📰 “Data Centers”
Decade-Old DDR4 RAM Makes an Unlikely Comeback as AI Memory Crunch Hits PC Builders
Skyrocketing DDR5 prices and severe DRAM shortages have forced Intel, AMD, and motherboard makers like Gigabyte to revive decade-old DDR4 platforms.
October 10, 2026 · 11 views
Sigil Wen Launches Underdog, a Privacy-First On-Device AI Assistant
Backed by a16z and Silicon Valley luminaries, Conway Research debuts Underdog, an on-device personal AI built to challenge cloud giants with zero data leakage.
October 7, 2026 · 112 views
Google and Samsung Hike Prices on Budget Phones as Memory Shortages Bite
Google and Samsung have raised prices across their budget and mid-range lineups, tacking up to $100 onto the Pixel 10a and Galaxy A series as AI data center demand drives up component costs.
October 3, 2026 · 120 views
Apple TV Remains Down Following Widespread Apple Services Maintenance Outage
A widespread disruption knocked out multiple Apple services on September 30, and while most platforms quickly recovered, Apple TV remains stubbornly offline.
October 1, 2026 · 204 views
Sony Imposes Playtime Lottery for PS5 Pro in Japan to Crush Scalpers
Sony is requiring Japanese customers to log at least 60 hours on existing consoles before entering a lottery to buy the scarce PlayStation 5 Pro at MSRP.
September 30, 2026 · 195 views
MacBook Buyer's Guide: The Best Deals and Buying Advice for September 2026
Despite recent post-shortage price increases across Apple's notebook catalog, retailers and refurbished outlets are offering significant discounts on the MacBook Neo, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro.
September 27, 2026 · 527 views
Meta Strikes Deal With MacroCycle to Build Startup's First Plastics Recycling Plant
Meta has agreed to back MIT spinout MacroCycle Technologies to help construct the startup's first commercial-scale plastics upcycling factory.
September 22, 2026 · 538 views
Morphotonics Raises €40M to Adapt Smart Glass Optics for AI Data Centers
Dutch nanoimprint pioneer Morphotonics has raised €40 million to bring its high-yield optical manufacturing technology from AR smart glasses into power-hungry AI data centers.
September 22, 2026 · 538 views