Compute Report – Page 337 – Independent technology news covering hardware, software, and artificial intelligence

HONOR introduces the X8d, a slender smartphone boasting impressive battery life and upgraded AI capabilities in an affordable package.

Foldable smartphones are overcoming early durability challenges, moving past fragile designs to more robust and user-friendly devices.

Nvidia’s CEO says TSMC must more than double its chip manufacturing capacity in the next ten years to meet rising demand.

Sandisk SSDs have experienced price increases up to three times this year due to higher NAND memory costs impacting recommended retail prices.

Tesla repurposes California plant for Optimus robot manufacturing but will continue relying heavily on Chinese suppliers for parts.

xAI is recruiting acclaimed writers and journalists to develop training content for its Grok chatbot, offering $40–$125 per hour.

Apple is reportedly considering a foldable iPhone featuring a clamshell design that folds into a compact square shape.

A large-scale pirate manga distribution network in China was dismantled via coordinated efforts between Japanese publishers and Chinese authorities.

Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 update fixes login, boot, and activation bugs ahead of next month’s Patch Tuesday release.

Yakuza Kiwami 3’s demo faces criticism for visuals, with developers pledging enhancements before the full game launches.

Apple bypasses Anthropic’s Claude AI for Siri integration due to rising costs, choosing a collaboration with Google instead.

Despite widespread adoption, smartwatches have yet to become fully integrated lifestyle devices. Here is the 2026 assessment of the market.