A leaked Google patent hints at a revolutionary battery design for the anticipated Pixel 11 Pro Fold, potentially replacing troublesome glue with a spring-loaded metal frame, aiming to enhance durability and repairability after last year's explosive test incident.
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Google's Pixel 10a could launch on February 17, 2026, with a €500 price tag, defying the industry trend of escalating prices by reusing the Pixel 9a’s components to deliver budget-friendly innovation during a cost crisis.
Meta is reportedly on the brink of doubling its smart glasses production, aiming for 20 million units by year-end, amidst soaring demand and supply chain pressures—an ambitious move positioning the tech giant to dominate the burgeoning eyewear market.
MediaTek has unveiled its latest powerhouse chips, the Dimensity 9500s and 8500, designed to elevate Android devices with cutting-edge AI capabilities and gaming enhancements, solidifying its competitive stance against Qualcomm as the industry evolves.
On January 14, 2026, Verizon's nationwide outage stranded hundreds of thousands of customers in major cities from New York to Los Angeles, rendering their devices useless with SOS-only service and sparking widespread frustration as engineers scrambled to resolve the issue.
