DDR5 memory prices have skyrocketed to all-time highs, with some kits now costing twice what they did just months ago. The price surge is driven by AI demand creating widespread memory shortages. This comes at the worst possible time for PC builders and holiday shoppers.
Ford, GM and Stellantis are seeing improved prospects despite earlier tariff chaos. New rebate programs and relaxed EV mandates are helping offset billions in potential losses while boosting domestic investment.
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series might get more expensive when it launches next year. Rising component costs are pushing smartphone prices higher across the industry. The phones are expected to debut in late February with March availability.
Apple appears to be developing a new low-cost Mac priced under $1,000 that uses iPhone-class processors instead of M-series chips. Despite the different architecture, it reportedly outperforms early M1 Macs while expanding Apple’s entry-level lineup.
Google is developing a new Web Install API with Microsoft Edge engineers that enables websites to install Progressive Web Apps directly from web content. The feature currently works in desktop Chrome and Edge version 139 or higher, with Android support planned later.
The Department of Homeland Security wants to dramatically expand biometric data collection for immigration applications. The proposed rule would cover not just immigrants but also US citizens associated with their cases, including DNA collection and voice recognition.
According to Forbes, Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg now aims to create smarter-than-human AGI, while OpenAI’s charter explicitly plans for “AGI and beyond.” Nearly 70,000 people including AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak signed the Statement on Superintelligence calling for a ba
OpenAI’s Sora video generation app is now available on Android in the US, Canada, and five Asian markets. The expansion comes after the iOS version amassed over 1 million downloads in its first week. However, the app faces ongoing challenges around deepfakes and copyright enforcement.
MSI just unveiled a powerful new single-board computer that’s definitely not for your average DIY project. The MS-CF16 V3.0 packs Intel x86 processors into a compact industrial board designed for harsh environments.
The networking giant and AI chip leader are creating validated designs that turn entire data centers into single computers. Their approach addresses why 95% of companies aren’t seeing expected AI returns.
