Apple’s iron grip on its supply chain means that sourcing parts necessary for the company’s newest iPhones will be next to impossible. However, for models like the iPhone 13, that journey is still a possibility, though the roads are filled with potholes. One brave Redditor found out the hard way, but he still managed to assemble an entire unit using components that were purchased from AliExpress. Still, he misses out on two non-crucial features, not to mention that a whole lot of luck was required to source one particular piece of the puzzle. Using non-genuine parts to assemble any iPhone, […]

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NVIDIA gimped the RTX 5070’s capabilities by equipping it with just 12GB of GDDR7 VRAM, but that does not make the GPU any less capable, especially when running games at 1080p or 1440p resolutions. When talking particularly about the MSI Shadow 2X, it is remarkable how the company managed to successfully shrink the graphics card’s physical size to make it compatible for smaller cases, and if your chassis is also space-constrained but you still want an excellent gaming experience, this is the best time for you to spend $499.99. The Shadow 2X RTX 5070 does not go light on cooling […]

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Maintaining its tradition for every Apple Silicon Mac that has launched so far, Amazon has introduced a discount for the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro, shaving off $50 from the base and 1TB storage model, meaning that the new lineup starts from $1,549 instead of $1,599, with the price cut applied to both the Space Black and Silver colors. While the discount will slowly creep up as the months go by, you might want to keep the 14-inch M4 MacBook Pro a viable option because it is oozing tremendous value right now. For those looking to save money, the 14-inch M4 […]

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The Central Taiwan Science Park will hold immense significance in the future because it is where TSMC’s new Phase II plant will be constructed. A report states that the company is planning to establish four plants dedicated to 1.4nm production. Although full-scale manufacturing is not expected until the second half of 2028, it will set the stage for chips made on bleeding-edge lithography and also create thousands of jobs in the process. Up to 10,000 jobs can be made with TSMC’s four 1.4nm construction plans, and looking at the recent timeline, Apple will likely be the semiconductor giant’s first customer […]

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There are a myriad of differences separating the AirPods Pro 3 from the AirPods Pro 2, but regardless of the features that Apple has incorporated in its flagship wireless earbuds, for the majority of buyers, it all boils down to how much they are willing to pay. Some customers are not bothered parting with $249 of their hard-earned cash for these high-quality goods, while others seem to find solace in picking excellent value. On Amazon, the previous-generation AirPods Pro 2 are 32 percent off, or a $79 delta compared to the AirPods Pro 3, so which one will you pick? […]

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A new strategy applied by Qualcomm for next year is not just offering its top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for the most premium Android flagships out there, but also to offer an alternative to its phone partners that is more affordable and is mass produced on TSMC’s newest 3nm ‘N3P’ process. That SoC is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, and given the ludicrous price of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, we are confident that we will witness the less expensive solution power several ‘price to performance’ smartphones in 2026. A tipster has shared various specifications of the Snapdragon 8 […]

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Apple has pretty much increased the number of roadblocks for consumers clever enough to avoid paying the company a premium for its storage and RAM upgrades, forcing them to fork over a substantial sum. For instance, the 2TB version of the iPhone 17 Pro Max costs a mammoth $1,999, making it more expensive than the company’s higher-end MacBook Pro models. Fortunately, one intrepid modder finds a way to save $800 and performs this delicate procedure. However, bear in mind that he is only successful because of the availability of intricate tools combined with his unyielding patience. In addition to requiring a […]

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Countless gaming benchmark comparisons have proven that AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 XT is faster than NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 5070 Ti while sporting the same 16GB VRAM count, and it is the GPU that most value-focused gamers would house in their PCs. However, we are living in an era where AAA games offer way too much visual fidelity for these graphics cards to handle, and you can blame that on the lack of optimization or any other reason. The fact is that these days, modern gaming absolutely requires upscaling and interpolation, and in that regard, NVIDIA’s GPUs have no equal. On […]

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The A20 and A20 Pro will be Apple’s first chipsets fabricated on TSMC’s 2nm process, pretty much highlighting the company’s propensity to jump to the newest manufacturing nodes as quickly as possible to have an advantage over the competition. On the same lithography, we expect the California-based giant to introduce a total of four chipsets, and after a couple of generations, Apple will switch to an even more advanced technology. The most obvious transition would be TSMC’s A16, or 1.6nm, but a report says neither company has entered talks for this node. Future Apple chipsets are expected to take advantage of […]

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Apple revamped its iPhone 17 lineup this year by introducing ProMotion technology to the base model, making it one of the best decisions it could ever make for its flagship smartphone family. Best of all, it brings a host of other upgrades while retaining that $699 price point, which is probably why the iPhone 17 has garnered immense popularity worldwide, particularly in China. Part of why Apple has been able to keep this price unchanged from the iPhone 16 is by keeping the display costs low. According to the latest report, the OLED panel in the iPhone 17 costs around 42 […]

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In a market that is littered with countless options, Sony successfully stands out with its family of wireless headphones that offer comfort, impeccable audio, a boatload of features, and value, though the latter is subjective, especially if you are not on the hunt for the WH-1000XM6, which cost a jaw-dropping $458 on Amazon. Sure, the latter are the crème de la crème of wireless headphones, but if your primary objective is affordability, you will want to pick the WH-1000XM4, which are available at the same online retailer, but at a more affordable $198, or 43 percent off. Despite being two […]

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Qualcomm will keep pace with Apple and announce its first 2nm chipset in late 2026, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, directly succeeding the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. A tipster now shares some partial specifications of the chipset, claiming that it will feature LPDDR6 RAM and UFS 5.0 storage, bringing in a wave of improvements. However, the rumor also mentions that the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 will utilize TSMC’s more advanced ‘N2P’ process, which has been refuted on a previous occasion. Based on TSMC’s 2nm production timeline, its N2 wafers will be available in higher volume for customers like […]

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A vapor chamber will make a significant difference to the overall temperatures of the M6 iPad Pro, with Apple previously reported to bring this cooling upgrade to its flagship tablet lineup. The California-based giant is often known to commence product development several months in advance, and according to the latest report, Apple is already in talks with two suppliers that could manufacture this crucial component. The M6 iPad Pro’s vapor chamber is reported to be provided by a Chinese and Taiwanese manufacturer Considering that the M6 iPad Pro launch will materialize approximately 18 months after the M5 iPad Pro’s inception, […]

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The iPhone 17 lineup is expected to be Apple’s last to ship with Qualcomm’s 5G modems as the company prepares its transition to ship all of its iPhone 18 models with the C2 baseband chip. This in-house solution was said to be in development shortly after the iPhone 16e was announced, and while we will witness its materialization in 2026, a new report states that, unlike other Apple chipsets like the A20 and A20 Pro, it will not leverage TSMC’s newest 2nm process, but a lithography that is a couple of generations old. The C2 5G modem will reportedly be mass […]

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Samsung looks to be all set to announce its first triple-folding smartphone, the Galaxy Z TriFold, and even though the device is expected to be limited to a few markets, it was high time that we saw smartphones gravitate to a new form factor. Just before the official announcement happens, a series of images provides a first look at the Galaxy Z TriFold, showing a dual-infolding structure that can transform into a large-screen tablet. The Galaxy Z TriFold was on display at the Samsung booth at the K-Tech Showcase, with one report stating that the prototype did not display any […]

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Apple will eventually introduce the M5 MacBook Air in a few months now that it has officially started selling the M5 MacBook Pro, but you will not immediately see the discounts on the company’s newer portable Macs, making the M4 MacBook Air models a more attractive proposition. Why? Because Amazon has slashed both the 13-inch and 15-inch versions by $200, and best of all, you can configure these machines up to 24GB unified RAM and a 512GB SSD. The base model starts from $799, making it an instant steal. The M5 MacBook Air will likely adopt the same ‘fanless’ cooling […]

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The jaw-dropping price of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 meant that Samsung would continue paying the ‘Qualcomm tax’ or move to its own silicon, which it is aggressively pursuing to reduce its massive chipset expenditure. While the use of the Exynos 2600 is one way to offset its skyrocketing costs, the Korean giant is now facing another conundrum that threatens to set off a price hike for the Galaxy S26: rising memory prices. Fortunately, one report states that thanks to Samsung’s vertical integration of its semiconductor and smartphone sectors, also known as DS Division and MX Division, respectively, the company […]

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Apple has been reported to introduce variable aperture technology to the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max on a few occasions, and is working with various suppliers for the necessary parts. The Cupertino firm brought a telephoto zoom lens for the first time when it launched the iPhone 15 Pro Max and has slowly been adopting exclusive upgrades for its top-tier models. Fortunately, a new rumor claims that in addition to variable aperture technology, the 48MP telephoto unit will be treated to a larger aperture. Base iPhone 18 will be delayed to 2027, likely to make way for Apple’s […]

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The iPhone 17 lineup is equipped with Apple’s latest and greatest A19 and A19 Pro chipsets, and since Apple made the correct moves with its four flagships by equipping each of them with impressive hardware, TSMC is currently enjoying an influx of orders as it prepares to pursue full-scale 2nm production by the end of the year. The Taiwanese semiconductor behemoth’s Chief Executive also said that he is ‘not concerned about pre-built inventory,’ indicating that sales are as healthy as ever. In 2026, it is estimated that 33 percent of all smartphone chipsets produced will leverage TSMC’s 3nm and 2nm […]

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Apple held off on adding vapor chamber coolers to its devices for unknown reasons, but the company finally made the transition when it announced the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Unfortunately, the 11-inch and 13-inch M5 iPad Pro did not get the same treatment, but according to the latest report, their immediate successor, the M6 iPad Pro, will feature a vapor chamber cooler. This addition will allow for better heat dissipation while giving more thermal headroom for the Apple Silicon to perform slightly better. As chipsets become more and more powerful, Apple will not want to keep its […]

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The lack of cosmetic changes on the new MacBook Pro might paint an impression that Apple just incorporated its new M5 chipset and called it a day. Fortunately, there are a ton of upgrades added to the portable Mac, including a significantly faster SSD. A latest comparison against the M4 MacBook Pro shows up to a whopping 211 percent difference in SSD read and write speeds. New Blackmagic speed test shows the M5 MacBook Pro obtains the highest lead in the sequential read category A closer look at both the M5 MacBook Pro and M4 MacBook Pro reveals that both machines feature […]

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The 2nm GAA process offers a significant performance and efficiency boost over Samsung’s older manufacturing processes, but the company’s Foundry Vice President says that shrinking the nodes only offers minor benefits and believes that there is a requirement to explore other alternatives. For this purpose, the Korean technology behemoth has proposed a ‘Design and Process Integration Optimization’ (DTCO) method, which researches modifications that can be applied to bolster the prowess of cutting-edge nodes. One area that Samsung has improved upon is transitioning from FinFET to GAA structures, maximizing current control capabilities, and allowing for its 2nm node to introduce a […]

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The A19 and A19 Pro were Apple’s last 3nm chipsets for the iPhone lineup, as the company has set its sights on the A20 and A20 Pro next year, making it the first time that we will witness SoCs designed on TSMC’s 2nm process in action. Apart from sporting the next-generation lithography, both silicon will also adopt newer packaging that will offer a bevy of advantages when Apple announces the iPhone 18 family. Here is everything you need to know about the A20 and A20 Pro. A brief look at TSMC’s 2nm ‘N2’ node and how it stacks up against […]

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The iPhone 18 family is scheduled to arrive in Q4 2026, but Apple is already racing to secure the components that will be found in its next flagship series, starting with the DRAM. According to the latest report, the California-based giant has requested Samsung in advance to supply it with a whopping 13 million 10nm LPDDR5X 1b DRAM chips for the second quarter of next year. In short, the company wishes to have a head start against the competition, and this is the only way to obtain an edge. The new report also states that the entire iPhone 18 will […]

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