Add it to the pile: G.Skill issues statement on surging DRAM memory prices and the company totally blames AI 2026 is shaping up to be a very expensive year. PC Gamer · Dec 18, 2025
Micron says memory shortages will persist beyond 2026 but 'more memory is essential' for the 'AI experience' *Collective groaning noise* PC Gamer · Dec 18, 2025
Micron outlines grim outlook for DRAM supply in first earnings call since killing Crucial memory and SSD brand — CEO says it can only meet half to two-thirds of demand Micron posted record revenues in its first earnings call since killing the consumer Crucial brand, though it admits that supply shortages will persist. Tom’s Hardware · Dec 17, 2025
More muscle, younger brain: New study discovers the negatives of body fat on an aging brain More than seven million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s, a brain condition that affects your memory and thinking The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025
Dell reportedly preparing massive price hikes for commercial clients - and warns "Ordering today for future delivery DOES NOT lock in current pricing" Dell will increase commercial product prices starting December 17 due to memory shortages, affecting laptops, desktops, mini workstations, and AI-enabled devices. TechRadar · Dec 17, 2025
NVIDIA plans to cut GeForce RTX production by up to 40% in early 2026 — Here's which graphics cards will be affected first Another day, another blow dealt by AI. This time, it's a report out of China that NVIDIA plans to cut GeForce RTX GPU production by up to 40% in the first half of 2026. Windows Central · Dec 17, 2025
Evidence of Intel's 'Big Battlemage' GPU continues to mount, as BMG-G31 chip gets another official confirmation The XPU Manager tool is for monitoring Intel's datacenter GPUs, meaning it's very likely these parts are coming soon. Tom’s Hardware · Dec 17, 2025
Sales of chip production equipment to reach $156 billion by 2027 — China, Taiwan, and Korea lead intense demand Driven by demand for AI and HPC accelerators, sales of chip production equipment are projected to increase through 2027. Asian countries are expected to lead the pack, according to SEMI. Tom’s Hardware · Dec 17, 2025
Oona Chaplin on Her Mapuche Grandmother, Charlie Chaplin and Her Role as a Fantastic Villain in Avatar: Fire and Ash The granddaughter of Charles Chaplin and a Mapuche woman, Oona Castilla Chaplin, the new villain in Avatar: Fire and Ash, has always lived between worlds. Born on June 4, 1986, in Madrid, her identity was shaped by a constant back and forth between Spain, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and Cuba.… Latin Times · Dec 17, 2025
How These 2 Stocks Won 2025's AI Race—And What's In Store for 2026 The tech sector's again leading the S&P 500 this year. While companies leveraged to AI have posted strong gains, Micron and Seagate may be the biggest winners. MarketBeat · Dec 17, 2025
Kingston sounds the SSD pricing alarm as the company has seen a 246% increase in NAND wafer prices, with the biggest increase 'within the last 60 days' It also warns that AI's hunger for memory may cause yet another turn in the market. PC Gamer · Dec 17, 2025
The RAMpocalypse has developed a whole new style of scam: one unlucky gamer opened a sealed box of new DDR5 memory from Amazon only to find two sticks of DDR2 Save those pennies. PC Gamer · Dec 17, 2025
AI Chips Can’t Exist Without These 2 Underrated Tech Giants Applied Materials and Lam Research supply the essential factory tools required to build the advanced processors driving the global artificial intelligence boom. MarketBeat · Dec 17, 2025
Helix Dual Comfort Mattress Topper With GlacioTex review: Cooling support for uncompromising couples With one side soft and the other firm, the Helix Dual Comfort Mattress Topper promises to cater to couples with different sleep needs. We tested it for a month to see if its delivers... Tom’s Guide · Dec 17, 2025
Tom’s Hardware · Dec 17, 2025 Devastated PC builder orders DDR5 RAM from Amazon, receives DDR2 and some weights — counterfeit 32GB kit a worrying sign of rising return and sales fraud A buyer in Spain has reported receiving a sealed DDR5 memory kit that contained counterfeit parts, raising fresh concerns about return fraud affecting high-value PC components.
Bored Panda · Dec 17, 2025 89 Wholesome Tattoos That Prove A Little Ink Can Carry A Lot Of Meaning What's the first image that pops into your head when you hear the word tattoo? A snake? A skull? Maybe a tribal totem? While all of these symbols can look awesome on our skin, tattoos don't have to be edgy to make an impact. Delicate lines and pastel colors can…
The Conversation · Dec 16, 2025 Some words affect us more than others. It boils down to how they sound Effective communication lies at the heart of human connection. It helps us collaborate with each other, solve problems and build relationships. And communicating clearly is a major consideration for most of us in most aspects of life.
TechRadar · Dec 16, 2025 Groundbreaking "5D memory crystal" storage could last until the end of the universe - but will it be able to hold all of your pet photos? SPhotonix’s 5D memory crystal stores 360 TB per disc and lasts billions of years, designed for cold data in data centers.
LiveScience · Dec 16, 2025 Brain scans reveal 'dial' that helps keep us from getting lost A brain-scan study reveals key components of the brain's navigation system, which may help us better understand early symptoms of dementia.
Barchart · Dec 16, 2025 Is Micron Stock a Buy Ahead of Q1 Earnings on December 17? Micron’s upcoming first-quarter results are likely to reflect the strong tailwinds from AI workloads and improving pricing dynamics.
Barchart · Dec 16, 2025 Should You Buy Micron Stock Before December 17? This Analyst Thinks So. Analysts see Micron’s earnings momentum as a key catalyst, with price targets climbing after Stifel’s upgrade.
Digital Camera World · Dec 16, 2025 Pexar Lexar Starlight 15.6in review: this large, widescreen, backlit digital photo frame is set to stun It's lauded as the world's first wall-light frame, but is the Starlight's Gallery Lighting feature a mere novelty, or does it provide an extra dimension to display your photographs at their best?
The Conversation · Dec 16, 2025 How family gatherings unlock forgotten childhood memories that help us understand who we really are If you’re driving home for Christmas (insert Chris Rea earworm here) – and by that I mean the old family home – you’re likely to be experiencing a familiar mix of excited anticipation and faint dread of being trapped in close quarters with relatives. There’s nothing like Christmas for mental…
TechRadar · Dec 16, 2025 As RAM panic grips the PC-building community, I'm putting my feet up and relaxing - here's why Yes, RAM prices are terrible right now - but as a veteran PC-builder, I'm not that concerned.
TechRadar · Dec 16, 2025 Fresh RAM woes emerge in the form of a rumor that Samsung has doubled the cost of DDR5 Hopes that steep RAM price rises could plateau are potentially dashed by new rumor of Samsung price hikes.