justice is releasing hundreds of thousands of long-awaited records from its investigation into deceased sex trafficker and billionaire financier Jeffrey Epstein, the public finally has a chance to see the full extent of his damning web of connections in the highest echelons of power for themselves. Or maybe not. After finally going live on Friday, the Justice Department portal that allows you to search the “full Epstein library” appears to be either broken, or at least not fully up to speed, because entering obviously relevant search terms are…
Google has added a new feature to NotebookLM that turns messy research into something you can actually use. The company has introduced Data Tables, a tool that pulls information from multiple sources and automatically organizes it into clean, structured tables that can be exported directly to Google Sheets for further editing, sharing, or use in Google Docs. Sneaking in a few more gifts before the holidays… 🎁Export your Notes and Reports! In the Studio Panel, select the three dots next to your Study Guide, Briefing Docs, or saved Notes to export to Docs or (if they contain tables) Sheets!For easy,…
App developers looking to launch their programs in ChatGPT can now submit them for review and potential publication, OpenAI said Wednesday. The company also introduced a new app directory within Chat’s tools menu that has swiftly been dubbed an “app store.” In October, the company announced the arrival of apps in its chatbot, explaining that the move would bring a broader suite of capabilities to ChatGPT users. Major platforms — including Expedia, Spotify, Zillow, and Canva — announced integrations that would allow users to access their services directly from Chat conversations. Now, the company is opening up the field to a…
TVs have come a long way in the past 20 years. We’ve gone from those bulky, square LCD sets to insanely thin OLED TVs, and the picture quality has jumped from the DVD quality many of us remember to crisp, stunning 4K Ultra HD. But there’s one major downside to modern smart TVs: the relentless flood of ads. Smart TVs are great for streaming your favorite shows and movies without needing an extra device like a Roku or Apple TV. But lately, their home screens have become cluttered with ads. I just picked up my first OLED TV during Black…
One year ago, I predicted in Videos and articles that Elon Musk would build AI data centers on Mars. A few days ago, Elon Musk confirmed the general plan for AI data centers on Mars to an All hands meeting of XAI. I also wrote one third of the book AI Rising. The book is available on Amazon and is a best seller in the AI category. I wrote a chapter on AI data centers on Mars to enable about 3 trillion AI chips. The book goes over the important future aspects of AI in detail. The chapter that some…
A little over a week ago we first heard that vivo is working on the X200T, and today its full list of specs has purportedly been leaked. The phone allegedly comes with a 6.67-inch flat LTPS OLED screen with “1.5K” resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 1,600-nit High Brightness Mode. It’s powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ SoC, paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. On the rear there’s a 50MP main camera with OIS using Sony’s IMX921 sensor, a 50MP ultrawide using Samsung’s JN1 sensor, and a 50MP periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom using Sony’s IMX882 sensor.…
Anime is becoming more popular as time goes on. However, mainstream services like Netflix still can’t beat the likes of Crunchyroll when it comes to volume. And now, if you’re looking to sign up, the Crunchyroll Mega Fan yearly subscription just dropped to $99.99 / £47.99 (was $119.99 / £59.99) for the holidays.As part of its Year-End Sale, Crunchyroll is offering discounts for both its yearly Fan and Mega Fan subscriptions until the end of 2025. These premium memberships allow you to watch the entire library ad-free, watch new episodes shortly after they debut in Japan, and access other exclusive…
A sideways spiral galaxy shines in this NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image. Located about 60 million light-years away in the constellation Virgo (the Maiden), NGC 4388 is a resident of the Virgo galaxy cluster. This enormous cluster of galaxies contains more than a thousand members and is the nearest large galaxy cluster to the Milky Way. NGC 4388 appears to tilt at an extreme angle relative to our point of view, giving us a nearly edge-on prospect of the galaxy. This perspective reveals a curious feature that wasn’t visible in a previous Hubble image of this galaxy released in 2016:…
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. As a realtor-focused customer relationship management (CRM) platform, Chime, now known as Lofty, aims to streamline the entire lead-to-deal process. Its intuitive interface and all-in-one feature set make it a compelling option for realty businesses looking to grow their pipelines and close more sales.Chime’s key capabilities span lead generation, contact management, and deal tracking. The platform offers an IDX website builder, AI-powered marketing automation, and a mobile app for…