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A new rumour from a trusted leaker says Samsung might scrap its 1.4 nm (SF1.4) node altogether. It was slated to enter mass production in 2027 alongside SF2A and SF2Z.

Vaio has launched its latest 13.3-inch notebooks featuring the latest Intel Core processors, MIL-STD-810H durability, and 5G connectivity. With a broad range of ports, quiet keyboards, and all-day battery life, business users can work anywhere with ease.

T-Mobile is sending out emails with a free Starlink satellite service deal for those who want to test out its newfangled dead zone coverage solution developed in partnership with SpaceX and its direct-to-cell satellite constellation.

Niantic, the developer behind the wildly popular mobile game Pokémon Go, announced it will sell its video game division to Scopely, a subsidiary of the Saudi Arabian-based Savvy Games Group. Scopely will buy this division for $3.5 billion, pending regulatory approval.

Insta360 has just confirmed that the next generation of high-tech action cameras will be launched in partnership with Leica. The world-renowned optics specialists supply the lens for current models such as the Ace Pro 2, and is now set to do the same for its successor, not to mention those of the virtual reality (VR) content-friendly X4.

Things are looking up for Vivo, even on the global stage. According to a business magazine, the Vivo X200 Pro has been selling so well in a huge Asian country that company executives are now pushing for a global version of the Vivo X200 Ultra, set to launch in April. Could Zeiss camera fans worldwide be in for an unexpected treat?

The Manus AI agent combines the capabilities of multiple AI models into a powerful assistant for work and personal tasks. Its ability to research information across the Internet, control computers like a human, and synthesize information supposedly allows it to answer complex prompts that many common chatbots cannot.

OpenAI's new Responses API and tools for creating agents supposedly allow businesses to quickly create customized AI agents to tackle complex customer requests, such as identifying the most suitable products for individual needs.

Ubiquiti has introduced two new access points, namely the U7 Pro XG and the U7 Pro XGS. These devices support WiFi 7 (802.11be) on three frequency bands. The XGS variant is particularly strong in the 5GHz band due to an 8-stream design, and does not have to pause after radar activity.

The dynaEdge XR1 extended reality glasses overlay information across reality, providing users with an integrated experience. The glasses can be used to provide insights for travel spots, instructions for work repairs, and extend Windows desktops.

Mistral has unveiled its optical character recognition API for use by businesses to convert large amounts of documents to editable digital files quickly and accurately.

The GameLift Streams service allows game developers to quickly host and stream video games to customers worldwide without modifying their game code. This also eliminates the need for players to download and install games prior to play.

The operator stated that the site is secure, and the farm is operational. However, the windmill manufacturer started an investigation to establish the circumstances of the collapse.

Hisense is facing a class action lawsuit over misleading QLED TV advertising, alleging false claims about Quantum Dot technology. A prior lawsuit has also accused Hisense of selling TVs with defective main boards.

Xiaomi is contemplating a future as a producer of higher-end cars following the success of its SU7 Ultra. The high-performance electric vehicle (EV) might gain even more premium, more expensive successors, even as it exceeds its original sales estimates.

For many years, the Lenovo ThinkPad X series was the convertible ThinkPad line - no matter if it was during the 2000s with the X Tablets or the 2010s with the ThinkPad Yoga. This is now the past. At MWC, we looked at the predecessor of the X convertible, the new ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1.

Dymo’s LabelManager Executive 640 CB is now officially available in various markets worldwide. This model is designed for use in an office or laboratory, printing highly durable labels that can handle extreme temperatures. The machine has a color display, a QWERTY keyboard and Bluetooth connectivity, with further tools offered via an accompanying app.

The 16e has just launched as the first iPhone with Apple 5G - even if that status comes with some caveats. The Cupertino behemoth plans to undo one of the most important of those in its upcoming iterative upgrade, according to a new leak. Devices with the "C1X" might also have slightly faster and smoother mobile data than the 16e.

Intel is seemingly shifting its strategy of no longer outsourcing wafers to third parties to instead embracing a longer partnership with TSMC. This could be due to the unfavourable yields from Intel’s own 18A process.

Buyers of large and powerful workstation laptops had to contend with obsolete Raptor Lake (Refresh) CPUs for the past two years. This is over now, as Intel officially announced the release of its Arrow Lake platform for the business laptop class. For the mobile workstations, this means that everyone is now waiting for new Nvidia RTX GPUs.

Xiaomi has revealed initial sales figures for the Redmi K80 series. Allegedly, the Redmi K80, Redmi K80 Pro and associated special edition models have surpassed 3.6 million units sold within 100 days of their initial launch.

Dell's newest business monitor is a massive 75-inch, 4K IPS display with 20-point touch and stylus support as well as USB type-C connectivity, cloud control, and daisy-chaining capabilities. The Dell Pro 75 Plus 4K Touch (P7525QT) launches at an eye-watering price of $3,999.99.

Previous reports hinted that YouTube was working on a trimmed-down version of its Premium subscription, and they happened to be accurate. This plan is called Premium Lite, and as the name suggests, it's cheaper than the regular plan.

The Nintendo Switch 2 will be released in 2025 and an analyst working for a Japanese financial services company has offered up a forecast of how many units may be sold within the first full quarter of release. In addition, the same analyst has commented that Nintendo wants to push the Switch 2 to take on the potential sales might of the PlayStation 6 (PS6).

Although the policy guidance that encourages local use of open-source RISC-V chips is not official yet, the insiders familiar with the inner workings of the Chinese government who spoke to Reuters claim that this could happen before the end of the month. No less than eight government bodies are involved.

At Mobile World Congress 2025, Google showed off a "Screenshare" feature for Gemini that allows it to do live screen analysis and answer questions in the context of what it sees. It can also answer questions while you film a live video.

Qualcomm asserts that its latest Snapdragon X85 modem-RF platform can drive new all-time highs in terms of bandwidth and upload speeds. It integrates a new AI processor touted to boost its signal strength and speed with reduced power use. The OEM backs X85 and its new X82 sibling to deliver next-gen 5G to industry-grade devices as well as smartphones and other consumer-level products.

Qualcomm touts its new Dragonwing Gen 4 Elite Platform as the first solution for AI-powered fixed wireless access (FWA) to broadband over an ultra-long-range mmWave connection. It is rated for downlink speeds of up to 12.5 gigabits per second (Gb/s), and can also confer tri-band Wi-Fi 7 and NTN Satellite connectivity on a next-gen 5G router.

Up until now, the E series ThinkPads suffered from sub-par screens. With the new Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 and the ThinkPad E16 Gen 3, Lenovo invests into fixing this weakness. Plus, the battery capacity of the new office models is also increasing.

Up until now, the Lenovo ThinkPad T series only existed as a normal laptop version, but this changes for the 25th anniversary of the line. With the new ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1, there is a T convertible for the first time. Also, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 with Intel is launching with Arrow Lake and Lunar Lake.

For the start of the MWC, Lenovo releases a new generation of ThinkPad laptops out into the world. The compact Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 receives some of the biggest upgrades. The now smallest ThinkPad laptop weighs below one kilogram. As for the CPUs, AMD Ryzen AI 300 or Intel Arrow Lake are gonna be offered.

The well known office ThinkPads have been updated to the newest CPUs - with the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 and the ThinkPad T16 Gen 4, Lenovo releases updates of its most popular business laptops. The center of the stage is taken by the many new CPU options.

Tado may block the use of its own products behind a paywall in future, at least via its own app. In doing so, the company appears to be risking the ire of its users. The company has only made a vague statement to date.

In a recently published video, the Unitree G1 showed that humanoid robots can already do much more than simple sorting tasks. The G1 impressed with authentic kung fu moves - including a spin kick.

During 2024, the company reported revenues of $130.5 billion, increasing 114% from the previous fiscal year. Higher demand for AI capabilities and specifically the Blackwell GPU supported the results.

Based on Linux Debian 12.9 "Bookworm" and using the 6.8 kernel as default (with 6.11 as an option), Proxmox Mail Gateway 8.2 is now available with SpamAssassin 4.0.1, which packs updated rulesets. Additionally, this new release comes with ZFS 2.2.7, PostgreSQL 15.11, automated/unattended installation, and more.

Developed by a team of scientists at the AWS Center for Quantum Computing at the California Institute of Technology, Ocelot allows a 90% cost decrease in quantum error correction. Still a prototype for the time being, this new quantum computing chip could turn Amazon into the leader of yet another market.

Amazon has unveiled Alexa+, an upgraded version of its voice assistant. It promises more natural conversations and the ability to handle certain tasks autonomously.

Canalys, a market analysis company, released a report stating that 17% of all PCs shipped in 2024 were "AI-capable," which are computers with hardware dedicated for AI features. Of that 17%, Apple shipped over half, largely thanks to its M4 CPU.

Heybike touts its latest e-bike to carry up to 440lb for up to 85 miles (~137 kilometers) thanks to its 1,400 watt motor and dual-battery longtail design. The Hauler has been released with an introductory reduction to its recommended price and with an accessory that might be vital to its user's alternative-commute life thrown in for free.

Tesla TVs have sparked curiosity and controversy, with claims linking them to ground-breaking innovation. However, a deeper look reveals an unexpected story that raises questions about modern tech marketing and scams.

Opera asserts that its latest browser innovation will appeal to professionals, gamers and social media users alike. It eliminates the need to switch between multiple taskbar icons throughout the day by conferring access to a select number of apps within its own window. The integration is touted to make Opera One more convenient, flexible and versatile.