Intel’s long-rumored high-end Battlemage graphics processor is showing fresh signs of life. The BMG-G31 chip was just added to Intel’s official XPU Manager software, a clear sign development is moving forward.
Samsung has officially denied reports it plans to exit the consumer SATA SSD market. This comes after Micron pulled its Crucial brand, sparking panic. However, the broader memory shortage fueled by AI demand is very real and will keep prices high.
Apple is reportedly in preliminary discussions with Indian semiconductor firm CG Semi to handle iPhone chip assembly and packaging. This would be a first for Apple in India and part of its broader supply chain diversification. The talks are early, and the specific chips involved are not yet clear.
Strong evidence from kernel debug files points to a new iMac codenamed H17C, believed to be running an M5 Max chip. This revives hopes for a true iMac Pro successor, but Apple’s history with this product line suggests caution.
Apple is building its own AI server chip, codenamed “Baltra,” with help from Broadcom. It’s slated for a 2027 debut and will primarily handle AI inference tasks, not model training. This move fits Apple’s vertical integration playbook while relying on Google for its core cloud AI model.
In a new interview, Sapphire’s Edward Crisler urges gamers to relax and avoid panic-buying components. He predicts the current DRAM shortage and price uncertainty will begin to stabilize within six to eight months.
The high-end TV wars are heating up. After Samsung and Hisense launched Micro RGB TVs, LG has now announced its own flagship model for CES 2026, with Sony reportedly planning to follow.
Power module maker Vicor has released a detailed eBook aimed at system designers. The guide tackles the move from 12V to 48V power architectures to boost performance in demanding applications.
A security researcher demonstrated a critical hack at Black Hat Europe 2025, using a malicious audiobook to steal Amazon session cookies from a Kindle. Amazon has since patched all affected devices. But now, scammers are exploiting fears around the news with sophisticated phishing calls.
Samsung has pushed back on rumors it’s ending consumer SATA SSD production. However, the underlying NAND flash shortage, driven by AI demand, is very real and disrupting the entire storage market.
