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๐Ÿ“…January 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM
CES 2026 unveils bizarre gadgets like square phones and keyboard BlackBerrys; Samsung Galaxy S26 series leaks with later launch; XPENG advances EV AI; tech price hikes loom.
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XPENG Unveils 2026 Flagship Model and AI Breakthrough

XPENG launched its next-generation flagship EV, hit 100,000th P7+ production, and introduced VLA 2.0 AI for L4 autonomous driving.Source 1 Global deliveries reached 429,445 vehicles in 2025, up 126%, with strong Europe growth.Source 1 The company eyes global tech leadership in intelligent mobility.Source 1

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Tipped for March 11 Release

Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup expected to launch February 25 and go on sale March 11, later than S25's schedule.Source 4 Models include S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra, possibly ditching S25 Edge successor.Source 4 Leaks suggest TUV certification for S26 Ultra, A57, and A37 5G with upgrades like Android 16.Source 2

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Ikko MindOne Pro: Square Android Phone at CES 2026

CES 2026 featured Ikko's MindOne Pro, a 4-inch square Android phone with rotating 50MP camera for selfies and kickstand.Source 3 It includes a proprietary AI OS with free global data or pure Android option.Source 3 The lightweight design contrasts with bulky foldables.Source 3

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Clicks Communicator: Full BlackBerry-Style Keyboard Phone

Clicks unveiled the Communicator at CES, a full Android phone with physical BlackBerry-like keyboard and swappable backs.Source 3 It's designed as a typing companion to main smartphones.Source 3 Prototypes showed responsive keys evoking classic Curve design.Source 3

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Honor Robot Phone Prototype with Gimbal Camera

Honor's CES prototype features a flip-out robotic arm camera with auto-tracking gimbal.Source 3 More details planned for Mobile World Congress in February.Source 3 It promises unconventional phone innovation.Source 3

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Strutt ev1: Autonomous Personal Mobility Vehicle

Strutt's ev1 at CES is a self-driving four-wheeled vehicle using LiDAR, voice controls, and 360-degree sensors to navigate obstacles.Source 3 A display shows real-time camera feeds.Source 3 It resembles a high-tech wheelchair with premium pricing expected.Source 3

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Tomorrow Doesn't Matter Neo: Headphones that Fold into Speaker

Neo headphones transform into a speaker by folding the flexible headband, using separate 40mm drivers for each mode.Source 3 Launching on Kickstarter for $249.Source 3 Ideal for personal and shared audio.Source 3

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Big Tech Confirms Price Hikes for PCs and Mobiles in 2026

ARM, Qualcomm, and Samsung warn of rising prices for PCs and mobile devices due to data centers dominating RAM supply.Source 5 Impacts flagship phones and components.Source 5 Expected throughout 2026.Source 5

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Galaxy S26 Ultra US Benchmark Leaks with Snapdragon 8

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra benchmarks leaked for US variant using Snapdragon 8 chipset.Source 9 Ties into broader S26 series delays and specs rumors.Source 9 Fold 8 slated for July with less competition.Source 9

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Flagship Phones Ditch Expandable Storage for AI Cameras in 2026

2026 flagships like Samsung S25 Ultra, OnePlus 15, Xiaomi 15 Ultra prioritize AI cameras, fast storage over microSD.Source 8 S25 Ultra excels in 8K editing and scene AI.Source 8 Foldables like Z Fold 7 enhance photo editing on big screens.Source 8

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Samsung Galaxy A57 and A37 5G Get TUV Certification

Upcoming A-series models A57 and A37 5G certified, rumored for first-half 2026 unveil with Xclip 550 GPU and up to 12GB RAM.Source 2 Part of refreshed lineup.Source 2 Links to S26 changes.Source 2