According to The Verge, 2025 was a year of competing tech narratives, with massive AI investments, a wave of foldable/rollable devices, and the launch of major gaming handhelds like the Nintendo Switch 2. It was a year where hardware form factors and specialized computing both had major moments.
Samsung’s next wave of budget and mid-range phones is already being mapped out. The Galaxy A07 5G could arrive within weeks, while the A37 and A57 are tipped for a surprisingly early launch in 2026.
Samsung is taking a page from Apple’s playbook by opening up its upcoming Galaxy smart glasses to developers before the hardware even launches. The goal is to have a solid app library ready on day one, avoiding the classic “ghost town” experience of new platforms.
Corsair has unveiled a new version of its Frame 4000D mid-tower case with a fully integrated 14.5-inch touchscreen. The panel is a functional secondary Windows display, and the case includes major cooling upgrades. But the premium feature comes with a premium price tag.
According to a TechRadar report, Lenovo is developing a groundbreaking gaming laptop with a rollable screen. The Legion Pro Rollable would expand horizontally to become an ultrawide OLED display, potentially launching at CES 2026.
Epiwafer supplier IQE has signed a multi-year extension to its strategic supply agreement with photonics giant Lumentum. The deal focuses on wafers for vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs), which are crucial for 3D sensing in consumer gadgets and automotive LiDAR.
In an internal memo, Apple’s chipmaking chief Johny Srouji has directly addressed speculation about his future. He stated he loves his job and team and has no plans to leave, countering a recent report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. This comes amid a wave of high-profile executive departures at Apple
Tether is expanding beyond crypto, investing in a major funding round for an Italian humanoid robotics startup. The move signals a growing convergence of capital from crypto, chips, and state-backed funds into physical AI.
Researchers have unveiled a radically miniaturized brain-computer interface called BISC. This single-chip implant could enable seamless communication between the human brain and artificial intelligence, offering new hope for treating neurological disorders.
According to a new guide, several PC components that were once budget staples are now considered outdated for any new build in 2026. The list targets everything from storage to power supplies, arguing that the minimal savings aren’t worth the long-term compromise.
