Samsung’s $90 Billion Phone Gamble
Samsung is targeting 130 trillion won ($90.3 billion) in mobile division sales for 2026. But component cost inflation makes Galaxy S26 price hikes “inevitable.” This creates a major dilemma for the tech giant.
Category: Hardware
Apple Finally Cracks India’s Top 5 Phone Market
India’s smartphone market saw explosive 18% value growth in Q3 2025, driven by premium device demand. Apple finally cracked the country’s top five brands while commanding 28% of the market’s total value.
AMD’s Driver Dilemma: The Business Behind GPU Support Cycles
AMD’s controversial decision to limit driver updates for RDNA 1 and RDNA 2 GPUs represents more than just technical support – it’s a calculated business move with significant revenue implications. The company’s clarification following user backlash shows the delicate balance between resource allocat
Layered Material Breakthrough Could Revolutionize AI Chip Efficiency
Researchers have developed a layered material that reduces electrical resistance by five orders of magnitude when oxidized. This breakthrough could dramatically improve the efficiency of next-generation AI chips and memristors. The discovery represents a fundamental advance in materials science for
AMD’s AI Workstation Play: Radeon PRO R9700 Reshapes Professional Graphics
AMD’s new Radeon AI PRO R9700 brings RDNA4 architecture to professional workstations at an aggressive $1299 price point. The 32GB card offers surprising graphics performance despite its AI focus, creating new competition in the professional GPU space. This strategic move could reshape workstation pr
AMD’s Driver Reversal: Smart Business or Desperate Damage Control?
AMD just walked back plans to limit driver updates for older Radeon cards after significant community backlash. This reversal reveals critical insights about AMD’s market position and customer retention strategy in the competitive GPU space.
Samsung’s Ergonomic Shift Signals Smartphone Maturation
Samsung’s leaked Galaxy S26 Ultra redesign marks a pivotal moment in smartphone evolution. After years of chasing technical specifications, the industry is finally prioritizing what users actually experience. This ergonomic shift reveals much about where mobile technology is headed.
Samsung’s Galaxy A57 Emerges as Mid-Range Successor for 2026
Samsung’s Galaxy A57 has appeared in test firmware, confirming development of the mid-range successor. The device may feature the new Exynos 1680 chipset and launch in March 2026.
Google’s Thermostat Sunset: The High Cost of Smart Home Obsolescence
Google has quietly pulled the plug on first and second generation Nest Thermostats, stripping them of smart functionality. This move highlights the hidden costs of connected home technology and raises questions about product longevity in the IoT era.
Lava Agni 4’s Metal Build Signals Premium Shift in Indian Smartphone Market
Lava’s Agni 4 teaser reveals a significant design upgrade with metal construction, marking a departure from previous models. The company is positioning itself for stronger competition in India’s evolving smartphone landscape.