In a major shift, Micron is shutting down its entire Crucial consumer division. The company will stop shipping Crucial-branded SSDs and RAM to retailers by the end of its fiscal Q2 in February 2026. This move underscores the overwhelming pull of AI on memory supply chains.
Filtronic has secured a £1.2 million award from the UK Space Agency to develop a high-power solid-state amplifier for satellite ground stations. The tech is designed to replace older tube-based systems and support new satellite constellations.
In a surprise appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang shared that the company’s first AI supercomputer, the DGX-1, had no purchase orders when it launched. The sole exception was Elon Musk, who bought one for his nonprofit AI startup, OpenAI, in 2016.
According to a new report, Samsung is ramping up development on an enigmatic new foldable phone. This could signal the arrival of a high-end ‘Ultra’ variant in the Galaxy Z Fold lineup, shaking up the premium smartphone market.
Valve is reportedly developing an Android compatibility layer for Linux, codenamed “Lepton.” This could allow Android apps and games to run on devices like the Steam Deck and the upcoming Steam Frame VR headset, expanding the platform’s reach.
A student’s report of a bug-ridden ASUS Vivobook S15 with a Snapdragon X Plus chip highlights ongoing software compatibility issues. With no updates from ASUS since June 2025, it points to a broader support problem for Windows on Arm.
Marvell Technology is looking to make a massive acquisition to supercharge its AI capabilities. The potential $5+ billion deal for Celestial AI highlights the fierce competition to solve a critical bottleneck.
Every laptop has built-in hardware diagnostics that most users never run. These tests can detect failing batteries, dying SSDs, and memory issues before they become catastrophic. Running them regularly could save you from unexpected laptop failures and data loss.
Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 7 with 12-core Snapdragon X Elite processor is now available for just $699.99 during Black Friday sales. The laptop includes 16GB memory, 256GB SSD, and promises up to 20 hours of battery life. This represents a 23% discount from its regular pricing.
Cherry is ending all keyboard and switch manufacturing at its German headquarters after reporting massive financial losses. The company will move production to partners in China and Slovakia while selling off one of its core business units to stay afloat.
