Smartphone manufacturers are hitting a major cost wall as memory suppliers prioritize data center clients. Xiaomi, OPPO, and Vivo have reportedly stopped purchasing memory chips due to drastic price increases. This could mean either higher phone prices or lower specifications for consumers.
Valve is launching three major hardware products in 2026 that could reshape gaming. The Steam Machine PC, Steam Frame VR headset, and redesigned Steam Controller all run Linux and target mainstream gamers. This represents Valve’s boldest push yet into the console market space.
Applied Digital is expanding its partnership with ABB to power a new 300MW AI data center campus in North Dakota. The Polaris Forge 2 facility will use ABB’s HiPerGuard UPS systems and is scheduled to come online in phases between 2026 and 2027. This marks the company’s second major AI campus projec
The Compute Express Link protocol is making a major comeback as AI data centers demand better performance. With 90% of new servers expected to adopt CXL by 2028, this open standard could challenge Nvidia’s proprietary interconnect dominance. The battle for AI infrastructure is heating up.
OnePlus has officially launched its latest flagship phone in markets outside China, but US customers face an indefinite wait. The delay stems from FCC certification holdups caused by the recent government shutdown. While pricing starts at $899.99, there’s no timeline for when Americans can actually
Chell Instruments has upgraded its miniature pressure scanners with CAN-FD support as standard. The enhanced protocol offers data transfer rates up to five times faster than traditional CAN. This upgrade targets automotive and aerodynamics clients in motorsport who require real-time monitoring of cr
Valve’s new Steam Machine aims to solve PC gaming’s most annoying problem: constant tinkering with settings. By bringing Steam Deck’s optimization approach to desktop, it promises plug-and-play simplicity. But will it actually compete with consoles on price and compatibility?
Researchers in South Korea have developed a breakthrough material that converts body heat into electricity with unprecedented efficiency. The flexible film could power wearables using just the temperature difference between skin and air. This might finally solve smartwatch battery life concerns.
Cisco’s networking business surged 15% to $7.77 billion in Q1 2026, marking five straight quarters of double-digit growth. The AI-driven campus refresh cycle is fueling demand for next-gen switches, routers, and Wi-Fi 7 products. CEO Chuck Robbins says AI infrastructure orders from web scale custome
Valve just announced the Steam Frame, a standalone VR headset that can stream PC games wirelessly and run Steam games natively. It’s coming in early 2026 and will cost less than the $999 Index. The headset uses a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip and real-time emulation to play Windows games.
