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Samsung vs. Samsung: Confusion swirls over alleged RAM supply dispute
Samsung Electronics, one of the world’s largest technology companies, was recently denied a new shipment of RAM by Samsung Semiconductor Global, according to industry sources. The two Samsung subsidiaries were reportedly pushed into negotiating a new supply plan at a higher price, a consequence of the ongoing AI-driven spending boom…
Apple announces more senior execs are leaving, including its general counsel and DEI chief
Adams, who will retire in January 2026, has served as Apple’s general counsel since 2017, when she joined from Honeywell. Few companies deal with as many legal issues as Apple, from lawsuits relating to patents and products, to dealing with regulators and antitrust complaints in other countries.
Fans are bringing Unreal Tournament 2004 back to life with Epic's blessing
The OldUnreal modding community recently announced that it received permission from Epic Games to host an updated installer for Unreal Tournament 2004. Within the next few months, users will be able to easily download, play, and host the popular multiplayer shooter on modern versions of Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Kohler's $600 AI toilet camera sparks major privacy concerns
Kohler Health, the new division from home-products company Kohler, announced the Dekoda in October. The company says the images it captures, combined with its validated machine-learning algorithms, offer valuable insights into your health and wellness.
Someone swapped 192GB of DDR5 for a 5070 Ti, but the price difference is stunning
As AI data centers grab more of the world’s DRAM and prices for consumer kits skyrocket, we noted last month that 64GB of G.Skill Trident Z5 DDR5 6000 was selling for a stunning $599 – more than a PS5 or and RTX 5070.
DDR5 vs. DDR4 Gaming Performance Revisited
With DDR5 prices still rising, DDR4 vs. DDR5 is back in focus as we test whether pairing DDR4 with a budget Intel Core i5 CPU can offset the cost of DDR5 and challenge the Ryzen competition.
AMD to slightly raise Radeon GPU prices, but Ryzen CPUs remain safe for now
An anonymous industry distribution source recently told Tom’s Hardware that memory module prices for AMD’s latest Radeon graphics cards sent to board partners have risen by $10 per 8GB. These increases are expected to eventually trickle to retail, with subsequent price adjustments expected in January.
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