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4+ min ago (346+ words) One of the world's largest memory manufacturers has warned that RAM and storage shortages are unlikely to ease anytime soon, with constraints expected to persist well beyond next year as AI demand continues to surge. Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra addressed the issue directly during the company's latest earnings call, saying the imbalance between supply and demand is likely to persist for years rather than months. "Sustained and strong industry demand, along with supply constraints, are contributing to tight market conditions and we expect these conditions to persist beyond calendar 2026," Mehrotra said during the call. According to Mehrotra, accelerating AI data center buildouts are driving a sharp upward revision in memory demand forecasts, leaving manufacturers unable to keep up. "Over the last few months, our customers' AI data center buildout plans have driven a sharp increase in demand forecast for memory…...

5+ min ago (350+ words) The perfect way to jump into PS5 this Christmas Currys is offering some of the best pre-Christmas PS5 deals going right now, and has slashed the price of a bunch of excellent console-and-game combos. These are perfect if you missed Black Friday or are looking for a cheaper way to treat yourself - or someone else - this Christmas time. Our pick of the cheapest and most wallet-friendly way into theworld of PS5 with Currys right now is a PS5 Slim Digital Edition that you can get for just "289 (was "429). " Browse all of Currys' PS5 consoles here However, if you'd prefer to also have the disc drive for physical media, then the standard PS5 Slim is absolutely worth considering at a price of "379 (was "479). And if you want to go real big with your PS5 at Currys this Christmas, then the PS5 Pro console is down to just "579 (was "689). We've…...

8+ min ago (207+ words) The DRAM industry surely has something new to offer us each day, given its increasing mainstream presence. Now, it appears that Samsung is investigating its employees for allegedly taking bribes related to the memory supply. The DRAM Supply Chain Is Now Heading to Desperate Levels, As Every Distributor Is Looking For Memory Capacity Almost every major company involved in the computing market is scrambling to acquire DRAM inventory. While Big Tech is signing LTAs with manufacturers like SK hynix and Samsung, the relatively minor players need to find a workaround to fulfill demand. One way to achieve this is by [] [A close-up of Samsung memory chips, with one displaying the code ]The DRAM industry surely has something new to offer us each day, given its increasing mainstream presence Now, it appears that Samsung is investigating its employees for allegedly taking…...

10+ min ago (348+ words) These are the devices I've tested this year that I highly recommend as holiday gifts " and they're on sale! Each year, I test and review a wide range of tech from laptops, desktops, and handheld gaming PCs, to various computer accessories. Since this year is drawing to a close, I took a moment to think back on all of the devices I've tested that stood out to me most, whether due to their impressive performance, unique features, or reliable designs. Here are my favorite tech things of 2025 that I personally have used and love. Some of them even happen to be on sale, so you can grab them at a discount if interested. Whether you're looking for some new tech for yourself or are trying to find the perfect gift for a loved one, these are all devices I personally…...

14+ min ago (293+ words) Microsoft has confirmed that Xbox has no formal partnership with Kick, after the streaming platform used the brand's name in official material, sparking confusion. On Dec 17, Kick posted "kick [handshake] xbox" on X, leading some to believe Microsoft had entered a formal partnership with the Stake-backed site. Trainwreck, who is involved with the business and one of the early adopters of the Kick platform, added, "Big moves" " adding to the impression that Kick and Xbox had teamed up in some way. As the images circulated on social media, criticism quickly followed, with some accusing Xbox of aligning itself with a platform some view as controversial. Kick has previously faced criticism due to its association with online gambling and streamers who were banned from Twitch due to inappropriate behavior. A post which has over 1.3 million views and 40,000 likes reads "Microsoft has…...

16+ min ago (129+ words) NVIDIA has promoted their R590 driver series to stable with the release today of the NVIDIA 590.48.01 Linux driver as their latest new feature branch version... - Categories Computers Display Drivers Graphics Cards Linux Gaming Memory Motherboards Processors Software Storage Operating Systems Peripherals NVIDIA 590.48.01 Linux Driver Brings R590 Series To Stable Michael Larabel is the principal author of Phoronix.com and founded the site in 2004 with a focus on enriching the Linux hardware experience. Michael has written more than 20,000 articles covering the state of Linux hardware support, Linux performance, graphics drivers, and other topics. Michael is also the lead developer of the Phoronix Test Suite, Phoromatic, and OpenBenchmarking.org automated benchmarking software. He can be followed via Twitter, LinkedIn, or contacted via MichaelLarabel.com....

17+ min ago (531+ words) TL;DR: The AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer - Associate certification exam is a practical exam. Combining theory with hands-on experience will increase your chances of achieving a pass result. The popular AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate certification was renamed as AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer - Associate (SOA-C03) recently. The new gown reflects the change in both the available AWS technologies and job roles. As such, new services were added to the exam topic list, and AWS reorganized some of the task statements. The certification exam now heavily tests your deployment, operation, and maintenance skills both in single and multi-account environments. As it has been the case with the previous version, the renamed certification has a large focus on settings, configurations and automations. I believe that learning only theory or cramming these configuration options might not be enough to pass the exam. Also,…...

17+ min ago (349+ words) The elusive Iranian hacking group known as Prince of Persia (also called Infy) is far from retired. Despite appearing to go dark for nearly three years, newly published research from SafeBreach Labs shows the group is not only active but has significantly expanded its reach. SafeBreach, a breach simulation leader, discovered these hidden activities and shared its investigation with Hackread.com. Their team has tracked the group since 2019, noting they are now "operating at a broader scale, with more advanced tooling than previously understood." First discovered in 2016, the group gained notoriety for Operation Mermaid, which targeted Danish diplomats. Historically, they have focused on political targets, such as the 2013 Iranian elections and media outlets like BBC Persia, rather than stealing money. After a major shutdown, the group evolved, introducing the Foudre and Tonnerre malware families to regain control of their operations....

18+ min ago (478+ words) Unlocking your phone without its IMEI is difficult. People sometimes switch providers or buy used phones without checking IMEI unlock. This causes network difficulties, blocked signals, and false unlock services. The good news is that you can avoid all of this by running an IMEI Unlock Check. With one number, you can learn if your phone is locked, unlocked, blacklisted, or eligible for a legal carrier unlock. This guide explains IMEI, why it matters, and how Dr.Fone imei check makes it easy, legal, and safe. Unlocking phones requires IMEI numbers. Each phone is unique, like fingerprints. International Mobile Equipment ID. Mobile networks identify devices with this 15-digit number. Consider it your phone's mobile serial number. IMEIs affect network access, security, and unlocking. The phone's contract, network lock, loss, or theft are reported to carriers. The carrier will check your IMEI…...

21+ min ago (368+ words) The ability to deploy effectors like LUCAS without the need for more permanent launch systems, like the Mark 41 vertical launch system (VLS), will allow deployment from a wider range of warships and even auxiliaries, as well as employment from austere locations on land. The announcement comes only weeks after the U.S. announced the deployment of a one-way attack drone (or one-way attack unmanned aerial vehicle (OWUAV)) squadron to the Middle East under the command of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). Task Force Scorpion Strike (TFSS) is intended to leverage new developments in low-cost UAV systems to more rapidly deploy new capabilities to frontline forces. "This first successful launch of LUCAS from a naval vessel marks a significant milestone in rapidly delivering affordable and effective unmanned capabilities to the warfighter," said Vice Adm. Curt Renshaw, commander of the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet. "This achievement demonstrates the…...