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Samsung is reportedly preparing another major memory price increase in the third quarter of 2026, with commodity DRAM and LPDDR memory expected to become more than 20% more expensive. The move would mark Samsung’s third consecutive quarterly increase and could add more pressure to smartphone, laptop, and PC prices later this year. The company is said to be negotiating higher prices with customers after

GMKtec is preparing to launch the EVO-X3, a compact mini PC built around AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor. The system is aimed at buyers who need strong local AI performance, high memory capacity, and desktop-class processing in a small vertical chassis. The EVO-X3 will officially launch on July 6, 2026, with prices starting at $3,600 for a configuration with 128GB of memory and

Memory prices may rise faster than previously expected as demand from AI data centers continues to outpace available supply. UBS has raised its forecast for DDR memory contract prices in the third quarter of 2026, predicting a much sharper increase than it expected earlier this year. The investment bank now expects DDR prices to rise 32% quarter over quarter in the third quarter, compared

The Epomaker Glyph is a retro-inspired mechanical keyboard that combines typewriter-style design with modern features such as dual TFT displays, hot-swappable switches, RGB lighting, wireless connectivity, and a large 8,000mAh battery. At $139, it targets people who want a keyboard that looks distinctive without giving up the flexibility expected from enthusiast mechanical boards. The keyboard uses a compact 75% layout with 83 keys, a

Netflix is reportedly asking some account holders to connect a separate email address to each profile, a change that could make shared accounts more tightly controlled. The requirement has not been formally announced by Netflix, but screenshots and reports from affected customers suggest that the rollout has already started for some people. The new prompt reportedly asks profile holders to add an email address

A recently disclosed BitLocker weakness called YellowKey has raised concerns because it could allow an attacker with physical access to a Windows PC to bypass full-disk encryption using a USB drive and a reboot. The flaw is serious, but it is unlikely to affect most people in everyday situations. YellowKey requires someone to physically possess your computer long enough to connect a USB device

Microsoft is ending support for Microsoft 365 and Office apps installed through the Microsoft Store in December 2026. If you use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, or other Office apps from the Store version, you will need to move to the Click-to-Run installation type to continue receiving security updates. The change does not mean Office apps will suddenly stop opening after December. However, they will

Google has released Chrome 150 with fixes for 382 security vulnerabilities, including 15 critical flaws that could put browsers and personal data at risk if left unpatched. No active attacks have been reported so far, but the size of the update makes it important to install as soon as possible. The new version is rolling out as Chrome 150.0.7871.46 and 150.0.7871.47 for Windows and

Microsoft is reportedly preparing another redesign for the Windows 11 Start menu, with new resizing options, section controls, and performance improvements expected to arrive with Windows 11 26H2 later this year. The updated Start menu is aimed at fixing one of the biggest complaints about the current design: it takes up too much screen space. The existing menu has been gradually rolling out across

Opera has introduced a new browser security feature called Paste Protect that aims to stop ClickFix attacks and other clipboard hijacking tricks before harmful code reaches your computer. The feature is enabled by default in Opera’s desktop browser and monitors copied content in real time for suspicious commands. Clipboard hijacking has become a growing problem because many attacks no longer rely on traditional downloads

PC shipments in the United States fell 7% year over year in the first quarter of 2026, marking the market’s sharpest annual decline since late 2023. A total of 15.8 million desktops and laptops still shipped during the quarter, but rising memory and storage costs are making lower-priced systems harder to sell. The slowdown is being driven by several problems at once. Component supplies

NASA is considering a rover based on Mars Perseverance hardware for future Moon Base missions, with nuclear power emerging as a possible solution for keeping it active in the Moon’s darkest and coldest regions. The concept rover, known as PROMISE, could eventually operate near the lunar South Pole, where permanently shadowed craters may contain frozen water and other useful resources. These locations are among

Meta is facing criticism after placing new limits on a smart glasses feature that previously worked without restrictions. The company now limits Conversation Focus to three hours per month for people without a subscription, despite the feature reportedly relying on processing inside the glasses rather than Meta’s cloud infrastructure. Conversation Focus is designed to make voices easier to hear in noisy environments. It uses

A hardware modder has turned an e-ink development board into a working Game Boy-style handheld that can run classic games at up to 60Hz. The project, called PaperBoy S3, uses an M5Stack PaperS3 board with an e-ink display and an ESP32-S3 dual-core processor, along with a modified version of the CrankBoy emulator. The result is unusual because e-ink screens are normally associated with e-readers,

Clicks is preparing to launch the Clicks Communicator, an Android smartphone with a built-in physical keyboard, 5G support, and a compact design that recalls classic BlackBerry devices. The company is targeting a late 2026 release, with reservations currently priced at $499 and early deposits starting at $199. The Communicator is different from Clicks’ existing keyboard cases because it is a complete standalone phone. Instead

A new prompt injection attack called BioShocking shows how a malicious webpage disguised as a simple game could trick AI browsers and agents into ignoring safety rules, visiting harmful websites, and exposing private information. The attack was created as a proof of concept by security researchers and targets AI-powered browsers, browser assistants, and autonomous agents that can browse websites, follow instructions, and complete tasks

A new study from the European Southern Observatory warns that plans to place more than 1.7 million additional satellites into orbit could seriously damage ground-based astronomy. The report highlights SpaceX’s proposed million-satellite network for space-based data centers as one of the biggest concerns, arguing that uncontrolled growth in low Earth orbit could make some telescope observations far less effective. The study focuses on a

Intel has quietly increased the recommended pricing for its Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core Ultra 5 250K Plus desktop processors, reducing some of the value advantage these Arrow Lake Refresh chips had at launch. The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is now listed at $339 to $349, up from its original $289 to $299 range. The Core Ultra 5 250K Plus has

Apple is reportedly preparing a larger production run for its first foldable iPhone, with suppliers said to be targeting around 10 million units for 2026. The device has not been announced, but the reported order volume suggests Apple may be confident that demand will be strong despite a possible starting price near $2,500. The foldable iPhone is widely expected to launch alongside the iPhone

Google has lost its final appeal against a €4.1 billion European Union antitrust fine connected to Android business practices. The Court of Justice of the European Union has upheld the penalty, ending a legal fight that began after regulators accused Google of using Android to protect and strengthen its search and browser dominance. The fine, originally issued in 2018, is now worth roughly $4.7