Search computers and electronics

51+ min ago (708+ words) Micron Technology is winding down its consumer-facing Crucial brand to focus on providing RAM and other components to the AI industry, The Wall Street Journal reports. The company plans to continue shipping Crucial RAM and storage through February 2026, and will honor warranty service and support for its existing Crucial products even after it stops selling directly to consumers."The AI-driven growth in the data center has led to a surge in demand for memory and storage. Micron has made the difficult decision to exit the Crucial consumer business in order to improve supply and support for our larger, strategic customers in faster-growing segments," Sumit Sadana, Micron Technology's EVP and Chief Business Officer said in an announcement to investors. Micron Technology didn't share how many jobs could be impacted by shuttering Crucial, but did note that it hoped to soften the…...

1+ hour, 18+ min ago (178+ words) The Chicken Run: Eggstraction publisher is preparing to make 27 employees redundant. Retro Studios has built incredible atmosphere, puzzle-solving and environmental diversity. Based on the length of the development cycle, we must assume it's designed primarily around the limits of Switch 1 (we have yet to see that version of the game) so the strategy for Switch 2 is seemingly to supercharge a good-looking game to run and feel even better. Benn waiting on this game for a lonnnng time. Yes! And they said that MP4 has top notch HDR effects, if you have a capable Display like OLED or MiniLED. man this review makes me so hyped for the game now. Really happy with the overall presentation here. Now I'm debating running the game in performance mode since it looks like only the resolution takes a hit while everything else remains the same....

1+ hour, 18+ min ago (204+ words) Valve reassuringly states: "We're Still Working on VR" in a recent interview, whilst confirming the Steam Deck and VR teams work together. I wonder if that means some games will be VR only again. I just want them to go back to their roots where the majority of their games are made for a modern mid/high spec PC. yeah, i heard the same team that is working on HF3 is working on new VR games. Is Half Life Alyx coming for PSVR2 ? Would be nice They are talking about hardware here and the direction that Valve might take with future hardware. And, interestingly, they might be going the standalone route. This is honestly the way to go if they want the device to reach more people as shown by the Quest 2 sales. New games let's go. More players in the manufacturing…...

2+ hour, 59+ min ago (317+ words) [Xiaomi A24i 2026 Budget Monitor]Xiaomi has quietly updated its entry-level monitor offering. The new Xiaomi A24i 2026 model has just been spotted on the brand's official global website that revealed most of its key specs and features, while also revealing some of the upgrades over its predecessor. So here's everything you need to know. Xiaomi A24i 2026 Monitor: What's [] The post Xiaomi's Budget Monitor Refresh Brings a Few New Upgrades appeared first on Gizmochina. [Xiaomi A24i 2026 Budget Monitor] Xiaomi has quietly updated its entry-level monitor offering. The new Xiaomi A24i 2026 model has just been spotted on the brand's official global website that revealed most of its key specs and features, while also revealing some of the upgrades over its predecessor. So here's everything you need to know. Xiaomi A24i 2026 Monitor: What's new and what's improved? The Chinese tech giant's upcoming entry level monitor is arriving soon with a…...

3+ hour, 55+ min ago (489+ words) Amazon announced Wednesday that it's introducing a new AI-powered Fire TV feature that lets viewers jump to specific movie scenes on Prime Video simply by describing them to Alexa+. "Our number one mission at Fire TV is getting you to what you want to watch'fast," Amazon wrote in a blog post. "Today's launch builds on that mission with this new AI-powered feature. Just describe a movie scene like you would to a friend, and Alexa+ will jump directly to that specific moment'no more searching required." Amazon says you can describe the scene to Alexa by mentioning details like the actor or character's name, or a memorable quote. For example, you could say "Jump to the scene in Mamma Mia where Sophie sings "Honey Honey" or "Jump to the scene where Deloris Jordan says "a shoe is just a shoe until…...

4+ hour, 2+ min ago (519+ words) Oppo Find X9 Pro OPPO's new Snap Key on the left frame adds a layer of personalised actions that might prove useful . I could customise it to take screenshots or launch the voice recorder or toggle flash, or open AI Mind Space to access information I've already asked the device to store. On the right, the Quick Button launches the camera on a double press, and then doubles up as a zoom slider in landscape mode." Durability seems to be another strong point. With IP66, IP68, and IP69 ratings, the Find X9 Pro is designed to withstand dust and high-pressure, high-temperature water jets." For low-light comfort, the screen can dim to 1 nit and employs 2160Hz PWM dimming to reduce flicker, making late-night scrolling easier on the eyes and less annoying to the person next to you. The 3D ultrasonic fingerprint scanner works snappily too. A nifty bonus…...

4+ hour, 3+ min ago (215+ words) PETALING JAYA: Global semiconductor equipment billings rose 11% year-over-year to US$33.66bil in the third quarter of 2025, according to US-based Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturers Industry (SEMI). Read full story Global semiconductor equipment billings surge 11% in Q3 Wednesday, 03 Dec 2025 PETALING JAYA: Global semiconductor equipment billings rose 11% year-over-year to US$33.66bil in the third quarter of 2025, according to US-based Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturers Industry (SEMI). Quarter-on-quarter billings grew 2%, SEMI said in its Worldwide Semiconductor Equipment Market Statistics (WWSEMS) Report. The growth in billings was driven by robust investments in advanced technologies, particularly in leading-edge logic, DRAM, and packaging solutions for AI computing. Additionally, there was a notable rise in equipment shipments to the China region, contributing to the overall positive trend. "Global semiconductor equipment billings year-to-date have reached nearly US$100bil " a record through three quarters " reflecting the industry's sustained momentum and commitment to invest in technology innovation," SEMI…...

4+ hour, 24+ min ago (228+ words) Apple Watch hypertension notifications and sleep apnea alerts, as well as AirPods Hearing Test and Hearing Aid, are now available in these new countries. As spotted by MacRumors, Apple is rolling out hypertension notifications for Apple Watch users in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Vietnam. This feature takes into account 30-day periods of heart data collected by the Apple Watch to notify the user about a possible hypertension issue. Apple says that while this feature won't "detect all instances of hypertension," it is still expected to help more than 1 million users uncover hypertension issues within the first year of availability. Apple is also reportedly expanding Sleep Apnea alerts to Colombia. As described by Apple, this feature "can look for breathing disturbances while you're sleeping and notify you if they show consistent signs of moderate to severe sleep apnea....

4+ hour, 56+ min ago (190+ words) Apple UI design head Alan Dye is leaving the company and transitioning to Meta, reports Bloomberg. Dye took over Apple's user interface design team in 2015 when former Apple designer Jony Ive transitioned to Chief Design Officer, and he's held that position since then. Apple plans to replace Dye with Stephen Lemay, a longtime Apple designer who joined the company over 25 years ago. In a statement to Bloomberg, Apple CEO Tim Cook praised Lemay. Steve Lemay has played a key role in the design of every major Apple interface since 1999. He has always set an extraordinarily high bar for excellence and embodies Apple's culture of collaboration and creativity. Design is fundamental to who we are at Apple, and today, we have an extraordinary design team working on the most innovative product lineup in our history. Dye is joining Meta as chief…...

5+ hour, 6+ min ago (715+ words) Sponsor Content Created With Dell Dell's laptops seem to last forever. Why is that? Dell's laptops receive a lot of attention for their sleek designs, powerful performance hardware, quality speakers, and stunning displays, but it's often the overlooked details that can make the biggest difference to your PC experience. How long a laptop lasts is one of those details, and Dell's durability process " with everything from material sourcing to rigorous testing " is more involved than you might expect. Here's how Dell's design choices contribute to a more durable PC that can keep up with everything you can throw its way. Dell's Plus laptop durability testing process is quite involved, and it ensures that the PC you buy can keep up with your busy lifestyle. Dell's engineers understand that most laptop buyers no longer only use their PC for one reason…...