With a Samsung executive already having stunned the world at large by declaring that the South Korean tech giant's profits in 2026 would eclipse the cumulative profits it earned over the past 40 years, it was largely a fait accompli that Samsung's provisional results for the second quarter of 2026 would be shockingly good. And, as the fates would have it, Samsung has just disappointed the market by a long shot on its revenue metric. Samsung has just guided to $111.76 billion in revenue and $58.43 billion in operating profit for the second quarter of 2026 Samsung has now released […]

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If you are a millennial, chances are that you must have watched the 2004 sci-fi film I, Robot, where an NS-5 humanoid robot and the V.I.K.I supercomputer develop consciousness. Well, Anthropic now thinks something comparable, but far less dramatic, is taking place within its Claude AI model. The background blurb Most of the synapses firing up in your brain right now are performing automatic, involuntary tasks, such as regulating breathing, processing vision, etc. Even so, a tiny fraction of these synspses is "consciously accessible," and relates to thoughts that you can "describe, hold in mind, and reason with." This is […]

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We’ve already had our first gander at the logic board belonging to the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, with the most notable difference coming from the A20 Pro and its unique Wafer-Level Multi-Chip Module Packaging (WMCM) that has moved the DRAM to the side to improve heat dissipation. While the previous leak didn’t deliver on image quality, we now have high-resolution shots of what the upcoming logic board will look like, along with getting a closer look at Apple’s first 2nm SoC. Despite the A20 Pro being said to retain the same package size as the A19 Pro, the […]

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Last week, Sony dropped an explosive news on PlayStation gamers: no more PlayStation discs will be produced from January 2028, thus essentially confining even the retail market to a digital-only future (physical copies will include a download code, just like GTA VI). This inevitably triggered a massive backlash on the Internet, with fans whipping up petitions to get Sony to change their mind and legendary game designer Hideo Kojima sharing his sadness at the news. But that's not the only kind of reaction Sony needs to deal with. The Japanese corporation is already defending itself in courts of law around […]

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With hybrid bonding making the news for becoming the preferred choice of bonding for next-generation memory chips, a relaxation of standards by the Joint Electron Device Engineering Council (JEDEC) could lead to Samsung and SK hynix skipping the technology for HBM4 memory, suggests a report from the Korean press. The previous standards had determined that next-generation HBM memory would have a thickness of 900 micrometers, but the new standards could mean that the thickness is relaxed to 1,000 micrometers. Relaxed Standards Could Lead Manufacturers To Skip Hybrid Bonding For Next-Generation HBM, Says Report Word about SK hynix being interested in […]

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With Android smartphone makers increasing prices left, right, and center, analysts have warned that budget devices will cease to exist in 2027, while flagships will be out of reach for the majority of buyers. Thankfully, if you’re looking for an alternative that’ll provide you with years of software updates and provide that “all in one” package, Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra should seriously be considered. With its latest $200 price drop on Amazon for both the 256GB and 512GB storage models, we doubt a lot of you will pass up on this opportunity. Starting from $1,099.99, those still searching for an […]

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After weeks of rumors and speculation, Xbox has confirmed today that it is cutting 3,200 jobs, with some of its first-party studios under the Microsoft umbrella either getting sold or returning to independence. In the accompanying note from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, there is no mention of anything specific regarding ZeniMax Media, Bethesda's parent company, but according to reliable journalist Jason Schreier of Bloomberg, the creator of The Elder Scrolls series is being affected by this restructuring to focus on its key franchises. "ZeniMax, as I mentioned, is going to be impacted pretty significantly. They're going to be restructured to a franchise first model. […]

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More new mini PCs are being launched with the latest Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, coupled with capacity RAM. Lenovo Launches YOGA AI Mini PC, Featuring 16-Core Ultra X7 358H Processor for Up To 180 TOPS of AI Power Lenovo has quickly adopted Intel's latest Core Ultra Series 3, aka Panther Lake, processors for its devices, and whether you look at its laptop catalog or mini PC arsenal, you will find newer offerings with these chips. The company has now debuted its latest high-end mini PC called YOGA AI Mini PC, which is already available with processors like Core […]

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The battery capacities within the upcoming Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max have become a subject of considerable interest after a high-profile information theft from a Tata-controlled iPhone factory in India revealed a sizable bump in battery capacities for the Pro duo. Well, just a few days later, we've now become privy to the official battery capacities that Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will sport, courtesy of a regulatory filing. Apple's iPhone 18 Pro (eSIM) to sport a battery capacity of 4,288mAh in the US, while its Pro Max counterpart will feature a 5,567mAh one As we […]

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Vendors now seem to be prioritizing DDR4 platforms, which is obvious since DDR5-based systems have become unaffordable. Minisforum Launches Elite Mini NAB9S, Featuring Intel Core i9 13900HX, SO-DIMM DDR4 Memory, and Support for SATA Driver at $399 for Barebones Despite being nearly 12 years old, DDR4 isn't going anywhere. It took a lot of time for the market to transition from DDR4 to DDR5 properly, but right when DDR5 became the norm, the RAMpocalypse hit the market like a truck. Since DDR5 memories have become 4-5X more expensive than July 2025 levels, it's understandable that vendors might be struggling with […]

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Last month, Take-Two and Rockstar Games announced that GTA 6 would not receive a physical release, sending parts of the gaming community into upheaval. As if this wasn't enough, Sony Interactive Entertainment doubled down on the matter, announcing the controversial decision to stop production of new game discs by 2028. Although the gaming community is rightly opposed to these decisions, which are likely to have severe consequences, CI Games founder and CEO Marek Tyminski believes this shift is unavoidable because publishers, both big and small, earn significantly more per digital sale. "GTA6 shipping with no disc feels unfair to studios […]

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The increase in memory prices reflects the price hike in memory chips made by Samsung, and both DDR4 and DDR5 have been reportedly affected. Samsung Reportedly Raises DDR4 and DDR5 Memory Chip Prices as Retail Memory Modules are Now Up By 10-19% Once again, we are witnessing a noticeable hike in the prices of memory modules. The ongoing RAMpocalypse is continuously fueling the DRAM prices, affecting electronic devices worldwide. The never-ending RAMpocalypse seems to have caused another hike in memory prices, as spotted on the Danawa. Danawa, which tracks the prices of consumer products sold by retailers have shown a […]

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A new agreement between Broadcom and Apple meant that both firms could accomplish their individual goals without being adversely affected by external forces. With the latest partnership, Apple will be receiving chip supply until 2031. The deal was absolutely necessary for Broadcom, as Apple accounts for 20 percent of the chipmaker’s annual revenue Ditching Qualcomm and entering the custom 5G modem market enabled Apple to introduce the C1 and C1X, but that doesn’t mean the story ends here. These baseband chips still require wireless and RF components to operate cellular, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connectivity on devices, which is where Broadcom […]

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The layoff hammer has finally fallen at Xbox, with CEO Asha Sharma herself announcing that the division will lose 3,200 employees through job cuts and four studio divestitures (plus a wildcard). The wildcard is Arkane Lyon, which the executive says has already begun the obligatory consultation with its Works Council to" review potential strategic options". This suggests every option is still on the table for the studio that made Dishonored and Deathloop: closure, going independent, or finding a buyer. The known quantities are Compulsion Games (Contrast, We Happy Few, South of Midnight) and Double Fine Productions (Psychonauts, Brutal Legend, Broken […]

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Intel's process technology roadmap is expected to see an optimized version of the 14A node with dual-sided architecture. Intel 14A Gen2 Is Being Considered To Tackle TSMC and Samsung 1.4nm Technologies, Offering Improved Process Maturization & Dual-Side Architecture TSMC and Samsung are heating up the foundry space with 1.4nm offerings in the coming years. TSMC is bringing its A14 fabs online next year, & Samsung is targeting 2029 for mass production of its 1.4nm tech. Meanwhile, Intel is set to launch its groundbreaking 14A technology in the coming year, as external customers line up to get a taste of Chipzilla's […]

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Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney continued to share his pro-AI sentiments in a tweet, noting that AI could have helped Bungie produce Destiny content faster, potentially avoiding its eventual demise (and subsequent layoffs at the studio). If only some sort of newfangled technology could come along and make it possible to overcome bullet point #1 and enable games like Destiny to thrive! Sweeney recently championed AI on a couple of different occasions. First, he claimed that the MCP integration of LLMs into Unreal Engine can be a "real accelerant" for game creators; then, he slapped Valve's Steam for "forcing" AI […]

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Chip manufacturing giant Intel is considering deploying front and back side power delivery for its 1.4A manufacturing technology due to patterning errors in lithography, says a report. The limitations in lithography stem from the firm's need to catch up with Taiwan's TSMC and Samsung Foundry for transistor density on the 1.4A node. Through its 1.4A2 process, the firm aims to compete with TSMC's N2 and Samsung's SF2Z chip manufacturing process technologies. Finer Circuit Size Forces Intel To Choose Dual Power Delivery For 1.4A2 Manufacturing Process, Says Report In chip fabrication, power delivery typically occurs through the back side in order […]

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Apart from producing peripherals for gaming, the company is now expanding its product catalog by introducing desktop accessories. Keychron Introduces 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station, Offering High Bandwidth Ports for Peripherals, Displays, and Laptops Popular gaming peripheral maker Keychron is now expanding its arsenal with more products. The peripheral maker is well-known for its mechanical keyboards, wireless mice, and productivity-focused accessories, but it's now taking its first step into a new product category. Keychron has introduced its first-ever 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Dock, which is designed for professionals and power users who need expanded connectivity for modern systems such as laptops […]

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The GPU isn't that bad at all, and performs slightly slower than its competitor from the team Red. However, being capped at just 100W, it can't perform similar to a desktop variant. Reviewer Tests Desktop RTX 4080M GPU With Mobile GPU Core and Finds Slightly Lower Performance vs RX 9700 GRE in Games You may or may not be aware of such a graphics card, but it exists in the Chinese markets. This isn't the regular RTX 4080, but a variant that uses the RTX 4080 mobile chip. Yes, it's still a desktop graphics card that sells without a warranty […]

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The mini PC is already available with up to 2 TB SSD, but it will now be offering users twice the storage capacity. Beelink Launches GTR9 Pro With 128 GB RAM + 4 TB SSD Configuration at Over $4,200 Beelink's GTR9 Pro is already an expensive machine that is priced over $4,000 for a configuration of 128 GB + 2 TB. However, the company has just announced another configuration for the mini PC for mainland China. We don't know if this configuration will arrive in other parts of the world, but as far as the official page is concerned, it […]

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