One of the most hotly-anticipated budget camera phones has just been cancelled You can blame AI and the global memory shortage Digital Camera World · Jun 22
Blame AI? Used smartphone prices set to rise dramatically as new smartphone market expected to crash by 15% in 2026 Memory shortages are driving up smartphone prices worldwide, pushing consumers toward refurbished devices and creating new supply challenges. TechRadar · Jun 22
Tim Cook Warns Apple Product Price Hikes Are Unavoidable Due to Higher Chip Costs. What That Means for AAPL Stock. Apple's outgoing CEO says the iPhone maker has tried to absorb rising memory chip costs but can no longer protect customers from the financial pressure. Barchart · Jun 22
Micron, Anthropic sign AI infrastructure supply agreement Micron Technology has partnered with AI innovator Anthropic, providing integral memory and storage solutions while also investing in its forthcoming IPO. This strategic collaboration is designed to enhance the development of Anthropic's Claude models by refining memory and storage capabilities. Following a substantial funding round, Anthropic has filed for an… The Economic Times · Jun 22
These 2 Veteran Wall Street Firms Just Revamped Their Micron Stock Price Targets Ahead of Earnings Analysts see more upside for Micron's business, though the stock now trades well above the Street's average price target. Barchart · Jun 22
I tested Microsoft PC Manager’s RAM-freeing tool and learned why high memory usage isn’t always a problem Microsoft PC Manager can free RAM on Windows 11, but high memory usage isn't always bad. Here's when you should actually be concerned. Windows Central · Jun 22
Word of Wisdom by Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman: "Intelligence is not only the ability to reason; it is also the ability to..." - One of the most valuable lessons from Thinking, Fast and Slow shows why remembering the right experience can matter more than acquiring new knowledge every day The global understanding of human capability changed when Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman introduced his groundbreaking framework on cognitive processing. True mental power extendsfar beyond simple logical calculations or high score achievements on standard academic exams. The revolutionary Daniel Kahneman intelligence theory on memory access and attention control explains how our… The Economic Times · Jun 22
Micron Stock Heads Into Q3 Earnings: Soaring Profit Builds Case for Further Upside Micron’s Q3 will once again highlight the strong tailwinds driving the memory market, including surging AI-related demand, constrained supply, and a favorable pricing environment. Barchart · Jun 22
Scientists Just Reprogrammed Brain Immune Cells to Fight Alzheimer's Plaques and the Memory Results Are Striking A June 19, 2026 study in Cell Death & Disease found molecule OLE reprograms microglia to contain amyloid plaques, reducing toxicity and improving memory in Alzheimer's models. Medical Daily · Jun 22
2003-era DDR2 memory prices jump up to 60% — AI-driven DRAM shortage reaches the oldest standard still in production DDR2 contract prices rose 55% to 60% in the second quarter of the year and are projected to climb another 35% to 40% in the third. Tom’s Hardware · Jun 22
Why Penguin Solutions Is Rallying as AI Data Centers Scale Penguin Solutions is in position to accelerate its business and stock price as AI demand accelerates. The enterprise shift is paying off. MarketBeat · Jun 22
Can supplements keep your brain sharp? Why the evidence is more complicated than it seems Many of us would like to keep our brains sharp as we get older. That has helped create a growing market for “brain-health” supplements. These include fish-oil capsules and postbiotics, the beneficial, non-living compounds and byproducts produced by “good” gut bacteria (probiotics) when they digest dietary fibre or prebiotics. The Conversation · Jun 22
What Is SK Hynix? The Little-Known Tech Giant That Just Knocked Samsung Off Its Throne SK Hynix has overtaken Samsung to become South Korea's most valuable company, driven by its dominance in AI memory chips, marking a huge shift in the semiconductor industry. International Business Times UK · Jun 22
Psychology says people who always use GPS while driving even when they know the way are not forgetful: Why they trust certainty more than memory Psychology suggests that people who always use GPS while driving are rarely forgetful. They are often responding to the way the modern brain conserves mental energy and minimizes uncertainty. Humans naturally seek predictability, and relying on GPS can reduce decision fatigue, ease stress, and create a greater sense of confidence… The Economic Times · Jun 22
T3 · Jun 22 We were hoping for a new CMF Phone but now we're getting Nothing There will be no new cost-cutting CMF Phone in 2026, but Nothing might have something else up its sleeve
Digital Camera World · Jun 22 Forgotten memories: From SmartMedia to xD cards, CompactFlash and Memory Sticks, here are the camera memory card formats we’ve loved – and lost Remembering the quirky and at times short-lived formats for securing our digital photographs and video, exploring what they offered and why they failed
The Economic Times · Jun 22 Psychology says the reason you carry an object into another room and then stand there confused has a surprising scientific explanation Ever walk into a room and forget why? It's not forgetfulness, but the 'Doorway Effect.' Psychologists explain our brains treat doorways as scene changes, filing away previous thoughts. This mental reset, common in our busy lives, can even happen with digital transitions. Remembering your goal before moving or returning to…
The Economic Times · Jun 22 SK Hynix overtakes Samsung to become South Korea's most valuable company SK Hynix has surged past Samsung Electronics to become South Korea's most valuable company, driven by its dominance in high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips crucial for AI systems. This remarkable turnaround, from near collapse two decades ago to a market leader, highlights the transformative impact of the AI boom on the…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 22 Monday briefing: What’s next for no-drama Starmer as his ‘political challenges’ pile up? In today’s newsletter: Our senior political correspondent talks about how the coming days and weeks may unfold for the Labour government, and how Keir Starmer ended up the most unpopular prime minister in memory
Bangkok Post · Jun 21 Comfort women must not be erased The removal of the comfort women issue from the finalised Senior High School curriculum of the Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines is more than a curricular revision. It signals a negation that diminishes public recognition of wartime sexual survivors and risks narrowing collective historical consciousness within the educational…
The Conversation · Jun 21 Why the whole country will be watching Victoria’s November state election A 12-year-old government with a premier under siege. An untried opposition that has weathered multiple scandals and leadership changes. And a right-wing populist party on the march among disaffected voters. With all this in play, Victoria’s November state election is shaping up to be one of the most significant in…
Bangkok Post · Jun 21 Weaving, memory entwine at Bangkok Kunsthalle Four contemporary artists unveil what lies beneath craftsmanship during "Weaving Matter And Memory", which is running at Bangkok Kunsthalle until July 5.
TechRadar · Jun 21 5 things to buy now before the RAM crisis worsens — from affordable SSDs to price hike-beating MacBooks Here's what I'd advise you to consider buying now ahead of likely price hikes, especially if you can get a decent deal.
Tom’s Hardware · Jun 21 Samsung and SK hynix bonuses for chip workers flagged as a national inflation risk — Bank of Korea projects full-year inflation significantly above its 2% target The Bank of Korea has named performance bonuses at Samsung Electronics and SK hynix as a risk to the country's inflationary stability.
The Economic Times · Jun 21 Psychology explains why you keep dozens of browser tabs open and why closing them feels surprisingly difficult Dozens of open browser tabs might be more than just a habit; psychologists suggest they represent unfinished tasks and postponed decisions. This 'Zeigarnik Effect' keeps incomplete goals active in our minds, turning our browsers into visual to-do lists. While intended to aid memory, this digital clutter can paradoxically lead to…