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The Overlooked Chips Powering the AI Boom

Artificial intelligence is stoking demand for power semiconductors. But Chinese competition, surprise shortages and lackluster investment are looming risks.

At Beijing auto show, Chinese carmakers flaunt new technologies as global competition heats up

At Beijing auto show, Chinese carmakers flaunt new technologies as global competition heats up

China’s top automakers are showcasing their latest models and technologies from intelligent driving to ultrafast charging in Beijing as they compete with global rivals in overseas markets

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Apple's Foldable iPhone Foray: A Real Needle Mover or Hype Train?

Apple's Foldable iPhone Foray: A Real Needle Mover or Hype Train?

Apple first foldable iPhone could be on the market in a matter of months. These are the potential implications for the Magnificent Seven stock.

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PC shipments have actually grown this quarter despite the RAMpocalypse says IDC. Well, everywhere except the Americas

It's probably going to be the only bit of good news for PC vendors this year.

US PC sales grow by 3% in late 2025 as companies and consumers scrambled to replace Windows 10 — 2026 forecast sees 13% drop as storage and memory prices expected to climb another 60%

Research firm Omdia says that the PC market grew by 3% in in the last quarter of 2025 due to holiday sales and the Windows 10 EOL. Unfortunately, 2026 is expected to be a rough year with an expected 13% contraction in sales due to the chip shortages.

Tom’s Hardware

Cloud spending soars as hyperscalers up AI investment - and could reach a landmark high in 2026

The global cloud market was worth just shy of $400 billion in 2025, but 2026 could be the year it hits $500 billion.

Hunting for a new PC? You might need to be quick — global shipments set to plummet in 2026 as memory and storage shortages bite

Global PC shipments may decline in 2026 as memory and storage shortages drive costs higher and force vendors to adjust pricing.

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HP says the memory chip crunch isn't going anywhere soon - and also warns of PC sales slump

HP says the memory chip crunch isn't going anywhere soon - and also warns of PC sales slump

AI-induced memory shortages and increasing costs won't make PCs cheaper any time soon, HP warns.

Apple’s long-rumored AR smart glasses may finally have a launch window — and the display could change everything

Apple’s long-rumored AR smart glasses may finally have a launch window — and the display could change everything

Apple's rumored AR smart glasses are now expected to release in 2028, coming with OLEDoS display tech to match Meta, Xreal and other upcoming specs.

Honor quietly had the strongest growth of any major phone brand in 2025

New shipment data shows Honor leading growth among the world's top phone makers.

Android Central

TVs are getting more expensive in 2026 — but it's not because of improvements in picture quality

TVs are getting more expensive in 2026 — but it's not because of improvements in picture quality

An expert is claiming the RAM crisis has wrapped its tendrils around the 2026 TV marketplace, and it could lead to more expensive TVs.

"The year ahead is shaping up to be extremely volatile" — IDC adds another PC price alarm to a market already filled with noise

"The year ahead is shaping up to be extremely volatile" — IDC adds another PC price alarm to a market already filled with noise

Expert analysts agree that 2026 will be anything but pleasant for those shopping for a new PC, and smaller brands will struggle the most.

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PC sales set for a 2026 downturn as memory demand hits other devices

PC sales set for a 2026 downturn as memory demand hits other devices

Industry analysts agree: PC prices are rising. Upgrade your PC now or you'll either be faced with a higher bill or poorer specs in the future.

PC shipments grew in 2025 but the market 'will be far different in 12 months given how quickly the memory situation is evolving'

PC shipments grew in 2025 but the market 'will be far different in 12 months given how quickly the memory situation is evolving'

"We might also see PC memory specifications be lowered on average to preserve memory inventory on hand".

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"Supply will not fully meet demand" — PC sales were strong in 2025, but experts claim 2026 will not be the same

New research from Omdia shows that PC manufacturers had a great 2025. However, that's not expected to continue in 2026 due to market issues.

Android Central

I can't wrap my head around why tablets and Chromebooks continue to become more popular

Despite the Android-powered laptops on the horizon, Chromebooks and tablets reportedly saw steady growth in Q3 2025. Some of this has to do with the education segment, but that's not the whole story.

International Business Times UK

iPhone 19 Sidelined for 20th-Anniversary iPhone 20—Will History Repeat Itself?

Apple is rumoured to skip the iPhone 19 and jump straight to the iPhone 20 for its 20th anniversary in 2027. Discover the radical all-screen design, release timeline, and all the major new features set to redefine the next generation of iPhone.

Massive Apple leaks reveal iPhone roadmap — new flip foldable and iPhone 20 on the way

A set of leaks paints an interesting future for Apple's phones that includes a rebranding and a different style of foldable.

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When 51mm is all you need: Supersized 21-inch racks to become standard for enterprise and cloud service providers by end of the decade, displacing the venerable 19-inch format

Wider 21-inch racks gain traction as AI workloads demand improved cooling, airflow and power capacity, with major cloud providers standardizing on the format.

Tom’s Hardware

RISC-V set to announce 25% market penetration — open-standard ISA is ahead of schedule, securing fast-growing silicon footprint

RISC-V International will announce that silicon on the ISA has reached 25% market penetration later this month. This outpaces projections set just last year by other research groups like Omdia.

Amazon's data center spend tops $100bn - more than the GDP of most countries

Amazon spends more than Luxembourg's entire GDP on data centers – more than Google, Microsoft or Meta.

International Business Times UK

Apple's Great Escape: India iPhone Exports to US Soar 76% as China Falls Behind

India is rapidly emerging as a crucial iPhone manufacturing hub, with exports to the US soaring 76% in April—this shift is driven by Apple's 'made in India' push.

Technology monitoring solutions are becoming obsolete

Complexities in infrastructure and monitoring solutions are changing - how can businesses adapt and thrive?

Windows Central

This Xbox analysis chart shows how only 7% of games launched with "Play Anywhere" support in 2024 — a decline year-over-year

A recent analysis showcases Microsoft's uphill battle with one of its key differentiators against PlayStation.

Chinese cloud giants bought more of Nvidia's flagship AI chips than anybody else - except Microsoft

Tencent and ByteDance seriously outspent the likes of Google, Meta and Amazon.

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