Apple is planning significant upgrades to iPhone satellite connectivity beyond emergency SOS. The company is debating whether to launch its own satellite service rather than relying on partners like Globalstar. These improvements could transform how we stay connected in remote areas.
Microsoft has reportedly created toolkits that convert Nvidia CUDA models into ROCm-compatible code for AMD AI GPUs. This could dramatically reduce inference costs and challenge Nvidia’s software dominance. The move targets Microsoft’s growing inference workloads where cost efficiency matters most.
Samsung has partnered with British Gas to offer special weekend energy rates for appliance owners. The deal provides half-price electricity between 11am and 4pm on Saturdays and runs through October 2026. Customers need a smart meter and eligible Samsung products to qualify.
Qualcomm’s CEO Cristiano Amon revealed during the Q4 2025 earnings call that the company assumes a 75% share with Samsung for the Galaxy S26. This follows the Galaxy S25 being 100% Snapdragon due to Samsung’s foundry issues. The key word here is “assumption” – not a confirmed strategy shift.
Lenovo’s vision for future datacenters includes facilities suspended in the air at 20-30 km altitude and servers located in geothermal spas where people wade nearby. The concepts emerge from research showing 46% of IT buyers admit their current infrastructure doesn’t support carbon-reduction goals.
AMD disclosed it paid $36 million on smaller acquisitions this year to strengthen its data center capabilities. The chip designer also expressed concerns about Intel’s new partnership with Nvidia potentially increasing competition.
Intel’s new Latency Optimized Mode for Xeon 6 processors promises more consistent performance by keeping uncore frequencies higher. But there’s a significant power tradeoff that businesses need to consider. Recent testing reveals exactly what you gain and lose.
The Steam Deck is getting a much-needed quality-of-life improvement that many assumed was already there. Background downloads while the screen is off are now rolling out to beta testers, with automatic functionality when plugged in.
Sony’s PlayStation Portal handheld has received a major upgrade with full cloud streaming support. The device can now play games directly from Sony’s servers without needing a PS5 connection. This requires a PlayStation Plus Premium subscription costing $159.99 annually.
Abee, known for PC cases, has entered the mini PC market with a high-end AI-focused machine. The AI Station 395 Max features a 16-core Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU, 128GB of LPDDR5X memory, and a custom water cooling solution in a compact cube design.
