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: Hardware
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.
Apple finally fixes Vision Pro’s two biggest problems
Apple has addressed two of the most criticized aspects of the Vision Pro headset. The Personas feature has graduated from beta with dramatically improved realism, while a new band design solves comfort issues.
Data Center Gets AI Makeover, Cuts Energy Use 80%
A Swiss data center just underwent a remarkable transformation that cut energy use by 80% while becoming AI-ready. The project used innovative rear-door cooling technology installed while the facility remained fully operational. This represents a major step forward for sustainable high-performance c
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.
Apple Set to Overtake Samsung in Global Smartphone Race
According to Counterpoint Research, Apple will dethrone Samsung as the world’s top smartphone maker in 2025 and maintain that lead through at least 2029. The iPhone 17 lineup exceeded expectations with 9% year-over-year growth, while Samsung only managed 4.6% growth in the same quarter.
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
HP cutting up to 6,000 jobs in AI pivot amid cost pressures
HP is cutting thousands of jobs as it pivots toward AI and deals with rising component costs. The company expects to save $1 billion through the restructuring while warning about margin pressures ahead.
HP shares tumble as company announces major layoffs, weak outlook
HP is cutting up to 6,000 jobs and issuing weaker-than-expected earnings guidance for fiscal 2026. The company’s shares fell 5% in extended trading as it blamed U.S. trade regulations for increased costs.
Your SSD’s Dirty Secret: Data Fades When Unplugged
Your reliable SSD could be slowly losing data right now if it’s sitting unplugged. Consumer SSDs using TLC or QLC NAND can only retain data for 1-3 years without power. This makes them risky for long-term archival storage compared to hard drives.