According to Popular Mechanics, the AI boom is creating a severe shortage of key components like GPUs and RAM, driving up prices across the entire tech industry. Analysts predict smartphone prices could rise up to 30%, while memory chip prices are expected to jump another 40-55% in early 2026. This
Private markets have raised nearly $230 billion for energy transition funds over the past decade, with giants like Blackstone and Brookfield leading the charge. Yet, a staggering $92 billion remains undeployed, highlighting a gap between fundraising and actual project investment.
Google DeepMind is looking for a team lead to head its AI chip design research, a project that has been used in TPU development. However, the group has seen high-profile departures, including founders who left in September 2025 to start a company that just raised $300 million.
Apple’s new Creator Studio bundle, featuring Content Hub and Pixelmator Pro for iPad, is living up to the hype. Meanwhile, the prospect of sharing Apple Health data with ChatGPT is being called out as a terrible idea.
QuillBot is an AI-powered tool designed to help rewrite and polish text. It’s popular among students and professionals for quick edits. But how does it really stack up in a crowded market?
A massive, off-grid data center is planned for Santaquin, Utah. The 20MW+ facility, approved by the city back in 2024, will run entirely on on-site natural gas generation, taking locals by surprise.
Next week, Meta goes to trial in a first-of-its-kind lawsuit. New Mexico’s AG alleges the company’s platforms facilitated child sexual exploitation and designed addictive features that harm mental health. The outcome could set a major precedent.
The Linux kernel’s ublk driver, which lets userspace programs create virtual block devices, is getting a significant new feature. A patchset introduces batch I/O processing to drastically cut overhead and boost throughput.
America’s fast-charging network grew by 30% last year, adding over 18,000 new ports. This building spree comes just as EV sales are losing steam, creating a fascinating market disconnect.
Microsoft is testing a cleaner, more modern look for Xbox achievement notifications on its Cloud Gaming service. However, sources confirm there are no immediate plans for a broader system revamp, despite fan demand for features rivaling PlayStation’s trophy system.
