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DDR4 memory is making a comeback, prompting Samsung to keep production of the chips alive. The company has committed to supplying a customer with the components at a fixed price. Even so, buyers seeking refuge from outrageous DDR5 RAM prices shouldn’t expect dramatic savings.

Samsung has reportedly increased the contract price of DDR5 memory by over 100%. Claiming that there is no stock, the Korean Giant has pushed the contract price of DDR5 DRAM near $20. OEMs are likely to pass this price hike on to the consumers in 2026.

Samsung is reportedly preparing to wind down its SATA SSD business, and a notable hardware leaker warns the move could have broader implications for consumer storage pricing than Micron’s decision to end its Crucial RAM lineup. The report suggests reduced supply and short-term price pressure may follow as the market adjusts.

With DDR5 RAM prices skyrocketing, some mid-range laptops could soon ship with budget-level specs. TrendForce expects companies like Dell and Lenovo to stock more notebooks with 8GB of memory. These reasonably priced options may no longer handle intense office and gaming tasks.

Test Vivo X300 Pro | The Vivo smartphone boasts a powerful camera setup and a speedy MediaTek Dimensity 9500. A strong combination that helped earn the X300 Pro top marks, however, it couldn’t escape our criticism entirely.

LG has brought the Magnit Active Micro LED display powered by webOS to the US market. Four 68-inch, edgeless displays are combined to form the 136-inch 4K luxury screen, suitable for use in home theaters.

Samsung Electronics is projected to end 2025 in the top spot in the global DRAM market. The South Korean giant is overtaking SK hynix after a jump in profit powered by sharply rising DRAM prices.

Pros + chic design + lightweight construction + high durability + long runtime + long update period + wireless charging

Pros + priced at under $900 + bright, sharp AMOLED display + long battery life + good main camera quality + fast Wi-Fi + wide 4G/5G frequency coverage + USB 3.2 with DisplayPort + eSIM support + high-quality, robust case + decent speakers + six-year update guarantee

Pros + stylish design

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Xiaomi 15T review | The new Xiaomi 15T is a premium mid-range phone with Leica cameras and a fast OLED panel. With high-quality features, strong performance and a now significantly lower price, the Android smartphone is an attractive choice for those looking to save money. Read the Notebookcheck test report to find out whether it is worth buying the Xiaomi phone in 2025 at the current price of 400 euros.

However, EU regulation introduced in June 2025 requires that all smartphones sold on the European market receive software updates for a long time. The directive does not specify a minimum price for this rule to take effect. The EU explicitly states that software updates must be available for five years after a device is no longer sold.

A comparison of Lenovo Thinkpad t14 over the years and how the new lunar lake cpu stacks up.

Krafton, the publisher behind PUBG: Battlegrounds and the Subnautica franchise, has officially started its aforementioned transition to its future as an AI-first company. The first major move towards this future is a company-wide voluntary resignation program.

Krafton, the publisher behind PUBG: Battlegrounds and the Subnautica franchise, has officially started its aforementioned transition to its future as an AI-first company. The first major move towards this future is a company-wide voluntary resignation program.

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A YouTuber has managed to bring a cut-down version of the PlayStation 5’s hardware to life on a custom AMD BC250 board bought from China. Running Linux, the unit surprisingly booted and delivered playable performance across several modern games, effectively turning PS5 silicon into a working gaming PC.

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Volkswagen is stopping production at two German electric car factories due to concerns about declining demand.

Pros + solid performance + fast Wi-Fi + great battery life + fast charger included + can work as a proper flashlight + projector feature is worth every penny