Apple is testing 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with OLED touch displays and macOS 27.1, expected to launch before end of 2026. The premium laptops will feature M5 Pro/Max chips, thinner design, and Dynamic Island, positioning them above standard MacBook Pro lines.
Samsung's Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra are reportedly upgrading to M16 OLED panels with improved brightness, color accuracy, and power efficiency, marking the first major display material upgrade in three years. The standard S27 and S27+ will use M14 panels, while M16 panels will also appear in upcoming Z Flip 9 and Z Fold 9 foldables in late 2027.
Samsung's Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra will feature M16 OLED panels, marking the first major OLED upgrade in three years, offering higher brightness, power efficiency, and color accuracy. The S27 and S27+ will use M14 panels. Samsung's foldable Z series is also expected to adopt M16 panels in 2027.
The Samsung S90H is an affordable OLED TV that stands out with an effective antireflective coating designed for bright rooms, delivering picture quality comparable to pricier models while offering excellent gaming performance. However, the coating makes blacks appear slightly gray and reds look desaturated, and the TV lacks Dolby Vision HDR support.
Apple's iPhone Duo, announced at Apple Event 2026, reportedly uses Samsung's foldable OLED panels under a three-year deal valued at up to $1.25 billion based on an estimated 5 million units shipped at $250 per panel. Samsung Display would supply the M16 OLED panels for the iPhone Duo and future models, though neither company has confirmed the agreement's terms or exclusivity details.
Lenovo's Googlebook 15 laptop will feature premium specs including a 15.3-inch 120Hz OLED display with 2,880 x 1,800 resolution, an Intel Core Ultra 5 chip, and up to 32GB RAM, positioning it as more high-end than previous Chromebooks. The device includes exclusive AI-powered Gemini features like Magic Cursor and a distinctive LED glowbar, with Google scheduled to officially launch the Googlebook platform later in 2024.
Leaked specs for the Lenovo Googlebook 15 reveal a premium laptop with Intel Core Ultra 5 processor, up to 32GB RAM, 15.3-inch OLED display, and Google's facial authentication technology. The device features a haptic trackpad and is expected to be competitively priced around $1,500, comparable to Lenovo's ThinkPad X9 15 Aura Edition.
Samsung Display secured a three-year exclusive deal to supply foldable display panels for Apple's iPhone Duo at approximately $250 per panel. The panels use Samsung's advanced M16 OLED material, offering improvements in brightness, color, lifespan, and efficiency.
Apple released the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the new foldable iPhone Duo with the A20 Pro chip, featuring OLED Super Retina XDR displays, 120-Hz ProMotion, and improved thermal design. The iPhone 18 models start at $100 more than last year's Pro models, with the iPhone Duo launching later in October.
Apple plans to launch over seven new products in October, including a touchscreen MacBook Pro, new Macs with M6 chips, upgraded Home products featuring Siri AI, and an iPad mini with OLED display. The announcements follow this week's iPhone Duo unveiling and represent significant expansions across Mac, Home, and iPad product lines.
The SteelSeries Aeon Pro is a $260 PC controller featuring a dual-battery system that provides effectively infinite battery life by swapping between two batteries, along with a dual-system dock for Xbox and PC connectivity. It includes an integrated OLED screen for on-device customization, remappable buttons, and multiple stick options, though its high price and relocated button layout may deter some users.
Japan Display Inc. is selling its Mobara manufacturing plant, which ceased operations in March 2026 after producing LCD and OLED panels. Multiple buyers including Micron, data center operators, and semiconductor substrate makers have submitted offers, with the sale price reportedly around 500 billion won, as the facility's cleanroom standards suit data center or semiconductor back-end packaging use rather than front-end processing.
SteelSeries launched the Aeon Pro, a $259.99 wireless controller for Xbox and PC featuring an OLED screen, swappable batteries lasting 12 hours each, Hall effect joysticks, and rear paddles. While the swappable battery system and build quality establish SteelSeries' credibility in the controller market, the premium price lacks compelling justification compared to cheaper alternatives like the DualSense Edge or 8BitDo Ultimate 3E.
Huawei unveiled the Mate XT 2 Ultimate Design, a tri-folding smartphone featuring a new Kirin 9050 Pro chipset claimed to be 42% faster than its predecessor, a 6.5-inch cover display and 10.2-inch inner OLED screen, and a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP main sensor. The device includes a 5,600mAh battery with 66W wired charging, IP58/IP59 rating, and runs HarmonyOS 7, with pricing starting at CNY 19,999.
weowntheglass.com is an artistic screensaver project designed to run on smart TVs to counteract ACR (Automated Content Recognition) tracking by ad tech companies like LG. The site displays public domain artwork with continuous panning and cross-fades to prevent OLED burn-in while serving as commentary on data extraction practices.