Samsung is planning a massive leap in gaming monitors for 2026. The headliners include a 32-inch, glasses-free 3D display at 6K resolution and a separate screen boasting a 1,040Hz refresh rate. It’s a specs bonanza, but practical use is a big question.
Axiado has secured over $100 million in new funding to develop its hardware-anchored security chips for AI data centers. The round was led by Maverick Silicon, signaling strong investor belief in this specialized approach to infrastructure protection.
Apple’s ability to pool Macs into powerful AI clusters is a unique advantage, thanks to Thunderbolt 5 and unified memory. But a key source of its cost edge—long-term memory supply deals—is set to expire soon. This could dramatically increase prices for future hardware like the M5 Mac mini.
SK hynix and Nvidia are developing a specialized AI SSD that could be ten times faster than current drives. The proof-of-concept, targeting a 2026 prototype, aims to smash data bottlenecks in AI inferencing workloads.
Samsung’s high-bandwidth memory business is staging a major recovery. After a rough start to 2025, the company has now surpassed Micron in quarterly market share thanks to key customer wins.
Lenovo’s high-end handheld had great hardware but was held back by Windows and a high price. A new SteamOS model could fix both problems, making it a real competitor to the Steam Deck.
Key specs for Samsung’s next flagship chip have surfaced online. The Exynos 2600 is tipped to use a cutting-edge 2nm manufacturing process and a 10-core CPU design paired with an AMD GPU, potentially for the Galaxy S26 series.
G.Skill has confirmed that AI companies are buying up the vast majority of DRAM supply, causing severe shortages and skyrocketing prices. With shortages expected to last until at least 2028, the cost of building or upgrading a PC is set to soar.
The AI boom is creating shortages and price hikes beyond just GPUs and RAM. Now, traditional hard disk drive (HDD) prices are climbing sharply, with a 4% increase in Q4 2025. This is driven by massive data storage needs for AI training and a surprising HDD resurgence in markets like China.
Apple’s upcoming folding iPhone is facing production challenges that could push its price sky-high. According to a report, the company is dealing with high defect rates in the advanced displays. This, combined with Apple’s notorious quality standards, means we should brace for a price tag near $2,50
