Samsung’s Memory Pivot Is Bad News for Gamers
The memory shortage is so severe that Samsung is rethinking its entire production strategy. The company is shifting lines to make more profitable DDR5, but gamers shouldn’t expect any relief.
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Meta Eyes Massive Data Center Campus in Finland
Facebook’s parent company is working with the municipality of Li in Finland on a massive 1,160-hectare site, with 475 hectares earmarked for data center use. The zoning process is underway but won’t be completed until 2027, with a final investment decision pending.
Laptop Prices Are About to Jump, Thanks to AI
Get ready for more expensive laptops. According to a new report, Dell and Lenovo are planning significant price increases, blaming component shortages driven by massive AI data center spending. The timing couldn’t be worse for the annual CES product refresh cycle.
Your Next PC is About to Get More Expensive
A major supply crunch for DRAM and NAND flash memory is about to hit consumers in the wallet. Major PC makers like Dell and Lenovo are preparing significant price increases across their lineups, some as soon as this month.
China’s “Nvidia” Stock Skyrockets 400% in Wild IPO Debut
Shares of Beijing-based GPU company Moore Threads, often called “China’s Nvidia,” soared more than 400% on its Shanghai trading debut. The surge follows a $1.1 billion listing as China pushes for semiconductor independence amid U.S. restrictions.
Rockwell’s New Cybersecurity Suite Aims to Lock Down Factories
Rockwell Automation has introduced its SecureOT solution suite, a comprehensive industrial cybersecurity platform. It combines real-time monitoring, professional services, and managed security to protect critical operations technology.
Meta wants to use Intel’s idle Ohio power for its data centers
A substation built to power Intel’s delayed $28 billion Ohio chip plant is sitting unused. Now, Meta wants to tap into that power for its own nearby data center expansion. The temporary deal would give Meta up to 250MW of capacity starting next year.
AI-designed in-chip cooling startup Corintis just raised $25 million
A Swiss startup making a radical new type of chip cooler just got a major cash infusion. Corintis uses AI to design tiny, bio-inspired coolant channels that are etched directly into the silicon, claiming it removes heat three times better than traditional cold plates.
John Deere’s Profits Drop as Tariffs and a Farm Downturn Bite
Deere & Company’s fiscal 2025 net income fell to $5.027 billion from $7.1 billion the year before. CEO John May says ongoing tariff pressures and a down cycle for large agriculture will continue, but 2026 could be the bottom.
SoftBank and Yaskawa team up for multi-tasking office robots
SoftBank is partnering with industrial automation leader Yaskawa to develop a new breed of AI-powered robots. The goal is to create machines that can juggle multiple tasks simultaneously in complex environments like offices and hospitals. A demonstration is planned for the iREX 2025 exhibition later