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CPU prices jump 20% since March as Intel and AMD eye further increases
Intel has already raised its prices twice this year, while AMD is reportedly planning two price hikes for its server chips – one in Q2 and another in Q3 – totaling around 16 – 17%. Supply chain insiders attribute these increases to capacity bottlenecks, with new products from Intel and…
iPhone 18 Pro to lead Apple's four-phase camera upgrade strategy
Digital Chat Station, a popular account on the Chinese social media app Weibo, claims the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will ship with the new feature on the main rear camera. Since the iPhone 14 Pro, the primary cameras on the rear of the top-tier iPhones have used a…
$77 million tax break, one new permanent job: JPMorgan data center deal sparks backlash
New York Focus reports that the Rockland County Industrial Development Agency approved the incentive for JPMorgan’s expansion in Orangeburg, New York, near the New Jersey border. The deal moved forward with little opportunity for public scrutiny.
Gemini can now look through your Google Photos to create AI images, with a few caveats
In a new Gemini feature tied to Google Photos, the company says its AI can tap into your photo library. The goal is to “use actual images of you and your loved ones” when generating AI content.
Framework unveils new Laptop 13 Pro, OcuLink kit, and lap keyboard
Pre-orders are now open for the Framework Laptop 13 Pro. Starting at $1,199, the notebook supports Intel Core Ultra Series 3 CPUs and has a longer battery life, a haptic touchpad, a new screen, PCIe 5.0 support, and Ubuntu certification. The upgrades are also available individually, so owners of older…
Meta will record employee screens, clicks, and keystrokes to train AI that may replace them
A new tool called Model Capability Initiative (MCI) will run on work-related apps and also take occasional snapshots of workers’ screens, according to internal memos seen by Reuters.
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