Samsung updates TV software to clarify how it tracks what you watch
Automated Content Recognition (ACR) operates within the smart TV software stack, scanning brief snippets of video and audio from whatever appears on the screen – whether streaming services, broadcast television, or external inputs. Those snippets are then compared against a large online database to identify content in real time. By...
Read Entire Article
Motorola Razr Fold debuts with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, 6,000mAh battery, and hefty €2,000 price tag
The Motorola Razr Fold is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, and is paired with up to 16GB of memory and 1TB of storage. The device has also received an IP48 certification, indicating a basic level of dust and water resistance. The non-"Elite" flagship chipset and the absence...
Read Entire Article
Lenovo's AI Workmate concept puts a desk robot with a projector in your office
The most striking prototype was the AI Workmate Concept, a desk robot that combines conversational AI with cameras, sensors, and projection hardware. Less dramatic – but more immediately practical – was the AI Work Companion Concept, a stationary desktop assistant with its own display and AI-driven scheduling engine. Together, they...
Read Entire Article
Lenovo's Legion Go Fold concept turns into a handheld, a wide tablet, a vertical screen, and a tiny laptop
The Legion Go Fold's headline feature is a folding pOLED panel that goes from 7.7 inches when folded to 11.6 inches when fully opened, giving you a tablet-class screen without carrying around a tablet-sized device. The display comes with a 2,435 x 1,712 resolution and a speedy 165Hz refresh rate.
Read Entire Article
Gartner says sub-$500 entry level PCs could disappear by 2028 as memory prices surge
Writing in a press statement, Gartner warns that soaring memory costs are projected to cause a 10.4% worldwide decline in PC shipments while smartphone shipments are expected to drop by 8.4% in 2026.
Read Entire Article
Star Wars heads back to cinemas with two back-to-back films
Industry insiders have expressed particular confidence in Starfighter, directed by Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy. According to sources cited by Variety, early showings of footage have impressed studio observers who describe Gosling's performance as standout and praise Levy for recapturing the original series' "spirit of fun."
Read Entire Article
Steam's hardware survey just flipped: new top GPU, Windows 11 crashes, Chinese takes the lead
Valve said last week that it fixed an issue where VRAM on some graphics cards was not reported correctly in the Steam survey.
Read Entire Article
Insider says Sony is scaling back PC releases for first-party PlayStation games
The new details, shared by noted leaker NateTheHate2, corroborate an earlier report by journalist Jason Schreier. According to these accounts, Sony no longer views PC ports – particularly of its single-player titles – as a major priority or a significant revenue driver. Several projects already in development are still expected...
Read Entire Article
AMD announces Ryzen AI 400 Series desktop chips with Zen 5, RDNA 3.5, and an XDNA 2 NPU
Announced today, the new Ryzen AI 400 Series and Ryzen AI PRO 400 Series desktop processors are being positioned as AMD's first real "AI PC" desktop lineup. They pair Zen 5 CPU cores with RDNA 3.5 integrated graphics and an XDNA 2 NPU rated at up to 50 TOPS for local acceleration.
Read Entire Article
What happens when you try to power a desktop PC with 56 AA batteries?
The system in question was modest by desktop standards: an entry-level Intel processor, two sticks of RAM, and a 2.5-inch SATA SSD running Windows 10. The hardware drew its power through a CX430 450-watt supply – until ScuffedBits swapped it for a custom ATX plug purchased online. The adapter allowed...
Read Entire Article