Raspberry Pi Prices Are Going Up, Blame AI
Raspberry Pi is increasing prices on most of its popular single-board computers. The hikes, from $5 to $25 per model, are due to soaring memory costs driven by AI infrastructure demand.
Category: Computing
Apple Might Use Intel to Make Chips, But It’s Not What You Think
According to a new report, Apple is planning to have Intel manufacture some of its future Apple Silicon chips. This wouldn’t be a return to Intel CPUs, but a strategic diversification of chip production. The move is seen as a nod to U.S. manufacturing priorities.
Dell Says Half a Billion People Are Avoiding Windows 11
In a recent earnings call, Dell’s COO Jeff Clarke painted a stark picture of Windows 11 adoption. He stated that roughly 500 million PCs capable of running the OS haven’t been upgraded, with another 500 million too old to even try. This has left Dell’s sales momentum for Windows 11 devices lagging s
Ex-Intel CEO Says Quantum Computing Will Pop AI Bubble
Pat Gelsinger claims quantum computing will become mainstream much faster than expected, potentially ending the GPU era. He also reveals Intel’s “basic discipline” problems during his tenure. The former CEO sees quantum as the “holy trinity” alongside classical and AI computing.
Microsoft Teams is finally getting a speed boost
Microsoft Teams is getting a dedicated process to handle calling features separately from the main app. The change should make Teams launch faster and feel more responsive. Rollout begins worldwide in early January 2026.
WinUIpad’s Latest Update Shows Why Windows Development Is So Hard
The latest WinUIpad update adds word count and cursor position features but highlights ongoing frustrations with Windows App SDK development. The developer spent weeks debugging app shutdown crashes and had to reuse 5+ year-old code for basic functionality. Even simple features require complex worka
Google’s AI comeback is rattling the entire tech industry
Google has staged a dramatic AI comeback with Gemini 3 and its Ironwood TPU chip, sending Alphabet shares surging 5% on Monday. Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff says he’s switching from ChatGPT after just two hours with Gemini 3, calling the improvement “insane.”
The x86 Monopoly in Supercomputing is Finally Crumbling
The era of x86 dominance in high-performance computing is ending. Intel’s share of TOP500 supercomputers has plummeted from nearly 90% to just 57% over the past decade as Arm, AMD, and even open-source RISC-V architectures gain serious traction in the world’s most powerful machines.
Google’s “Aluminium OS” Takes Aim at Windows and macOS
Google is developing a new operating system called Aluminium OS that merges Android and ChromeOS. The platform is intended to compete with Windows and macOS across laptops, tablets, and desktops. This represents a major strategic shift for Google’s computing ambitions.
Intel’s Arrow Lake CPUs Get Smarter With Age on Linux
One year after launch, Intel’s flagship Arrow Lake processor is delivering significantly better performance per watt on Linux. The improvements come entirely from software optimizations rather than hardware changes. This demonstrates the ongoing value of open-source development for squeezing more fr