The global DRAM market is currently dominated by Samsung, SK hynix and Micron, but Chinese manufacturer CXMT is slowly chipping away at their share with the introduction of newer and more advanced memory standards. More importantly, the firm is now said to partner up with another local company, GigaDevice, as it plans to fill the gaping hole left behind by Samsung, as the latter is said to drop out of the LPDDR4 and LPDDR4X business, leaving customers with a bad taste in their mouth. Despite LPDDR4 RAM bringing in fewer margins, China’s DRAM manufacturers can establish long-term business relationships for future […]

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The macOS platform might be better at RAM management than Windows, but there are only so many optimizations that developers can inject into software before the hardware becomes a limiting factor. A M5 MacBook Pro with 16GB of unified RAM should be plentiful for the majority of buyers, but what about those who enjoy the sheer thrill of multitasking? Now, this particular activity requires that you have more memory at your disposal, and wouldn’t you know it? The 14-inch portable Mac equipped with 24GB unified RAM and a 1TB SSD is currently going at a $137.5 discount, with the Space Black […]

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Older-generation LPDDR4 and LPDDR4X memory chips have been in production for about 8 to 10 years, but Samsung is reportedly pulling the plug on manufacturing, likely because it wants to focus more on maximizing profits by supplying LPDDR5 and LPDDR5X RAM chips. This means that all customers who were in line to place orders for the previous-generation standard will have little choice but to make a transition, however costly that may be. It appears that the DRAM crisis isn’t just making components expensive, but it’s also removing options for clients. Companies like Qualcomm and MediaTek will need to revise their long-term […]

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One of the first recipients of TSMC’s 2nm ‘N2P’ process will be the Dimensity 9600 Pro, enabling MediaTek to move over to a new CPU cluster while also rumored to target higher 5.00GHz clock speeds for significantly improved single-core and multi-core performance. Now, one tipster has shared the first Geekbench 6 scores belonging to the chipset, with the results being up to 25 percent faster than the A19 Pro, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and the Dimensity 9600 Pro’s immediate predecessor, the Dimensity 9500. At a 5.00GHz clock, the Dimensity 9600 Pro has already been pointed out to overheat, suggesting that commercial […]

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The first wave of 2nm chipsets is scheduled to arrive later this year, with Apple introducing its A20 and A20 Pro range for its iPhone 18 family, but there’s little time for taking breaks, especially in the silicon industry, because the question is, what comes after this manufacturing process? According to the latest report, the trillion-dollar entity’s exclusive semiconductor partner, TSMC, is planning to achieve a new milestone by introducing its sub-1nm technology in a few years, with trial production expected in 2029. New lithography roadmap reveals that TSMC will initially set a target of 5,000 wafers for its sub-1nm process, taking […]

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It’s always painful to witness your shiny new iPhone 17 Pro Max endure excessive wear and tear, to the extent that becomes prominently damaged with visible bumps, scratches, and other blemishes that ruin the appearance of Apple’s latest and greatest flagship. Since the company switched to aluminum, it is more prone to damage, but one of its attributes is that with the right pair of hands, those marks can easily be removed. Owners are now seeking the help of experts who are restoring these devices to their factory condition, kind of like repairing damaged cars. With the right tools and expertise, […]

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The inevitable has come to pass as Apple’s MacBook Neo has experienced a major popularity surge to the point that the company cannot keep up with the voracious demand. While the technology firm has set up a robust supply chain to combat any demand problems, it’s also the case of Apple having to deal with its A18 Pro chipset supply issues, forcing delivery times on its online store to reach a long waiting period, where buyers will have to endure not being able to get their hands on a unit until May. With delivery times reaching up to three weeks, it’s […]

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All of Apple’s notebook competitors have been raising the prices of their products left, right, and center, leaving the Cupertino giant’s MacBook series the only viable option if exceptional value is what you’re searching for. Who would have thought that in the year 2026, Apple would become the only brand in the world whose portable Macs are the only sane alternative to purchase? What’s even better is that the M5 MacBook Air prices aren’t just stabilized, but some 13-inch and 15-inch configurations are available for $150 off on Amazon, meaning that from just $949, you can become the proud owner of […]

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Apple is slowly bringing exclusive upgrades to the iPhone camera, starting with the tetraprism telephoto zoom lens that debuted on the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Now, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max could potentially be the company’s first to ship with variable aperture cameras, with the Cupertino firm moving to the next phase as this entire optics system has reportedly entered mass production. The technology was first introduced by Samsung but was sadly scrapped. Thankfully, Apple has realized how versatile it can be. Apple’s supply chain is already working around the clock to mass produce multiple components of […]

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The 2nm node is expected to be the most cutting-edge lithography the industry has ever laid eyes on, with none other than TSMC leading from the front with orders secured for AI chips and mobile SoCs. Unfortunately, the complexities of mass-producing these advanced wafers at a monumental scale pose a major challenge for multiple smartphone companies planning to use these chipsets in their devices. In fact, one tipster suggests that TSMC will partly be responsible for firms introducing silicon downgrades to their handsets later this year, with the other culprit being the DRAM crisis. The advanced 2nm process has ‘insufficient […]

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The specifications area for its flagship smartphones is where Samsung has been criticized for taking a backseat, allowing Chinese competitors to overtake the company in this specific area. Fortunately, the company is introducing a major storage upgrade for its Galaxy S27 lineup that’ll make them much faster and more responsive than previous launches, not to mention provide a major boost for AI-related operations. In short, a 2nm chipset upgrade isn’t the only change that buyers will look forward to next year. Some Galaxy S27 models are to be equipped with Samsung’s next-generation UFS 5.0 storage, but no major changes to […]

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The past several months haven’t been kind to Verizon Chief Executive Officer Dan Schulman, who has had to brave through widespread network outages, layoffs, and other hardships to ensure that the biggest network in the U.S. doesn’t lose its grip on that title. However, when speaking at the Semafor World Economy conference in Washington, Schulman implied that a mindset shift in how customers are treated is required to ensure the network’s longevity. Schulman also states that while Verizon is objectively the best network, all the basic stuff to improve the experience is required, as that’s where the competition has the […]

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Another golden opportunity presents itself in the form of the AirPods Pro 3, Apple’s latest and greatest wireless in-ear earbuds, which launched at $249 and are now available for $199.99 on Amazon, making it yet another time that these earphones have dropped down to their best price yet. While we agree that Sony’s WF-1000XM6 are truly remarkable alternatives, even with a 10 percent discount, these are listed for $298 on the online retailer, making the AirPods Pro 3 a much better option by miles. Apple uses the same H2 on the AirPods Pro 3 as it has on the AirPods Pro […]

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The entire computer industry is sweating profusely over the existence of the MacBook Neo, because Apple’s competitors are well aware that they cannot materialize anything that can compete with the Cupertino giant’s portable in the $599 bracket. It appears that the company’s only rival at this time is demand and how well it can maintain shipments in these few months. Education is a massive target market for Apple, and it has highlighted just how well the MacBook Neo is selling in its latest promotional video. The MacBook Neo is selling exceptionally well, to the point that Apple has had to […]

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