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The global memory shortage: The hidden bottleneck behind the AI boom

… The Two‑Tier Market Emerging Beneath the AI Boom The knock-on effects extend far beyond data centers. Across the consumer and hardware landscape, manufacturers are being forced to reassess product strategies as memory scarcity and rising component costs erode already‑thin margins in non‑AI segments. …

May 4, 2026 · Darren Ellis

I tested the Chuwi AuBox X 256V and found a microcosm of where small PC designs are heading under the current price pressures

… An RTX 4060 Ti 16GB in an external enclosure, for example, turns the AuBox X 256V into a genuinely capable local AI server at a fraction of the cost of a dedicated workstation. That is not a common use case, but it is possible, and this hardware supports it natively. …

May 27, 2026 · Mark Pickavance

I wore the Circular Ring 2 for two weeks, but excellent hardware and lack of subscription doesn't make up for its half-baked AI app

… Circular has improved the hardware, but the software still isn't good enough to compete with the best smart rings available today. …

Jun 19, 2026 · Becca Caddy

'Resistance is futile': what Computex 2026 just told us about the future of computing — in the 5 most revealing quotes from Qualcomm, Nvidia and Microsoft

… Specifically, in a chat with Tom's Hardware , Intel's Nish Neelalojanan, who is senior director of product management for client computing, said of the RAM supply crisis and spiking costs: "Longer term, I think something has to give, right? …

Jun 6, 2026 · Darren Allan

The factory floor ran out of people, and no hiring strategy will fix it

… It is visibility into costs that organizations did not even know they were carrying. What true orchestration looks like in practice True orchestration is a management model built in three layers: Brain: AI agents analyze data, orchestrate workflows and run diagnostics around the clock. …

Jun 11, 2026 · Christian Pedersen

‘Crammed with features to make you better at pulling shots and foaming milks’ — I reviewed Meraki’s prosumer espresso machine and I loved how it helps boost your manual coffee making

… Beneath the hood, it has hardware as impressive as any of the best coffee makers we’ve tested. Its rotary pump maintains pressure better than the vibration pump many mass market machines rock, while its dual boilers ensure the steam wand won’t start to sputter out part way through foaming your milk. …

May 30, 2026 · Josh Russell

‘We perform tests that would destroy standard office furniture’: AndaSeat tells us how its gaming chair design expertise is creating a 'superior' home office experience

… Pressure Distribution: Long hours of sitting lead to 'hot spots' on the thighs. We use a waterfall seat edge design combined with high-elasticity mesh to reduce pressure on the popliteal fossa the area behind your knees , maintaining healthy circulation. …

May 16, 2026 · Steve Clark

I tested the RugOne Xever 8 — an extremely rugged phone with a replaceable battery, but it's not quite the next-generation device I hoped for

… RugOne Xever 8: price and availability How much does it cost? $368/£380 When is it out? Available now Where can you get it? You can get it directly from RugOne or via many online retailers such as AliExpress. …

Jun 11, 2026 · Mark Pickavance

I tested the Samsung Galaxy Book6 Enterprise Edition: A beautifully engineered business laptop but at this price, I expected better ports than USB 3.2 Gen 2

… Samsung Galaxy Book6 EE: Price and availability How much does it cost? From £1405 When is it out? Available now in UK Where can you get it? …

Jun 6, 2026 · Mark Pickavance

After testing the Ugreen DXP4800 Pro, I found a 4-bay NAS offering a subtle upgrade from the Plus model — yet these changes have significant implications for this network-attached storage device

… Ugreen DXP4800 Pro: Price and availability How much does it cost? From $680/£586 When is it out? Available now Where can you get it? …

May 9, 2026 · Mark Pickavance

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