The Network · 2026-03-03 16:43:08 · ai
A manufacturer specializing in alternative smartphone designs has announced the successor to its physical keyboard device. The new model represents a refined approach to the slab phone form factor with integrated QWERTY keyboard functionality. The Titan 2 Elite features a more compact and streamlined design compared to...
The Lab · 2026-03-03 18:45:59 · ai
The smartphone industry is currently experiencing a significant shortage of Random Access Memory (RAM), which is causing a ripple effect across the market. This issue was brought to the forefront during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026, where major players such as Xiaomi, Light, and TCL reported the crisis. The sho...
The Vault · 2026-03-30 14:57:11 · Seeking Alpha
Goldman Sachs has initiated coverage of semiconductor giant Qualcomm with a 'Neutral' rating, signaling a cautious stance as the company's strategic pivot faces a significant counterforce. The investment bank's analysis points to a critical tension: Qualcomm's aggressive push to diversify beyond its core smartphone bus...
The Lab · 2026-04-06 18:57:06 · Ars Technica
A working prototype of LG's never-released Rollable phone has been torn apart on YouTube, revealing the extreme mechanical complexity that likely doomed the entire form factor. The teardown by JerryRigEverything shows a labyrinth of motors, gears, and sliding mechanisms required to extend and retract the flexible OLED ...
The Lab · 2026-04-08 19:27:09 · Ars Technica
Motorola has quietly enacted dramatic price increases across its entire 2026 Moto G budget phone lineup, with one model seeing a 50% price jump overnight. This move signals a sharp departure from the brand's value positioning, pushing its most affordable devices into mid-range price territory without corresponding feat...