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Samsung says European sales of the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Fold8 Ultra were 45% higher in their first nine weeks than Galaxy Z Fold7 sales over the equivalent period last year. Exploded illustration of the Galaxy Z Fold8 display structure. Image: Samsung The company announced the figures on October 22, following the new phones' August 7 launch. It also reported a sharp rise in
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Samsung is reportedly charging data center customers a premium for high bandwidth memory (HBM), with estimated prices reaching $4.50 per GB, higher than competing offers from Micron and SK hynix. The difference is reportedly linked to Samsung's manufacturing capacity and ability to deliver large quantities of memory consistently, an increasingly important consideration for companies expanding artificial intelligence infrastructure. According to pricing estimates circulating from
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Microsoft has reportedly dismissed Helen Chiang, the former head of Minecraft and recently appointed Xbox Chief Operating Officer, following alleged violations of company policies. Chiang's departure was confirmed through an internal email sent by Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, although Microsoft has not publicly disclosed the reason behind the decision. A subsequent report, citing an unnamed source, claims that Chiang was terminated for policy violations.
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The campaign to save Mass Effect is gaining momentum after a fan petition collected more than 170,000 signatures following Electronic Arts' decision to shut down BioWare. Supporters are now considering a billboard outside EA's California headquarters to draw attention to the canceled Mass Effect Universe project and the future of the franchise. The campaign follows the release of leaked development footage and gameplay information,
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Thunderobot has introduced its ZERO Air 15 gaming laptop in China, combining an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card with a high refresh rate OLED display and a lightweight magnesium alloy chassis. The laptop is available at a discounted price of 12,409 yuan, approximately $1,858, for the Singles' Day shopping promotion. Its original listed price was 14,999 yuan, equivalent to approximately $2,246. First showcased
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Chinese memory manufacturer CXMT is reportedly prioritizing domestic customers over international technology companies, including Apple, as China works toward becoming more self-sufficient in DRAM production. The company has allegedly declined supply opportunities involving Apple and a Taiwanese server manufacturer despite growing global demand for memory chips. Industry observers believe the decision reflects CXMT's focus on supporting Chinese technology companies rather than pursuing every available
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NVIDIA's older GeForce RTX graphics cards are gaining renewed attention after an open source tool demonstrated substantial improvements in artificial intelligence computing performance. The utility, known as Zagitta GPU-Unlock, reportedly removes certain compute throughput restrictions on supported GPUs, allowing them to process FP16 and BF16 workloads considerably faster. Initial testing shows improvements approaching 80% on several RTX 30 series models, while some RTX 40
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Sim Racing Expo 2026 attracted 29,580 visitors to Frankfurt, highlighting growing interest in racing simulator hardware and more immersive gaming experiences. The event brought together over 70 exhibitors across 14,000 square metres of exhibition space, showcasing advanced steering wheels, pedals, motion simulators, and racing software. Attendance increased by more than 5,000 compared with last year's event in Dortmund and more than doubled the figure
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Woot has launched a laptop sale featuring discounted models from Alienware, HP, Lenovo, Samsung, and MSI, with an additional 10% discount available through a promotional code. The sale runs until October 28, 2026, or while stocks last. You can apply the code TENOFFLAPTOP at checkout to reduce the prices of eligible laptops further. The offers cover gaming laptops, lightweight productivity notebooks, and premium models
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Samsung has introduced discounts of up to $200 on its latest foldable smartphones, including the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip 8. The offers are available through Amazon and Best Buy in the United States, giving buyers an opportunity to purchase Samsung's newest folding devices at reduced prices. The discounts arrive as Apple's iPhone Duo launch increases