Arm has launched the Mali G2-Ultra NX, described as its first AI-native Mali GPU, which embeds dedicated neural accelerators directly into shader cores alongside a new execution engine and third-generation ray tracing hardware. The design lets neural graphics workloads run in parallel with traditional graphics and compute tasks, sharing memory and cache resources to cut data movement and power use while aiming for desktop-quality visuals on phones.
newsroom.arm.com
· 2026-09-08
In a new episode of 9to5Mac Overtime recorded at IFA Berlin, host Fernando Silva discusses an anticipated iPhone Ultra along with five other products Apple is expected to unveil at its upcoming 'Awe Dropping' launch event. The episode also promotes a free cybersecurity summit and a sponsor's password management tools.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-08
Arm has introduced its new Mali G2 series of mobile GPUs, led by the G2-Ultra, which brings neural network-based resolution upscaling to smartphones for the first time. The chip also delivers modest rasterization gains of roughly 9-14% in gaming benchmarks over the previous G1-Ultra, alongside a reworked execution engine with doubled shader registers that better supports advanced rendering techniques like Unreal Engine 5's Lumen and Nanite.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-08
Arm has introduced its CSS for Mobile 2 platform for chipmakers, featuring a redesigned GPU called the Mali G2-Ultra NX that it describes as its first AI-native graphics processor. The chip uses three AI techniques—neural super sampling, frame rate upscaling, and denoising—to boost resolution and frame rates directly within the graphics pipeline, while updated CPU clusters target AI agent workloads. The technology is expected to appear in premium Android phones starting in 2027.
cnet.com
· 2026-09-08
Arm has unveiled its Mali G2-Ultra NX graphics processor, the result of five years of work to build AI-based gaming acceleration into mobile GPUs. It debuts today inside Xiaomi's custom Xring O3 chip in the Xiaomi 18 Fold, launching in China, with Arm executives saying the chip will reach other phones, tablets and possibly Chromebook-style devices next year.
theverge.com
· 2026-09-07
At IFA 2026 in Berlin, JMGO introduced its Iris line of gimbal projectors, featuring a new light engine and DLP chip capable of running full 4K resolution at a 120Hz refresh rate. The lineup includes the flagship Iris Ultra Max, rated at 6,500 lumens with a motorized gimbal, and the cheaper Iris Ultra, offering 4,500 lumens with manual adjustments; both include optical zoom, image shift, and a dual iris system for contrast control.
cnet.com
· 2026-09-07
Xiaomi debuted a new foldable smartphone at IFA in Berlin featuring a passport-style design with a 5.38-inch outer display and a 7.58-inch inner screen. The device uses a custom three-link hinge for durability and marks the first phone to run Xiaomi's own XRing 03 processor. A CNET reporter who got hands-on time praised the build quality and near-invisible crease, though noted stiff competition looms from Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Apple's rumored foldable iPhone.
cnet.com
· 2026-09-07
Amazon has cut the price of Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra (Sky Blue, 256GB) to $953, a $347 reduction from its $1,299.99 list price, in a deal set to expire tonight. The discount is only slightly better than the Prime Day price and matches close to the lowest price recorded for the device, which currently holds a 4.6-star rating from buyers.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-07
WIRED's Labor Day sales roundup highlights discounts on gadgets its reviewers have personally tested, spanning headphones, vacuums, and AirTags. The standout deal cuts the HP OmniBook Ultra 14 laptop to $1,200, a $700 reduction, offering 32GB of RAM in a machine praised for its OLED display and battery life. The list was refreshed on September 5 with additional vacuum and smart home discounts.
wired.com
· 2026-09-07
Xiaomi has released the Xiaomi 18 Fold in China, its first wide-format foldable, featuring a 5.38-inch cover screen and a 7.58-inch inner display with a 2:1 aspect ratio, both running at up to 120Hz and 4,000 nits brightness. The phone runs on Xiaomi's own XRing 03 chipset, up to 16GB RAM, 1TB storage, and a 6,000mAh battery with 67W wired and 50W wireless charging, starting around $1,639 with no confirmed global launch yet.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-07
Apple's September event this Wednesday is expected to introduce three new high-end iPhones: the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and a first-ever foldable model dubbed iPhone Ultra priced above $2,000. The base iPhone 18 and an Air successor are reportedly being delayed until early 2027, leaving this year's lineup focused entirely on premium devices.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-07
A long-time foldable phone user argues that Apple's upcoming iPhone Ultra, expected to launch September 9, will likely carry over many of the same compromises seen in Android foldables. These include a soft plastic folding display prone to scratches, a factory-applied screen protector users typically cannot remove, and other durability and design tradeoffs common to the foldable category.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-07
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