Topic: launch timeline
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Samsung Galaxy S26: Leaks, Rumors, and Expected Specs
The Samsung Galaxy S26 series, expected in early 2026, will reportedly retain its standard three-model lineup (S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra) after earlier rumors of a major restructuring were scrapped. Key rumored hardware upgrades include a new Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, 16GB of RAM potentiall...
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iOS 26.2 Release Date: Everything We Know
iOS 26.2 is scheduled for a mid-December release, likely around December 15 or 16, following Apple's historical pattern for its final major update of the year. The update introduces practical features like an alarm for reminders, a Lock Screen clock transparency slider, and a one-time AirDrop cod...
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The Odds of Recovering New Glenn's Second Launch
Blue Origin has moved the New Glenn rocket's first stage to the launch pad in Florida for its second mission, which will carry the ESCAPADE spacecraft to study solar wind around Mars, with a potential launch window in early November pending successful pre-launch tests. The booster, named "Never T...
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Steam Machines Still on Track for 2016 Release
Valve has confirmed its Steam Machine and other hardware products are on schedule for a 2026 release, despite supply chain pressures, after editing a blog post to clarify the timeline. Initial confusion arose from ambiguous wording in a company blog post that stated Valve "hoped to ship in 2026,"...
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Samsung's Android XR Headset Officially Unveiled
Samsung has officially unveiled its first extended reality (XR) headset, developed under Project Moohan and based on Google's Android XR platform, signaling a new strategic direction for the company. The device features an OLEDoS display, is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chipset, an...
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OnePlus 15's Display Feature Most Phones Don't Have
The OnePlus 15 features symmetrical 1.15mm bezels and a 165Hz refresh rate for an expansive, immersive, and exceptionally smooth viewing experience. It offers significant display improvements including enhanced brightness, color accuracy, and power efficiency, along with a longer component lifesp...
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ChromeOS to be "phased out" within a decade, court docs show
Google plans to officially phase out ChromeOS by 2034, transitioning to a new Android-based operating system internally known as Project Aluminium. A full release of the new OS for critical enterprise and education sectors might not arrive until 2028, though the timeline from court documents may ...
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NASA's $4.3 Billion Space Telescope Survives Cancellation, Now Complete
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has been fully assembled and is on schedule for a launch as early as fall 2026, marking a major milestone after overcoming past cancellation threats. The project's completion, described as having "ordinary" challenges, contrasts with the lengthy, costly, a...
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OLED MacBook Pro Redesign May Be Limited to M6 Pro and M6 Max
Apple's MacBook Pro redesign with OLED displays and touch support is expected to debut exclusively with M6 Pro and M6 Max chips between late 2026 and early 2027, featuring a thinner chassis and potential 5G connectivity. The current MacBook Pro lineup includes a base M5 model with a $400 saving a...
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CNN All Access: Stream Cable News for $6.99/Month
CNN All Access is a new $6.99/month streaming service launching on October 28, 2025, offering an annual subscription for $69.99 and a discounted introductory rate for early sign-ups. The service does not include a live simulcast of the main CNN cable channel but provides curated live programming,...
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ULA's Vulcan Rocket Faces Booster Issue During Launch
The ULA Vulcan rocket experienced a booster anomaly shortly after launch, releasing sparks and debris, but successfully recovered and completed its mission to deliver military satellites to orbit. An investigation is underway, including a planned debris recovery, due to the anomaly's resemblance ...
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Blue Ignites Second New Glenn Rocket in Final Pre-Launch Test
Blue Origin successfully conducted a static fire test of the New Glenn rocket's seven BE-4 engines, a key milestone before its next mission, achieving nearly 3.9 million pounds of thrust. The test included simulating engine shutdowns to replicate landing conditions, aiming to recover the first st...
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Entry-Level Ferrari To Lose Its Head Soon
The Ferrari Amalfi Spider is an upcoming convertible variant of the brand's entry-level GT, set to debut in early March with a classic, lightweight fabric roof. It will be powered by the same 3.9-liter twin-turbo V8 engine as the coupe, producing 631 horsepower, with performance expected to be ne...
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iPhone 17e Launch Nears with MagSafe and A19 Chip
The iPhone 17e is launching next spring with key upgrades like the A19 chip and MagSafe charging, aligning it more closely with flagship models. Apple plans to maintain a starting price of $599, using this aggressive pricing to target emerging markets and value-conscious customers. The phone's la...
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Apple Studio Display Refresh: 3 Major Upgrades Expected
Rumors indicate a new Apple Studio Display is likely launching in the first half of 2026, supported by shipping delays and regulatory filings. The next-generation monitor is expected to feature key upgrades including ProMotion for a 120Hz refresh rate, full HDR support, and a new A19 chip. Apple ...
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Model Name Leaks Ahead of Launch
A leaked Samsung document confirms the upcoming flagship lineup as the Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra, ending speculation about a 'Pro' or 'Edge' rebrand for the initial launch. The confirmation came from an official promotional PDF on Samsung's Colombia website, which typically uses finaliz...
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Aluminium OS: The Future of Chromebooks Explained
Google is merging its ChromeOS and Android platforms into a new, unified operating system (currently called Aluminium OS) to create a cohesive ecosystem bridging mobile and desktop computing. This strategic shift, confirmed by Google's hardware lead, marks a departure from its previous incrementa...
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Steam Deck vs Steam Machine: 4 Key Differences
Valve's Steam Machine, launching in Spring 2026, is a stationary living room console-PC hybrid designed to be over six times more powerful than the portable Steam Deck, with major hardware upgrades for big-screen gaming. It features a 6-core AMD Zen 4 CPU and an RDNA 3 GPU with 28 compute units, ...
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OpenAI, Jony Ive Hit Roadblocks in AI Device Development
The OpenAI and Jony Ive partnership, backed by a $6.5 billion acquisition, is developing a screen-less, palm-sized AI device that interprets environmental cues but faces major technical hurdles. Development is delayed as the team struggles to define the device's "personality" and establish protoc...
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Honor's Magic 8 Pro Adds Dedicated AI Button
The Honor Magic 8 Pro features a new dedicated AI button and a flat back design, and it will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset for enhanced performance. It includes significant camera upgrades, such as a potential 200-megapixel telephoto lens for superior zoom, housed in a circul...
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Apple's Foldable iPhone May Have Best Battery Life Ever
Apple's rumored foldable iPhone may feature a class-leading battery exceeding 5,500 mAh, which would surpass current iPhone and competitor models to address foldable battery life concerns. Reports indicate Apple is prioritizing power efficiency and high-density battery cells to achieve exceptiona...
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OnePlus 16 Leak Shows Ultra-Thin Display Bezels
The OnePlus 16 is rumored to feature ultra-thin display bezels under 1mm and could have a screen refresh rate as high as 240Hz for a smoother visual experience. It is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset and may include a massive 9,000mAh battery for exceptional...
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Intel Arc B770 GPU Leak: 300W TDP Revealed in Shipping Data
A leaked shipping document reveals Intel's upcoming flagship Battlemage GPU, the Arc B770, has a 300W Total Graphics Power rating, a significant increase signaling its move into the higher-performance market segment. The card is expected to feature a more powerful BMG-G31 die with 32 Xe2 cores (4...
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Blue Origin Unveils Ambitious New Glenn Rocket Plans
Blue Origin has announced a roadmap for New Glenn rocket upgrades, starting with the third launch in early 2026, to enhance payload capacity and launch frequency. A new super-heavy lift variant, the 9×4, will feature more engines and a larger fairing, enabling it to carry over 70 metric tons to l...
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Amazon Develops AI Tool for Code Generation
Amazon is developing an advanced AI coding assistant called "Kiro" that generates functional code instantly and supports technical documentation, bug detection, and performance optimization. Kiro features web and desktop applications with multimodal capabilities and compatibility with third-party...
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Amazon's Vega TV OS Leaked for 2025 Launch
Amazon is preparing to launch its new Vega operating system on Fire TV devices in 2025, with a potential reveal at an upcoming fall event. Vega OS is a proprietary, Linux-based system designed for versatility across devices and uses React Native to simplify app development for multiple TV platfor...
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Valve's Steam Machine Price Hint Revealed
Valve aims to price the Steam Machine competitively with the cost of building a comparable PC, though external factors like tariffs and supply chain issues make a precise figure uncertain. Unlike traditional console makers, Valve will not sell the hardware at a loss, instead pricing it to reflect...
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Robinhood Opens Startups Fund to All Retail Investors
Robinhood has filed with the SEC to launch a fund allowing retail investors access to pre-IPO startups, aiming to level the investment playing field traditionally dominated by venture capitalists. The fund will focus on sectors like aerospace, AI, and fintech, though key details such as fees and ...
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IKEA Launches 21 New HomeKit-Compatible Smart Home Products
IKEA is launching 21 new Matter-compatible smart home products, including sensors, lighting, and controls, with affordable pricing and full integration with Apple HomeKit, set for release in January next year. The product lineup features a diverse range of smart bulbs with various sizes, colors, ...
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Fitbit's Material You Makeover: A Fresh, Expressive Look
Fitbit's Android app has been redesigned with Material 3, introducing a more fluid, personalized interface and a compact bottom navigation bar for improved user interaction. Key features include expressive shapes, a floating toolbar for switching timeframes, and dynamic card expansions, though Dy...
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Jony Ive's OpenAI Goal: Devices That Make Us Happy
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and former Apple design chief Jony Ive are collaborating on multiple AI-powered consumer hardware devices aimed at reshaping human-technology interaction. The project focuses on improving users' well-being by designing devices that foster happiness, fulfillment, and connecti...
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One UI 8.5: Top New Features and Upgrades Revealed
Samsung is developing One UI 8.5, a significant update based on Android 16, featuring refined aesthetics, AI upgrades, and smarter utilities, set to launch with the Galaxy S26 series in early 2026. The update introduces new Galaxy AI tools, including real-time translation, smart clipboard, and AI...
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Amazon Kindle Scribes Hands-On: Color Screen Model Tested
Amazon has launched three new Kindle Scribe models, including a color screen version, with a refined design, lighter weight, and slimmer profile aimed at professionals and students. The flagship Kindle Scribe Colorsoft, priced from $629.99, offers a distraction-free reading and writing experience...
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Preorder LG's 32-Inch 6K Thunderbolt 5 Display for $2,000
LG's 32-inch UltraFine 32U990A monitor, the world's first with 6K resolution and integrated Thunderbolt 5, is now available for preorder at $1,999.99 and will begin shipping in October. It features a 31.5-inch IPS panel with 6,144 x 3,456 resolution, 10-bit color covering 98% of DCI-P3 and 99.5% ...
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Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra Leaks Reveal Curved Design
The Galaxy S26 Ultra features a curvier aesthetic with a flat front display, rounded corners for better grip, and a redesigned rear camera island housing three of its four sensors. It is expected to include significant internal upgrades such as a brighter display, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chi...
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OnePlus 15 Revealed Early: New Camera Engine & Snapdragon 8 Elite
The OnePlus 15 will be powered by the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, continuing the brand's tradition of using top-tier chipsets for high performance. OnePlus is replacing its Hasselblad camera partnership with a self-developed DetailMax image engine, which aims to enhance photo quality ...
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Lenovo's All-in-One PC Syncs Lighting to Your Notifications
Lenovo's Yoga AIO i Aura Edition features a customizable, transparent light bar in its base that provides visual alerts for notifications and syncs with on-screen content. It is a high-performance all-in-one PC with a 32-inch 4K OLED display, a 165Hz refresh rate, and configurable hardware, inclu...
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Linus Tech Tips "Disappointed" by Steam Machine Pricing
Valve's upcoming Steam Machine, launching in 2026, promises six times the power of the Steam Deck and is engineered with AMD hardware to support 4K gaming at 60 FPS, with storage options of 512GB or 2TB. Industry speculation suggests the price may exceed expectations, as a suggested $500 price po...
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Google and Apple Team Up to Simplify Phone Switching
Google and Apple are collaborating to integrate a new, direct data transfer tool into the initial setup process for switching between Android and iPhone, moving beyond standalone apps. The feature is currently in early testing within Android Canary and an upcoming iOS 26 beta, with plans for refi...
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Apple's Foldable iPhone May Ditch In-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Analyst Says
TechApple's first foldable iPhone has been in the rumor mill for quite a long time, and there’s still plenty of time before the device goes live. Now, a fresh leak has appeared to suggest that the device may not include an in-display fingerprint sensor. According to Kuo, Apple is unlikely to use under-display ultrasonic fingerprint technology in its first foldable iPhone. Six months ago, I predicted the foldable iPhone would use side-button Touch ID. There are now market rumors that it will ad...
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Steam Deck OLED Faces Stock Shortages Due to RAM Crisis
The Steam Deck OLED is facing stock shortages in key regions like the US due to a shortage of memory and storage components, impacting availability. Valve has delayed other hardware products, including the Steam Machine and Steam Controller, to the first half of 2026 due to the same supply chain ...
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iPhone Fold: 5 Key Details Revealed This Week
Rumors suggest a September launch for Apple's first foldable iPhone, which is expected to feature a 5.5-inch outer display with a hole-punch camera and a 7.8-inch inner display with a similar camera, abandoning earlier under-screen technology. The device will run a version of iOS that adapts an i...
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Artemis II Crew to Fly Orion to the Moon
The Artemis II mission will be the first crewed lunar flight in over 50 years, with astronauts traveling in the Orion spacecraft named *Integrity* to reflect the mission's significance. Naming spacecraft is a long-standing NASA tradition that personalizes missions and captures public imagination,...
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Acer Debuts 1,000Hz and QD-OLED Gaming Monitors at CES
Acer announced three new gaming monitors for 2026, including the Predator XB273U F6 with an extreme 1000 Hz refresh rate (at 720p) and 500 Hz at its native 1440p resolution. The Predator X34 F3 is a 34-inch ultrawide QD-OLED monitor featuring a 360 Hz refresh rate, a 0.03 ms response time, and a ...
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