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TECNO’s PHANTOM Ultimate G Fold is the world’s first inward-folding tri-foldable

Also the world’s thinnest tri-foldable so far

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As already leaked in an earlier report, the TECNO PHANTOM Ultimate G Fold is a new breed of tri-foldable with an inward-folding display —  and it’s finally official!

Drop Dead G-lorious

The leaks weren’t lying. At the core of TECNO’s PHANTOM Ultimate G Fold is none other than its glorious G-style design.

To be very precise, it features a custom-engineered dual-hinge system — both having a small waterdrop hinge alongside a larger primary hinge.

That small hinge enables the right side of the display to fold inward without any gaps. On the other hand, the remaining section folds over the top with a bigger hinge.

Once in place, a self-locking mechanism ensures that the device is secure and gapless when fully-folded.

This means that instead of having a pair of inward and outward displays like on the previous PHANTOM concept, the fresh tri-fold concept now features dual inward-folding screens.

There’s utmost protection and zero exposure of the inner screen to dust, scratches, and impacts when sitting idle.

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Moreover, it will incorporate an outer “cover” display like most modern foldables — making it act as a regular smartphone slab when closed.

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When unfolded, the PHANTOM Ultimate G Fold reveals a massive 9.94-inch display with minimal crease.

For comparison, it’s a few inches shy from HUAWEI Mate XT’s 10.2-inch tri-foldable display.

World’s Thinnest Tri-Foldable (Yet)

The comparison doesn’t end there. TECNO’s new tri-foldable approach comes with an even thinner chassis.

Unlike the Mate XT that’s 12.8mm thick, the PHANTOM Ultimate G Fold concept has managed to trim it down further to just 11.49mm (3.6mm vs 3.49mm when unfolded respectively).

This sets a new benchmark in the tech industry and makes the PHANTOM Ultimate G Fold the world’s thinnest tri-fold device yet.

With a larger canvas, it enables smarter productivity, an expansive multitasking workspace, and a full-blown entertainment companion.

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Such foldable approach also unlocks new use-cases. That large hinge enables a custom dual-cam design with multi-angle hovering. Moreover, it can be partially folded and make it as a mini workstation.

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The all-around flexibility of this tri-fold can make it a smartphone, mini laptop, and a full-fledged tablet in one.

Again, not much has been shared about its specific internals since it’s a concept device. However, TECNO says it will boast more than 5000mAh of battery capacity within.

Gonna be G-olden ✨

TECNO’s most recent PHANTOM series (V Fold2 and V Flip2) are just two living testaments on how the brand provides cutting-edge technology and stylish design at an approachable and reasonable price.

Then again, the Chinese super brand continues to break boundaries in the foldable segment with this new tri-foldable in mind.

TECNO’s new concept device not only serves as a golden breakthrough in engineering, it also unlocks more possibilities and advancements towards foldable devices in the foreseeable future.

And just like the PHANTOM Ultimate rollable and the PHANTOM Ultimate 2 tri-foldable shown on the MWC show floor two years in a row, TECNO confirms that they will showcase the device at MWC 2026 in Barcelona, Spain next year.

If only I could skip time just to witness TECNO’s consumer-ready PHANTOM tri-fold…

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Resident Evil Requiem will get a story expansion

There’s no word yet on when the story expansion will drop.

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Resident Evil Requiem, Pokémon Pokopia, and Slay the Spire 2. Between these three, gamers today are eating well and good. Or rather, they’re not, because of how addicting of a time sink these titles are. The latter two especially are built to be played over and over for weeks and months. Now, Resident Evil Requiem is working on something, so you also won’t forget about it in a few months’ time.

Via an official post on Resident Evil’s social media platforms, Capcom has confirmed that a story expansion is coming to the horror game. Currently, the base game doesn’t take long to beat, especially when compared to other RPGs today. The expansion should add more content to explore the story’s world.

Right now, Capcom can’t share a timeline for the update’s launch. However, in the meantime, the developers are cooking up a few minor updates to keep the game alive. For one, the game will receive performance updates to improve the smoothness of gameplay and fix bugs. It will also get a photo mode for all you Leon-holics out there.

Finally, in May, the base game will get a “minigame” added to the main game. There’s no word as to what this minigame is, so we’ll have to wait for when it drops.

Resident Evil Requiem is out now on all major platforms. The game features the survival horror style of the modern Resident Evil games, while serving up the classic action gameplay with the return of Leon S. Kennedy as a co-protagonist with Grace Ashcroft.

SEE ALSO: Resident Evil Requiem is out now

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Samurai Champloo is getting a live-action adaptation

The adaptation is coming from One Piece’s Tomorrow Studios.

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The live-action One Piece, which recently premiered its second season on Netflix, is one of the rare wins for the anime adaptation segment, especially after a string of misfires. Now, after the success of that series, things are getting bolder. Tomorrow Studios, which produced Netflix’s One Piece, will adapt Samurai Champloo into a live-action format.

Still from the brilliant mind of Shinichirō Watanabe, Samurai Champloo is often touted as the samurai version of Watanabe’s more popular Cowboy Bebop but with a more cohesive story and a hipper soundtrack. Since its first airing over two decades ago, the series has enjoyed a cult following, especially for those who enjoyed Cowboy Bebop.

First reported by Variety, Tomorrow Studios will adapt the show into a live-action series. Critically, Watanabe will be involved in the show’s production.

Because the show is still in early development, there’s no news beyond that. In fact, though it’s likely that Netflix will pick the series up, Tomorrow Studios hasn’t shopped the series to platforms yet.

Samurai Champloo is going to be a huge gamble for the studio. Previously, Tomorrow Studios crashed and burned with its Cowboy Bebop adaptation, which ended up getting canned soon after its premiere. Watanabe even criticized the series for changing the plot too much.

This time, however, Watanabe has given his blessing and will likely steer the adaptation to success. The studio has also promised an adaptation more faithful to the original’s story and soundtrack. Both of which were crucial to the original show’s success.

SEE ALSO: One Piece: Into the Grand Line unveils final trailer ahead of premiere

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BYD is reportedly considering an F1 team

There is no decision yet.

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BYD is lighting up the electric vehicle segment. For a while now, the Chinese automotive brand has been offering affordable alternatives to the so-called giants of the market, in turn becoming a giant itself. The company has since entered other segments, including the luxury market, through its sub-brands Denza and Yangwang. Now, it’s reportedly considering an all-new venture: the world of Formula One.

The new Formula One season saw the debuts of Audi and Cadillac to the racing grid, proving that the sport isn’t averse to expanding beyond the usual ten teams. Naturally, entering the sport is not an easy process, but for the right brand, it could be a very lucrative opportunity.

According to a source from Bloomberg, BYD is currently evaluating an entry into Formula 1. Right now, the Chinese company has not made a decision, but it is an idea floating around.

Besides the rigorous entry process, owning an independent racing team can cost BYD hundreds of millions of dollars per year. It’s not a cheap sport.

That said, there are other ways for the brand to enter the grid. One of the more cost-effective options is to become a title sponsor of an existing team by providing funding and technical expertise without the stress of managing a team directly.

Alternatively, the brand can also skip the red tape by buying an existing team. Audi, for example, entered the current grid by buying the team from Sauber. Of the current grid, Alpine is reportedly considering putting the team up for sale, making it a potential target for newcomers.

Outside of F1, BYD might also have an easier time entering other competitions including the FIA World Endurance Championship.

SEE ALSO: This BYD car is now the world’s fastest car in the market

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