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The latest SteamOS beta update includes a performance boost for GPUs with limited VRAM, though devices with iGPUs probably won't see any gains

But if the device is a certain Machine, then this is definitely good news.

Consciousness: how ‘working memory’ may mysteriously give rise to it

Consciousness: how ‘working memory’ may mysteriously give rise to it

You know that feeling when you walk into a room and immediately forget why you came in? Maybe you were there to fetch your keys. On your way to the room, you were thinking about grabbing your keys. But once you arrive, your keys have completely disappeared from your mind.

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GMKtec EVO-T2 review: An impressive AI mini PC that goes some way to addressing the imbalance between the best Intel can offer over AMD

GMKtec EVO-T2 review: An impressive AI mini PC that goes some way to addressing the imbalance between the best Intel can offer over AMD

The GMKtec NucBox EVO-T2 Mini PC uses the latest Panther Lake Intel silicon to deliver a high-performance platform perfect for developers and creatives.

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Valve says the memory and storage crisis is so bad, it's not just a problem of pricing, they had to 'negotiate really hard' just to secure supply for the Steam Machine

One day, we'll laugh about all this. Maybe...

Say what you will about Valve's $1,049 Steam Machine price tag, it's already getting SteamOS updates that could enhance its VRAM abilities

A new SteamOS Beta update has landed that will help the Steam Machine better manage its limited 8GB VRAM when handling beefy PC games.

Meta fights soaring hardware costs by reusing old DDR4 server memory in new DDR5-only servers — custom CXL 2.0 chip marries legacy DDR4-2400 with cutting-edge DDR5-6400

Meta develops its custom Vistara CXL memory expander to use DDR4 memory with new servers running AMD EPYC 'Turin' processors.

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Amidst a lawsuit for RAM price fixing, Micron has signed manufacturing agreements with 16 of its clients that will ensure high memory costs for another five years

Micron may have already ensured high RAM prices for another five years thanks to new agreements made with business partners, amidst a lawsuit for price fixing.

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World's three largest memory chipmakers sued in US over DRAM supply shift to AI memory

World's three largest memory chipmakers sued in US over DRAM supply shift to AI memory

A class-action lawsuit has been filed in the US against Samsung, SK hynix, and Micron, accusing them of restricting traditional DRAM supply to prioritize AI-focused memory. Plaintiffs claim this led to price hikes for consumer electronics. However, experts are skeptical, noting the industry-wide shift to AI chips is a documented…

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Samsung, SK Hynix mega South Korea chips gamble tests optimism of AI cycle

Samsung, SK Hynix mega South Korea chips gamble tests optimism of AI cycle

South Korean tech giants Samsung and SK Hynix are investing billions in AI chip production, a move lauded by President Lee Jae Myung. While aiming to boost national capacity, analysts warn of potential oversupply risks if AI spending slows. The companies are accelerating fab construction, but much of the new…

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Psychology says the loudest person in your office may be changing everyone's behavior without realizing it

Psychology says the loudest person in your office may be changing everyone's behavior without realizing it

Noisy open-plan offices significantly impact employee behaviour, research reveals. Studies show perceived noise triggers negative emotions like irritation, leading to disengagement, increased task conflict, and territoriality. The brain struggles to filter irrelevant sounds, especially speech, which interferes with inner thought processes and working memory. Personality traits like neuroticism can exacerbate…

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Score At Least 21/24 In This Saturday Morning Cartoon Trivia From The 1960s To The 2000s

Score At Least 21/24 In This Saturday Morning Cartoon Trivia From The 1960s To The 2000s

Remember waking up early just to park yourself right in front of the TV? Whether your childhood belonged to Hanna-Barbera masterpieces like The Flintstones, slapstick icons like Tom and Jerry, or millennial favorites like SpongeBob SquarePants, Saturday morning cartoons were pure magic. From retro animated series to radical 90s superhero…

Apple may have a plan to 'ease frustration over price hikes and longer delivery times' with its Macs — but I wouldn't count on it working

Apple may have a plan to 'ease frustration over price hikes and longer delivery times' with its Macs — but I wouldn't count on it working

Analyst suggests more consumer RAM is going to data centers next year — maybe a lot more, and that's a real worry.

'Near zero-cost memory expansion through recycling': Meta will reuse terabytes worth of DDR4 memory using CXL tech and avoid paying the RAM tax

'Near zero-cost memory expansion through recycling': Meta will reuse terabytes worth of DDR4 memory using CXL tech and avoid paying the RAM tax

Meta reused retired DDR4 memory through CXL technology, reducing server requirements and avoiding expensive new DRAM purchases.

SanDisk Stock: Here’s Why Analysts Are Quietly Raising Price Targets

SanDisk Stock: Here’s Why Analysts Are Quietly Raising Price Targets

Wall Street is becoming increasingly bullish on SanDisk as AI-driven memory demand continues to soar.

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Apple seeks RAM from blacklisted Chinese company as memory shortage impacts everything — but it may not be enough

Apple is attempting to solve supply issues with a new memory supplier for its upcoming iPhones but it may not be enough.

Tom’s Hardware

AMD EXPO ULL RAM drops at jaw-dropping $1,099 despite promises of it being 'effectively the same price' — DDR5-6000 C26 32GB kit sports 80% ULL tax

Newegg has started selling G.Skill’s Trident Z5 NeoX memory kits featuring AMD ULL technology, and the prices are already high.

Forget Ryzen AI! AMD launches its SLOWEST processor in years, because 'not all customers can afford a new PC' — 2019 Zen+ CPU will at least be compatible with Windows 11

AMD's latest move seems to be two steps backward for budget laptops in a bid to cater to price-sensitive consumers

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Psychology says people who keep keys, phones, purse on the same place every day aren't forgetful: What this daily habit reveals

Psychology says people who keep keys, phones, purse on the same place every day aren't simply following a routine without purpose. Psychology suggests this habit helps reduce mental effort, lowers stress linked to searching for everyday items, and supports better organization. The behavior may reflect planning, consistency, and habit formation.…

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Memory Demand Sent Seagate Soaring — But This Stock Looks Even Better

Seagate remains well-positioned to benefit from the long-term expansion of AI-driven data storage demand. However, this stock looks even better.

Manufacturers are killing mini PC and laptop performance with single-channel memory, and I'm sick of it

Some manufacturers are using single-channel memory to keep prices low - but it can have big repurcussions for performance.

With the RAMpocalypse set to rage for years, memory kit makers are responding in one of two ways: Do nothing or go hell-for-leather

Neither response is what the PC industry needs right now.

Memory crisis heads to court: Class-action lawsuit calls Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron DRAM market 'oligopolists', alleging anticompetitive behavior

'No outsider can expand output to undercut them.'

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"A distorted market crippled by the behavior of DRAM oligopolists": A new lawsuit is going after RAM makers for their alleged price and supply fixing

Samsung, SK hynix, and Micron control roughly 90% of the world's DRAM supply. A new lawsuit alleges that the oligopoly has been fixing supply and prices, leading to spiking prices across the broad tech market. Here's what you need to know.

Micron Stock Jumps After Blockbuster Earnings. Its Long-Term Supply Deals Could Be a Game Changer.

Micron’s blockbuster earnings and expanding long-term supply agreements indicate the company’s AI-driven momentum remains strong, potentially supporting further upside for MU stock.

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South Korea unveils $520 billion investment plan with Samsung and SK Hynix to expand memory chip dominance — plan includes four new fabs and HBM facilities, amid strong government support

President Lee unveiled an 800 trillion won ($520B) public-private plan for four new Samsung and SK Hynix fabs, dwarfing the US CHIPS Act tenfold.

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