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Garmin Fenix 9 Pro May Switch to Titanium Body, 51mm Variant Eyed for 1.5-Inch Display
technology4 days ago

Garmin Fenix 9 Pro May Switch to Titanium Body, 51mm Variant Eyed for 1.5-Inch Display

Garmin Rumors suggests the Fenix 9 Pro will adopt a full titanium case (a first for the line), while the standard Fenix 9 reportedly sticks with the Fenix 8 design. The 51 mm model is expected to gain a larger 1.5-inch display, a departure from the 1.4-inch panel on the old 51 mm. InReach connectivity distinctions will determine satellite/LTE options, with base Fenix 9 unlikely to include inReach. Pricing is anticipated to align with current Fenix 8/8 Pro pricing, with an official reveal tied to Garmin’s Play Harder livestream.

Hawaii-Exclusive Grand Seiko Titanium Watch Flaunts Ocean-Blue Dial
business9 days ago

Hawaii-Exclusive Grand Seiko Titanium Watch Flaunts Ocean-Blue Dial

Grand Seiko introduces the SBGA527, a 40mm High Intensity Titanium sports watch with a Pacific Ocean-inspired blue dial, Calibre 9R65 Spring Drive, dial-side power reserve indicator, box sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance. Limited to 50 pieces and exclusive to the Ben Bridge Grand Seiko Boutiques in Honolulu (Ala Moana Center and Kalakaua Avenue) for $7,600, featuring a three-day power reserve.

Space Balls in Australia Spotlight Gaps in Debris Reentry Knowledge
space1 month ago

Space Balls in Australia Spotlight Gaps in Debris Reentry Knowledge

A metallic sphere found on Forrest Beach, Queensland, in July 2026 is believed to be space debris—likely a pressure vessel from a rocket stage—highlighting how some reentries survive atmospheric burn-up, especially when made of titanium. The incident adds to a pattern of debris from past missions and underscores lingering gaps in understanding debris behavior. The Australian Space Agency has issued three steps for safely handling suspected debris and urges reporting to authorities, while experts say better tracking and the possibility of controlled reentries are needed as space activity increases.

Timex Marlin Jet Titanium GMT: A Lighter, More Capable Travel Watch
technology1 month ago

Timex Marlin Jet Titanium GMT: A Lighter, More Capable Travel Watch

Timex updates the Marlin Jet with a 40mm titanium case and a Seiko NH34A automatic GMT, delivering a lighter, travel-ready version of the Jet with a champagne dial, Hesalite crystal, a 24-hour GMT track, independent GMT hand, vertical date, 41-hour power reserve and 50m water resistance; priced at $549 for preorder with ships in October, marking the Jet collection’s strongest, lightest variant yet.

Hermès Cape Cod Titanium: A Sportier, Lighter Icon for 2026
technology1 month ago

Hermès Cape Cod Titanium: A Sportier, Lighter Icon for 2026

Hermès revamps its Cape Cod with a larger 41mm titanium case and sharper, angular surfaces for a more contemporary sport look. The watch remains true to the original silhouette, features a black textured dial with Super-LumiNova numerals, houses the Hermes calibre H1912 automatic movement (made with Vaucher), offers 100m water resistance, and comes with interchangeable rubber straps in several colors. Priced at EUR 6,150 or USD 7,900 and part of the permanent collection.

Apple Moves On from Titanium: Aluminum Pro iPhones Boost Cooling and Battery Life
technology2 months ago

Apple Moves On from Titanium: Aluminum Pro iPhones Boost Cooling and Battery Life

Apple shifted the Pro lineup from a titanium frame to an aluminum unibody with a vapor chamber in the iPhone 17 Pro, citing improved heat dissipation and longer sustained performance (up to 40% better in some tasks). Titanium remains used in the iPhone Air, but for Pro models aluminum offers design and thermal advantages, including room for a larger camera module and bigger battery, suggesting titanium may not return to the Pro line for now.

Apple's First Foldable iPhone Aims for Durability and Repairability
technology3 months ago

Apple's First Foldable iPhone Aims for Durability and Repairability

Apple is reportedly set to unveil its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Fold, in September 2026, featuring a book-style 5.5-inch cover and 7.8-inch inner display, a titanium frame, modular repairable internals, Touch ID in the power button, an A20 processor, and a large battery, with a premium price around $2,000–$2,500 and a streamlined camera system (no telephoto).

OnePlus Watch 4 Debuts in Titanium, Promising 16‑Day Battery Life
technology4 months ago

OnePlus Watch 4 Debuts in Titanium, Promising 16‑Day Battery Life

OnePlus announces the Watch 4 with a titanium case and sapphire glass, running Wear OS with Google apps. It uses a 646 mAh battery and claims up to 16 days of endurance in power-saving mode (about five days under normal use). The device includes ECG (China only at the moment) along with heart rate, SpO2, and skin temperature sensors, over 100 sport modes, and is powered by a Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 with a BES 2800 co‑processor. Pricing isn’t listed on OnePlus’ site, but AliExpress lists it around $342.

iPhone 18 Fold to Feature Titanium and Aluminum Frame, Boosting Upgrade Cycle
technology10 months ago

iPhone 18 Fold to Feature Titanium and Aluminum Frame, Boosting Upgrade Cycle

The iPhone 18 Fold is rumored to feature a hybrid metal frame of titanium and aluminum, with a design resembling two titanium iPhone Airs side-by-side, and will include a 5.5-inch outer display and a 7.8-inch inner display. It will lack Face ID, instead using Touch ID, and will influence iOS 27 to optimize for foldable devices. Demand for the iPhone 17 remains strong.