TV makers pushed brightness to new extremes in 2025 with 5,000-nit mini-LEDs and LG’s new 4,000-nit OLED panels. But the industry might be hitting a point of diminishing returns, where smarter processing matters more than raw light output.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold has sold out twice in minutes in Korea, creating major buzz. But the reported total stock was just 3,000 units for a country of 50 million, revealing a classic hype-building strategy.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing five major TV manufacturers, accusing them of using “Automated Content Recognition” to secretly record and sell viewing data. The lawsuit seeks up to $10,000 per violation and singles out Chinese companies Hisense and TCL for alleged national security risks
The annual Samsung Awards for 2025 have been revealed by SamMobile. The Galaxy S25 Ultra won for Best Display, while the underperforming Galaxy S25 Edge surprisingly took Best Design.
A new report details a software quirk on Samsung’s upcoming foldable. When configured to continue apps across screens, the Galaxy Z TriFold may take lower-resolution screenshots from the cover display.
In a major move for open-source GPU computing, the ZLUDA project has added support for AMD’s ROCm 7 platform. This allows unmodified CUDA applications to run on AMD Radeon and Instinct hardware. Meanwhile, AMD continues to develop key GPU virtualization features for the Linux kernel.
According to a recent analysis, the Steam Deck is emerging as a smarter choice than a budget gaming laptop for portable play. It undercuts laptops on price, offers superior portability, and delivers a more optimized, gaming-focused user experience.
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 lineup is set to go all-in on the Qi2 wireless charging standard. Leaks point to a suite of magnetic cases and new power accessories designed to unlock faster 25W wireless charging, especially for the Ultra model. The full launch is expected in late February 2026.
Qualcomm has acquired Ventana Micro Systems, a company developing server processors based on the open-source RISC-V architecture. The move aims to bolster Qualcomm’s CPU capabilities and its push into data center and AI chips.
Next year’s MacBook Pro is shaping up to be a massive overhaul. According to leaks, Apple is planning to ditch the notch and mini-LED for OLED displays and a touchscreen, powered by new 2nm M6 chips. The catch? You’ll likely pay a lot more for the privilege.
