Xiaomi recently launched a high-performance electric SUV and a competitive smartphone, the Xiaomi 17. While its phone business thrives in China, it struggles in…
The complete OnePlus story: from the coffee table conversation in Shenzhen in 2013 to the Realme merger in 2026. Every product, every corporate betrayal,…
Reflecting my journey with Nothing's products, starting with Phone (1) in 2021. Despite initial challenges in the US market, including limited support, the launch…
Sony's L910 sensor hits 100 dB HDR in one shot using LOFIC and TCG-HDR—eliminating motion artifacts that plagued multi-frame rivals.
Commodore is back in the phone business, and the actual story is the operating system. The Callback 8020 runs Sailfish OS, made in Helsinki…
The complete OPPO story: from DVD players in Silicon Valley in 2006 to running the BBK empire that owns OnePlus and Realme in 2026.…
The complete Nothing Company story: from Carl Pei leaving OnePlus in 2020 to 7 million devices sold, 13,000 community investors, and a $1.3 billion…
OnePlus has been in North America since 2014 and has never cracked the market. The T-Mobile partnership gave distribution and took product integrity. The…
Nothing's design philosophy in full: transparency as a material argument, the Glyph Interface as notification philosophy made physical, Nothing OS as software minimalism, and…
The prospects for OnePlus recovering its brand strength appear bleak, requiring independent OxygenOS, a streamlined product lineup, and a distinct community presence. Current conditions…
Two decades of CES in one place: a year-by-year diary from 2007 to 2026, plus the retrospective on what panned out, what flopped, and…
In June 2026, OnePlus faces a complex competitive landscape, struggling with unclear market positioning across flagship, mid-range, and budget tiers. Competitors like Nothing, Google…
Introducing M1k.tech as a personal blog focusing on honest, hands-on tech reviews, insights from their investment career, and unique perspectives as a French expat…
In June 2026, OnePlus's struggles reflect the complexities of the BBK conglomerate, which has undergone significant restructuring. The consolidation with Realme threatens OnePlus's unique…
Qualcomm recently launched the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 and Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, focusing on a feature called Smooth Motion UI, which optimizes chip…
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