Facing a potential DIY PC building freeze in 2026 due to stratospheric memory prices, one enthusiast is shifting focus. The plan is to dive deep into adjacent hobbies and finally tinker with the hardware already collecting dust. It’s a year for learning, not buying.
According to a new report, Apple has no plans for a significant Mac Pro update in 2026, leaving the future of its flagship desktop in doubt. The company reportedly sees the more compact Mac Studio as the ideal pro machine, especially with an M5 Ultra chip coming next year.
According to a new supply chain report, ASUS is planning a significant production increase for DDR4-based motherboards in Q1 2026. The move targets continued demand for budget-friendly AM4 and Intel systems amid stubbornly high DDR5 memory pricing.
For years, Linux has consistently outperformed Windows on the same hardware, especially in demanding creative workloads. But a recent test of a Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 with an Intel Core Ultra 7 255H processor flipped the script, with Windows 11 coming out ahead. The author and even Lenovo’s own te
TrendForce has revised its 2026 notebook shipment forecast downward to 173 million units, a 5.4% year-over-year decline. The report cites surging memory prices squeezing profits, but notes Apple’s integrated supply chain makes it less vulnerable.
Samsung aims to be the first to natively integrate Google Photos into its televisions. The plan involves three new AI-powered experiences rolling out throughout 2026, starting with a “Memories” feature exclusive to Samsung TVs for six months.
The ALMA radio telescope array is now fully equipped for the first time. German institutes have delivered 145 specialized amplifiers for its Band 2 receiver, enabling new studies of cold cosmic gas and complex organic molecules.
Samsung’s latest software update for the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic appears to be causing serious problems. Users are reporting that the One UI 8 Watch update may be bricking their wearables, making them unusable.
The long-rumored AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, featuring 3D V-Cache on both of its core complexes, has appeared in Geekbench and Passmark results. The leaks confirm the chip’s 16-core design and 192MB of L3 cache, matching specs leaked back in October. Performance looks similar to the existing 9950X3D, but
Samsung’s new 2nm Exynos 2600 chip is a major milestone. Reports indicate it’s the first with a GPU developed in-house by Samsung, a significant step toward independence.
