
When Magnets Take a Back Seat: Why Samsung Chose Silence Over Snap-On Glamour
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 skips built-in magnets to preserve slim design and reallocate space to key hardware, relying on magnetic cases for Qi2 accessory support.

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 skips built-in magnets to preserve slim design and reallocate space to key hardware, relying on magnetic cases for Qi2 accessory support.

A reflective look at how Spigen’s MagFit ecosystem enhances the Samsung Galaxy S26 experience with thoughtful, magnetic accessories that harmonize protection, utility, and everyday ease.

Motorola has launched its Android 17 beta program, offering early access to select devices — Moto Edge 2025, Moto G57, and Moto G57 Power — across regions including the US, EMEA, and India.

A new Android app called Nearby Glasses listens for smart glasses’ Bluetooth signatures and alerts users when such devices might be nearby — part of growing privacy concerns over wearable cameras.

ImOn Communications will expand its 100 % fiber internet to Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin, starting this spring, offering multi‑gigabit speeds for homes and businesses.

Meriden, CT, remains without municipal internet nearly two weeks after an “attempted interruption” forced its network offline; 911 staff are operating from a state emergency center.

Top AR and smart glasses, including discounted XReal One Pro and affordable Ray‑Ban Meta models, offer immersive displays and smart features at strong prices, inviting more people into wearable tech.

Windows 11’s KB5077241 optional preview update brings quality-of-life refinements: smoother BitLocker recovery, a taskbar network speed test, native Sysmon tool availability, and other practical enhancements.

Reports suggest some OpenClaw users are using tools like Scrapling to bypass anti‑bot protections, prompting platform responses and renewed focus on responsible AI‑agent behavior online.

Rumors for the iPhone 18 Pro Max point to a September 2026 launch with an A20 Pro 2 nm chip, larger battery, upgraded cameras, refined Dynamic Island, and stronger wireless and performance features.

Recent reports indicate Apple does not plan to remove Dynamic Island from future iPhone models, opting instead to refine its design with a smaller cutout in the 2026 lineup.

Samsung unveiled its 2026 flagship Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra with enhanced AI tools, refreshed hardware, privacy display tech, and new Galaxy Buds4 earbuds ahead of a March 11 release.

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S26 series with enhanced AI and features, while broader memory chip supply pressures and rising costs are influencing pricing and sourcing strategies in the smartphone industry.

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series debuted with expanded AI capabilities and practical features that enhance everyday life, including in‑car assistance with call screening and automation.

The Open 60 yacht Hexagon, built for Graham Dalton’s solo offshore campaigns, has a storied legacy in IMOCA racing, reflecting both technical resilience and the spirit of single‑handed ocean competition.

Users can reduce or hide Google’s AI Overviews by modifying search queries (“–AI”), using the Web filter, installing browser extensions, or setting up custom search configurations for link‑only results.

Trident returns with its refreshed “Got Trident? Got a Meal” campaign via The Enthusiasts, aligning its creative with the Year of the Horse and delivering dynamic meal inspiration across Auckland out‑of‑home and digital platforms.

Families celebrate steam-powered engines through restoration, fairs, and heritage activities, blending hands-on learning with multigenerational bonding and historical appreciation.

LUMO secured council approval to introduce subtle motion on six Auckland roadside digital billboards starting in April, using measured animation designed for safety and impact.

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Made Group has appointed independent agency Calibre + Candor as its media partner in New Zealand, with the duo collaborating on strategy, planning, and buying to support brand growth

Rumors suggest the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will feature a smaller Dynamic Island compared with previous models, reflecting a subtle design refinement ahead of the fall 2026 launch.

Nikon has launched the NIKKOR Z 70‑200mm f/2.8 VR S II lens, a lighter, faster‑focusing telephoto zoom with enhanced optics and stabilization for full‑frame mirrorless photographers and videographers.

Microsoft has released the February 2026 Windows 11 preview update (KB5077241), offering improved system performance, better wake‑from‑sleep behavior, UI responsiveness, and practical new tools.