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Microsoft Edge is showing a new promotional popup when users visit Google Chrome’s official download page. The message encourages users to install the Edge mobile app using a QR code or by sending a download link via email. The popup appears inside Edge while viewing Chrome’s download site. It offers two options: scanning a QR code to install Edge on a phone, or entering

Oppo has officially expanded its premium midrange lineup with the global launch of the Reno 15 Pro and Reno 15 Pro Max, both powered by the new MediaTek Dimensity 8450 chipset. The two devices headline the Reno 15 series and focus on performance gains, large AMOLED displays, and high-resolution camera systems. Dimensity 8450 brings a performance jump Both models run on MediaTek’s Dimensity 8450,

1Password has rolled out a 50% discount on its one-year Individual subscription, cutting the price of its flagship password manager in half during a limited-time promotional window. The deal drops the annual Individual plan to around $1.99–$2.39 per month when billed yearly, depending on the specific promotion period and region. That pricing represents one of the steepest discounts the company typically offers outside major

Walmart has rolled out a major price cut on a premium LG OLED TV, dropping the cost of a 65-inch model by more than $1,000 and pushing the deal into near record-low territory. The retailer now sells the LG 65-inch C5 Series OLED Smart TV for $1,396.99, down from its original list price of $2,499.99. That puts the total savings at $1,103, a steep

Apple’s popular item tracker bundle has returned to one of its best prices ever. The Apple AirTag four-pack now sells for about $65 at major U.S. retailers, a steep drop from its regular $99 price. The deal puts the per-tracker cost at roughly $16, making it one of the most affordable ways to add item tracking to keys, bags, luggage, or backpacks. One of

MediaTek has expanded its midrange portfolio with the launch of the Dimensity 7100, a new 5G chipset designed for upcoming affordable smartphones that focus on efficiency, camera upgrades, and smoother everyday performance. The Dimensity 7100 appears on MediaTek’s official product listings, signaling a quiet but strategic rollout aimed at phone makers preparing early-2026 midrange devices. Built on 6 nm for balanced performance MediaTek builds

TCL has officially introduced the Note A1 NXTPAPER, a new tablet built around eye comfort, handwriting, and AI-powered productivity. The device targets users who want the feel of paper without the limitations of traditional e-ink screens. A paper-like display without e-ink limitations The Note A1 NXTPAPER features an 11.5-inch NXTPAPER Pure display with a matte, anti-glare surface designed to reduce reflections and eye strain.

LG Electronics plans to unveil a new Gallery TV lineup at CES 2026, marking its first direct challenge to Samsung’s popular art-style televisions. The move expands LG’s lifestyle TV strategy, which treats screens as interior design elements rather than traditional displays. The Gallery TV targets users who want a television that blends into living spaces while doubling as digital art when not in use.

LG Electronics has announced a new lineup of Xboom speakers ahead of its CES showcase, expanding the brand with AI-powered audio tuning, adaptive lighting, and personality-driven features developed in collaboration with will.i.am. The new range, branded xboom by will.i.am, focuses on personalization and immersive sound, as LG continues to push artificial intelligence deeper into its consumer audio products. AI-driven sound and lighting take center

Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy A17 5G, a few day after weeks after debuting the Galaxy Z trifold. The A17 5G is confirmed to launch in early January in the United States. The device expands Samsung’s budget lineup with a focus on long-term software support, a large AMOLED display, and 5G connectivity at an entry-level price. U.S. release date and availability Samsung plans

Nintendo Switch 2 owners looking to expand their console’s storage now have a rare opportunity to do so for far less than usual. A limited-time deal on a 256GB microSD Express Card brings the cost of doubling the system’s storage to just $33, making it one of the most affordable Switch 2 storage upgrades available so far. The Nintendo Switch 2 ships with 256GB

Sony has filed a new patent that outlines a potential PlayStation 6 system capable of running games from every prior PlayStation generation using native hardware support rather than software emulation or cloud streaming. The filing suggests a major shift in how Sony could handle backward compatibility if the technology makes it into a future console. The patent describes a system designed to execute legacy

Predator: Badlands is officially heading to premium video-on-demand, giving fans a new way to watch the latest entry in the long-running Predator franchise at home. The film, directed by Dan Trachtenberg, debuted in theaters in early November and marks a major shift for the series by centering the story on a young Yautja rather than human soldiers. Its digital release expands access after a

Nvidia is in discussions with TSMC to significantly increase production of its H200 AI accelerators, as demand from Chinese technology companies far exceeds current supply. According to people familiar with the matter, Nvidia has approached TSMC about securing additional manufacturing capacity for the H200, its most advanced data center GPU currently cleared for limited export to China . Orders from China exceed two million

xAI has expanded its massive Colossus AI data center footprint by acquiring a third building, accelerating its push to scale large-model training infrastructure in the U.S. South. Elon Musk confirmed the purchase in late December, saying the additional facility would significantly boost available training compute as xAI ramps up development of Grok and future models. A third building, bigger ambitions Musk said the newly

Meta Platforms has agreed to acquire AI startup Manus in a deal valued at more than $2 billion, marking one of the company’s largest artificial intelligence acquisitions to date. The move signals Meta’s push to accelerate advanced, agent-based AI across its core products as competition in the AI sector intensifies. A high-value bet on agentic AI Sources familiar with the transaction place the deal’s

Nintendo 3DS prices are climbing fast on the resale market, with used consoles now selling for far more than they did just a year ago. In some cases, popular models like the New Nintendo 3DS XL are approaching the cost of modern gaming hardware, raising questions about what’s driving the sudden spike. The Nintendo 3DS, which launched in the early 2010s and was officially

Marvel has officially released the Thor-centric Avengers: Doomsday trailer online, giving fans their clearest look yet at the film’s darker tone. The release follows a limited theatrical run, where the Thor teaser replaced an earlier Captain America preview ahead of major studio releases. The move matters because Marvel is clearly pacing its promotional rollout, rotating character-focused teasers as anticipation builds for the next major

The Epic Games Store continues its long-running giveaway program, offering free PC games that users can keep forever once claimed. The promotion refreshes on a fixed schedule, making it one of the most consistent sources of free PC games available. At the time of writing, Epic is running a daily giveaway period, with a new free title appearing every 24 hours. This limited-time format

Google has finally added an immersive Reading Mode feature to Chrome. The feature replaces the side-panel view with a full reading experience and is now available for testing in Chrome Canary on desktop. Reading Mode in Chrome is designed to make long articles easier to read. It removes ads, menus, and page clutter, and presents text in a focused layout. Until now, this experience