In a major cost-cutting move, Samsung’s phone division is demanding flexible OLED panels at rigid OLED prices from its own display unit. This could lead to Samsung sourcing screens from Chinese manufacturers for mid-range phones like the rumored Galaxy A57 as soon as 2027.
Samsung’s ambitious 20,000mAh battery project has hit a wall. The company is now reportedly shifting its focus to more manageable 6,000-8,000mAh silicon-carbon cells after facing significant technical hurdles.
LG is launching a new Gallery TV to compete with Samsung’s The Frame. It features a 4K MiniLED screen, a subscription art service with over 4,500 pieces, and even includes a physical frame. Full details are expected at CES next week.
Sony has rolled out a revised PlayStation 5 Pro model focused on internal refinements. The new CFI-7100B01 version offers lower power consumption, quieter cooling, and a significantly improved DualSense controller battery, with no change to performance or the $840 price tag.
Apple’s 2025 software updates brought a major visual overhaul and powerful new productivity features. The changes signal a shift towards more desktop-like workflows on iPad and smarter, AI-assisted communication. It’s a year where polish met practicality.
TSMC is accelerating its U.S. expansion plans. The chipmaker could begin mass-producing 3nm semiconductors at its Arizona fab in 2027, nearly a year earlier than expected, according to a new report.
The cable TV industry has officially entered its “decline stage,” according to a new S&P report. The battle for Warner Bros. Discovery symbolizes the shift, as companies abandon linear networks for streaming.
An unnamed Apple assembler in China was targeted in a sophisticated cyberattack in mid-December. The attack may have compromised production-line information and raised supply chain stability concerns among the company’s clients.
The relentless demand for AI hardware is creating a severe RAM shortage for consumer tech. According to a new report, this could force Sony and Microsoft to delay their next-generation consoles beyond the expected 2027-2028 launch window.
Construction materials are responsible for nearly a third of global carbon emissions, a crisis that’s only growing. A new report highlights five ingenious materials emerging in 2025, from bio-inspired designs to novel cements, that aim to turn buildings from a climate problem into a solution.
