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Category: Hardware

Your Router’s Secret Upgrade? It’s Not a New Router.
ComputingHardwareNetworking

Your Router’s Secret Upgrade? It’s Not a New Router.

According to XDA-Developers, swapping a basic unmanaged switch for a managed one is one of the best upgrades for a home network. It offloads local traffic from your router’s CPU, potentially doubling transfer speeds from 120MB/s to near 300MB/s on 2.5GbE links. This lets your router focus on firewal

by Darren HoltJanuary 30, 2026
The Memory Price Surge is Just Getting Started
BusinessHardwareSemiconductors

The Memory Price Surge is Just Getting Started

The memory market is in a full-blown melt-up, with SanDisk’s stock rocketing 1,755% since its debut. AI demand is so strong that supply can’t keep up, and the biggest companies are warning the crunch will last for years. For regular consumers, it’s about to get expensive.

by Darren HoltJanuary 30, 2026
Dell’s New 52-Inch 6K Curved Monitor Is a Single-Cable Powerhouse
ComputingHardwareTechnology

Dell’s New 52-Inch 6K Curved Monitor Is a Single-Cable Powerhouse

Dell has unveiled a massive new curved monitor designed to consolidate your workspace. The UltraSharp U5226KW features a 52-inch 6K IPS Black panel and a built-in Thunderbolt 4 dock with 140W charging. It starts at a price of $2,233.

by Darren HoltJanuary 30, 2026
Tesla Invests $2B in xAI Despite Shareholder Vote
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Tesla Invests $2B in xAI Despite Shareholder Vote

Tesla is moving forward with a $2 billion investment in Elon Musk’s xAI, even after shareholders voted against the idea. The deal comes as xAI also buys $430 million worth of Tesla batteries for its data centers.

by Darren HoltJanuary 30, 2026
MAME’s New Update Finally Gets the Apple Lisa Right
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MAME’s New Update Finally Gets the Apple Lisa Right

The latest MAME update marks a major milestone for emulating Apple’s pioneering, expensive 1983 Lisa computer. It also adds support for a lost arcade shooter and improves the experience for lightgun games.

by Leo RenshawJanuary 29, 2026
Samsung’s Chip Gamble: Why 2026 Could Be a Bloodbath for MediaTek
HardwareManufacturingSemiconductors

Samsung’s Chip Gamble: Why 2026 Could Be a Bloodbath for MediaTek

A new forecast shows a major shakeup in smartphone chip shipments for 2026. While Samsung is projected to grow, MediaTek could take a massive 8 percentage point hit. The mid-range market slowdown is turning up the heat.

by Leo RenshawJanuary 29, 2026
Asus drops a 1.4kg business laptop with a monster Ryzen AI chip
ComputingHardwareInnovation

Asus drops a 1.4kg business laptop with a monster Ryzen AI chip

Asus has unveiled the ExpertBook B3 G2, a new Copilot+ PC business laptop. The top model features AMD’s powerful Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 processor with a 55 TOPS NPU, all in a chassis starting at just 1.41 kilograms.

by Darren HoltJanuary 29, 2026
Samsung’s Memory Boom Fuels Record $26B Quarter, But Phones May Get Pricier
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Samsung’s Memory Boom Fuels Record $26B Quarter, But Phones May Get Pricier

Samsung’s memory division is riding high on the AI boom, posting massive revenue and locking in key HBM4 deals with NVIDIA. However, the success story is tempered by rising costs in its smartphone business, which may lead to price increases for consumers.

by Leo RenshawJanuary 29, 2026
Should you skip the OLED MacBook Pro for the M5 model?
ComputingHardwareInnovation

Should you skip the OLED MacBook Pro for the M5 model?

A new report suggests Apple’s M6 MacBook Pro with an OLED touchscreen could launch in late 2026. But with potential price hikes, a memory crisis, and first-gen risks, the imminent M5 model might be the wiser upgrade. Here’s why playing it safe could save you money and headaches.

by Darren HoltJanuary 26, 2026
Oxford Instruments inks deal to power AOI’s US chipmaking push
HardwareManufacturingSemiconductors

Oxford Instruments inks deal to power AOI’s US chipmaking push

Oxford Instruments has signed an equipment supply deal with Applied Optoelectronics (AOI). The agreement will support AOI’s expansion of indium phosphide (InP) optoelectronic device manufacturing in Texas.

by Mason DraytonJanuary 26, 2026

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