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Samsung Galaxy S26 Leak Bombshell: 200MP Camera Monster, AI Upgrades & Radical Lineup Shake-Up

Samsung Galaxy S26: Rumored Upgrades, Comparisons, and Why Some Plan to Skip It

1. Galaxy S26 Overview: Specs, Features, Design & Pricing The Galaxy S26 is shaping up to be an evolution of the S25 rather than a radical revolution. Samsung typically launches its S-series flagships in the January–February timeframe, so the S26 release is likely mere months away. Early leaks and rumors provide a pretty detailed picture of what to expect: Bottom Line: The Galaxy S26 series appears to be an iterative upgrade with a focus on polishing the Galaxy experience: slightly better cameras, slightly faster charging, sleeker hardware, and deeper AI integration. It’s a formula that refines rather than revolutionizes. For
16 September 2025
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DJI Avata 2 vs Original Avata: 7 Huge Upgrades That Change FPV Forever

DJI Avata 2 vs Original Avata: 7 Huge Upgrades That Change FPV Forever

Avata 2 Overview: A Bold Upgrade to DJI’s FPV Drone DJI’s Avata 2 FPV drone has arrived as the much-anticipated sequel to the original Avata, and it’s making waves in the drone community. The first Avata (released in 2022) was popular among cinewhoop-style FPV drones for its easy, immersive flying experience, but it wasn’t perfect. With the Avata 2, DJI took feedback to heart and delivered a drone that “improves just about everything from the very popular original while shaving some dollars off the cost” techtrendteller.com. In other words, nearly every aspect – from camera to battery life to handling
11 September 2025
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DJI Air 3S vs Air 3: Mid-Tier Drone Showdown – Is the Upgrade Worth It?

DJI Air 3S vs Air 3: Mid-Tier Drone Showdown – Is the Upgrade Worth It?

Key Facts: DJI Air 3S vs DJI Air 3 Camera Specs and Performance Dual-Camera Setup: The DJI Air 3 series pioneered a dual-camera system in a mid-tier drone. Both the Air 3 and Air 3S house a wide-angle primary camera (24mm equivalent) and a 3× medium telephoto camera (70mm equivalent). The crucial difference is the sensor size of the main camera. The Air 3S bumps the wide camera up to a 1-inch CMOS sensor, whereas the original Air 3’s wide camera uses a smaller 1/1.3-inch sensor store.dji.com thedronegirl.com. In practice, a 1-inch sensor can capture more light and detail, especially
11 September 2025
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iPhone 17 Shocker: Ultra-Thin ‘Air’ Model, Pro’s Camera Bar & Big Upgrades Revealed

iPhone 17 Leak Bombshell: Ultra-Thin ‘Air’ Model, Massive Upgrades & More

Key Facts iPhone 17 Lineup and Models Apple’s 2025 iPhone lineup will consist of four models, marking a significant shift in the naming and options compared to recent years: No iPhone 17 Plus: Unlike the iPhone 14, 15, and 16 lineups, there will not be a Plus model this year. Apple’s 6.7″ non-Pro iPhone (Plus) hasn’t been a blockbuster, so the company is pivoting. The new 17 Air fills the gap with a 6.6″ screen but a very different selling point (thin design). Apple is explicitly “making room” for the Air by killing off the Plus. In effect, if you previously liked the big-screen
4 September 2025
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Battle of the Ultra-Rugged Watches: Apple Watch Ultra vs Garmin Tactix vs Luminox Navy SEAL (2025 Showdown)

Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Apple Watch SE 3 – Leaks, Rumors & Jaw-Dropping Upgrades Revealed

Release Date and Pricing Apple’s next big launch event – reportedly titled “Awe Dropping” – is set for September 9, 2025, and both the Watch Ultra 3 and Watch SE 3 are expected to be announced there macrumors.com tomsguide.com. This timing aligns with Apple’s usual iPhone/Watch fall release cycle. Notably, multiple insiders had predicted that 2024 would have no new Ultra model (Apple only introduced a new black-colored Ultra 2 last year), scheduling the Ultra 3 for 2025 instead tomsguide.com macdailynews.com. Indeed, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman both corroborated that Apple skipped an Ultra in 2024 and would launch Ultra 3 (and a new SE) in late
4 September 2025
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Audioengine A2+ (2025 Edition) Review – Tiny Speakers, Big Upgrades & Bold New Looks

Audioengine A2+ (2025 Edition) Review – Tiny Speakers, Big Upgrades & Bold New Looks

Key Facts Next-Gen Refresh: What’s New in 2025 The Audioengine A2+ has been around in one form or another since 2013 (and traces its lineage to the original Audioengine 2 from 2007). The 2025 edition brings the most significant updates in years, modernizing this beloved desktop speaker while retaining its classic look. In January 2025, Audioengine announced the A2+ “Next Gen” Home Music System, adding several key upgrades: What didn’t change? Crucially, the core acoustic design remains the same – the A2+ still uses two 2.75″ aramid fiber woofers with 0.75″ silk dome tweeters, powered by analog Class A/B amplifiers
27 August 2025
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F‑22 Raptor’s Explosive 2025: Combat Missions, Big Upgrades & a New Lease on Life

F‑22 Raptor’s Explosive 2025: Combat Missions, Big Upgrades & a New Lease on Life

In June 2025, F-22 Raptors from the 1st Fighter Wing deployed from Langley AFB to the Middle East as part of Operation Midnight Hammer, joining a strike package of 125 U.S. aircraft including B-2 bombers dropping 30,000-pound bunker-buster bombs on Iran’s Fordow and Natanz, marking the Raptor’s first direct strikes against a nation-state. On July 8, 2025, a USAF KC-46A Pegasus tanker suffered a mid-air refueling boom separation while refueling F-22s off the U.S. East Coast, the F-22 returning safely with no damage, and it was the second such KC-46 boom detachment in a year. In January 2025 Lockheed Martin
22 July 2025
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B-2 Stealth Bomber’s Action-Packed 2025: Secret Strikes, High-Tech Upgrades & Pentagon Drama

B-2 Stealth Bomber’s Action-Packed 2025: Secret Strikes, High-Tech Upgrades & Pentagon Drama

March–May 2025: six B-2 Spirit bombers deployed to Diego Garcia to strike Houthi targets in Yemen, marking the bomber’s first combat employment in years. June 21–22, 2025: seven B-2s launched from Whiteman AFB for Operation Midnight Hammer, striking Iran’s Fordow and Natanz facilities after an 18-hour flight with multiple refuelings and dropping 14 GBU-57A/B Massive Ordnance Penetrators. Simultaneously, a U.S. Navy submarine launched more than two dozen Tomahawk missiles to Isfahan to destroy surface infrastructure. By June 23, 2025, the B-2s had returned to Whiteman AFB, capping a mission described as the largest B-2 strike in history and the second-longest
22 July 2025
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F-35 Lightning Strikes in 2025: Upgrades, War Zones, and Global Controversies

F-35 Lightning Strikes in 2025: Upgrades, War Zones, and Global Controversies

In 2025 the F-35 program began full Block 4 modernization, adding more than 75 enhancements, including the APG-85 AESA radar replacing the APG-81 and the TR-3 hardware/software upgrade that enables sensor fusion and open-system architecture. By May 1, 2025 Lockheed Martin had cleared the TR-3 backlog and delivered the last of 72 TR-3-era airframes, reaching roughly 200 F-35s delivered with TR-3 hardware by mid-2025 while full Block 4 software awaited U.S. certification. 2025 was targeted as a record production year with 170–190 total F-35 deliveries planned. Israel’s F-35I Adir jets flew notional Iran strikes in June 2025 with one-way ranges
22 July 2025
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Gemini AI’s Big July 2025 – Massive Upgrades, Billion‑Dollar Moves & Global Reactions

Gemini AI’s Big July 2025 – Massive Upgrades, Billion‑Dollar Moves & Global Reactions

On July 1, 2025, Google released Gemini 2.5 Pro and Gemini 2.5 Flash to GA, with Flash-Lite added as a low-latency, low-cost variant. On July 16, 2025, Gemini 2.5 Pro powered Google Search’s AI Mode for premium tiers (Google AI Pro and AI Ultra), introducing Deep Search that autonomously runs hundreds of web searches and returns a fully cited report. In mid-July 2025, Google announced a $2.4 billion Windsurf deal to license technology and hire Windsurf’s team, including CEO Varun Mohan, to advance Gemini’s coding capabilities. On July 2, 2025, BBVA announced deployment of Google Workspace with Gemini across over
20 July 2025
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