These were some of the common threads connecting outfits worn by different people at different times in different places this year.
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Cheap Solar Is Transforming Lives and Economies Across Africa
Chinese panels are now so affordable that businesses and families are snapping them up, slashing their bills and challenging utilities.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra dummy units star in live images, hands-on video
In the first photo below you can see the S26 Ultra standing next to the S26 (on the right), sharing the exact same design with the oval-shaped camera island onto which three cameras are placed. The two phones also have the same corner curvature radius for the first time.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra dummy units
In the next photo you can see a white S26 Ultra dummy next to a black…
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Global vivo X300 Ultra gets certified ahead of launch
The global version of the X300 Ultra, with the model number V2562, has been certified in Europe ahead of its release. According to a previous certification, the X300 Ultra will support 100W wired charging.
Past rumors claimed it would arrive before the end of April with a 7,000 mAh battery, a 200MP main camera using Sony’s IMX09E 1/1.12″ type sensor, a 200MP periscope telephoto camera using Sony’s IMX09A sensor, a…
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Oppo Find N6 tipped to pack a 200MP rear camera
According to well known leakster Digital Chat Station, the Find N6 will feature a triple rear camera setup with two 50MP sensors and a 200MP sensor.
Oppo Find N5 featured a 50MP periscope telephoto camera.
The tipster believes that Oppo may use the 200MP sensor for the periscope telephoto camera. Previously, the phone was tipped to offer a 50MP periscope telephoto.
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Samsung will have its own standalone exhibition space for CES
There, Samsung says it will “curate an experience that adopts techniques used in art galleries and museums” to unveil its new products. The company has previously teased new TVs, monitors, and appliances all being revealed at this new location.
Aside from being an exhibition space, Samsung’s CES home at The Wynn enables presentations, events, technology forums, and consultations with…
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Motorola is teasing an announcement coming on January 6
A taste of what’s next. January 6, 2026. pic.twitter.com/2gDPAdUqaq— motorola (@Moto) December 29, 2025
The handset sold in China as the X70 Air is known internationally as the Edge 70, and the first device in the upcoming Signature line is expected to be the Edge 70 Ultra – whether it ends up being called that or not. So the X70 Air Pro and Edge 70 Ultra / Signature could be the same phone.
This has been…
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Oppo Find N6 tipped to pack a 200MP rear camera
According to well known leakster Digital Chat Station, the Find N6 will feature a triple rear camera setup with two 50MP sensors and a 200MP sensor.
Oppo Find N5 featured a 50MP periscope telephoto camera.
The tipster believes that Oppo may use the 200MP sensor for the periscope telephoto camera. Previously, the phone was tipped to offer a 50MP periscope telephoto.
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Motorola is teasing an announcement coming on January 6
A taste of what’s next. January 6, 2026. pic.twitter.com/2gDPAdUqaq— motorola (@Moto) December 29, 2025
The handset sold in China as the X70 Air is known internationally as the Edge 70, and the first device in the upcoming Signature line is expected to be the Edge 70 Ultra – whether it ends up being called that or not. So the X70 Air Pro and Edge 70 Ultra / Signature could be the same phone.
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Poco M8’s launch date and design revealed
The company said that the Poco M8 is “built for a new generation of users who seek performance with standout aesthetic,” and it will bring a fresh design-led approach to the mid-range smartphone segment in India.
Poco hasn’t detailed the M8’s specs sheet, but the brand said it will be 7.35mm thin and weigh 178 g, making it the “slimmest and lightest” smartphone in the segment.
Slim by design. Sharp by attitude.7.35mm thin.Built to stand apart.#DesignedToSlay #PocoM85G pic.twitter.com/Rf4ByGbd39—…
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OnePlus Turbo 6 and Turbo 6V teaser videos surface, including an unboxing
Ahead of that, the company has revealed their designs and key specs earlier today, and now we also have two teaser videos for you to look at. The first one is about the Turbo 6 line, showing both phones.
Next up, we have a quick unboxing of the Turbo 6, showing the iconic OnePlus red box and its contents – which include a case and an 80W charging brick in China, since brands are less concerned with penny…
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More vivo X300 Ultra specs surface in new leak
The latest leak has revealed the display details of the vivo X300 Ultra. According to tipster Digital Chat Station, the upcoming camera flagship will sport a flat 6.82-inch BOE LTPO display with 2K resolution.
It will offer a flat metal frame and will not include the camera button, which was present on the vivo X200 Ultra. As per the tipster, the rear camera module uses the same…
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Poco M8’s launch date and design revealed
The company said that the Poco M8 is “built for a new generation of users who seek performance with standout aesthetic,” and it will bring a fresh design-led approach to the mid-range smartphone segment in India.
Poco hasn’t detailed the M8’s specs sheet, but the brand said it will be 7.35mm thin and weigh 178 g, making it the “slimmest and lightest” smartphone in the segment.
Slim by design. Sharp by attitude.7.35mm thin.Built to stand apart.#DesignedToSlay #PocoM85G pic.twitter.com/Rf4ByGbd39—…
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iQOO Z11 Turbo runs Geekbench revealing its chipset and memory amount
It’s powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC, paired with 16GB of RAM. It runs Android 16. As you can see from the screenshot below, the prototype which ran Geekbench managed a single-core score of 2,753 and a multi-core score of 8,990, but as always we’d caution you against taking such scores too seriously as the device hasn’t been launched yet.
The Z11 Turbo’s leaked specs include a 6.59-inch flat…
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More vivo X300 Ultra specs surface in new leak
The latest leak has revealed the display details of the vivo X300 Ultra. According to tipster Digital Chat Station, the upcoming camera flagship will sport a flat 6.82-inch BOE LTPO display with 2K resolution.
It will offer a flat metal frame and will not include the camera button, which was present on the vivo X200 Ultra. As per the tipster, the rear camera module uses the same…
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Xiaomi 17 family might be getting another member soon
It has a large 6.8″ to 6.9″ flat screen with ultra-narrow bezels and it’s powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, just like the rest of the family. The upcoming device also has a periscope telephoto camera, like the Pros and the Ultra.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The new…
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iQOO Z11 Turbo runs Geekbench revealing its chipset and memory amount
It’s powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC, paired with 16GB of RAM. It runs Android 16. As you can see from the screenshot below, the prototype which ran Geekbench managed a single-core score of 2,753 and a multi-core score of 8,990, but as always we’d caution you against taking such scores too seriously as the device hasn’t been launched yet.
The Z11 Turbo’s leaked specs include a 6.59-inch flat…
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OnePlus Turbo 6 and Turbo 6V teaser videos surface, including an unboxing
Ahead of that, the company has revealed their designs and key specs earlier today, and now we also have two teaser videos for you to look at. The first one is about the Turbo 6 line, showing both phones.
Next up, we have a quick unboxing of the Turbo 6, showing the iconic OnePlus red box and its contents – which include a case and an 80W charging brick in China, since brands are less concerned with penny…
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Xiaomi 17 family might be getting another member soon
It has a large 6.8″ to 6.9″ flat screen with ultra-narrow bezels and it’s powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, just like the rest of the family. The upcoming device also has a periscope telephoto camera, like the Pros and the Ultra.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
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Galaxy S26 series will deliver improved on-device AI
The new chip is equipped with an all-new NPU, which is claimed to offer a 113% improvement over the Exynos 2500, and we now get confirmation that it will also get a significant boost for on-device AI tasks. Korean AI firm NotaAI revealed that its AI model optimization tech will be used on the Exynos 2600 to run larger AI models directly on-device.
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Realme 16 Pro+ chipset and other specs confirmed ahead of launch
The company has updated the online listing for the Realme 16 Pro+ with new details. As per the website, the phone is confirmed to be powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 SoC.
As per Realme, the phone has managed to achieve a score of 1.44 million on the AnTuTu benchmark. It will come with up to 12GB LPDDR5X and 512GB of storage.
Further, the company confirmed that the 16 Pro+ will sport a 4D curved…
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WhatsApp rolls out New Year 2026 stickers, video call effects, and more
WhatsApp has added a new 2026 sticker pack that includes party themed stickers to send to your friends and family.
There are new animated effects that are available during video calls, including fireworks, stars, and confetti, which show up as an overlay.
Users will also see special reactions when they react to a message with the confetti emoji. And finally, animated stickers are also available in Status updates. There’s also a special 2026 layout…
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WhatsApp rolls out New Year 2026 stickers, video call effects, and more
WhatsApp has added a new 2026 sticker pack that includes party themed stickers to send to your friends and family.
There are new animated effects that are available during video calls, including fireworks, stars, and confetti, which show up as an overlay.
Users will also see special reactions when they react to a message with the confetti emoji. And finally, animated stickers are also available in Status updates. There’s also a special 2026 layout…
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Gaza Aid Groups Face Suspensions Under New Israeli Rules
The organizations, including Doctors Without Borders, have resisted providing Israel with detailed information about their workers.
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Saudi-Led Group in Yemen Tells Separatists to Withdraw, or Be ‘Dealt With’
The Saudis ramped up their rhetoric against a faction that has seized parts of Yemen in recent weeks.
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Israel Recognizes Somaliland, Drawing International Rebukes
The development carries potential benefits for both sides but still faces stiff international opposition, 34 years after the region broke away from Somalia.
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Trump, Pressing Ahead on Ukraine-Russia Talks, Confronts Difficult Realities
The U.S.-led negotiations have made some progress, but still face fundamental challenges, including over security guarantees to counter future Russian aggression.
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For Zelensky, Just Keeping Trump Talking About Ukraine Peace Deal Counts as a Win
Though discussions produced little tangible progress, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine at least avoided the type of setbacks that have blighted earlier meetings.
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Brigitte Bardot: A Life in Pictures
The movies made the French actress a star, but photography sealed her stardom.
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From Sex Appeal to the Far Right, Brigitte Bardot Symbolized a Changing France
In the decades after becoming a megastar, the French actress became as known for her politics as she once had been for her acting career.
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6 Takeaways on the Unwinding U.S.-Ukraine Alliance
A Times investigation reveals the inside story of the Trump administration’s chaotic push for a peace deal and its erratic role in the war.
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Trump and Zelensky Meet to Iron Out Peace Plan, but Deal Remains Elusive
The U.S. president said after a meeting at Mar-a-Lago that a deal was “maybe very close.” But a joint U.S.-Ukraine proposal appeared unfinished, as Russia rejected several ideas.
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The C.I.A. Strike on Venezuela: What to Know
The drone attack, said to be on a dock where drugs were being prepared for loading on boats, represented a further escalation of the Trump administration’s campaign against Nicolás Maduro.
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Trump’s Tanker Crackdown Paralyzes Venezuelan Oil Exports
Oil exports, the country’s financial lifeblood, have plummeted after the United States took action against three ships that have been used to carry its crude.
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