Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Might Get a $60 Price Hike
Samsung may be forced to raise the price of its upcoming Galaxy S26 smartphones. The hike, reportedly up to $60, would break a four-year trend of stable pricing.
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Trump Blocks Tiny $3 Million Chip Deal Over China Security Fears
In a move highlighting continued tech sector tensions, President Trump has prohibited a small but sensitive acquisition. The order forces HieFo, a firm controlled by a Chinese citizen, to divest assets it bought from defense contractor Emcore.
DRAM Prices Could Skyrocket 50% This Quarter
DRAM shortages are spiraling out of control, with contract prices projected to jump as much as 50% in the first quarter of 2026. Major PC OEMs are reportedly down to just weeks of supply, forcing them into costly long-term agreements.
Tesla Loses Its EV Crown to BYD as Sales Keep Falling
Tesla is no longer the world’s top electric vehicle maker. China’s BYD has taken the lead after selling 2.26 million fully electric cars in 2025, while Tesla’s deliveries fell for a second year in a row.
SpaceX is lowering thousands of Starlink satellites. Here’s why.
In response to a recent satellite explosion and a near-miss, SpaceX is taking action to make low Earth orbit safer. The company plans to lower thousands of its satellites to ensure they deorbit faster and reduce collision probability.
Singapore’s Economy Surges on AI and Pharma, But Can It Last?
Singapore’s economy accelerated sharply in the final quarter of 2025, with GDP growing 5.7% year-on-year. The surge was driven by a 15% jump in manufacturing, fueled by pharmaceuticals and AI-related tech. However, the government remains cautious about sustaining this pace.
Samsung Biologics Bets $280M on First U.S. Plant in Maryland
Samsung Biologics is making a major move into the U.S. market. The Korean CDMO is spending $280 million to acquire and upgrade a former GSK plant in Maryland, aiming to boost drug manufacturing capacity.
ASUS Reportedly Betting Big on Old DDR4 Motherboards in 2026
According to a report, ASUS plans a major production increase for DDR4-based motherboards in early 2026. This strategic shift is a direct response to ongoing DDR5 memory shortages and high prices driven by AI industry demand. The move would push gamers toward older, but more available, platforms.
AI Gets Its Hands Dirty in Mining, Farming, and Oil
A new report details how AI is moving from software to physical machinery. Companies like Rio Tinto, John Deere, and Saudi Aramco are embedding intelligence directly into equipment for smarter, safer operations. This isn’t about replacing humans, but augmenting their decision-making at a massive sca
SK Hynix May Bring Key AI Chip Packaging to Indiana
SK Hynix is considering building its first mass production line for advanced 2.5D chip packaging at its planned facility in West Lafayette, Indiana. This move, fueled by CHIPS Act incentives, would let the memory giant handle more complex AI chip integration in-house, challenging TSMC’s dominance.