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TrendForce estimates iPhone 18 Pro component costs will jump 38% year-over-year, driven by memory prices roughly tripling, though Apple is expected to absorb part of the increase.
Crunchbase reports 195 companies joined its Unicorn Board in H1 2026, already exceeding the 193 new unicorns minted across all of 2025, with AI, robotics and semiconductors leading the cohort.
The global memory-chip stock rally is faltering as price growth cools, despite robust AI demand. Analysts warn the sector is entering a late-stage cycle, with Chinese producers poised to increase supply.
The FCC is proposing to retroactively ban drones equipped with LiDAR, thermal imaging, and other capabilities it previously approved, targeting DJI consumer models like the Air 3S and Mini 5 Pro.
Accelerating demand for electric vehicles is helping power Southeast Asia's auto market, sparking sales from Indonesia and Malaysia to Thailand and Vietnam. Indonesia remained Southeast Asia's largest auto market in the second quarter, with sales climbing 34% year on year…
Opinion: Apple's steep summer price hikes tied to the global memory crisis raise the bar for product upgrades on stagnant lines like iPad Air, iMac, and base iPad.
Apple's iPhone 17 is on track to become the longest-running standard flagship in iPhone history, expected to sit at the top of the lineup for about 18 months until the iPhone 18 arrives in spring 2027.
The author shares their experience switching from iPhone to Android, highlighting the downsides of making the switch, including software inconsistencies, app availability, and hardware differences.
Chinese AI chip developer Moore Threads plans to seek a listing in Hong Kong after reporting a 147% jump in first-half revenue, aiming to secure fresh capital and expand its international presence.
After five years, the user-facing web camera on the Dell Latitude 7320 2-in-1 laptop is finally gaining support on Linux, thanks to independent community efforts.
New Linux patches have been posted to enable the ASUS ROG Ryujin III all-in-one CPU liquid cooling setup to work under Linux for monitoring. The patches extend the asus_rog_ryujin Linux driver to support the newer ASUS ROG Ryujin III coolers.
Apple CarPlay is a feature that lets you access navigation, messages, music and other apps through your car's infotainment system. Wired and wireless CarPlay have the same feature set, but wired CarPlay can be superior in certain situations.
Firebird, an emerging AI cloud provider, has launched the CIS region's largest AI factory in Armenia, powered by NVIDIA and Dell Technologies infrastructure. This facility aims to provide significant computing capacity for AI development locally and globally.
NVIDIA Warp Accelerates Python Simulations and ML with GPU JIT Compilation
NVIDIA Warp is a Python framework that JIT compiles regular Python functions into efficient kernel code for GPU-accelerated simulation, robotics, and machine learning.
Apple has expanded its Made for iPhone (MFi) hearing device compatibility list by adding 43 new models from 22 brands, bringing the total to 623 devices across 104 brands. This update allows more hearing aids to seamlessly connect with Apple products for audio streaming, …
Wacom's Movinkpad 11 is a digital art tablet that offers a fun and mid-priced entry point for digital artists. It's a relatively mid-range price point, stuck between budget picks and high-end items.
Linux 7.3 adds support for Logitech's re-programmable button protocol, enabling software to manage and remap mouse buttons and special keyboard keys.
OpenAI plans to release an AI-powered smart speaker in 2027 that costs $300-$400 and has a wireless design, advanced models for personalized interactions, and moving parts.
This 6-port USB-C charger replaced my ugly power brick - and powers my entire desk
The Satechi ChargeView 240W desktop charger is a sleek and stylish 6-port USB-C charger that can power two laptops simultaneously or a handful of smaller gadgets.
Intel has released an updated version of their QuickAssist Technology library (QATlib) as the user-space component for making use of QuickAssist accelerators under Linux. The new version, QATlib 26.08, includes support for next-gen QAT Gen6 6XXX accelerators and adds feat…
Hwatsing Technology, a leading Chinese chip equipment maker, has announced a breakthrough in wafer polishing metrology for six-inch wafers, a critical step in semiconductor manufacturing.
SK Hynix plans a $38 billion expansion of its chipmaking facilities in South Korea to double production capacity and address global AI memory chip shortages. This investment includes new DRAM and NAND plants in Yongin and Cheongju.
OpenAI is reportedly developing a "donut-shaped" AI smart speaker with "moving parts" in partnership with LoveFrom, expected to launch in 2027. It could cost $300-$400, significantly more than most current smart speakers.
OpenAI, in collaboration with former Apple designer Jony Ive, is reportedly developing a battery-powered, doughnut-shaped smart speaker, roughly the size of a hockey puck, set to launch in 2027.
Apple's MacBook Ultra rumored design includes OLED touchscreen and Dynamic Island. Latest reports indicate a fall launch but could slip to early 2027 due to memory shortages.
A new report from Culpium indicates that the iPhone 18 Pro could have limited availability right after launch due to a DRAM shortage holding up production.
Chinese PCB maker Victory Giant Technology is investing at least US$444 million to build a new "AI high-end electronic circuit smart manufacturing" facility in Huizhou, expanding its capacity to meet surging global demand for AI hardware components. The company, a supplie…
Nvidia is reportedly seeking a Chinese base-station maker, Jiaxian Communications, to collaborate on developing AI-powered 6G systems for overseas markets, with trial networks potentially by 2027-2028.
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI start-up, announced a 'significant' price hike for its application programming interface (API) services, citing surging global demand for its ultra-cheap AI models.
Meta's Ray-Ban smartglasses have sold over 7 million pairs, but critics raise concerns about nonconsensual filming, privacy, and data collection. Users share their experiences, both positive and negative, about the technology.