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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026: Everything we think the company will unveil

Engadget

Apple could unveil Gemini-powered Siri in Feb. What to expect when you're expecting the Samsung Galaxy S26 in February. Samsung's 2025 was filled with new foldables, an ultra-thin new form factor and the launch of Google's XR platform . After making some announcements at CES 2026, the company is expected to host its first Galaxy Unpacked of the year in February to introduce the Galaxy S26 lineup. Engadget will be covering Galaxy Unpacked live, and we'll most likely have hands-on coverage of Samsung's new smartphones soon after they're announced.


We Strapped on Exoskeletons and Raced. There's One Clear Winner

WIRED

WIRED put the latest consumer exoskeletons from Dnsys and Hypershell in a head-to-head test on a pro athletic track. Personal exoskeletons were everywhere at CES 2026 . There were ambitious designs from newcomers WiRobotics, Sumbu, Ascentiz, and Dephy, while Skip Mo/Go was back promoting its long-overdue tech trousers. Dnsys (pronounced Deen-sis), a comparatively well established name, had some new launches to tease, Hypershell was back with its top model, and Ascentiz had us sprinting across the show floor . An exoskeleton is a relatively new class of wearable device designed to enhance, support, or assist human movement, strength, posture, or even physical activity.


Dreame's robot vacuum with an arm is back at CES 2026 and it can do more than pick up shoes

Engadget

Dreame's robot vacuum with an arm is back at CES 2026 and it can do more than pick up shoes The Cyber 10 Ultra has its own attachments for reaching hard-to-get places. Dreame's Cyber10 Ultra has an arm that can grab objects and clean hard to reach areas. Last year at CES, Dreame showed off a robot vacuum prototype with a mechanical arm . But while we were able to see the arm extend and retract, we didn't see the device, which was described as a prototype at the time, actually grab anything, which was a bit disappointing. This year, though, the company has made its arm-enabled vacuum a reality with the Cyber 10 Ultra.


Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra review: A robotic pool cleaner like no other

PCWorld

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. This pool robot is phenomenally effective. It's also quite pricey, but it's backed by a 3-year full-replacement warranty. The price tag on this robotic pool cleaner might be hard to swallow, but Beatbot's latest high-end offering has few flaws and an extensive warranty that arguably justifies it. The feature-rich Beatbot AquaSense Pro has been a top seller in the robotic pool cleaner space since its launch, but Beatbot hasn't been resting on its laurels.


Wybot F1 Pool Skimmer review: A noisy but effective pool cleaner

PCWorld

Wybot's solar skimmer does a surprisingly good job of grabbing leaves off the surface of the pool, but its loud operation and poor power management knock it down a peg. Solar-powered pool skimmers flit along the surface of your pool operating under the idea that if they can scoop up debris before it sinks, you won't need to clean the bottom of the pool. It sounds logical, but in practice, most pool skimmers don't do the absolute best of jobs--there's only so much surface area a skimmer can cover before leaves get waterlogged and sink to the depths. But robotic skimmers are better than nothing, especially if you don't have a good in-wall skimmer. The Wybot F1 Pool Skimmer was much more effective at capturing floating leaves than any skimmer I've used to date.


Free up time with Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra, the first robot pool cleaner with hybrid-AI mapping

PCWorld

Smart home technology is designed to make our lives easier, taking chores off our list and giving us more time to enjoy other pursuits. With the rapid onset of AI technology, autonomous tech is smarter than ever. Gadgets like Beatbot's line of robot pool cleaners take over one of life's necessary but time-consuming tasks, freeing you up to take full advantage of the summer sun. At the top of Beatbot's robot pool cleaner line is the Aquasense 2 Ultra, a cordless model designed for effortless operation that does away with the safety concerns of tangled, damaged or trip-hazard cords. It builds in several industry-first features, including automotive-grade coating technology for enhanced durability, and comes with a strong three-year full-replacement warranty for additional peace of mind.


Informatics for Food Processing

Ispirova, Gordana, Sebek, Michael, Menichetti, Giulia

arXiv.org Artificial Intelligence

This chapter explores the evolution, classification, and health implications of food processing, while emphasizing the transformative role of machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI), and data science in advancing food informatics. It begins with a historical overview and a critical review of traditional classification frameworks such as NOVA, Nutri-Score, and SIGA, highlighting their strengths and limitations, particularly the subjectivity and reproducibility challenges that hinder epidemiological research and public policy. To address these issues, the chapter presents novel computational approaches, including FoodProX, a random forest model trained on nutrient composition data to infer processing levels and generate a continuous FPro score. It also explores how large language models like BERT and BioBERT can semantically embed food descriptions and ingredient lists for predictive tasks, even in the presence of missing data. A key contribution of the chapter is a novel case study using the Open Food Facts database, showcasing how multimodal AI models can integrate structured and unstructured data to classify foods at scale, offering a new paradigm for food processing assessment in public health and research.


MediaTek's 'Ultra' Chromebook chips promise killer Minecraft power

PCWorld

MediaTek launched the Kompanio Ultra as the company's premium Chromebook processor on Wednesday, predicting that it will easily offer the highest Minecraft performance of any Chromebook chip while bringing AI to the platform, too. Essentially, MediaTek launched the Kompanio Ultra to help answer the question: Which Chromebook should I buy? Besides Google's own Chromebook Plus brand, there aren't too many answers. Instead, the list of Chromebooks is a hodgepodge of various processors, including the Intel Celeron, Pentium, and Core processors; AMD's A-series and Ryzen chips, and Arm processors like the Qualcomm Snapdragon and the existing MediaTek Kompanio 500 and 800 series. Google launched the Chromebook Plus specification to help clarify matters, but it certainly doesn't help to differentiate the performance each chip can offer.


Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review: still the superphone to beat

The Guardian

The Ultra is Samsung's largest and greatest phone and is packed to the gills with the very latest technology, which means more artificial intelligence than ever before. The Guardian's journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. The Galaxy S25 Ultra is at the front of the line of a new wave of Android phones that promise to basically do everything for you. It combines Google's advanced AI assistance with numerous Samsung tools for writing, drawing, photography and chatting.


OnePlus 13 review: A focused flagship that ignores the AI hype

Engadget

OnePlus has been a bit up and down since it merged with Oppo back in 2021. It gained greater access to powerful components and partnerships with brands like Hasselblad, while its software and product lineup took a few steps back before finding its stride again. But now, three generations after the merger, OnePlus' latest flagship phone -- the OnePlus 13 -- feels like a fantastic return to form. In some areas, the company is even pushing the limits of hardware and gadget design in ways that rivals from Samsung and Google aren't. And with a starting price of 900, OnePlus has managed to undercut its closest competitor too, which makes this phone a great choice for anyone who cares more about getting hardware upgrades than fancy new AI tricks.