Samsung’s Galaxy XR is heading to Europe and Canada in 2026
Samsung is planning a measured international expansion for its Galaxy XR headset. The device will arrive in four new markets in 2026 as the company builds out its ecosystem.
Category: Hardware
Cloud Giants Are Buying Servers Like Crazy
Global server shipments jumped 8% quarter-on-quarter in Q3 2025, smashing previous forecasts. The surge was driven by US cloud providers increasing purchases by 13% as they race to build AI infrastructure.
Apple Pulls iOS 26.2 Beta for New Devices With Custom Modems
Apple has stopped signing iOS 26.2 beta 1 for three specific devices using its new custom cellular chips. The updates will continue to appear for enrolled developers but will fail to install. The company hasn’t revealed how long it will take to fix the issue.
Apple’s budget MacBook could shake up the laptop market
Apple is breaking from its premium strategy with a budget laptop that uses iPhone processors and targets students. The move responds to Chromebook dominance and Windows 11 migration pressures. This could be Apple’s most disruptive product in years.
AMD sued over 3D V-Cache bonding tech
Adeia has filed a patent lawsuit against AMD in Western District of Texas court, claiming AMD’s 3D V-Cache processors use patented hybrid bonding methods without permission. The case involves ten patents covering bonding techniques and advanced process nodes that enable dense chip stacking. AMD hasn
Apple’s M5 Ultra chip is coming to Mac Studio next year
Apple reportedly plans to release M5 Ultra and M5 Max chips for Mac Studio next year. The move would skip an M4 Ultra generation entirely, avoiding the confusing chip lineup that frustrated some pro users.
AMD’s Driver Drama Leaves RDNA Owners Questioning Their Investment
AMD’s recent driver confusion has RDNA 1 and 2 GPU owners worried about their hardware’s future. The company initially suggested these cards would enter “maintenance mode” before walking back the statement. Now customers are questioning whether AMD’s value proposition still holds up.
Super Micro’s AI Boom Hits a Wall
Super Micro Computer shares plunged after reporting weaker-than-expected fiscal first-quarter results. Revenue fell 15% to $5 billion, while net income dropped by more than half. The company had previously slashed its guidance from up to $7 billion just weeks earlier.
Apple’s Budget MacBook Plan Sounds Risky
Apple is reportedly developing a budget MacBook priced well below $1,000 for 2026. The device would use iPhone-class processors and target students and budget-conscious buyers. This marks Apple’s first direct attempt to compete with Chromebooks and entry-level Windows PCs.
Apple’s $700 MacBook? The Risky Bet on Budget Laptops
Apple is reportedly developing its first budget Mac laptop for early 2026. The device would target Chromebook and cheap Windows PC users with a lower-cost design. But hitting the right price while maintaining Apple’s premium feel presents serious challenges.