China’s Immense $25 Billion Spending on Chipmaking Equipment in H1 2024 Surpasses Combined Expenditure by the US, South Korea, and Taiwan

The modern cold war, deeply rooted in the tech world, is escalating as nations compete for dominance in the AI-driven, productivity-boosting era. With the US and its allies set on limiting Beijing’s access to advanced semiconductor technology, China is finding increasingly innovative ways to circumvent these restrictions while enhancing its domestic capabilities. Nikkei Asia recently…

By Andrej Kovacevic 3rd September 2024

Elon Musk Fears He Might Face Similar Fate as Telegram’s Founder, Reconsiders Travel Plans

Elon Musk has recently expressed concerns about his safety, drawing parallels to the situation of Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, who was recently arrested. This has sparked significant media attention, and Musk has become increasingly vocal about the matter. In response to a suggestion that he should reconsider his travel plans, Musk indicated that…

By Andrej Kovacevic 2nd September 2024

Windows 11 Now Surpasses Windows 10 in Popularity for PC Gaming

Windows 11 has overtaken Windows 10 in usage on Steam for the first time, marking a positive shift for Microsoft’s latest operating system. Since its launch in 2021, Windows 11 has steadily gained ground among Steam users, despite Windows 10’s strong hold over the past few years. Microsoft has been preparing for the end of…

By Andrej Kovacevic 2nd September 2024

Huawei to Unveil Its Tri-Fold Smartphone on September 10, Just One Day After Apple Will Announce the iPhone 16 Series

Apple is set to unveil its iPhone 16 series during the “It’s Glowtime” event on September 9, but Huawei has decided to steal some of the spotlight by announcing the world’s first tri-fold smartphone just a day later, on September 10. It seems that the former Chinese giant has strategically planned this move to divert…

By Andrej Kovacevic 2nd September 2024

Samsung Might Be Forced to Charge 30% More for Galaxy S25 Series Due to Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 Exclusivity

Samsung could be compelled to implement a 30% price increase for its Galaxy S25 series due to exclusive use of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset. The long-awaited Exynos 2500 might not be ready on time, leaving Samsung with limited options. Reason for the Price Hike According to multiple sources, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4…

By Andrej Kovacevic 31st August 2024

Live Activities in iOS 18 to Refresh Less Frequently, Impacting Real-Time Apps

With the release of iOS 18, Apple has made changes that will affect how often Live Activities can refresh on your device. According to feedback received from a developer, Live Activities will no longer be able to update as frequently as they could in iOS 17 and earlier versions. While this change may not impact…

By Andrej Kovacevic 31st August 2024

Intel Bolt Lake-S Unlocked CPUs To Feature Up To 250W “PL1” Performance Profiles on Core Ultra 9 285K & Core Ultra 7 265K, 159W For Ultra 5 245K

Intel’s upcoming Bolt Lake-S desktop processors are set to introduce powerful “Performance” profiles where PL1 equals PL2, delivering high power for demanding users. These profiles will be available on the Core Ultra 9 285K, Core Ultra 7 265K, and Core Ultra 5 245K models. PL1 Equals PL2 For Intel Bolt Lake-S CPUs In “Performance” Mode,…

By Andrej Kovacevic 31st August 2024

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D 6-Core “Zen 4” and 3D V-Cache CPU Launched, Now Available for $299 Exclusively at Microcenter

AMD has officially launched the Ryzen 5 7600X3D CPU, a Microcenter-exclusive 3D V-Cache product, now available at a price of $299 in the US. Microcenter Expands Its AMD 3D V-Cache Lineup with the Ryzen 5 7600X3D, Priced at $299 Following the successful release of the Ryzen 5 5600X3D last year, which was the first 6-Core…

By Andrej Kovacevic 30th August 2024

iPhone 16 Supply Reportedly Increased by 10%, but Analyst Claims Apple Intelligence Won’t Be a Major Contributor

The iPhone 16 series will be a part of Apple’s announcements during the “It’s Glowtime” event scheduled for September 9. With various upgrades expected in the new models, including support for Apple Intelligence, Apple likely believes these will drive increased demand. Consequently, a new report estimates that iPhone 16 supply has increased by 10% compared…

By Andrej Kovacevic 29th August 2024

iPhone 17 Rumored to Offer Major Upgrade Over iPhone 16, Including a Boost from 8GB to 12GB RAM

Apple Intelligence will likely be a key selling point for the iPhone 16 series, with all models featuring 8GB of RAM to comfortably run a mix of cloud-based and on-device AI functions, supported by a capable Neural Engine. However, a recent rumor suggests that those waiting for a substantial memory upgrade might want to hold…

By Andrej Kovacevic 28th August 2024

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