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Intel CEO Says AI Memory Shortage Will Last Two to Three Years
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan says AI hardware, mainly memory, will stay scarce for two to three years as contract RAM prices climb.
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan says AI hardware, mainly memory, will stay scarce for two to three years as contract RAM prices climb.
Bad Bunny's record-breaking UK stadium shows in June 2026 drew more than 104,000 fans and ran on four Disguise GX 3+ media servers plus a fifth backup, despite larger screens and more content than an earlier leg, according to TechRadar. The production also used grandMA lighting, isolated networks and custom satellite systems for live crowd photos and a live-rendered animated frog.
A new Mac app called RemoveMacAI deletes Apple Intelligence and related files. A TechRadar test freed 11.7GB, but unsigned-app warnings give pause.
SpaceXSI is bundling X Premium, Grok and Cursor into a single plan called The X Subscription, with five tiers from free to $200 a month. Existing X Premium+ subscribers will pay the same or less for a comparable plan, according to TechCrunch AI.
OpenAI is rolling out ChatGPT Dots, always-on AI agents, to Pro and Business Premium subscribers, with usage tied to monthly limits and powered by GPT-6 Astra.
ChangXin Memory Technologies said its new architecture can pack more data into a smaller space, triggering a selloff in global memory-chip stocks and raising questions about competition with Micron, SK Hynix and Samsung.
Elgato launches the $99.99 Wave Go, a 7-gram clip-on wireless mic for mobile creators, taking on DJI’s Mic Mini.
Engadget reports retired EV batteries can be repaired, repurposed for storage or recycled, depending on condition and cost.
Jieyue Terminal has released STEPX Neo, a model-native agent phone, and Amoo, its on-device personal agent. According to Ifanr, the device emphasizes memory, planning and cross-app action over conventional flagship specs.
Amex launched a framework to authenticate cardholder purchase intent before AI agents complete transactions.
Trellix launched Wise for Private Cloud to let enterprises run AI security operations inside their own environments.
Chip startup xMEMS Labs has started mass production of the XMC-2400 and XMC-4800, two solid-state coolers that use a vibrating silicon membrane to move air in AI glasses, smartphones and data center storage.
Jackery has cut the price of its Explorer 1000 V2 portable power station, with the Dune White model now $519 and the black version $499, according to TechRadar.
Beats and The Pokémon Company announced a special-edition Beats Pill with Pikachu and Mimikyu designs, Pokémon charms, and interactive packaging. It will be available to order Oct. 15 for $149.99.
A Reddit user built a 3D-printed cradle with a 60mm Noctua fan that cuts Galaxy Watch 9 charging from 15% to 100% to 1 hour 15 minutes, targeting thermal throttling Samsung has not fixed.
Daiichi Kosho says a malware infection at a contractor may have exposed data on 8.7 million customers and employees.
Engadget explains why phones overheat on CarPlay or Android Auto, citing heat, charging and workload, plus fixes.
Apple introduced HomeView, a $299 smart display with Siri AI, facial recognition and smart-home controls, alongside a new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini 2. HomeView ships Nov. 13, while HomePod mini 2 arrives Oct. 30 without Siri AI at launch.
Kearney ranks the UK among Europe’s slowest-growing data center markets, forecasting 17.6% annual demand growth to 2030, versus 36% in Ireland. High land and energy costs and slow grid connections are cited as obstacles.
Apple's Oct. 13 'Welcome home' event signals a smart home push, with rumors of a display hub, refreshed HomePod Mini and new Apple TV 4K.
Austin-based Icon raised $200 million in Series D funding co-led by Baillie Gifford and BlackRock, bringing total funding to $700 million at a reported $1.4 billion valuation as it scales its multi-story Titan construction system.
NASA's Perseverance has driven 28.10 miles on Mars, beating Opportunity's 28.06 miles for the off-world distance record.
MI5 chief Ken McCallum warned that anti-immigration extremists are increasingly likely to consider attacks on UK immigration centres and asylum hotels. He said the shift to violence was the most marked trend in MI5's caseload over the past year, as the overall UK terror threat level rose.
Engadget explains how backup cameras differ from rearview cameras, which provide continuous video and remain optional.