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Huawei announced HarmonyOS 7 at HDC 2026, featuring a 'Spatial Aesthetics' UI, deep integration of AI agent Xiaoyi, and the openPangu 2.0 model, detailing OS evolution and ecosystem expansion.
Amazon offers free update for Echo Hub. Home screen gets fully customizable layout, and Ring AI natural language video search is now supported.
A research team at the University of Texas at Austin has developed a special fiber that harvests moisture from the air and converts it into drinking water. In a jacket form, it successfully generated 400–900 milliliters per day.
SanDisk announces 4TB and 8TB SD cards based on SDUC standard at Computex 2026. Requires compatible reader and is expected to be expensive.
Logitech has announced the "Mobi Fold," a folding wireless mouse. When folded, it becomes a compact 21mm thick device that fits in a pocket. It achieves approximately one month of battery life on a full charge.
A case study on resolving Samsung Galaxy S25+ overheating by changing one background app setting. A practical solution for users struggling with device temperature spikes.
Chinese foundry Yuexin Semiconductor files for IPO. Rapid sales growth but accumulated losses exceed 10 billion yuan; gross margin of main business is negative. High R&D costs fail to monetize, posing profitability challenges.
Juno Computers announces 2026 Juno Tab 4: two models with Intel Core i3-N300 and Core Ultra 5 115U, up to 1TB storage, 500nit display.
Framework Computer delays Laptop 13 Pro shipments to late July after pre-production testing reveals haptic touchpad electrical issues and display initialization problems.
TSMC begins industry's largest manufacturing capacity expansion. Simultaneously ramping N2 process at five fabs, boosting CoWoS and SoIC packaging capabilities to meet AI accelerator demand.
An NBER working paper reports a 'large and causal relationship' between iPhone adoption and declining U.S. birth rates. Analyzing data from the AT&T exclusivity era, it found notable declines among younger women.
The iOS 27 developer beta includes framework references like "foldState" and "angleDegrees" for foldable devices, signaling that Apple's first foldable iPhone, expected this year, is progressing.
Unveiled at WWDC 2026, the iOS 27 developer beta brings UI quality and usability improvements despite an AI waitlist. Four highlights include Liquid Glass transparency and mega widgets.
macOS 27 Golden Gate officially ends Intel Mac support. Only Apple Silicon Macs (M1 and later) are compatible. Security patches provided for about two more years.
Wired gives it a 9/10 high rating. $850 (~110,000 yen) offers balanced performance rivaling MacBook Air. 15.3-inch display and sturdy body shine.
Intel adds Core 7 230H and Core 5 205H with disabled integrated graphics to its Raptor Lake-based Core 200H series, targeting small desktop PCs.
Radxa unveils the ultra-compact single-board computer "Dragon Q5E," featuring a Qualcomm Dragonwing Q-6690 processor, WiFi 7, Bluetooth 6, dual 2.5GbE LAN, GPIO, and an integrated UHF RFID reader in a compact 65×56mm body.
Nvidia revealed plans for next-gen N2X and N3X chips at Computex 2026. CEO Jensen Huang envisions futuristic AI-native PCs akin to Star Trek.
Samsung's foldable smartphone lineup faces a naming shuffle, as the standard model becomes "Ultra" and a new wide model adopts the "Fold 8" moniker, according to Bluetooth SIG data.
Chinese auto parts maker Jiefeng Power applies for an IPO on the Beijing Stock Exchange. With 70% of sales reliant on its largest shareholder and customer, Chery Automobile, questions arise about its business independence. Amid high debt and liquidity shortages, the company’s large dividends highlight governance risks.