AMD open to Intel collaboration as TSMC ties deepen
AMD CEO Lisa Su addresses rumors of an Intel collaboration, reaffirming TSMC ties, U.S. manufacturing aims, and interest in 18A and a dual foundry strategy.
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Windows 11 25H2 blocks upgrade on WD/SanDisk NVMe SSDs
Users report Windows 11 25H2 upgrade blocks on WD and SanDisk NVMe SSDs due to HMB firmware bugs. Install the latest firmware before updating to avoid errors.
Google Chrome tests CPU Performance API: speed vs privacy
Google is testing Chrome’s CPU Performance API to tune sites, boosting speed, stability and battery life while raising privacy and fingerprinting concerns.
Anker Nebula P1 portable projector with detachable speakers
Discover Anker's Nebula P1 portable projector with detachable Bluetooth speakers, Full HD up to 180 inches, 650 ANSI lumens, Dolby Audio, and Google TV.
Trend Micro: SORVEPOTEL WhatsApp malware spreads via ZIP
Trend Micro warns of SORVEPOTEL, a WhatsApp-targeting malware that spreads ZIP files via WhatsApp Web, spamming contacts and risking account bans. Tips inside.
UK antitrust case targets Qualcomm’s smartphone fees
At the UK Competition Appeal Tribunal, a class action alleges Qualcomm abused its dominance, inflating license fees and making Apple and Samsung users overpay.
Android Auto tests GameSnacks removal amid Google revamp
Google may remove GameSnacks from Android Auto as beta builds drop the arcade bundle. Learn why the feature is fading and what Gemini-powered changes come next.
MacBook Pro M5 Pro/Max: modular CPU/GPU power, coming 2026
Explore how Apple's M5 Pro and M5 Max bring modular CPU/GPU options to MacBook Pro with N3P + SoIC-MH, improving efficiency and flexibility, with a 2026 debut.
TSMC accelerates 2 nm to 1.4 nm fabs in Taiwan, Arizona
TSMC speeds its Angstrom-era roadmap, launching 2 nm in Arizona and Taiwan, ramping A16, and targeting A14 (1.4 nm) by 2028—setting a showdown with Intel’s 14A.
iQOO 15 Ultra delayed to 2026; iQOO 15 on Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
Insider leaks: iQOO 15 Ultra lacks approval, may slip to 2026, while iQOO 15 launches in October with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 144 Hz 2K OLED, 7000 mAh.
Samsung ISOCELL HP5: 200MP compact smartphone sensor
Samsung’s ISOCELL HP5 is a compact 200MP smartphone sensor with D‑VTG, FDTI, Smart ISO Pro, Staggered HDR, 8K video and 2x in‑sensor zoom for low‑light shots.
ASUS ROG Astral 5kg Gold graphics card breaks records
Discover the ASUS ROG Astral Gold Edition graphics card cast from 5kg of pure gold: a record-setting GPU sold to a collector, with proceeds aiding charity.
Xiaomi HyperOS 3 global update: avoid fake ROMs, stay safe
Learn who gets the Xiaomi HyperOS 3 global update, why fake ROMs block upgrades and risk your data, and how to verify official firmware with MemeOS Enhancer.
iOS 26.1 beta rethinks alarms: Slide to Stop, iPadOS perks
iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1 betas add Slide to Stop alarms, auto security patches, custom workouts, Slide Over, mic input control and Display Borders accessibility.
UFS 5.0 nears launch with 10.8 GB/s for on-device AI
JEDEC confirms UFS 5.0 is nearing completion, boosting sequential reads to 10.8 GB/s, improving signal integrity and security—ideal for AI on smartphones.
AMD and OpenAI forge 6GW Instinct GPU cluster; Samsung gains
AMD and OpenAI plan a 6-gigawatt Instinct GPU cluster; MI450 shipments start H2 2026. Samsung gains from HBM3E/HBM4, as OpenAI may secure 10% AMD stake.
Smartphones now ship without cables: Sony Xperia 10 VII
Some phones now arrive without a charger or even a USB‑C cable. Sony’s Xperia 10 VII shows the shift, raising e‑waste debates and risks from cheap accessories.
Why Rivian rejects CarPlay: building an AI-first cockpit
Rivian CEO R.J. Scaringe on why the brand rejects Apple CarPlay: to keep a unified interface and enable deep AI for health, preferences, and app automation.
OnePlus 15T leak: 7,000mAh+ battery in a compact powerhouse
Rumored OnePlus 15T brings a 6.3-inch display, 7,000mAh+ battery, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and ultrasonic fingerprint—aimed at an efficient compact flagship.
High-DPI gaming mice can eavesdrop on your speech - study
Researchers show high-end gaming mice can capture speech via motion sensors, enabling covert eavesdropping without microphone access. Risks, accuracy, and tips.