Major PC makers are warning of significant price increases. A memory shortage, fueled by AI data center demand, is forcing companies like Dell and Lenovo to raise prices by 15-20% on new laptops and desktops.
Taiwan’s largest hotel operator, Dunqian, has learned that robots work best for high-frequency, low-communication tasks like delivering amenities. Their attempts at robotic bartenders and luggage storage failed, underscoring the limits of current tech in hospitality.
The Linux 6.19 kernel merge window is bringing some notable hardware support improvements for popular devices. Key additions include temperature sensor monitoring for the Steam Deck’s APU and updates to the Apple Silicon SMC driver for newer Macs.
Brinc, founded by 25-year-old Blake Resnick, is making American drones for police at a $480M valuation. Its bet hinges on a potential US ban of market-dominant Chinese rival DJI. But the tech and price gap is real.
Samsung’s next premium smartwatch is reportedly on the calendar. According to a new report, the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 will launch in July alongside new foldables.
Samsung just unveiled the Galaxy Z TriFold, a three-panel folding phone that transforms into a tablet. Priced around $2,400 and 12.9mm thick, it’s a first-gen hardware experiment. But its real importance is as a showcase for the future of Android-based computing.
HPE is deepening its partnership with AMD to deliver new AI infrastructure. The company will be an early adopter of AMD’s Helios AI rack architecture and will use AMD processors and GPUs in the upcoming Herder supercomputer.
Allient has unveiled the Pyxmos, a new module servo drive aimed at OEMs in robotics and automation. It’s a tiny, powerful unit designed for easy integration into custom motion systems.
A device thought to be the Galaxy Z Flip 8 FE has appeared in certification, but it might actually be Samsung’s rumored wide-screen Fold 8. This could be a direct response to Apple’s own anticipated foldable iPhone.
Samsung’s first tri-fold smartphone is rumored to launch in Korea next month with a price around $2,447. The device features a 10-inch inner display and 200MP camera. While still expensive, it’s cheaper than earlier estimates of $2,720.
