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Google’s Gemini AI is set to power new third-party smart speakers, with an early listing revealing a “Google Home Speaker.” This marks a renewed focus on dedicated smart home audio devices, leveraging advanced AI for enhanced user interaction. The move could reinvigorate the smart speaker market.

Samsung teased upcoming AI glasses during its recent earnings call, while also forecasting a significant worsening of the global RAM crisis by 2027.

Huawei has announced it will unveil three new devices—a phone, tablet, and wearables—at a special launch event next week, themed “Now Is Your Spark.”

A global RAM shortage has led to significant price increases for memory and storage components, impacting consumer tech and other industries. Analysts describe the situation as a ‘mageddon’.

The 9to5Google Pixelated podcast released its 98th episode, featuring hosts Abner, Damien, and Will discussing recent exclusive reporting on Android and consumer tech. The episode offers a deeper dive into unannounced features and devices.

In 2026, mid-range phones from Google, Samsung, and Apple are delivering flagship-level specifications at a fraction of the cost, offering consumers premium features.