Read MoreMaya Thompson2026-07-032End of an Era: Internet Pioneer Vinton Cerf Steps DownVinton Cerf, co-creator of TCP/IP and Google's Chief Internet Evangelist, will retire next week. At Open Frontier he urged formal standards for AI agents amid debates on open-source sustainability and concentrated model power.
Read MoreMaya Thompson2026-07-03Meta Rents Out Data Centers, Taking On Cloud GiantsMeta plans to lease its massive AI data centers and sell access to models like Muse Spark, positioning itself as a new cloud competitor against AWS, Google Cloud and Azure while monetizing excess compute.
Read MoreMaya Thompson2026-07-03Redmi Note 17 Launches as Note Line Hits 500 MillionRedmi confirms the Note 17 series for July as the Note lineup surpasses 500 million sales. Leaks point to three models with 1.5K OLEDs, huge batteries, and camera upgrades aimed at midrange buyers.
Read MoreMaya Thompson2026-07-03Samsung Revives 1.4nm Foundry Drive, Aiming for 2029Samsung has restarted development of its SF 1.4nm foundry node and pushed mass production to 2029 to shore up 2nm yields. With High-NA EUV arriving at NRD-K and partners mobilized, Samsung aims to close the gap on TSMC and Intel.
Read MoreMaya Thompson2026-07-02Samsung Galaxy Jump 5 Brings AI to Mid-Range PhonesSamsung’s Galaxy Jump 5 lands as a KT-exclusive mid-range phone with a 6.7" 120Hz AMOLED, Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, 50MP triple camera, 5,000mAh battery, Android 16 and a promise of up to six major OS upgrades.
Read MoreMaya Thompson2026-07-02How AMD GPUs Are Running PhysX Games Three Times FasterZLUDA v6 brings 32-bit PhysX support to AMD Radeon GPUs, restoring advanced effects and boosting frame rates—Mafia II climbed from 26.2 to 80.2 FPS. Open-source progress, known bugs, and future Windows ML and texture improvements.
Read MoreMaya Thompson2026-07-02AMD Driver Bug Silently Disables SAM on Windows 10A recent AMD Adrenalin driver for Windows 10 is reportedly disabling Smart Access Memory (SAM), causing frame drops and crashes. AMD is investigating while users report temporary fixes like DDU clean installs and toggling VRR.
Read MoreMaya Thompson2026-07-02Microsoft to Cut 2.5% of Workforce Amid Xbox TurmoilInsider reports say Microsoft plans to cut about 2.5% of its roughly 228,000 employees, mainly in sales, consulting and Xbox. The move echoes a broader push to reallocate spending toward AI data centers and chips.
Read MoreMaya Thompson2026-07-02iPhone 18 Pro Max Leak: Exact Battery Sizes RevealedLeaks claim the iPhone 18 Pro Max will ship in two battery sizes: a 5,425 mAh eSIM-only model and a 5,235 mAh physical-SIM variant. If true, these figures outsize the Galaxy S26 Ultra and mark a significant jump from the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Read MoreMaya Thompson2026-07-01Samsung Confirms Galaxy Ring 2 Development, iPhone Support?Samsung confirms development of the Galaxy Ring 2. Dr. Hoon Park hints at possible iPhone support and outlines a strategy focused on deep software integration, longer battery life, slimmer design, and improved health sensors.
Read MoreMaya Thompson2026-07-01Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Leak: Biggest Charging UpgradeLeaked specs for Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 reveal a 5.5-inch outer display, 7.6-inch inner panel, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 12GB RAM, a 4,800mAh battery, and 45W wired charging—promising faster top-ups for foldable users.
Read MoreMaya Thompson2026-07-01Meituan’s LongCat-2.0: China’s 1.6T AI Runs on Native ChipsMeituan open-sourced LongCat-2.0, a 1.6 trillion-parameter model with a one-million-token context window trained and run entirely on Chinese-made hardware. Independent benchmarks are still pending.
Read MoreMaya Thompson2026-07-01Live Photos Leak All Colors and Specs of Nothing Phone (4b)Leaked live photos of the Nothing Phone (4b) reveal all three color options and confirm key specs: Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, Nothing OS 4.1 on Android 16, 8GB/128GB, 50MP main camera, 6.7-inch AMOLED and a 6,000 mAh battery. Official July 7.
Read MoreMaya Thompson2026-06-30Which Samsung Phones Miss Out on One UI 9 (Android 17)Android 17 is rolling out, but many Galaxy phones will miss One UI 9.0. Here’s an accurate list—based on Samsung's update policy—of high-end and mid-range models that won’t get the upgrade.
Read MoreMaya Thompson2026-06-30Samsung Galaxy M47: Massive 6,000mAh Battery, SD 6 Gen 3Samsung's Galaxy M47 arrives in India with a 6,000mAh battery, Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, 6.7-inch Super AMOLED 120Hz display and six years of Android support. Sales start July 4 via Amazon India.
Read MoreMaya Thompson2026-06-29Inside Samsung's Push for a 10-inch Rollable Phone SoonSamsung Display is reportedly fast-tracking a commercial rollable phone—rumored as the Galaxy Z Slide—with a 10-inch, 16:9, ~440 ppi panel targeted for H1 2028. Success could reshape the foldable market.
Read MoreMaya Thompson2026-06-29Memory Prices Spike Through 2027, Relief Not Until 2028Jefferies warns memory prices will surge through 2027 — with a 40–50% jump in Q3 2026 and further gains into 2027 — driven by global supply shortages, cloud contract hoarding and rising AI demand; 2028 may bring limited relief.
Read MoreMaya Thompson2026-06-29Why PlayStation 6 Could Cost Close to $1,000 at LaunchRising memory costs and continued shortages could push PlayStation 6's launch price close to $1,000. A reliable leaker has raised their parts estimate, and delays might worsen availability rather than help buyers.
Read MoreMaya Thompson2026-06-29Classic Nokia Asha Returns with 4G and Modern TouchHMD is reviving the Nokia Asha line with the Asha 305, a compact 4G-enabled feature phone. Rumored specs include a 3.2" QVGA screen, Unisoc T127, removable battery, IP52 splash resistance, and dual SIM.
Read MoreMaya Thompson2026-06-29GTA 6 Release Could Trigger Global PS5 and Xbox ShortageA major retailer warns GTA 6 preorders could overwhelm PS5 and Xbox Series supplies. Internal data shows PS5 demand outpacing Xbox by about sixfold, raising fears of scalpers and shortages ahead of the November 19 launch.
