Why USB-A Needs to Retire Already
USB-A has been the standard since 1996, but USB-C delivers up to 240W of power and 120Gb/s speeds. The reversible design alone makes the upgrade worthwhile. Why are we still clinging to outdated ports?
Category: Hardware
Baxter Permanently Pulls Ventilators Over Security Flaw
Baxter is permanently removing its Life2000 ventilation systems from the market due to a cybersecurity vulnerability. The FDA warns that unauthorized physical access could allow therapy setting changes that might disrupt life support functions. No serious injuries or deaths have been reported as of
Apple Poised to Overtake Samsung as World’s Top Phone Maker
Apple is projected to surpass Samsung as the world’s largest smartphone manufacturer by the end of 2025. The iPhone 17 lineup is driving massive growth, particularly in China where iPhone sales surged 37% year-over-year in October.
Nvidia Fires Back at Google’s AI Chip Challenge
Nvidia is pushing back against concerns that Google’s AI chips could threaten its dominance. The company says its Blackwell platform remains a generation ahead of competitors. But Google’s TPUs are gaining traction with major players like Meta.
Quantum Sensors Are Heading to Space to Monitor Earth’s Magnetic Field
SBQuantum has secured a $1 million ESA contract to build quantum sensors that can detect magnetic fields one million times weaker than Earth’s. These compact devices will monitor ocean currents and space weather from CubeSat satellites. The technology could also have military applications for submar
Lenovo’s Memory Gamble: Stable Prices Now, Big Hikes in 2026
Lenovo is holding component inventories 50% higher than normal to shield consumers from immediate price increases. The company warns that if memory shortages persist into 2026, aggressive price adjustments will be necessary across laptops and pre-built PCs.
Apple’s Vapor Chamber Video Shows iPhone 17 Pro Cooling Power
Apple is making sure users appreciate the iPhone 17 Pro’s new vapor chamber cooling system with a creative marketing video. The technology enables significant performance improvements, including 56% better gaming performance over the A18 Pro chip. This represents one of the biggest internal changes
The DRAM shortage just broke future-proofing
The DRAM shortage has made traditional PC future-proofing strategies obsolete. With prices skyrocketing and availability tightening, the old advice of “upgrade later” is proving costly.
New Chromebooks Get Free Year of GeForce Now Gaming
Google is making gaming on Chromebooks more accessible by bundling a year of priority GeForce Now access with new devices. The “Fast Pass” tier provides 10 hours of monthly gameplay without ads or queues. This marks Google’s latest push to position Chromebooks as viable gaming platforms through clou
Lenovo’s AI Push Can’t Hide Its PC Dependency
Lenovo reported record quarterly revenues of $20.5 billion, driven by 12% growth in its PC business. Despite heavy AI messaging, the company’s core computer division still accounts for nearly three-quarters of total revenue.