Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's Interpreter Mode Feels Like Sci-Fi on Vacation

Has anyone tried using Interpreter Mode on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra? I have recently used it with a tourist who did not understand Hindi properly. Turning it on has made my conversation much easier in fact, it did not make me feel awkward or robotic, which is usually the case with most AI interpretation features.

What Sci-Fi gadgets do you want to see in real life?

There's a lot of really cool tech on TV shows, films and books, like the Holodeck and Transporter from Star Trek, or the Babelfish from Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and so much more.

Improved FRC processing on Galaxy S26 Ultra

Yesterday, I was watching a sci-fi movie on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. I found that the colourful visuals were really clean and smooth. The dark scenes were also flawless. The 8-bit display with FRC does a stellar job, and it outputs visuals with less colour banding. Watching movies on this display feels much more enjoyable.

Smart home assistants are starting to feel more human now

Seems like tech has evolved beyond just asking your smart home assistant for suggestions. We have Gemini that can now recognise family names and respond like a human. I used to watch sci-fi classics, and it truly feels like Back to the Future. What smart AI feature are you using?

Pragmata vs Saros. Which PS5 exclusive are you playing this April?

Pragmata has just launched on April 17 with its sci-fi mystery, while Saros will release on April 30 with a focus on strong visuals. If you only had a budget for one, which next-gen experience are you choosing?

Project Hail Mary and Artemis II

Art imitates science and vice versa. What are your opinions on sci-fi fiction Project Hail Mary and Artemis II?

App Price Drops or Apps Gone Free

Spotted an awesome deal on apps/games? Share it here.

It's a great time to be buying iOS apps. A truckload of great apps go on sale in the lead-up to Christmas and we compiled a list of great deals here:

Just now, a nice sci-fi indie game called Space Age went on sale (50% off):

Science Fiction Fans

Hello there! If you're reading this, you probably love science fiction as much as I do. Which are your favourite sci-fi books, films or games? If you love science fiction in any other form, this is the place to let the world know.

I'll start with the films I love the most:

2001: A Space Odyssey - So slow that you could watch this film at 2.5x the speed for the most part. But it is a pure work of art that you must watch. The special effects still don't look dated and that's a massive achievement for a film from 1968 (yes, 46 years ago!).
Stalker - This is a slow, artistic film. The beauty of Stalker lies in its cinmetography. A group of people want to explore an area abandoned after a nuclear disaster, even though there is the threat of radiation poisoning. The film was shot at a place where there was an actual radiation hazard. Small wonder the entire crew passed away less than 10 years after the film was released.
The Matrix - It's a great film that's got something for everyone. The Matrix is a unique blend of philosophy and some crazy action sequences. I've watched this one many times and am yet to tire of it.

Feel free to share your favourites!