Intel Admits Focusing on Consumer Processors Was a Mistake
Management stated that the company missed out on AI profits because it was too busy producing chips for ordinary PCs. Intel has officially announced a change of course: production capacities are being urgently redistributed from consumer lines to Xeon server processors. The company admitted that last quarter they made a mistake by spending resources to saturate the laptop and desktop markets while...[Read More]
OnePlus will restore firmware rollback — the restrictions were temporary
The company promised to restore the function in the next scheduled system update. Earlier, reports surfaced about the implementation of a hardware Anti-Rollback mechanism in ColorOS 16, which allegedly permanently blocked software downgrades. OnePlus has now officially commented on the situation, clarifying the status of these restrictions. The manufacturer stated that the downgrade block in the c...[Read More]
The Information: OpenAI Sets ChatGPT Ad Rates at $60 per Thousand Impressions—Triple the Market Average
The company is starting to monetize its free version and the new ChatGPT Go tier, offering brands premium placement. According to The Information, OpenAI is preparing for a large-scale rollout of advertising in its chatbot, setting some of the highest rates in the industry. The company is betting on the uniqueness of the conversational format, which it believes provides higher value than tradition...[Read More]
OnePlus implements hardware Anti-Rollback protection in ColorOS
Changing the software version to a previous one will be impossible — unless you replace the motherboard. OnePlus smartphone owners using ColorOS have noticed that version 16.0.3.500/501/503 implements an Anti-Rollback (ARB) mechanism. This blocks the ability to downgrade to previous software versions. The restriction is hardware-based: after installing the specified versions, a physical fuse is tr...[Read More]
A Camera Control analog could have appeared (or might still appear) in the Galaxy S26.
Android Authority discovered a LinkedIn profile of an employee who worked on creating a “camera button with gesture functionality” for the Galaxy S26 series. However, this button is not visible on known renders, and other leaks do not mention it. It is possible that Samsung has canceled the development of this feature, or that it will appear in other models.
Insider: iPhone Air sales in China are 20–40 times lower than other models in the lineup
The company’s most hyped smartphone turned out to be its biggest failure. Insider Digital Chat Station reports that Apple’s ultra-thin smartphone is selling about 24 times worse than the base iPhone 17 and more than 40 times worse than the iPhone 17 Pro Max in China. According to his data, Apple has sold fewer than 200,000 Air units in China since the start of sales. In comparison, the...[Read More]
Intel to Start Producing Chips for Handheld Consoles to Compete with AMD
New Core G3 processors with Arc B390 graphics proved more powerful than both competitors and the mobile RTX 4050. Intel introduced a lineup of processors at CES 2026 designed specifically for portable gaming PCs—the company intends to create its own ecosystem and push AMD out of this segment. Partners already include MSI, Acer, and Microsoft. The new series of chips, named Intel Core G3, is built ...[Read More]
Research: Apple Nearly Catches AMD in Laptop Chip Market Share
The success of Apple Silicon is becoming increasingly dangerous for x86 processor manufacturers every year. Mercury Research has published analytical data on the desktop and laptop processor market. Since the debut of the ARM-based Apple Silicon chipsets in 2020, they have nearly equaled AMD’s market share in the laptop segment. AMD’s share in the laptop segment is approximately 21–22%...[Read More]
Huawei MatePad 11.5 S Review: The Perfect Screen for Your Eyes
Huawei MatePad 11.5 S Review: The Perfect Screen for Your Eyes The Huawei MatePad 11.5 S aims to replace your laptop with a unique twist: a “PaperMatte” display. Using nano-etching technolog y, the screen feels like high-quality matte paper, eliminates glare, and is much easier on the eyes than traditional glossy tablets. Technical Specifications: Key Features:The PaperMatte screen is ...[Read More]
Leak: iPhone 18 Pro will not receive under-display Face ID
According to new information, the module dimensions will not shrink as much as many thought. Photos of the new Face ID module, reportedly intended for the iPhone 18 Pro, have leaked online. Early rumors suggested that the TrueDepth module in the upcoming Apple flagship would move entirely under the display, leaving only a circular hole for the front camera, similar to Android smartphones. However,...[Read More]
Companies have not stopped chasing the minimum thickness for their devices. Honor has introduced the slim Magic 8 Pro Air with flagship specifications.
Technical Specifications:Dimensions: 150.5 x 71.9 x 6.1 mm, 155 gramsDisplay: 6.31″, LTPO-OLED, 2640 x 1216, up to 1800 nits brightness, 1–120 HzChipset: 8-core Dimensity 9500, up to 4.21 GHzMemory: 12/16 GB RAM + 256/512/1024 GB StorageCameras: 50 MP main (1/1.3″, f/1.6, OIS), 50 MP ultra-wide, 64 MP telephoto (3.2x zoom, OIS), 50 MP frontBattery: 5500 mAh, 80W fast charging, 50W wire...[Read More]