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Samsung US has partnered with PayPal to offer a $150 discount on the Galaxy S26 Ultra – this applies to the 12GB/256GB, 12GB/512GB and 16GB/1TB models. And it’s not the only promotional perk either. First things first – you can get the $150 discount by using the code PayPal150 at checkout. An important condition is that you have to pay for the phone with PayPal. The offer is valid until June 7 (Sunday). You can complete the purchase on Samsung.com (linked below) or by using the Shop Samsung app. That drops the price of the base model from…

June 5, 2026 — A fire alarm jolts you from your office desk, and you head for the nearest exit. But what if the closest exit has already been blocked by the fire? Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and their colleagues have developed a new AI model called Safe Step that can redirect occupants to the safest evacuation route in a fire. Described in the Journal of Building Engineering, the model can be used with electronic displays to show whether an exit is safe to use. NIST researchers developed a new AI model called Safe Step…

The launch follows the receipt of the necessary regulatory approvals in Qatar, including approval from the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA). According to the company, the move marks the first operational carve-out under Ooredoo’s TowerCo initiative, which forms part of the group’s broader portfolio optimisation strategy. Ooredoo  has announced the launch of Al Abraj, the standalone company that will independently operate and manage Ooredoo Qatar’s passive tower infrastructure assets in the country. Ooredoo has also announced the appointment of Khalid Barzak as General Director of Al Abraj. The launch follows the receipt of the necessary regulatory approvals in Qatar, including approval…

Image Credit: SamsungOkay, so Samsung dropped something wild this week. The Odyssey G8 G80HS is officially the world’s first 6K gaming monitor, and I’ve been sitting with the news long enough to have some strong opinions. Spoiler: it’s impressive, it’s expensive, and it’s a little frustrating all at the same time.6K resolution on a 32-inch panel feels almost unrealLet’s start with what Samsung actually built. The G80HS is a 32-inch IPS panel pushing 6144 × 3456 resolution at 165 Hz. That’s six thousand horizontal pixels. For context, most people are still rocking 1440p setups. 4K is still considered premium. And…

Back in April, a rumor told us that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 would still only support 25W wired charging and nothing more, just like its predecessor – in fact, just like all Galaxy Z Flips since the Galaxy Z Flip4. Now, several certifications by SGS for various Flip8 models have confirmed this. The phone goes up to a maximum of 9V 2.77A, which translates into 25W. The aforementioned rumor from April also said the Flip8 would have a 4,300 mAh battery, which is exactly the same capacity as its predecessor. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 So if you were…

You went down the coding agent rabbit hole last November along with everyone else?It was an intense time for the nerds. I spent a lot of time talking to coding agents during that holiday. And it’s been an absolute rocket ship of a ride since then.Claude Code seems to have gotten the thunder there, beating Codex, and frankly, Copilot. A few years ago Microsoft’s Copilot coding tool seemed to stand at the head of the pack. Now it’s Claude Code.I would respectfully disagree. Coding models are part of it, but Microsoft is a great place for developers. Windows is an…

This initiative challenges the status quo of traditional remittance and FX corridors, which are often burdened by higher costs, FX friction and longer settlement timelines through traditional banking channels. HashKey MENA FZE,  the Dubai-based virtual asset exchange licensed by the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), is leading a landmark initiative to explore regulated stablecoin-enabled settlement flows for cross-border commerce between the Middle East and Africa. In a strategic move to address the inefficiencies of traditional finance, HashKey MENA has entered into a Corridor Pilot Agreement with the Aptos Foundation to roll out a pilot B2B stablecoin payment corridor. Operating in…

ASUS Ascent QN10 AI Mini PC Supports Multi-Displays HomeComing SoonASUS Ascent QN10 AI Mini PC Gadget Flow Editors On-device AI powers the way you build.Editor’s QuoteASUS Ascent QN10 AI Mini PCASUS Ascent QN10 is a compact AI Mini PCl. Rely on it for local AI work, creative apps, developer projects, and efficient daily use.AI processing: The Hexagon NPU delivers up to 80 TOPS, so it can run several on-device AI tasks without relying on the cloud.Fast platform: The Snapdragon X2 Elite SoC uses 18 cores with an Adreno X2 GPU, giving Windows apps strong speed with better power use.Multi-display setup:…

Specs for the upcoming OnePlus Ace 7 were leaked last month, and today the OnePlus Ace 7T is getting the exact same treatment. As the name implies, this should be the successor to the Ace 6T, which was launched last December. OnePlus is allegedly already working on the Ace 7T, which will have a screen with “1.5K” resolution and 185Hz refresh rate, as well as a 10,000 mAh battery. That may in fact be the biggest battery capacity ever seen in a OnePlus phone. OnePlus Ace 6T The Ace 7T will reportedly be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 6…

This story is from The Checkup, our weekly newsletter giving you the inside track on all things biotech. Sign up to receive it in your inbox every Thursday. The must-reads I’ve combed the internet to find you today’s most fun/important/scary/fascinating stories about technology. 1 Anthropic has called for a global slowdown in AI developmentIt flagged the risk of models “self-improving.” (WSJ $)+ And wants a coordinated plan to stop them. (Reuters $)+ Skeptics note that the timing is awfully convenient. (The Register) 2 In a first, scientists have precisely edited human embryo genesThey relied on a newer gene-editing technique. (NYT…