Tencent’s HY3 model has made waves in the AI community with its 295-billion-parameter architecture and a focus on balancing performance with accessibility. Released under the Apache 2.0 license, it stands out as a fully open-weight model, allowing both commercial and non-commercial use without restrictions. World of AI explores how HY3’s unique routing mechanism, featuring 192 […]
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The UGREEN NAS DXP4800GT stands out as a comprehensive storage solution designed to meet the demands of modern creators and professionals. With up to 144 TB of centralized storage, it eliminates the inefficiencies of juggling multiple external drives or cloud services, offering a streamlined way to organize and access your files. Tech Court explores how […]
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The World Cup is officially over and some people are still having a well-documented hangover from the 39-day football tournament. While Argentina failed to win their fourth star, the GOAT Lionel Messi did manage to break several records in the 2026 edition after winning the 2022 crown. What makes this all the more memorable is that it is probably the 39-year-old’s swan song from representing his country after a tumultuous and memorable stint for the national team.
If you want to have something to keep your memories of Messi in an Argentina jersey alive and you have $13k lying around, this special edition Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra from Caviar is something for you. Aside from the exquisite design that comes with the phone, the device was listed and shown on the Caviar website nearly a week before Samsung officially unveiled their new device, so that means some of the features were “accidentally” leaked through the images on the product page.
Designer: Caviar
Leaks aside, if you’re a true football and Messi fan, you probably wouldn’t notice that, as you’ll be focused on how beautiful the luxury custom phone looks. Messi’s likeness in an Argentina jersey is handcrafted onto the phone using the intricate, centuries-old technique of cloisonné enamel, rendered in the traditional blue-and-white colors of the Albiceleste. Elements like the frame, key contours, Messi’s iconic number 10 jersey, national symbols, and framing details are highlighted with 24k gold.
To make it even more official looking, you get official badges like the FIFA badge for Argentina’s 2022 World Cup-winning run, the Adidas logo, and the official national crest. It also comes with custom packaging, as it is encased in a royal blue custom box with 24-karat gold plating and a signature Caviar Key. Of course, with all these details, you can’t expect this to be cheap. The $13,130 price tag is 5x the expected price tag of the yet-to-be-officially-announced Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. And even if you have $13k to spend, there will only be 19 pieces available, so you’ll have to be early to shell out that money.
What’s particularly impressive is that Caviar didn’t just slap Messi’s face on a phone and call it a day. The luxury atelier has built a reputation for transforming high-end devices into genuine works of art, and this piece is no exception. The cloisonné enamel technique used here is the same method found in fine jewelry and ancient decorative arts. It involves painstakingly separating colored enamels using thin metal wires before firing them at high temperatures. The result is a vivid, jewel-like finish that no digital print or laser engraving could ever replicate. Holding this phone feels less like holding a gadget and more like cradling a piece of history in the palm of your hand.
That sense of history is exactly what makes this edition so compelling. Messi’s journey with the Argentine national team has been nothing short of a rollercoaster, from heartbreaking World Cup final losses to the ultimate redemption in Qatar in 2022. Watching him grace the global stage one final time in 2026 was an emotional farewell that millions felt deeply. This phone captures that entire arc: the number 10, the Albiceleste colors, the World Cup crest, all immortalized in gold and enamel.
For collectors, the rarity factor alone is enough to justify the price. Only 19 units will ever be made, which means this phone will likely appreciate in value over time. Think of it less as buying a smartphone and more as acquiring a limited-edition sculpture that also happens to fold in half. And with storage options ranging from 256GB up to 1TB, the Samsung Z Fold 8 Ultra underneath the artistry is still a powerhouse device worth using, if you can bring yourself to take it out of the box.
Whether you’re a die-hard Messi fan, a tech enthusiast with a taste for the extraordinary, or a collector hunting for the next great statement piece, the Caviar Lionel Messi Samsung Z-Fold8 Ultra checks every box. It is, quite literally, 24-karat iconic.
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Samsung Electronics America has officially entered the credit card market with the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Card. This innovative offering is designed to seamlessly integrate into your digital lifestyle, providing a blend of cash rewards, advanced security and effortless usability. Issued by Barclays on the Visa network, the card is tailored for Samsung enthusiasts […]
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The smart home landscape is evolving rapidly, with Philips Hue and IKEA taking notably different paths in adapting to the rise of Matter, the new standard for device interoperability. A Smarter House explores this divide, highlighting Philips Hue’s dual-protocol strategy, which combines Zigbee and Matter-over-Thread using advanced hardware like the Silicon Labs MG26 chip. This […]
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Apple’s iOS 26.6 serves as the final major update in the iOS 26 series, offering a range of enhancements aimed at improving performance, battery efficiency, and security. Scheduled for public release on July 27th, 2026, this update addresses lingering issues while introducing features designed to enhance usability and safety. Below is a detailed look at […]
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The Hermes Agent is an AI system designed to streamline workflows and automate tasks across different environments. Tina Huang provides a thorough breakdown of its fundamentals, highlighting the importance of matching hardware to specific workloads. For instance, she discusses how high-performance devices like Mac Studio are well-suited for demanding operations, while older systems can be […]
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The Samsung Galaxy S27 series is poised to make a significant impact as one of the most eagerly awaited flagship smartphone launches in recent years. With reports hinting at major advancements in camera systems, display technology and a refined lineup strategy, Samsung appears ready to elevate the premium smartphone experience. Among the most notable developments […]
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Flip phones never really disappeared. They just got sidelined once smartphones made everything available in a single touchscreen slab. Now they’re back in two very different forms: the foldable flagship, where a large touchscreen folds in half and costs over a thousand dollars, and a growing category of deliberately simpler devices that use the clamshell form to keep things from spiraling into the same habits smartphones enabled.
The Light Flip lands firmly in that second camp. It’s a 5G clamshell built around the same philosophy that has driven Light’s earlier devices, giving people the connectivity they need without the features that compete for attention. Fold it open, and you get a 2.8-inch matte OLED display and a physical keypad. Close it, and there’s no outer screen to glance at, no notification count, nothing pulling you back.
Designer: Light Phone
That absence of an outer display is a deliberate one. Most modern flip phones make the external screen a selling point, showing you messages and notifications without opening the phone. The Light Flip skips that entirely, which means the act of opening it is the only way in. It’s a small friction that turns out to make a meaningful difference in how often you reach for the phone by instinct rather than by intention.
Calls, texts, T9 predictive input, voice-to-text, and audio messaging cover the communication basics. Beyond that, LightOS includes a focused set of tools: directions, a music and podcast player, hotspot, calendar, weather, notes, a timer, and an authenticator for two-factor logins. The tools are genuinely useful and show up only when you need them. There’s no app store, no browser, and no social feeds anywhere in the operating system.
The hardware is honest about where the money went. The body is plastic, 160g, and uses a MediaTek MT8873 processor with 128 GB of storage and a 1,800 mAh battery that lands around 1.5 days. The camera uses a 50-megapixel rear sensor to produce 12-megapixel images. There’s no selfie camera, no NFC reader, and no touchscreen, which is how Light kept the price to $299. A 3.5mm headphone jack and a swappable battery are both present, which makes the trade-off feel more deliberate than arbitrary.
Connectivity covers Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and 5G across a wide band range. The phone ships with a nano SIM slot and an eSIM option, and Light offers its own service plan at $39 a month for unlimited calls and texts with 1 GB of data, available in the US on a two-year contract. The unlocked version works on compatible carriers worldwide.
There’s a growing audience for devices that sit somewhere between a dumbphone and a smartphone. The Light Flip fills a specific niche with modern hardware and a considered software layer that adds without overwhelming. For anyone who’s tried screen time apps and focus modes on a smartphone and found them too easy to undo, a phone that simply doesn’t have those functions built in offers a different kind of answer to the same problem.
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