Acer and Asus executives confirmed this week that the impact of rising DRAM costs is becoming more pronounced in manufacturing budgets, and that retail price adjustments will be harder to avoid in the coming quarters. Read Entire Article
ASML’s most advanced EUV machine is now central to Intel’s comeback strategy
Intel recently confirmed the latest results in its partnership with ASML. The US chipmaker worked with engineers from the European corporation to install, test, and validate its first TWINSCAN EXE:5200B scanner. Intel says the tool will play a central role in its effort to reclaim process leadership in both chip......
China may have reverse-engineered an EUV machine, a big step toward chip self-sufficiency
People familiar with the project told Reuters that the machine was completed in early 2025 and occupies nearly an entire factory floor. The team behind the effort reportedly includes several former engineers from the Dutch semiconductor company ASML, who reverse-engineered elements of the firm's extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUV) systems. Read...
More ads are coming to App Store search results, but Apple promises they will be “relevant”
The change will roll out next year to "expand opportunities" for advertisers. Apple said that all apps appearing in sponsored placements will be relevant to a user's search, and that irrelevant ads will not be shown regardless of how much advertisers are willing to pay. Read Entire Article
LG FlexConnect modular soundbar system promises true wireless Dolby Atmos
LG says its Sound Suite home audio system is all about flexibility and simplicity. Traditional Dolby Atmos setups often require a tangle of cables, multiple speakers, and careful placement to achieve immersive overhead and surround sound. Dolby Atmos FlexConnect aims to simplify that by letting compatible speakers automatically adapt to......
Smartphone prices expected to rise in 2026 as shipments fall
Counterpoint now expects every major manufacturer to see a drop in year-over-year shipments. According to the report, low-end handsets are expected to be most severely impacted. It attributes the market weakness to increases in semiconductor and memory prices triggered by heightened demand from AI developers. Read Entire Article
Epic Games Store’s holiday free games may have leaked – and Red Dead Redemption 2 could be included
Prominent tipster @9550pro recently shared a list of over a dozen games that the Epic Games Store is rumored to offer for free, one each day, between December 18 and December 31. It includes several popular titles, with Red Dead Redemption 2 as the finale. Read Entire Article
A nightly tradition brings light and hope to children at Michigan hospital
A Michigan hospital is asking members of the public to raise their flashlights as well as the spirits of children during the holiday season
Minneapolis police chief criticizes ICE tactics after clash with protesters
Minneapolis' police chief is criticizing federal immigration agents after a confrontation with protesters on Monday
Billionaire Ray Dalio joins push to fund Trump Accounts, pledging $75 million to Connecticut kids
The U.S. Treasury asked major philanthropic donors to contribute to new investment accounts for children Wednesday in part of what Secretary Scott Bessent called a “50 State Challenge” to raise funds for the Trump Accounts program