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TECNO CAMON 50 Ultra vs. REDMI Note 15 Pro+ Comparison Review » YugaTech
Your options for midrange smartphones has gotten a bit bigger with the release of the TECNO CAMON 50 Ultra. On paper, this thing almost comes with a full package. It’s got triple cameras with telephoto, a pretty solid build quality with IP69K rating, a nice curved AMOLED display, and a long-lasting battery life among others.…
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Meta introduces Plus subscriptions for Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp » YugaTech
Meta has announced the global rollout of new subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, adding paid features across its social media and messaging platforms. The company introduced Facebook Plus and Instagram Plus, both priced at $3.99 per month, while WhatsApp Plus will cost $2.99 monthly. Meta said these new subscriptions are separate from Meta…
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AI-powered Soundcore earbuds push beyond music
The standard for premium earbuds has long followed a familiar formula: better bass, cleaner vocals, stronger noise cancellation, and longer battery life. With the launch of the Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Series in the Philippines, however, Anker is positioning its premium earbuds as more than just audio devices. Unveiled during Anker Day Philippines at the…
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Apple Bolsters Mac Security with Silicon, Memory Protections, and macOS 26.4 Enhancements
Apple emphasizes that device security is foundational to user productivity and safety, and so the company continues to layer protections across its hardware, system software, and services to keep Macs and other devices secure. Its silicon design, built-in components such as the Secure Enclave, and ongoing system protections work together to secure boot, encrypt data,…
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A Google employee allegedly used inside information to win $1.2 million on Polymarket
Federal prosecutors charged a Google employee with fraud after he allegedly made $1.2 million on Polymarket bets related to Search-related trends in 2025, as reported earlier by ABC News. In their now-unsealed complaint, prosecutors allege that Michele Spagnuolo “knew the outcome of these wagers before the trading public did because he had accessed Google’s confidential,…
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Rivian will deliver the first R2 SUVs on June 9
Rivian has finally revealed that the first customers of the company’s new R2 SUV will get their vehicles on June 9. The automaker has spent the last few months ramping up its efforts to release the R2, which is more affordable and aimed at a larger market than its current R1 lineup. The new SUV…
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OPPO Reno16 Pro: Dimensity 9500s CPU, 6.78″ 120Hz AMOLED display, 7,000mAh battery
OPPO has unveiled the new Reno16 Pro with a powerful MediaTek chip, a big battery, a sharp camera, and a large display. Powering the OPPO Reno16 Pro is the 3nm MediaTek Dimensity 9500s processor, with up to 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of fast storage. A generous 7,000mAh battery keeps the lights on, paired with…
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The Verge’s 2026 college graduation gift guide
Graduating from college is exciting, but it can also feel slightly terrifying. Along with celebrating a huge accomplishment, many grads jump right into looking for a job. Some might be getting their first apartment, too, which brings on a whole new set of responsibilities. That’s why getting the right graduation gift is so important: They…
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AI coding startup Cognition raises $1B at $25B pre-money valuation
Cognition, the makers of the autonomous AI software engineer named Devin, has raised more than $1 billion at a $25 billion pre-money valuation, the company announced on Wednesday. That’s a major leap from its $10.2 billion post-money valuation when it closed a $400 million funding round just eight months ago in September. The round was led…
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Spotify’s Latest Feature Makes It Easier To Share Podcast Clips
Podcast Clips lets you find specific moments through a text search. Spotify You’ve likely discovered a podcast through a short clip on social media at some point; Spotify will make it easy to create your own. The company just released a new tool called Podcast Clips that lets you find specific moments through…
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Xreal’s budget AR glasses feature anti-shake tech and swappable frames
Augmented reality wearables provider Xreal has launched a new “X By Xreal” (XBX) subbrand, with its first customizable, lightweight smart glasses coming to the US in July. The new a01 AR glasses will be available starting at $299, featuring a “highly stable anti-shake mode” and interchangeable front frames. While the a01 lacks the degrees-of-freedom (DoF)…
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Airbnb-backed WeRoad raises $58M to take its group travel platform to the US
WeRoad, the Milan-based group travel startup, has raised a $58 million Series C round led by Airbnb as it prepares for its first major expansion outside Europe. The funding brings the company’s total capital raised to roughly $100 million and will finance WeRoad’s push into the U.S., beginning with Austin. The new investment reflects a…
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Samsung Unions Voted In Favor Of Deal That Will Give Chip Workers $400,000 In Bonuses
Samsung’s two largest unions have voted in favor of a wage agreement that will give the company’s chip workers up to $400,000 in bonuses this year. According to Yonhap News, 73.7 percent of the two unions’ 62,616 members voted to approve the deal during a six-day voting period that started on May 22. While the union hasn’t…
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Huawei redesigns chips to work around manufacturing limits
Chinese tech giant HUAWEI is proposing a new approach to semiconductor development that could help it compete in advanced chipmaking despite ongoing US trade restrictions. In a recent announcement, HUAWEI introduced what it calls the “Tau (τ) Scaling Law” and a chip architecture design known as “LogicFolding,” which the company said could improve chip performance…
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Smart brings Rokid AI Glasses with Google Gemini to Philippines
Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) is rolling out AI-powered smart glasses in the Philippines. The company is offering the Rokid AI Glasses, which come with native access to Google Gemini, starting Friday, May 29, 2026. The launch expands Smart Postpaid into what it calls next-generation devices under the emerging AI wearables category. Through an exclusive partnership…