Tag: hardware
Rising AI Demand Drives Memory Chip Shortages, Boosting Laptop and Smartphone Prices
Increased demand for AI technologies is straining memory chip supplies, pushing up prices for laptops and smartphones, with potential shortages on the horizon.
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Modder Develops Browser Tool Enabling Steam Controller to Return to Charger Autonomously
A modder created a browser-based tool that uses camera tracking and controller vibrations to guide Valve’s Steam Controller back to its charging dock.
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Qualcomm Developing Multiple New Flagship Snapdragon Chips Including 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro
Qualcomm is working on several new flagship Snapdragon processors, led by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, continuing its complex naming approach.
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Valve Revises Performance Claims for Steam Machine, Eases Up on 4K Expectations
Valve updates its Steam Machine performance promise, now supporting games up to 4K with FSR 4.1 rather than 4K at 60fps across all settings.
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DDR4 4GB Modules Resurface Amid Global Memory Shortages Driven by AI Server Demand
Manufacturers resume production of 4GB DDR4 memory modules to address increased demand from AI server suppliers amid ongoing global chip shortages.
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AMD Engineer Builds Custom Steam Machine Featuring Nvidia RTX 5060 and 3D Printing
An AMD engineer created a custom Steam Machine using a 3D printer and an Nvidia RTX 5060, highlighting SteamOS’s enhanced hardware support.
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Apple Expedites Launch of Advanced M7 Chips Featuring Enhanced AI Capabilities
Apple is accelerating the release of its flagship M7 processors, focusing on advanced AI features while skipping a high-end M6 variant.
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Apple Increases Prices on Mac, iPad, and Vision Pro Amid Memory Chip Shortages
Apple raises prices on Mac, iPad, and Vision Pro devices to offset rising costs driven by ongoing memory chip shortages.
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Apple Signals Further Price Increases Following Recent Hike
Apple has raised prices on iPads and Macs, indicating that this recent increase may be the start of broader cost adjustments.
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Microsoft Announces Another Price Increase for Xbox Series X and S Consoles Worldwide
Microsoft will once again raise prices on Xbox Series X and S consoles globally, starting August 1, marking the third hike in under two years.
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Apple Shares Drop Over 5% Following Significant Price Increase on MacBook and iPad
Apple’s stock declined more than 5% after the company raised prices on MacBook and iPad by 15-20%, citing rising component costs.
Read MoreQualcomm Unveils Dragonfly Server Chips Designed for Adaptation to U.S. Export Controls in China
Qualcomm introduces Dragonfly server processors and AI accelerators tailored to comply with U.S. export controls for the Chinese market.
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