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technology6 days ago•138 min saved

Foldable cinema in your pocket: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 review

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 is the most compelling foldable yet, packing a redesigned 7.6-inch main display with a 4:3 aspect ratio, superb brightness and uniformity, and a smoother hinge thanks to Flex Titanium tech—ideal for movie-watching on the go. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with 12–16GB RAM, it handles apps smoothly, supports HDR10+ and Dolby Atmos, and houses a solid 4800mAh battery that easily lasts a day. It runs Android 17/One UI 9 and Samsung promises up to seven years of updates. However, the price is steep (starting around £1699 / $1899 / AU$2699, with up to 1TB RAM/16GB) and camera count is modest at four, with some AI features missing (ProScaler). All told, it’s a premium portable movie machine that justifies its cost for media lovers, even if rival non-folding flagships remain cheaper.

via What Hi-Fi?|

#display-quality #foldable-phone #movie-watching

phones8 days ago•134 min saved

Galaxy Z Fold 8: the Goldilocks foldable—buy or skip?

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 nails a pocketable, tablet-like form factor with strong performance (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 12–16GB RAM), a near-creaseless inner display, and handy AI features, making it a compelling all‑around foldable. Yet its cameras are just decent, there’s no S Pen, and at roughly $1,900 it’s a steep ask; if you want the best folding experience and bigger battery/camera, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is only about $200 more and arguably worth it.

via Android Central|

#camera-performance #foldable-phones #galaxy-z-fold-8

technology10 days ago•9 min saved

Apple's Foldable iPhone May Struggle to Outshine Galaxy Z Fold 8

An opinion piece argues Apple’s foldable iPhone Ultra could lag Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 due to production issues, design quirks, and a higher price, with potential limited availability giving Samsung an edge as it already dominates the foldable market; the article notes a rumored US-first rollout and a price gap (Apple around $2,000+ vs Samsung around $1,900), but emphasizes that the final outcome remains uncertain until Apple unveils the device.

via PhoneArena|

#availability #foldable-phones #galaxy-z-fold-8

technology17 days ago•3 min saved

Galaxy Watch Ultra2: premium Wear OS flagship with a price to match

Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra2 starts at $700 with 64GB storage and two months of Strava/iFIT, delivering a strong Wear OS experience, brighter display, and a feature-rich One UI Watch 9, with around 5 days of heavy-use battery life and up to ~7 days possible by tweaking features. It remains pricey and uses proprietary strap attachments, and some ECG/BP features require Samsung phones. Competing devices include the Apple Watch Ultra 3, Huawei Watch Ultimate 2, and Xiaomi S5 Pro, but Ultra2 stands out for Android users seeking deep OS integration and advanced health tracking, even as a few ecosystem limitations persist.

via GSMArena.com|

#battery-life #galaxy-watch-ultra2 #price

technology18 days ago•11 min saved

Sony WH-1000XM4C Leaked: €249.99 Price, September 7 Debut

A fresh leak suggests Sony’s WH-1000XM4C will launch September 7, 2026 in Europe for €249.99 (and £219.99 in the UK) with three color options and up to 34 hours of playback (NC off); the design and feature set reportedly stay close to the XM4, leaving questions about whether this is a refreshed model or a Lite edition.

via Notebookcheck|

#headphones #leaks #price

gaming20 days ago•8 min saved

Crimson Moon Sets September Ablaze as a $20 Soulslike RPG

Crimson Moon, a run-based soulslike action RPG from ProbablyMonsters, launches September 1 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC for $20 (Deluxe Edition $30) with solo or two-player co-op across three districts, culminating in three world bosses and a final boss, blending precise combat with replayable missions and gothic art.

via gameinformer.com|

#action-rpg #co-op #crimson-moon

technology22 days ago•16 min saved

Slim, premium, but pricey: Galaxy Z Flip 8 review

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 8 is the thinnest, lightest and most capable flip phone yet, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy and a silicon‑carbon 4,300 mAh battery, with an improved cover screen UI and Galaxy AI features. Yet at $1,200 it upgrades little in battery life or camera performance over the Z Flip 7, making it a stylish but costly upgrade; battery life remains similar to last year, charging is modest, and the camera system is largely unchanged, so value depends on how much you prize the design and software features over raw performance. If you want more battery life or lower price, alternatives like the Razr Ultra 2026 offer better stamina at a similar or lower cost.

via CNET|

#camera #foldable-phones #galaxy-z-flip-8

games1 month ago•16 min saved

GTA 6 Heads to Vice City With November Release, $80 Price, and Clues on Online Plans

Rockstar’s GTA 6, set in Vice City, launches November 19 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S with a PC port likely in 2027; it costs $80 (Deluxe $100) and will not have a launch-day physical disc. Described as a single-player experience, it may feature two playable leads (Jason and Lucia) and a wide vehicle roster, while online multiplayer remains unconfirmed and could arrive later as a separate mode or update for GTA Online.

via Kotaku|

#games #gta-6 #price

technology1 month ago•8 min saved

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra ups brightness and battery, but with a higher price tag

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra debuts as the successor to the Z Fold 7, offering a brighter 8-inch inner display with a 3,000-nit peak brightness and an anti-reflective coating, a slimmer folded profile thanks to a redesigned hinge, and a 5,000 mAh battery with 45W wired charging. It also gains a camera upgrade (50MP ultrawide) and keeps the 200MP main cam, runs Android 17 with One UI 9, and promises seven years of updates, with US prices starting around $2,100 for 256GB and up to $2,700 for 1TB. The Fold 7 remains strong, especially if discounted, but the Ultra is the clearer upgrade on design, endurance, and features.

via CNET|

#battery-life #display-technology #foldable-phones

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

Switch 2 Pro Controller: Comfort and Longevity Keep It Worth the Price

Despite its high price, the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller offers superior comfort, long battery life (~40 hours), and handy features like motion controls, amiibo support, HD Rumble, programmable GL/GR buttons, and a headphone jack—making it a compelling choice for most Switch 2 players, though the D-pad remains imperfect and $90 is steep; alternatives like the 8Bitdo Ultimate 2 exist.

via Nintendo Everything|

#battery-life #ergonomics #nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

Nothing Phone 4(b) Goes Low-Cost by Trimming Core Specs

Nothing's Phone 4(b) launches at £299 (~$399), undercutting the 4(a) but at the cost of several downgrades: plastic back instead of glass, a lower‑resolution 6.77‑inch display with dimmer brightness and lower PPI, a slower Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chip, older UFS 2.2 storage, a reduced dual-camera setup (no telephoto), and slower 33 W charging despite a larger 5,200 mAh battery. The price cut is modest, and reviewers argue the 4(a) remains the better value for only a bit more, thanks to superior display, performance, camera versatility, and charging.

via bgr.com|

#downgrades #nothing #phone-4b

technology1 month ago•1 min saved

Nintendo Hints at Switch 2 OLED, but Price Could Delay It to 2028

Nintendo is reportedly weighing a Switch 2 OLED with a 1080p Samsung Display panel, but price concerns could delay the release to as late as 2028 at the earliest, while an EU version with a replaceable battery is planned and the current LCD Switch price may rise.

via GameSpot|

#nintendo #oled #price

technology1 month ago•5 min saved

Switch 2 Delivers Style but Faces Price, Battery, and Game Shortages

The Nintendo Switch 2 sports a refined design and brighter display with magnetized Joy-Cons and no Joy-Con drift, but its value is undercut by a sparse launch library, rising prices (hardware at $449.99, up to $499.99 later), higher cost for games and accessories, and notably short battery life around 4.5 hours. The introduction of game-key cards blends digital licensing with physical packaging, and the lack of major new exclusives like Zelda or Mario titles makes it harder for budget-minded buyers to justify the upgrade.

via SlashGear|

#battery-life #game-key-cards #gaming

technology1 month ago•7 min saved

Pinarello Dogma X aims for elite endurance with eye-watering pricing

Pinarello has unveiled the Dogma X, its premium all-road/endurance bike built from Torayca M40X carbon with refined X-stays, aero-tuned down tube, internal routing inspired by the Dogma F, 35mm tyre clearance, and UDH compatibility. It’s offered in 11 sizes with frame-only pricing around £5,500 and complete builds from roughly £12,000, marking it as a high-end, performance-first model likely out of reach for most riders.

via BikeRadar|

#aerodynamics #dogma-x #endurance-bike

technology1 month ago•5 min saved

Xreal’s A01 Plus: affordable AR glasses with caveats

Xreal’s A01 Plus is a $299, 62-gram, stripped-down version of the 1S that aims to bring affordable AR to a broader audience with bright 1080p visuals at 120Hz and modular shells, but it trims features like 3DoF positioning, on-glass volume control, and adjustable opacity. It relies on prescription inserts (~$50) for crisp clarity, and its frame can feel flimsy compared to the 1S, making it a solid entry point for first-time buyers who don’t need premium features.

via The Verge|

#a01-plus #ar-glasses #augmented-reality