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The Trump administration is reportedly considering a new round of semiconductor tariffs that could reach beyond individual chips and into the electronics built around them. One approach under discussion would apply duties to products containing semiconductors, with laptops and gaming consoles among the devices that could be affected. For consumers, the risk is pretty simple. If finished electronics get hit with additional duties, some of that cost could show up in retail prices. Phones haven’t been specifically named, but they could be exposed if the final policy broadly covers devices containing imported chips. How broad could these tariffs get The…

The smartphone camera wars have evolved dramatically in the last few years. A conversation that used to focus on camera variety has shifted toward megapixel count, sensor size, and overall versatility. As if that wasn’t enough, manufacturers are now selling first-party zoom kits with high-quality optics and features that complement their ecosystem. I’ve spent the last few weeks living with Vivo’s X300 Ultra, one of the most ambitious camera systems packed into a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 smartphone. For more zoom flexibility, Vivo also sells ZEISS Telephoto Extender kits that turn the already chunky X300 Ultra into something resembling…

Even with HTTPS keeping your activity on a website private, your network provider and anyone snooping on the connection can still see exactly which sites and apps you’re visiting. This privacy gap has quietly existed for years, and Google is now closing it with four major network security upgrades built into Android 17. How Android 17’s Encrypted Client Hello (ECH) blocks ISP tracking Your phone has been announcing its destination out loud this whole time. Every time you connect to a site, there’s a moment in the handshake called TLS ClientHello, where your device essentially broadcasts which domain it’s about…

Meta is implementing new restrictions on U.S. teens who use Facebook and Instagram, but the changes could have repercussions far beyond U.S. screens. Meta’s new protections come after a series of settlements relating to allegations that social media sites endanger children, with the company facing as much as $18 billion in expenses. For now, the new rules will be applied only to U.S. users. The measures include limitations on how long younger users can spend on Meta’s apps and limits on their ability to disable certain safety settings, Bloomberg reported. The company says it will watch the changes and continue…

Lenovo Innovation World 2026 is just days away, and Windows Latest has obtained exclusive images revealing what’s coming. Among the leaked lineup, two devices stand out. A compact mini PC that looks like Lenovo‘s answer to the Mac mini, and a ThinkBook so thin it might set a new record. Meet the ThinkCentre X Ultra, Lenovo’s take on a tiny desktop The ThinkCentre X Ultra is a cube-shaped mini PC, and it looks nothing like Lenovo’s existing ThinkCentre Neo Ultra, which is bulkier and closer to an Apple Mac Studio rival. This one is smaller, shaped more like Apple’s Mac…

Phantom Blade Zero is shaping up to be one of the more interesting action games arriving this year, but apparently playing it on a regular screen isn’t quite immersive enough. VITURE has teamed up with developer S-GAME to create a special pair of XR glasses designed specifically around the game. Called the VITURE x Phantom Blade Zero: Phantom Beast, the limited-edition glasses take VITURE’s existing Beast XR hardware and give it a dramatic makeover inspired by the game’s blend of wuxia, martial arts, and punk fantasy. They’re available to pre-order for $599 and will officially launch on October 29, alongside…

Omdia H1 2026: Hisense Ranks No. 1 Globally in 100-Inch-and-Above TV Shipments Dubai, UAE, Aug. 27, 2026 – Hisense, a leading brand in global consumer electronics and home appliances, ranked No. 1 globally in shipments of TVs 100 inches and above in H1 2026, according to Omdia, accounting for a 55.1% market share. The result reflects demand for larger, more immersive screens and Hisense’s ability to bring premium big-screen experiences into more homes. Building on this leadership, Hisense is putting the viewing experience first, turning display technology into more immersive, lifelike experiences. The UR9 Series advances RGB MiniLED technology by independently controlling red, green…

OLED TVs have become considerably more accessible over the years, but buying one from a premium brand can still get expensive very quickly. Sony’s newest Bravia is trying to make that jump a little easier. The company has launched the 2026 Bravia 6, a 48-inch (more sizes available) OLED TV priced at $1,299.99. That’s still a decent chunk of money for a television, but it’s relatively approachable by Sony OLED standards, especially given what’s packed into it. At its core, you’re getting a 4K OLED panel with the deep blacks and strong contrast you’d expect from the technology. Sony also…

RAM is getting expensive, and Google isn’t waiting around to see how bad it gets. The company has announced new memory rules for Android apps distributed through the Play Store, and developers now have a hard deadline to clean up their code. As prices climb, people are opting for devices with leaner specs, and apps that use too much memory are hurting the overall experience for everyone. What’s changing for app developers? Starting in February 2027, apps must meet new memory thresholds across three areas. Dynamic memory usage tracks how much private data storage an app consumes while running or…

Gemini Notebook, formerly known as NotebookLM, is getting a new feature that will let you directly access and cite information from the books you own. Fittingly, Google refers to this new feature as Expert Intelligence, and the whole idea behind it is pretty clear. Instead of citing information from the sources you upload, or pull from the internet, you can now also extract knowledge from digital books you’ve purchased. Of course, you must own the book after purchasing it from the Google Play Books library. For now, Google is offering one free book to users in the US as part…