Apple’s 2026 Plan: A Foldable iPhone and Siri’s Big Comeback
2026 is shaping up to be a major year for Apple, with key launches planned. The company is expected to finally release its first foldable iPhone and a long-awaited AI-powered Siri upgrade.
Category: Hardware
My Old Gaming Laptop Makes a Killer Home Server
An old gaming laptop with an i7-7700HQ and GTX 1060 was repurposed into a capable Proxmox home server. It ran multiple VMs, including Windows 11, but GPU passthrough and thermal issues presented challenges. The project proves you don’t need expensive, dedicated server hardware to start a home lab.
Intel’s Next Xeon Chip Splits in Two for 2026 Launch
New kernel patches reveal Intel’s radical tile-based design for its next-gen Diamond Rapids Xeon server CPUs. The architecture separates compute and I/O functions, paving the way for massive core counts and new platform features by mid-to-late 2026.
Next PlayStation, Xbox Could Be Delayed to 2028, Cost $1000
The next generation of game consoles might be a year late and shockingly expensive. A major RAM crunch, fueled by AI companies, is forcing Sony and Microsoft to reconsider their timelines and pricing.
Baidu’s AI Chip Spin-Off Could Unlock Major Value, Says Jefferies
Analysts are bullish on Baidu’s plan to spin off its AI chip subsidiary, Kunlunxin. Jefferies sees a 39% upside for the stock, raising its price target to $181. The move aims to showcase the chip unit’s standalone value and broaden its financing.
Apple’s A20 Chip Price Tag Is Going to Shock You
Apple’s next-generation A20 chip is expected to cost the company a staggering $280 per unit, an 80% increase over the current A19. The hike is driven by TSMC’s advanced 2nm fabrication process and high demand. This could have major implications for future iPhone pricing and performance.
Samsung Holds S26 Prices, Trims Foldables’ Weight
In a direct response to Apple’s pricing, Samsung is reportedly absorbing higher costs to freeze prices for the Galaxy S26 series. The foldable Z Fold8 and Flip8 are also getting lighter with larger batteries.
OnePlus Turbo 6 Packs a 9,000 mAh Battery and a Nearly-Flat Camera
OnePlus has confirmed key specs for its upcoming Turbo 6 and Turbo 6V phones ahead of their January 8 launch. The highlight is a massive 9,000 mAh battery paired with an incredibly thin camera island.
Apple’s Supply Chain Muscle Shields It From Looming PC Crisis
A major DRAM shortage is forcing PC makers into tough choices, with 2026 notebook shipments now forecast to drop 5.4%. Apple, however, is positioned to weather the storm better than rivals thanks to its supply chain deals and a new low-cost MacBook.
OneXPlayer’s new retro handheld has a foldable screen
OneXPlayer is teasing a bizarre new retro gaming handheld called the OneXSugar Wallet. It uses a single 8.01-inch foldable OLED screen instead of two separate displays, creating a 4:3 aspect ratio when opened.