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While recent reports claimed that memory prices may not fall till 2027, it seems like the memory chip crunch isn’t a short-term headache. And that’s bad news for anyone hoping phone, laptop, and GPU prices will get cheaper again soon. Reuters reports that SK Group chairman Chey Tae-won said the global chip wafer shortage is likely to last until 2030, with artificial intelligence demand continuing to outpace the supply. Chey said the current shortage could remain above 20%, largely because AI systems require huge amounts of high-bandwidth memory and therefore burn through a lot of wafers. Why memory price hikes…

Motorola is expanding its Android 17 beta program to include a few more older models. This time around, even previous-gen flagships and foldables are getting the invite. As reported by Android Authority, Motorola is opening the Android 17 beta access to three more devices. This includes the Motorola Razr Plus 2025, Motorola Razr Plus 2024, and the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra. In some markets, the Razr Plus 2024 and 2025 models are sold as the Razr 50 Ultra and Razr 60 Ultra. These are all premium devices, which are finally getting access to the latest beta wave. More foldables and…

OnePlus’ new controller for the Ace 6 Ultra looks like another attempt to turn a phone into a handheld, but the smarter idea is the open space in the middle. OnePlus says that section is meant for cooling, and the company’s promo images make clear that this isn’t just a grip with triggers bolted on. It’s a design that tries to leave room for heat management and easier power options at the same time. OnePlus is still selling it on gaming features, including four physical buttons, hybrid touch-and-button controls, micro-switch inputs, a 1 kHz polling rate, and a claimed 1.8…

China’s Netflix, iQiyi, is making one of the biggest bets in streaming history. The company wants AI to create the bulk of its films and shows someday soon, and it’s already restructuring its 16-year-old business to make that happen. At its annual content showcase in Beijing, founder and CEO Gong Yu announced that iQiyi is pivoting its popular streaming platform into a social media destination built around AI-generated content.  Alongside the announcement, the company debuted Nadou Pro, an AI tool, which, according to the company, is capable of handling almost every aspect of filmmaking, from scriptwriting and storyboards to the…

Gaming laptops usually sell themselves with the usual checklist that includes higher watts, bigger GPUs, faster screens, and more. But Honor’s upcoming Win H9 is trying something a little strange and, honestly, it is a little more interesting. In an official teaser, Honor has confirmed the new flagship Win H9 gaming laptop ahead of its full announcement on April 23. You get the typical powerful hardware under the hood and a powerful cooling system, but what really impresses is the new “3D Game Anti-Dizziness” display technology. Why its display is the headline here The Honor Win H9 is set to…

All my life, I’ve been an Apple user. iPhones, MacBooks, AirPods — if Apple made it, I had it. So yes, you can probably imagine the kind of loyalty I had for the ecosystem. Switching to anything else? Never even crossed my mind. But people change, and so did I. I’ve been using the MacBook Air M2 for three years now, and honestly, it’s been great. But only recently did Samsung launch the Galaxy Book6 Pro, and something just magnetically pulled me towards it. You’ll know exactly why it caught my attention, and who knows, maybe it’ll catch yours too.…

It’s been over a decade since Batman: Arkham Knight left players perched on a rainy Gotham rooftop, wondering where Batman games could even go next. Turns out, for years… nowhere particularly exciting. DC fans have been stuck in a loop of “almost there” and “what was that?” ever since. Gotham Knights tried to pass the torch with a Bat-family RPG that never quite nailed the feeling of being Batman. Then came Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, which leaned so hard into live-service chaos that it forgot why people liked these characters in the first place. Loot, grind, battle passes,…

China is stepping up efforts to regulate its fast-growing “digital human” industry, as emotionally immersive AI avatars – some modeled after deceased loved ones – gain widespread traction across the country. The move comes as both the technology’s commercial potential and ethical risks become increasingly visible. Grief, Technology And A Growing Industry Zhang Xinyu, a 47-year-old woman from Liaoning province, turned to artificial intelligence after losing her father to cancer. Working with a company called Super Brain, she created a digital avatar that looks and sounds like him, allowing her to continue conversations online. The experience, she told AFP, helped…

Researchers at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) have developed a breakthrough wearable technology that can convert silent speech into audible voice by reading subtle neck muscle movements. The study, led by Professor Sung-Min Park and Dr. Sunguk Hong, was published in Cyborg and Bionic Systems, marking a significant step forward in human-machine communication. From Muscle Movements To Spoken Words The innovation is built on a simple but powerful idea: speech is not just about sound. When a person speaks – or even attempts to speak silently – tiny movements occur in the muscles and skin around the neck.…

AI chatbot platform Character.AI has introduced a new “Books” feature that allows users to step inside classic literature and interact with characters through roleplay. While the move expands the platform’s creative ambitions, it also arrives against a backdrop of mounting scrutiny over the real-world risks associated with AI chatbots. From Reading To Roleplay The new feature transforms public domain books into interactive experiences, letting users engage with stories like Alice in Wonderland or Pride and Prejudice as active participants rather than passive readers. Users can either follow the original narrative or deviate into alternate storylines, effectively turning literature into a…