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Intel's 13th and 14th Gen chips will reportedly see a 10% price hike soon, partly in response to 'the lackluster performance of AI PCs'

Raptor Lake has had a strange few years.

Hoping for some big Black Friday laptop deals? Intel CPU price hikes could scupper your plans

Hoping for some big Black Friday laptop deals? Intel CPU price hikes could scupper your plans

Market forces seem to be conspiring against notebook manufacturers right now.

Intel reportedly raising prices on ever-popular Raptor Lake chips — 'outdated' CPUs to get over 10% price hike due to disinterest in AI processors

Intel reportedly raising prices on ever-popular Raptor Lake chips — 'outdated' CPUs to get over 10% price hike due to disinterest in AI processors

Intel's Raptor Lake Refresh processors are expected to become more expensive because of increasing demand, despite being one generation behind the company's latest chips.

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NAND and DRAM prices surge by up to 20% — contract price increases driven by AI demands and tight supply

Contract prices for both NAND and DRAM have jumped by an estimated 15-20% in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to numbers published by DigiTimes on September 17.

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Want to upgrade the DDR4 RAM in your PC? New report is a clear signal you should buy sooner rather than later

Older DDR4 RAM is becoming more expensive, and that trend is set to continue - so you might want to buy now if you're planning an upgrade.

DDR4 costs soar as manufacturers pull the plug — panic buying and stockpiling impact DDR4 spot pricing as supply dwindles

According to recent findings by Digitimes, DDR4 spot prices have stabilized after a frenzied second quarter, yet contract pricing continues to rise as supply remains tight.

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TSMC reportedly cuts Chinese chipmaking tools from 2nm fabs as suppliers face scrutiny due to emerging new US restrictions

TSMC will no longer use Chinese-made equipment in its 2nm chip production lines, according to reports from both Digitimes and Nikkei Asia.

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The Apple Watch may get a major redesign – but not in time for the Apple Watch 11

The Apple Watch may get a major redesign – but not in time for the Apple Watch 11

A new report points to a significant revamp for the Apple Watch 12 in 2026, ahead of the 2025 model appearing.

A $599 MacBook could actually be coming – and even as a hardened Windows fan, I'd be tempted to take the plunge

A $599 MacBook could actually be coming – and even as a hardened Windows fan, I'd be tempted to take the plunge

There's more chatter about a cheap MacBook, and rumored $599 price would indeed 'shake up the notebook market' - to put it mildly.

Rumored $599-$699 MacBook could be in the works — 12.9-inch model with iPhone 16 Pro SoC tipped for Q3 2025 production

Rumored $599-$699 MacBook could be in the works — 12.9-inch model with iPhone 16 Pro SoC tipped for Q3 2025 production

Apple’s manufacturing partners in Taiwan are reportedly preparing a MacBook deluge with a new level of affordability, according to industry sources.

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Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan responds to Trump allegations in letter: 'I have always operated within the highest legal and ethical standards'

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan responds to Trump allegations in letter: 'I have always operated within the highest legal and ethical standards'

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan defended his record and pledged cooperation with the U.S. government in a letter to employees after President Trump called for his resignation citing conflict of interests.

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Meta's smartwatch with camera is reportedly being revived — and it could launch this September to work alongside new smart glasses

Meta's smartwatch with camera is reportedly being revived — and it could launch this September to work alongside new smart glasses

Meta is reportedly developing a smartwatch with a built-in camera and AI features, and it's tipped to launch this September to compete with the next Apple Watch.

Microsoft’s not the only reason NVIDIA’s Arm chips are delayed — but Windows deserves part of the blame

Microsoft’s not the only reason NVIDIA’s Arm chips are delayed — but Windows deserves part of the blame

NVIDIA's rumored Arm chips for laptops are delayed to 2026 due to Windows roadmap issues, processor revisions, and weaker notebook demand.

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The reason Nvidia's upcoming Arm CPU is delayed is apparently in part because Microsoft isn't sorting out its next-gen OS quickly enough

The reason Nvidia's upcoming Arm CPU is delayed is apparently in part because Microsoft isn't sorting out its next-gen OS quickly enough

Windows on Arm causing issues? Well, I never.

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China's CXMT reportedly delays mass production of DDR5 chips to late 2025 — state-backed manufacturer could still be disruptive market force

CXMT has reportedly delayed DDR5 mass production to late 2025 to improve quality and yields, but its growing capabilities and state backing are starting to worry global DRAM rivals despite ongoing tool access challenges.

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Nvidia's desktop PC chip holdup purportedly tied to Windows delays — ongoing chip revisions and weakening demand also blamed

Nvidia and MediaTek have allegedly delayed the N1X AI PC platform to early 2026, possibly because of Microsoft’s next-gen OS delays, ongoing Nvidia chip revisions, and weakening consumer notebook demand. The launch will now prioritize enterprise PCs, while GB10-based AI workstations are expected to debut much sooner.

Nvidia N1X CPU delayed once again — and Microsoft's next-gen OS seems to be at fault

Nvidia and MediaTek's N1X CPU is now reportedly being pushed back to early 2026 once again, with Microsoft's next-gen Windows OS roadblock expected to be affecting its launch.

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China's YMTC moves to break free of U.S. sanctions by building production line with homegrown tools — aims to capture 15% of NAND market by late 2026

Despite being on the U.S. Entity List since 2022 and cut off from advanced foreign fab tools, YMTC is pushing forward with plans to expand production to 150,000 wafers per month and trial a fully localized manufacturing line.

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Large-scale shipments of Nvidia GB300 servers tipped to start in September — GB200 demand remains 'robust' despite widespread coolant leak reports

Thanks to design reuse and a modular approach, Nvidia's GB300 AI servers are set for a smoother rollout, with large-scale shipments expected in September 2025. However, liquid cooling remains a headache.

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Nvidia reportedly preparing RTX 6000D for Chinese market to comply with U.S. export controls — fabricated on TSMC N4, featuring GDDR7 memory capable of delivering 1,100 GB/s of bidirectional bandwidth

NVIDIA is reportedly launching the RTX 6000D GPU for China to offset U.S. export restrictions. Built on TSMC’s 4nm process and armed with GDDR7 memory delivering 1,100 GB/s bandwidth, the card targets AI workloads and could help NVIDIA reclaim lost revenue in the Chinese market.

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Elon Musk's Optimus boast in doubt as humanoid robot production plans halted — Telsa’s projections for 10,000 robots in 2025 cast into doubt, according to supply chain sources

China-tech industry sources allege that 'unresolved hardware challenges,' will mean Optimus design changes.

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China could be the world's top semiconductor foundry hub by 2030 — despite US curbs, nation to hold 30% of global installed capacity, surpassing Taiwan

China is projected to become the biggest manufacturer of semiconductors by 2030, but how advanced will these chips be?

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Alchip responds to report that Nvidia is reportedly keeping prized NVLink tech closely guarded (Updated)

Nvidia's NVLink Fusion program has drawn interest from the industry aiming to build custom CPUs and accelerators for its ecosystem, but the initiative remains tightly controlled by the green company, which may limit its success.

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The end of an era — DDR4 production to essentially end this year, Micron the final domino to fall

Micron is ending DDR4 production in two to three quarters, save for some long-term contracts in automotive, industrial, and networking applications.

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Vital chipmaking software access restored to China — shift follows high-level call between Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping

Industry reports indicate access to some vital semiconductor design software has been restored in China, following a call between President Trump and Xi Jinping.

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