ZDNet
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Camera Not Quite Right? Try These 4 Settings Before You Blame Samsung
Four simple camera settings to unlock the Galaxy Z Fold 8's hidden potential - because your foldable deserves better than default.
2026-08-27
ZDNet
2026-08-15
NPR Economy
Investors Borrow Record $1.5 Trillion to Gamble on Stocks; What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Investors have borrowed a record $1.5 trillion to play the stock market - more than all credit card debt - and the Fed is watching from the sidelines, hoping the party doesn't end.
2026-08-14
The Verge
Samsung's Galaxy H1 Headphones Are Coming in 2027, Which Is Basically a Century in Tech Years
Samsung is reportedly working on over-ear headphones called the Galaxy H1, slated for 2027, marking its first foray into that market since 2015 - just in time to compete with the AirPods Max, which will be practically ancient by then.
BBC Business
Korean Stock Market's Wild Ride Leaves Investors Feeling Like They Bought the Dip (Literally)
South Korean investors who rode the AI stock wave are now learning that what goes up can come down - sometimes with a margin call on its way.
2026-08-07
The Verge
Samsung's Z Fold 8 Ultra: Same Old, Same Old, but Now with Better Battery and a Heftier Price Tag
Samsung's Z Fold 8 Ultra is a slightly better foldable with a bigger battery, but 'Ultra' is a stretch - no S Pen, no Privacy Display, and a $100 premium.
2026-08-06
Ars Technica
Anthropic Decides to Build Its Own Chips, Because Apparently AI Companies Need More Hobbies
Anthropic is joining the custom chip party, because relying on Nvidia is apparently too mainstream. They're hiring chip designers now, so expect results in a few years, maybe.
ZDNet
Pixel 11 Prices to Match Samsung: Google's 'Value' Now Means Better Software, Not Cheaper Phones
Google's Pixel 11 prices are set to mirror Samsung's, but the real value now lies in software and exclusive features - not a cheaper price tag.
ZDNet
I Read My Phone's Diary So You Don't Have To: 3 Dumpstate Diagnostics Worth Digging For
Discover how to read your Android's dumpstate log - the tech equivalent of a physical - and find three key diagnostics to keep your phone running smoothly.
2026-08-04
The Verge
Samsung's Smart Monitor Drops to $349.99, Because Who Needs a TV and a Monitor When One Panel Can Do Both Mediocre Jobs?
Samsung's M80F smart monitor hits its lowest price ever at $349.99, because why buy a TV and a monitor when one panel can do both things passably?
2026-08-02
ZDNet
I Went Running With the Galaxy Watch 9 in London, and It Reminded Me That Hydration Is a Thing
A tourist's run with Samsung's latest smartwatch reveals it's stylish, comfy, and annoyingly correct about hydration.
2026-07-25
ZDNet
Samsung's Fold 8 Is the Actual Good Phone, and You Should Probably Ignore the Ultra
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 costs $200 less and is arguably better than the Ultra, making you wonder why 'Ultra' exists at all.
2026-07-22
ZDNet
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8: The Least Exciting Foldable, Now With a Bigger Battery and Same Old Camera
Samsung's new flip phone is thinner, lighter, and has a bigger battery, but still lacks anti-reflective coating and faster charging - so it's basically the same phone with a slightly less empty tank.
2026-07-17
The Verge
Apple Sues OpenAI, Demands to Speak to the Manager of Artificial Intelligence
Apple sues OpenAI, but the real headline is whether the new Siri is any good - and whether anyone can break the Samsung-Apple duopoly without buying T-Mobile.
2026-07-08
The Verge
Samsung Wants You to Gamble $30 on a Phone That Doesn't Exist Yet
Samsung offers $30 in accessory credit for registering interest in unannounced foldable phones, because who doesn't want to pre-order a mystery device?
2026-07-02
TechCrunch
Anthropic Considers Custom Chips, Calls Samsung for a Chat
Anthropic is in talks with Samsung about making its own AI chips, because nothing says independence from Nvidia like teaming up with Nvidia's biggest partner.
2026-06-29
Ars Technica
South Korea Drops $1 Trillion on Memory Chips and Robot Friends, Because Why Not
South Korea drops a cool trillion on chips and robots, hoping to double DRAM production and deploy humanoid workers by 2028 - workers are thrilled, as you might imagine.
The Verge
July 4th Sales: Because Nothing Says 'Independence' Like Discounted Gadgets
Prime Day may be over, but July 4th sales are here to remind you that freedom means saving money on stuff you probably don't need.
2026-06-23
ZDNet
Samsung's 4TB T9 SSD: 32% Off, Because You Definitely Need to Store That Many 4K Videos of Your Cat
Samsung's 4TB T9 SSD is 32% off at $790 - because your backups deserve speed and a rubberized coat.
2026-06-12
TechCrunch
Theker Raises $85M to Build Robots That Refuse to Pick a Career Path
Theker raises $85M to build factory robots that refuse to specialize, because who needs a cookie-boxing robot when you can have a shape-shifting one?
2026-05-24
ZDNet
Samsung Offers Free Monitor With Purchase of Another Monitor, Because Why Not
Samsung offers a free $800 gaming monitor with the purchase of another monitor, making this Memorial Day deal hard to resist unless you hate free things.
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