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HMD Fusion X1 vs Fusion 5G – The Ultimate Modular Phone Showdown (Specs, Reviews & Future Reveals)

HMD Fusion X1 vs Fusion 5G – The Ultimate Modular Phone Showdown (Specs, Reviews & Future Reveals)

The Fusion X1 and Fusion 5G are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 octa-core processor (2x Cortex-A78 at 2.2 GHz + 6x A55) with an Adreno 613 GPU. The Fusion X1 ships with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage, while the Fusion 5G offers 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage, with microSD expansion up to 1 TB and virtual RAM boosts of up to 6 GB on the 6 GB variant or up to 8 GB on the 8 GB model. Both phones feature a 6.56-inch IPS LCD display with HD+ 720 × 1612 resolution and
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Ultimate Smart Speaker Showdown: Sonos Era 100 vs Apple HomePod 2 vs Audio Pro C20

Ultimate Smart Speaker Showdown: Sonos Era 100 vs Apple HomePod 2 vs Audio Pro C20

The Sonos Era 100 uses a stereo pair of tweeters and a 25% larger woofer than its predecessor, with Trueplay room tuning and Bluetooth 5.0 plus USB-C line-in. The Apple HomePod 2 features a 4-inch woofer and five beamforming tweeters delivering 360-degree sound, supports Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos, and auto room adaptation via built-in mics (two in stereo widen the soundstage). The Audio Pro Addon C20 employs dual 1″ tweeters and a 6.5″ woofer driven by three Class D amps (up to 190W total) and includes a built-in phono preamp for vinyl playback. Era 100 and HomePod 2 offer
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Roborock Saros 10R vs Dreame X50 Ultra vs Ecovacs X9 Pro Omni: 2025’s Ultimate Robot Vacuum Showdown

Roborock Saros 10R vs Dreame X50 Ultra vs Ecovacs X9 Pro Omni: 2025’s Ultimate Robot Vacuum Showdown

Roborock Saros 10R is a 3.14-inch-tall robot that uses StarSight 2.0 solid-state LiDAR with dual emitters plus front RGB/IR cameras for navigation. Roborock Saros 10R delivers 22,000 Pa HyperForce suction and is powered by a 6,400 mAh battery rated for about 180 minutes of runtime. Roborock Saros 10R employs a DuoDivide split main brush to prevent hair tangles and includes an auto-extending side brush plus twin rotating mop pads. Roborock Saros 10R ships with the RockDock Ultra 2.0 dock that automatically empties a 270 ml dustbin, refills water, dispenses cleaning solution, washes mop pads at up to 80°C, and dries
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Samsung’s Midrange Showdown: Galaxy A55 vs A35 vs M55 – Which Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck?

Samsung’s Midrange Showdown: Galaxy A55 vs A35 vs M55 – Which Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck?

In March 2024 Samsung launched the Galaxy A55 5G (global ex-US), Galaxy A35 5G (US and global), and Galaxy M55 5G (select markets). The Galaxy A55 5G uses the Exynos 1480 (5 nm) with four cores up to 2.75 GHz and an AMD Xclipse 530 GPU, faster in CPU and GPU than the A35’s Exynos 1380. All three models carry a 5,000 mAh battery, while the M55 charges at 45 W and the A35 and A55 charge at 25 W. The A55 and A35 have a 6.6-inch Full HD+ 120 Hz Super AMOLED display, while the M55 has a 6.7-inch
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Sony A1 II vs A7R V vs A7 IV: Flagship Face-Off

Sony A1 II vs A7R V vs A7 IV: Flagship Face-Off

The Sony Alpha 1 II was announced in November 2024 as Sony’s flagship, featuring a 50.1 MP stacked BSI CMOS sensor with 759 phase-detect AF points and a dedicated AI chip. It can shoot up to 30 fps with the electronic shutter (20 fps in lossless RAW) and 10 fps with the mechanical shutter. Video specs include 8K at 30p and 4K at 120p internal recording, plus a 9.44M-dot EVF and a 3.2-inch tilting LCD. It adds a Noise Reduction multi-shot composite mode that blends 4–32 RAW frames to dramatically reduce noise in low-light images. The A1 II delivers up
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Mirrorless Camera Showdown: Olympus E-M1 III vs Canon M6 II vs Fujifilm X-S20 – The Winner Will Surprise You

Mirrorless Camera Showdown: Olympus E-M1 III vs Canon M6 II vs Fujifilm X-S20 – The Winner Will Surprise You

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III (2020) combines a 20.4 MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds sensor with TruePic IX, up to 7.5-stop IBIS with Sync-IS, 1/32000s electronic shutter, 60fps (AF-locked) or ~18fps with AF, a 121-point on-sensor PDAF, dual SD slots, weather-sealed magnesium body, ISO 200–25,600 (expandable to 64), Handheld High-Res Shot, OM-Log400, and Cinema 4K/HD video up to 30p. Canon EOS M6 Mark II (2019) uses a 32.5 MP APS-C sensor with Dual Pixel CMOS AF across most of the frame, 5,481 AF points, up to 14 fps with AF/AE and 30 fps RAW Burst with a 0.5s pre-shot,
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Nikon Z9 vs Z8 vs Z6 III: In-Depth 2025 Mirrorless Camera Showdown

Nikon Z9 vs Z8 vs Z6 III: In-Depth 2025 Mirrorless Camera Showdown

Nikon Z9 uses a 45.7 MP stacked CMOS sensor with EXPEED 7 and can record 8K/60p RAW internally (N-RAW) plus 4K/120p. Nikon Z8 also uses a 45.7 MP stacked CMOS sensor, shares the speed with the Z9, and can record 8K/60p N-RAW or 8K/30p ProRes 422 with 4K/120p. Nikon Z6 III employs a 24.5 MP partially stacked CMOS sensor with 3.5x faster readout than the Z6 II, enabling 120 fps bursts and 6K video, ISO 100–51,200. All three cameras feature 9-type subject detection with 3D Tracking for humans, animals, vehicles, and more. Shutter wise, the Z9 and Z8 are electronic-only
15 August 2025
Redmi Note 14 Pro+ vs Pro vs Note 14: Ultimate 2025 Showdown – Specs, Prices & Surprises

Redmi Note 14 Pro+ vs Pro vs Note 14: Ultimate 2025 Showdown – Specs, Prices & Surprises

All Redmi Note 14 models use a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, with the Pro and Pro+ offering a 2712×1220 1.5K resolution and up to 3000 nits brightness, while the base Note 14 sticks to 2400×1080 with around 2100 nits and HDR10+ support on the Pro variants (Dolby Vision on the Pro models). Pro and Pro+ bodies feature IP68 dust/water resistance (in some versions tested up to IP69K) with aluminum frames and premium finishes, whereas the base Note 14 has IP64 (IP54 on some 4G variants) and a plastic back. The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G runs the
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Ultimate Gaming Phone Showdown: Sony Xperia 1 VI vs Asus ROG Phone 9 vs RedMagic 9 Pro+

Ultimate Gaming Phone Showdown: Sony Xperia 1 VI vs Asus ROG Phone 9 vs RedMagic 9 Pro+

The Sony Xperia 1 VI uses a 6.5-inch OLED with 1080×2340 resolution and a 19.5:1 aspect ratio, offering 1 Hz to 120 Hz refresh and about 50% higher brightness than the Xperia 1 V. The Asus ROG Phone 9 features a 6.78-inch Samsung E6 AMOLED at 2480×1116 with a default 165 Hz refresh rate, up to 185 Hz via Game Genie, and 720 Hz touch sampling. The Nubia RedMagic 9 Pro+ uses a 6.8-inch AMOLED with 1111×2480 resolution, max 120 Hz, and an under-display front camera with 1440 Hz PWM dimming. All three run the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, with
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The Ultimate 2025 iPhone Showdown: Every Current Model Compared (and What’s Next)

Comparison Report: iPhone 16 vs. iPhone 16 Pro vs. iPhone 16 Pro Max

The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus use an aluminum frame with color-infused glass backs in Black, White, Pink, Teal, and Ultramarine. The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max use a Grade 5 titanium chassis with a micro-blasted texture, finished in Natural, Black, White, and Desert Titanium. The iPhone 16 Pro measures 149.6×71.5×8.25 mm and weighs 199 g, while the Pro Max is 163.0×77.6×8.25 mm and 227 g, with the base iPhone 16 at 6.1 inches and 170 g and the 16 Plus at 6.7 inches and 199 g. The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus use 6.1″ and 6.7″ displays at
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Flagship Face-Off 2025: OnePlus 13 Pro vs Xiaomi 15 Pro vs Realme GT7 Pro

Flagship Face-Off 2025: OnePlus 13 Pro vs Xiaomi 15 Pro vs Realme GT7 Pro

OnePlus 13 Pro offers dual IP ratings (IP68 and IP69) for dust and water resistance, with a weight of about 210 g and a thickness around 8.5 mm. The phone uses a 6.82-inch LTPO 4.1 AMOLED display with QHD+ resolution (3168×1440), 1–120 Hz adaptive refresh, and up to 4500 nits peak brightness. A 6000 mAh battery powers the OnePlus 13 Pro, supporting 100W wired charging (about 36–40 minutes to full) and 50W wireless charging. Its Hasselblad tuned triple 50 MP camera system comprises a 50 MP Sony LYT-808 main sensor (1/1.4″, f/1.6, OIS), a 50 MP Samsung JN5 ultrawide (115°,
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Astro Photography Showdown: Sony A7S III vs Canon EOS R5 vs Nikon Z6 II – Which Full-Frame Mirrorless Rules the Night Sky?

Astro Photography Showdown: Sony A7S III vs Canon EOS R5 vs Nikon Z6 II – Which Full-Frame Mirrorless Rules the Night Sky?

The Sony A7S III, released in 2020, uses a 12.1 MP full-frame BSI CMOS sensor with 8.5 μm pixels and a native ISO range of 80–102,400 (expandable to 409,600), delivering unparalleled low-light sensitivity. The Canon EOS R5, released in 2020, features a 45 MP full-frame CMOS sensor with 4.4 μm pixels, native ISO 100–51,200 (expandable to 50–102,400), and can shoot 8K up to 30p as well as 4K up to 120p RAW/Log. The Nikon Z6 II, released in 2020, offers a 24.5 MP full-frame BSI CMOS sensor, native ISO 100–51,200 (expandable to 50–204,800), and can shoot 4K up to 60p
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Stock Market Today

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:49 AM EST CSL Faces Growth Uncertainty Amid Seqirus Spin-off Pause and Flu Vaccine Demand Drop February 7, 2026, 12:49 AM EST. CSL (ASX:CSL) confronts near-term challenges after delaying its Seqirus vaccine unit spin-off due to weaker U.S. flu vaccination uptake, impacting its fiscal 2026 growth outlook. Regulatory scrutiny in Europe over its Tavneos kidney therapy data, plus intensifying U.S. competition for its Vifor iron products, heighten concerns over product credibility and pricing pressure. Despite these headwinds, CSL's diversified portfolio in plasma, vaccines, and kidney therapies underpins its
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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