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META PC Predicts 50% Surge in Component Prices Due to Tariffs
April 10, 2025 – Recent reports from Wccftech highlight how the latest U.S. tariff policies are starting to ripple through the supply chain, with META PC, one of the nation’s leading custom PC builders, forecasting a sharp spike in PC component prices. In a social media update, META PC revealed plans to hike component prices…
Tariff Troubles Lead Framework to Suspend Laptop Sales in the U.S.
April 8, 2025 – U.S.-based computer manufacturer Framework has announced a “temporary suspension” of sales for certain laptop models in the United States due to tariff policies that took effect on April 5 under the Trump administration. According to Framework, the affected laptop models encompass “several base – model Framework Laptop 13 systems (Ultra 5…
Apple’s 2025 11-inch iPad (A16) Sports 6GB RAM for Enhanced Performance
March 6, 2025 – According to a recent blog post by technology media outlet MacRumors, citing data revealed by Apple’s developer tool Xcode, the 2025 model of the 11-inch iPad (powered by the A16 chip) features 6GB of RAM. This marks an increase compared to the previous generation iPad 10, which had 4GB of RAM….
HP to Lay Off Up to 2000 Employees Amid US Tariff Impact on Profits
February 28, 2025 – HP Inc. released its second-quarter profit forecast yesterday, revealing figures that fell short of market expectations. The company attributed the lower-than-expected profits to “increased component costs and tariffs imposed by the US authorities.” According to HP, earnings per share for the second fiscal quarter ending in April are expected to range…
Gurman Reveals: Apple’s iPad 11 to Upgrade with 8GB RAM and A17 Pro Chip for Apple Intelligence Support
January 13, 2025 – According to the latest scoop by Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, the next-generation entry-level iPad is set to embrace the AI feature suite of Apple Intelligence. Insights from the report reveal that the iPad 11 will undergo two significant upgrades to accommodate Apple Intelligence: the integration of the A17 Pro chip and…
Apple to Launch iPad 11 with Preinstalled iPadOS 18.3 Next Spring
December 24, 2024 – According to sources cited by Macrumors, Apple is planning to unveil the iPad 11 in the spring of next year, with the new device coming pre-installed with iPadOS 18.3. The website reports that several indications over the past few months have pointed to Apple’s development of the 11th-generation iPad, which is…
Dell to Slash Jobs Again in 2024 to Boost Profit Margins
September 11, 2024 – Dell has announced plans to continue its cost-cutting measures by implementing further layoffs this year. The company stated that due to external hiring practices, job reorganizations, and other constraints, it expects a “continued reduction in headcount” for the fiscal year ending in February 2025. Dell revealed that it is aggressively expanding…
Samsung Introduces 15-inch Galaxy Book4 Edge Powered by Snapdragon X Plus
September 05, 2024 – Samsung has unveiled its latest Galaxy Book4 Edge laptop, featuring a 15-inch display. Unlike the Galaxy Book4 Edge models released in May, which were powered by the Snapdragon X Elite chip and offered in 14-inch and 16-inch display sizes, this new variant sports the recently launched and more affordable 8-core Snapdragon…
U.S. PC Market Grows by 5% in Q1 2024, Fueled by Windows 10 Transition and AI Technology
June 27, 2024 – According to a recent report by market analysis firm Canalys, the U.S. PC market experienced a 5% year-on-year growth in the first quarter of 2024, with shipments reaching 14.8 million units. Canalys predicts that total PC shipments in the U.S. will hit 69 million by the end of 2024 and further…
Microsoft Pushes XGP Promotion in Latest Windows 11 Dev Build
May 13, 2024 – In the recently released Windows 11 Dev Build 26120.470 (KB5037864), Microsoft has incorporated a promotional card for its XGP service within the Settings homepage. This new feature, however, is exclusively available to users of the Home and Pro editions of Windows 11. According to Microsoft’s official statement, the new Game Pass…