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Hori Unveils New Steam-Licensed Controller for Japanese Gamers
June 28, 2024 –After nearly five years since Valve discontinued its experimental Steam Controller, a new officially licensed Steam controller is making its way to the market. However, this time, it’s not made by Valve but by the veteran Japanese peripheral manufacturer, Hori, and is currently only available in Japan. The “Wireless Horipad for Steam,”…
Micron Speeds Up EUV Development for 2025 Mass Production of 1γ DRAM
June 28, 2024 –In a significant development, Micron Technology, a leading semiconductor manufacturer, has announced its plans to adopt Extreme Ultra-Violet (EUV) lithography for the production of its 1γ DRAM, marking a shift from its previous reliance on Deep Ultra-Violet (DUV) technology. While other semiconductor giants have been quick to embrace EUV, Micron had been…
SK Hynix Unleashes Industry-Leading Performance with PCB01 SSD, Mass Production to Begin This Year
June 28, 2024 –On June 28th, SK Hynix announced the development of its new solid-state drive (SSD), the PCB01, touted as the “industry’s highest performance” storage solution specifically designed for AI-enabled personal computers. According to SK Hynix, the PCB01 is the first in the industry to utilize the PCIe 5.0 x 8 interface technology, significantly…
Micron Anticipates New Fabs in Idaho and New York to Commence Operations in FY 2027 and 2028
June 28, 2024 –In its recent earnings presentation, Micron Technology announced that its new DRAM memory fabs in Boise, Idaho, and Clay, New York, are slated to become operational in fiscal years 2027 and 2028, respectively. With Micron’s fiscal year commencing in September of the previous calendar year and concluding in August of the same…
Meta Quest 3 Headset Sales Surge, Exceeding One Million Units
June 28, 2024 –Meta’s cutting-edge mixed reality headset, the Quest 3, has seemingly surpassed a significant milestone with estimated sales exceeding one million units. This figure is extrapolated from the number of users who have completed the pre-installed game, “First Encounters,” which serves as a crucial part of the device’s initial setup process and is…
Named ‘Alice Recoque,’ Europe’s Second Exascale Supercomputer Comes with a Price Tag of Over €544 Million
June 28, 2024 –In a significant step forward for European high-performance computing (HPC), the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking (JU) has recently inked a hosting agreement with the Grand Equipement National de Calcul Intensif (GENCI), France’s national HPC agency, for the deployment of the continent’s second E-class (exascale) supercomputer. This development comes as the inaugural E-class system,…
Nintendo Addresses Leak Incidents: Implements New Measures and Enhances Employee Security Education
June 28, 2024 –In a recent article by Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier, the gaming industry’s notorious leak culture came under the spotlight, particularly focusing on the accuracy and origins of Nintendo’s most reliable tipster, @Pyoro. Schreier’s extensive interview with several prominent leakers revealed that Pyoro’s impeccable 100% accuracy rate stemmed from a source within Nintendo…
Apple Dominates US Flagship Phone Market, Surpassing Samsung by 52.4%
June 27, 2024 – A recent report published by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) has revealed interesting insights into the smartphone market in the United States between April 2023 and March 2024. According to the report, Samsung led the market with a 38% share, while Apple followed closely with a 33% share, trailing by just…
BlackBerry Narrows Quarterly Losses, Eyes Path to Profitability
June 27, 2024 – BlackBerry, now focusing on the Internet of Things (IoT) and cybersecurity, reported a narrower net loss than expected in its latest quarterly report, signaling the company’s efforts to restore its adjusted profitability. The tech firm, once known for its smartphones, revealed a net loss of 42million,or7centspershare,forthefirstquarter.Whilethislossishigherthanthe11 million loss incurred in the…
Steve Jobs’ Iconic 1984 Macintosh Ad Suit Hits the Auction Block, Expected to Fetch Up to $30,000
June 26, 2024 – In 1984, Apple Inc. introduced the revolutionary Macintosh computer, marking a significant milestone in the history of personal computing. Now, a piece of that history is on the auction block, as the navy blue suit worn by Steve Jobs during the promotion of the Macintosh is being offered for sale. Currently…