Tech Roundup: Apple's Foldable, Xbox Studio Shocks, and the Rise of Balcony Solar

Smartphones & Foldables

iPhone 18 Pro and Foldable Ultra: Apple's 2026 lineup includes the refined iPhone 18 Pro and its first foldable device, the iPhone Ultra. The foldable aims to redefine the premium smartphone space. Read more
Samsung Phone App Stealth Update: Samsung rolled out AI-powered features like call screening and text-based call handling to Galaxy smartphones via the Galaxy Store. Read more

Fujifilm Dominates Japan Camera Sales: Four of the top five cameras in Japan are from Fujifilm, with the X100VI returning to #1, pushing out the Sony A7 V. Read more
DJI Osmo Pocket 4P Official: DJI launches its pocket gimbal camera with dual cameras, starting at CNY 3,799. It competes with the Insta360 Luna Ultra. Read more

Qobuz: The Anti-Spotify: The hi-res streaming service attracts switchers with its music focus, no-AI content policy, and higher artist royalties. Read more

Xbox Reportedly Closing Ninja Theory: The studio behind Hellblade is said to be shut down days after showcasing a new game at the Xbox Games Showcase. Read more
AMD Acquires MEXT: AMD buys MEXT, a pioneer in AI-driven memory optimization, to address memory bottlenecks in data centers and AI workloads. Read more
Chrome Kills Manifest V2 Ad Blockers: Chrome 150 removes the last developer flag keeping uBlock Origin and other Manifest V2 extensions alive. Read more

FBI Builds Fake Town for Cyber Training: A 22,000-square-foot facility with houses, a gas station, and 200 hackable servers is used to train agents in digital crime. Read more
AI Makes Answers Cheap, Curiosity Priceless: Fast Company discusses how organizations risk mistaking speed for insight as AI commoditizes answers, emphasizing the need for curiosity. Read more

Balcony Solar Gets Legal for Renters: Plug-in solar kits are becoming legal state by state in 2026, offering renters a way to lower power bills without rooftop panels. Read more
The Kanuka Tiny Home: A clever tiny house design that opens up instead of closing in, maximizing space and light. Read more