Beatbot’s new $4,250 pool robot cleans itself, thanks to a dock
Beatbot is launching a high-end robotic pool cleaner that empties its own filter. The AquaSense X, priced at $4,250, docks into a station that flushes debris into a disposable bag.
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Qualcomm’s New Snapdragon X2 Plus Chips Take Aim at Intel and Apple
Qualcomm has unveiled its mid-range Snapdragon X2 Plus processors for Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs. Announced at CES 2026, they promise major speed gains over the 2024 models and are set to land in devices by June. This is a key move in Qualcomm’s push to compete with Intel, AMD, and Apple’s Macs.
The Bleak Math of a Post-Antibiotic World is Already Here
A new analysis argues our entire infection prevention playbook is obsolete. With one in six bacterial infections now resistant and some battlefield wounds untreatable, the focus must shift from antibiotics to a new, lasting defense on skin and surfaces.
Samsung’s New QD-OLED TV Hits a Blinding 4,500 Nits
Samsung is pushing OLED technology to new extremes with a prototype 77-inch QD-OLED panel for its 2026 lineup. The key claim? A staggering peak brightness of 4,500 nits, which would make it the world’s brightest self-emissive TV.
Samsung’s Betting Big on Gemini AI, and Google’s Loving It
Samsung is doubling its deployment of Google’s Gemini AI, aiming to reach 800 million mobile devices in 2025. This partnership gives Google unprecedented scale and cements AI as Samsung’s core strategy across all products.
CES 2026 Dates Are Set for Las Vegas
The schedule for the massive CES 2026 trade show is now official. The event will take place in Las Vegas from January 6th through the 9th.
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch faces a weird, widespread bug
A system-level bug in Samsung’s One UI 8 Watch is creating visual glitches for users of third-party watch faces. The issue affects Galaxy Watch models from the 4 through the 8, but stock faces are fine.
The Scam Subscription Era Is Here, And It’s Terrifying
Criminals can now buy deepfake software off the shelf to run sophisticated scams from their phones. As fraud becomes a service, the financial industry is grappling with an unsustainable liability model and a “wild west” of unregulated tech.
Samsung’s 20,000mAh phone battery rumor is wild, but is it real?
A new rumor suggests Samsung SDI is testing a dual-cell silicon-carbon battery with a staggering 20,000mAh capacity for smartphones. The battery reportedly delivered 27 hours of screen-on time but allegedly swelled after testing. The source is unreliable, and the tech might be destined for electric
China’s New AI Rules Target Chatbot Mental Health Risks
China is proposing first-of-their-kind regulations to govern how AI chatbots impact user mental health. The rules would require human takeovers for suicide threats and impose time limits for minors. It marks a major shift from policing content to safeguarding emotions.