Samsung has made a strategic move to strengthen its semiconductor division by hiring John Rayfield, a seasoned executive with deep experience at AMD and Intel. This development signals the company’s renewed focus on enhancing its in-house Exynos processors and competing more aggressively in the mobile chipset market. Rayfield, who previously served as Corporate Vice President…
Dell has expanded its gaming monitor lineup in China with the introduction of two new SE HG series monitors, targeting entry-level gamers who want high refresh rates without breaking the bank. The newly unveiled SE2426HG and SE2726HG models both feature Full HD 1080p resolution paired with a fast 240Hz refresh rate, ensuring smooth gameplay and…
A new DIY Steam Machine build is making waves online after a YouTube creator demonstrated how a defective PlayStation 5 chip can be repurposed to run modern games smoothly. The setup, featured on the ETA Prime channel, uses a discarded mining board built around a B-grade PS5 system-on-chip with some components disabled. The creator transformed…
A recent study by CodeRabbit has revealed that human developers continue to outperform AI in writing accurate and secure code, despite the growing adoption of AI-assisted programming tools. The analysis shows that while AI can boost productivity, it also introduces significantly more errors, raising concerns about code quality and review efficiency. According to CodeRabbit’s findings,…
Xiaomi has officially confirmed that its highly anticipated flagship, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, is set to launch in China next week. The announcement ends weeks of speculation and rumor surrounding the release, fueling excitement among tech enthusiasts and smartphone users worldwide. While the company has not provided an exact date, the confirmation aligns with earlier…
After nearly two years of stability, hard disk drive (HDD) prices are once again on the rise, driven by renewed demand and market dynamics in China. According to a report from Digitimes Asia, citing Nikkei, HDD contract prices increased by approximately 4% quarter over quarter in Q4 2025. This marks the largest quarterly increase in…
German digital bank N26 has once again come under regulatory pressure after financial watchdog BaFin imposed a new set of restrictions, citing serious operational weaknesses. The move marks the latest challenge for the online lender, which has been under scrutiny for several years. According to BaFin, a special audit conducted last year uncovered major deficiencies…
Meta has postponed the launch of its upcoming mixed reality glasses, code-named Phoenix, moving the release window from late 2026 to the first half of 2027. The revised timeline reflects a broader shift in strategy within the company’s hardware division, as leadership prioritises stability, performance and long-term sustainability over rapid releases. Business Insider reported that…
OpenAI has taken a significant step toward expanding its global infrastructure footprint by striking an agreement with Australian data centre operator NextDC to develop a large-scale artificial intelligence facility in western Sydney. The Brisbane-headquartered firm confirmed it has signed a memorandum of understanding with OpenAI to jointly create an advanced AI campus featuring a high-density…
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced a temporary suspension of its mobile device registration service this weekend, citing planned system maintenance by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). The disruption will affect the Device Identification Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS), which handles verification and registration of mobile devices entering Pakistan. According to the notice,…