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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Duo Specs Leaked Ahead of Launch
technology6 days ago

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Duo Specs Leaked Ahead of Launch

Leaks reveal two premium Samsung foldables: Galaxy Z Fold8 with a 7.6-inch main display (2448×1848) and 5.5-inch cover (1248×1972) at 120Hz, a titanium frame, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage, 50MP main and 50MP ultrawide cameras, two 10MP selfies, a 4,800mAh battery with 45W wired charging, IP48, 201g, and starting at €1,999; the Fold8 Ultra keeps the same chipset and RAM/storage options but adds a larger internal display (2256×2504) and a 6.5-inch cover (1080×2520), a 200MP main cam plus 10MP tele (3x) and 50MP ultrawide, two 10MP selfies, a 5,000mAh battery with 45W charging, 4.1mm unfolded, 218g, and starting at €2,199, with color exclusives (Pistachio for Fold8 online; Green Shadow for Ultra online).

Snap's AR Glasses: Bold Bet or Expensive Gamble?
technology28 days ago

Snap's AR Glasses: Bold Bet or Expensive Gamble?

Snap’s SPECS AR glasses aim to usher in a new era of wearable AI, but their bulky design and $2,195 price tag make mainstream adoption uncertain, especially against lighter, cheaper rivals like Meta’s Ray‑Ban glasses. If SPECS catches on, they could reboot Snap’s fortunes; if not, the move risks being a costly gamble with limited near-term stock upside.

Snap Debuts Standalone AR Glasses Priced at $2,195, Targeting Early Adopters
technology1 month ago

Snap Debuts Standalone AR Glasses Priced at $2,195, Targeting Early Adopters

Snap unveiled Specs, a fully independent AR glasses lineup priced at $2,195 (with a $200 refundable deposit), shipping this fall to the US, UK, and France. The lightweight eyewear runs on two Qualcomm Snapdragon processors, features a 51-degree field of view, 7-millisecond latency, and Lens Studio apps, and is designed as a smartphone‑free, long‑term step toward ambient computing rather than an immediate replacement for phones—though retail skepticism exists over demand at the high price.

Snap Bets on Spatial AR with Consumer Specs Glasses at $2,195
technology1 month ago

Snap Bets on Spatial AR with Consumer Specs Glasses at $2,195

Snap ambushes the AR glasses race with a consumer version of its Specs, priced at $2,195 and pitched for spatial apps rather than a simple heads-up display. The 132g headset comes in two sizes, uses electrochromic lenses, and relies on hand tracking with ultra-low latency (7 ms) rather than a phone for computing, with about 4 hours of battery life (20 hours with a charging case). Apps will come from Snap’s Lens Studio, but details on launch apps were not shared; the glasses are slated to ship this fall and require a $200 refundable deposit to secure a unit.

Snap's Specs AR Glasses Debut at $2,195 with 4-Hour Battery Life
technology1 month ago

Snap's Specs AR Glasses Debut at $2,195 with 4-Hour Battery Life

Snap today unveiled Specs, a premium AR glasses system priced at $2,195 (with a $200 refundable deposit) that packs two Snapdragon chips, dual color and infrared cameras, 6-axis IMUs, and a 51° field of view into lightweight frames. The glasses use LCoS projectors for the display, include stereo speakers and a mic array, offer hand tracking and voice control, and support prescription lenses. They can connect via USB-C to display from a computer or phone, and run Lens Studio with AI APIs from OpenAI and Gemini. Battery life is up to four hours with a charging case providing about 20 hours of use. Pre-orders are open and shipping is planned for this fall in the US, UK, and France, as Snap pitches Specs against ongoing AR efforts from rivals like Apple.

Snap Kicks Off Preorders for Specs, Its First True AR Glasses, at $2,195 with Fall Shipments
technology1 month ago

Snap Kicks Off Preorders for Specs, Its First True AR Glasses, at $2,195 with Fall Shipments

Snap opened preorders for Specs, its consumer true AR glasses priced at $2,195 with a $200 deposit and shipping this fall to the US, UK, and France. Specs weigh about 132–136 g, offer a 51° diagonal field of view, use in-house LCoS displays, and run Snap OS 2.0 with first-party Lenses; Snap cites 7 ms latency, four hours of mixed-use battery life, and a charging case, plus developer tooling like a Native Development Kit and Lens store for monetizing content.

Snap bets on post-smartphone era with $2,195 AR glasses
technology1 month ago

Snap bets on post-smartphone era with $2,195 AR glasses

Snap unveils Specs, its first consumer-focused AR glasses, priced at $2,195 with a $200 refundable deposit and slated to ship later this year in the U.S., U.K., and France. The see-through device aims to popularize spatial computing with a larger display and about four hours of battery life, plus AI integration previews for developers. CEO Evan Spiegel casts this as a move beyond smartphones, even as inflation and the high price present headwinds, amid competition from Meta and Google in the growing AR/VR space.

iPhone 18 Pro Max primed to edge out Pixel 11 Pro XL on rumored upgrades
technology1 month ago

iPhone 18 Pro Max primed to edge out Pixel 11 Pro XL on rumored upgrades

The article compares rumored specs for Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max and Google’s Pixel 11 Pro XL. Apple is expected to send an evolutionary upgrade with a 2‑nm A20 Pro chip, improved camera with variable aperture, a larger battery, and storage up to 2TB, while preserving a familiar design. The Pixel 11 Pro XL is teased to use a 2‑nm Tensor G6, a 6.8‑inch 120Hz OLED display with strong brightness, a back‑mounted light‑up LED bar, and a triple camera system (50 MP main, 48 MP ultrawide, 48 MP telephoto) plus a 42 MP front camera, with substantial storage options and possibly 45W wired charging. Both are expected to keep aluminum bodies with similar footprints and about 12GB of RAM, but the iPhone is framed as the potential performance leader while Google highlights design and camera features that could narrow the gap.

Snap’s Specs AR Glasses Aim High With a $2,500 Fall Launch
gadgets2 months ago

Snap’s Specs AR Glasses Aim High With a $2,500 Fall Launch

Snap is reportedly launching its first consumer AR glasses, the Specs, this fall as a standalone device priced around $2,500 for an initial 100,000 units; the glasses are expected to be bulkier than typical sunglasses and may lack the full developer ecosystem of Apple's Vision Pro, with a June unveiling possibly at AWE 2026 and comparisons to other premium XR glasses.

Neo vs M1 Air: The budget MacBook showdown with an iPhone chip
technology4 months ago

Neo vs M1 Air: The budget MacBook showdown with an iPhone chip

Neo (2026) uses the A18 Pro from the iPhone 16 Pro, with 8GB RAM and 256/512GB storage, starting at $599; it delivers roughly similar single-core performance to the M1 MacBook Air but weaker multi-core/GPU, a 1080p webcam, 36.5Wh battery, and two USB-C ports (one USB 3, one USB 2) with brighter 500-nit display. The M1 Air (2020) offers up to 16GB RAM and up to 2TB storage, two Thunderbolt/USB4 ports, a larger 49.9Wh battery, and a 720p webcam, originally priced at $999. Verdict: Neo is a cheaper option that sacrifices memory, ports, and longevity for a lower price; if you need more storage and battery life, consider the Air or a refurbished model.

Razr Fold to Unfold Full Specs at MWC 2026 on March 2
technology4 months ago

Razr Fold to Unfold Full Specs at MWC 2026 on March 2

Motorola says the Razr Fold will move from preview to a full reveal on March 2 at MWC 2026. The foldable features an 8.1-inch 2K LTPO main display, a 6.6-inch cover screen, and a quad-camera setup led by a 50MP main sensor (plus 50MP ultrawide/macro, 50MP 3x telephoto), plus 32MP external selfie and 20MP internal camera. Color options include Pantone Blackened Blue and Lily White, with Moto Pen Ultra stylus support. A US release date hasn’t been announced, and pricing is expected to be competitive with Galaxy Z Fold 7.

Leak teases iPhone 18 Pro trio and a foldable iPhone Fold for fall
technology6 months ago

Leak teases iPhone 18 Pro trio and a foldable iPhone Fold for fall

Analyst Jeff Pu released a short spec sheet for Apple's fall lineup—the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and a book-foldable iPhone Fold—predicting a September 26 launch with 6.3-inch, 6.9-inch, and 7.8-inch displays (outer 5.3-inch for the Fold), 12GB RAM, A20 Pro/N2/WMCM chips, 18MP front cameras, and 48MP rear cameras with a periscope option on the Fold. Biometrics differ: Face ID on the Pro models and Touch ID on the Fold; Fold reportedly uses a titanium-aluminum body with an external display. Pu suggests a 2% shipment growth to about 250 million units and 21% market share, but notes the timing is aggressive and the information is rumors, not confirmed. Overall, the note reinforces existing rumors rather than introducing new facts.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Leaks, Delays, and Design Concerns
technology6 months ago

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Leaks, Delays, and Design Concerns

The Samsung Galaxy S26 is expected to launch in early 2026 with minimal design changes from the S25, featuring a Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chip, up to 16GB RAM, a stacked 5500mAh battery, and a potential 200MP camera in the Ultra model. Rumors suggest possible price increases due to global memory shortages, and the lineup may include the S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra, with some speculation about the S26 Edge being discontinued.