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Intel Cancels Discrete Gaming GPUs for Xe3P Arc Celestial

Intel has reportedly scrapped plans for consumer gaming graphics cards in its upcoming Xe3P 'Celestial' architecture. The decision leaves Battlemage as Intel's last gaming GPU until at least 2027, when Xe4 'Druid' may or may not include gaming cards.

Manaal Khan·25 Apr 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·4 min

Retro Enthusiast Fixes 30-Year S3 Graphics Card Black Level Bug

A retro hardware tinkerer has finally cracked a frustrating visual bug that plagued S3 graphics cards for three decades. By modifying the VBIOS to disable the 'pedestal bit,' the fix restores true black levels that S3 originally sacrificed for old NTSC televisions.

Manaal Khan·25 Apr 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·4 min

iPhone 18 Reportedly Getting 12GB RAM and 2nm Chip

Apple's iPhone 18 may ship with 12GB of RAM, a 50% jump from the current 8GB standard. The device will also use TSMC's 2nm A20 chipset, which promises 15% better performance with no efficiency loss.

Manaal Khan·25 Apr 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·4 min

NEO Semiconductor's 3D X-DRAM Passes Proof-of-Concept Tests

NEO Semiconductor announced that its 3D X-DRAM technology passed proof-of-concept validation, demonstrating a new approach to high-density memory using existing 3D NAND manufacturing infrastructure. The Taiwan-based company also secured strategic investment from Acer founder Stan Shih.

Huma Shazia·24 Apr 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·4 min

Anthropic's Restricted AI Model Mythos Breached via Contractor

A third-party contractor used standard internet sleuthing tools to breach Anthropic's restricted Mythos AI model, opening access to unauthorized colleagues. The breach is particularly embarrassing for a company that positions itself as the safety-first AI developer, though no malicious prompts have been run through the model yet.

Huma Shazia·24 Apr 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·5 min

KTC H27P3 Review: 5K Pixel Density for $300 Less Than Asus

KTC's H27P3 delivers 218 ppi pixel density and factory-perfect color accuracy at $550, undercutting the competition by $300. The dual-mode monitor switches between 5K at 60Hz and QHD at 120Hz, making it ideal for productivity users who dabble in casual gaming.

Manaal Khan·24 Apr 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·4 min

Newegg's $640 AM5 Bundle Saves $520 on Board, RAM, and SSD

Newegg is selling an MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk motherboard with 32GB DDR5-6000 RAM and a free 1TB WD SN850X SSD for $639.99. Bought separately, these components cost $1,159.99. The bundle targets AMD Ryzen builders looking for a single-purchase platform upgrade.

Manaal Khan·24 Apr 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·4 min

120 Steam Users Own 20,000+ Games Each, Top Library Worth $750K

SteamDB data reveals 120 players have amassed collections of 20,000 or more games. The top collector owns 43,085 titles worth nearly $750,000 at retail prices. Playing through such a library would take 21 years at eight hours per day.

Huma Shazia·24 Apr 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·4 min

Samsung Mobile Division Faces First Annual Loss from AI Memory Demand

Samsung's smartphone business may post its first-ever annual loss despite record Galaxy S26 sales. The culprit: AI datacenters are buying so much memory that DRAM and NAND prices have spiked, adding $100-$150 to flagship phone production costs.

Manaal Khan·24 Apr 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·4 min

First Intel Wildcat Lake Laptop Spotted: MacBook Neo Rival

Intel's new Wildcat Lake reference laptop has surfaced, featuring an aluminum chassis and 11W fanless mode. The device packs 16GB RAM and targets Apple's ultra-thin MacBook Neo, though with a much higher power envelope.

Huma Shazia·23 Apr 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·4 min

Creality K1C Drops to $369: Lowest Price on Fast Core XY Printer

Creality's K1C 3D printer has hit its lowest recorded price at $369, a $190 discount from its usual retail. The enclosed Core XY printer offers 600mm/s print speeds and arrives nearly fully assembled, making it attractive for both beginners and experienced users.

Manaal Khan·23 Apr 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·3 min

iPhone 18 May Get Downgraded Display to Cut Costs

A new report claims Apple's base iPhone 18 will use Samsung's older M12+ display material instead of the newer M16 found in Pro models. This could offset efficiency gains from the phone's 2nm A20 chip.

Manaal Khan·23 Apr 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·4 min

Honor Launches 4 Earbuds Globally, Including a Mouse-Case Hybrid

Honor has rolled out four earbud models to global markets at a Malaysia event. The lineup ranges from $50 budget buds to a $125 open-ear design, plus a quirky product that stores earbuds inside a wireless mouse.

Manaal Khan·23 Apr 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·5 min

Samsung Engineer Gets 7 Years for Selling Chip Secrets to China

A South Korean court sentenced a former Samsung researcher to seven years in prison for leaking 10nm DRAM manufacturing secrets to Chinese chipmaker CXMT. The engineer received $2 million for technology Samsung spent $1.08 billion developing over five years.

Huma Shazia·23 Apr 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·7 min

Samsung 1440p Monitor at $159: Office Display ROI Analysis

Samsung's Odyssey G53F gaming monitor has dropped to $159, its lowest price ever. For businesses evaluating display upgrades, this 27-inch 1440p IPS panel offers significant productivity gains at a fraction of typical commercial monitor costs.

Manaal Khan·22 Apr 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·7 min

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6: Samsung Fab Deal's Business Impact

Qualcomm is in active talks with Samsung to manufacture its next flagship Snapdragon chip on 2nm process. This potential shift from TSMC could reshape smartphone pricing, supply chain dynamics, and competitive positioning for device makers worldwide.

Manaal Khan·22 Apr 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·8 min

Cerebras IPO 2025: What the $24.6B Backlog Means

Cerebras has filed for IPO with 20x revenue growth and a $24.6 billion backlog including deals with OpenAI and AWS. But 86% of revenue comes from just two customers, and the company remains unprofitable. Here's what business leaders need to know about this AI hardware bet.

Manaal Khan·21 Apr 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·7 min

Apple Pippin Failure: 5 Product Launch Lessons for CEOs

Apple's Pippin gaming console sold just 42,000 units 30 years ago, losing millions in a market that Sony and Nintendo dominated. The product failure offers timeless lessons for today's executives launching hardware, software, or platform products.

Huma Shazia·21 Apr 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·8 min

DIY Genome Sequencing at Home: What It Means for Biotech

A biohacker has sequenced their own genome using consumer hardware and AI. This signals a democratization of biotech that business leaders should watch closely.

Huma Shazia·21 Apr 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·7 min

Galaxy S26 Plus vs Ultra: Which Flagship for Business?

Samsung's 2025 flagship showdown comes down to a $300 question: does the Ultra's extra features justify the premium for business users? We break down the real differences that matter for productivity, security, and total cost of ownership.

Manaal Khan·21 Apr 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·6 min

Motorola Razr 70 Launch: What It Means for Enterprise

Motorola is set to unveil the Razr 70 series on April 29, bringing incremental upgrades to its foldable lineup. For enterprise buyers evaluating mobile device investments, this launch signals maturing foldable technology but raises questions about whether the upgrade cycle justifies fleet refresh costs.

Manaal Khan·21 Apr 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·7 min

Huawei Watch Fit 5: Enterprise Wearables Market Heats Up

Huawei's new Watch Fit 5 series brings ECG monitoring, voice recording, and 10-day battery life to the $161-322 price range. For companies evaluating employee wellness programs or field workforce tools, this launch signals intensifying competition that could drive down enterprise wearable costs across the board.

Huma Shazia·21 Apr 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·6 min

iPhone 18 Pro Colors Leaked: What It Means for Enterprise

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro color lineup has leaked, revealing Dark Cherry as the new hero color replacing Cosmic Orange. For enterprise buyers planning fleet purchases and accessory partnerships, these early signals matter for budgeting and brand alignment decisions.

Manaal Khan·21 Apr 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·8 min

China Chip Profits 2025: Record Revenue Despite US Sanctions

Chinese semiconductor equipment makers posted record revenues in 2025 while US exports to China dropped 34%. For global tech leaders, this signals a fundamental restructuring of the chip supply chain that affects procurement strategies, manufacturing partnerships, and long-term planning.

Manaal Khan·20 Apr 2026