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The SSD Glut of 2026 — Why NAND Prices Dropped 40%
After the 2023 NAND shortage, every major manufacturer expanded. Inventory caught up to demand by Q2 2025; consumers are the beneficiary.
The Hidden Cost of Foldables — Repair, Hinge Wear, and IP Ratings
Out-of-warranty screen replacements, hinge fatigue at 100k folds, and what "IPX8" actually means on a phone with a crease.
Why TVs Stopped Getting Cheaper in 2026
The 65" 4K floor has held at $700 for three years. Tariff policy, panel supply, and the end of the LG/Samsung price war explain it.
The State of USB-C in 2026 — Five Cables That Look Identical, Do Different Things
USB-C is now mandated in the EU and shipped by everyone. The connector is universal; the protocol behind it is anything but. A field guide.
Why 7,000 mAh Batteries Are Quietly Changing Smartphones
Silicon-carbon anodes pushed phone batteries past 7,000 mAh in 2026 without making phones thicker. Here's what that actually changes for users — and for how reviewers should score battery.
The Smartphone Megapixel Arms Race Is Over
200 MP became the ceiling, then plateaued. What actually moves cameras forward now: sensor stacking, computational HDR, and telephoto reach.
Why Display Brightness Numbers Are Misleading
5,000 nits peak. 2,500 nits HDR. 1,000 nits sustained. The same panel reports all three depending on the test pattern. A guide to reading past the spec sheet.
Why Mars Score Rewards Battery Heavier Than Spec Sheets Do
Battery weight in the smartphone Mars Score formula is 18% — the highest single weight. Here's why that's not arbitrary.
Why ARM Laptops Finally Won in 2026
Apple Silicon proved the architecture. Snapdragon X-series proved Windows could follow. Five years of x86's last stand summarized.
Mini-LED Zone Count — Marketing Numbers vs True Local Dimming
A 4,096-zone panel and a 2,048-zone panel can have indistinguishable HDR performance. Here's why zone count is a poor proxy.
The Quiet End of the Headphone Jack on Premium Phones
In 2026, zero flagship phones above $800 ship with a 3.5mm jack. Why it happened, what replaced it, and what audiophiles still get out of the change.
Affiliate Disclosure — How vsMars Makes Money
Where our revenue comes from, what influences our recommendations, and the firewall between editorial and affiliate.
How Mars Score Weights Were Calibrated — The Methodology Behind the Number
Every product on vsMars has a Mars Score 0–100. The formula is transparent and category-specific. Here's how the per-category weights were chosen and why they keep changing.