Meta Platforms has implemented a policy banning advertisements from ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, across its core network of services, including Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. According to official statements from Meta, the corporate decision aims to restrict promotional campaigns that divert user engagement away from its primary platforms. Company spokespersons characterized the policy change…
Google Japan has introduced its latest experimental hardware interface, the Gboard Kurukuru Version, a concept peripheral that reverses standard typing mechanics by placing individual keys on motorized conveyor belts. Rather than requiring hands to travel across a static surface, the device continuously transports characters directly to the user’s fingertips. The hardware architecture relies on four…
The POCO C95 Pro has officially debuted, targeting consumers who prioritize extended battery life, dependable performance, and budget-friendly pricing. Drawing design inspiration from the Redmi Note series, the device features an IP64 rating for dust and water-splash resistance. On the front, the smartphone is equipped with a large 6.9-inch LCD panel offering HD+ resolution alongside…
Huawei has officially unveiled the Mate 90, Mate 90 Pro and Mate 90 Pro Max in China, introducing upgraded silicon, enhanced durability, and larger batteries. The standard model runs on the Kirin 9030 processor, while the Pro model debuts the new Kirin 9035 chipset, bringing hardware-level ray tracing and a 51% boost in NPU capability….
Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy Tab S12 Plus and Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra, targeting the premium mobile productivity and creative segments. Both high-end Android tablets run on the flagship 3nm MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor, delivering an impressive 61% boost in neural processing, 19% faster CPU performance, and 17% enhanced graphics rendering. To maintain sustained…
Motorola celebrated its 98th anniversary by releasing an official teaser for its upcoming foldable smartphone, named the Razr Fold Wide. The Lenovo-owned company, founded on September 25, 1928, marked the milestone with a social media post on X posing the question, “What comes next?”, signaling its future product direction. The promotional video offers early glimpses…
New gold-and-black images of Tesla’s next Optimus humanoid robot, labeled Gen 3, have turned up online. They show a cleaner-looking machine: a champagne-gold torso, covered hips where earlier prototypes left joints exposed, and matte-black covers on the knees and shins. Compared with older gold, more open-legged Optimus art, this one reads closer to a finished…
I know some of the designers behind Electronic Materials Office (EMO), so I am not particularly surprised to see the company pushing keyboard engineering this far. I have not had the opportunity to type on the new Altar II, so I cannot comment on how it actually feels, but based on the photos and specifications,…
Chinese robotics company Vbot made its official European debut at IFA 2026, where I saw its SuperDog in action. Commercial deliveries began in China in May 2026, and European pre-orders are now open for the company’s consumer robot dog at €2,988. SuperDog is designed as a family robot companion, with behaviors inspired by a real…
At IFA 2026 in Berlin, I stopped by the Epomaker booth to check out four of the company’s latest keyboards. The lineup shows how far mechanical keyboards have moved beyond switches and RGB, with Epomaker experimenting with TMR magnetic sensing, modular layouts, integrated displays, and retro-inspired designs. Top: Epomaker Glyph, Left: Epomaker HE75 V2 TMR,…
