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Stader Labs has launched Cabbage, an AI-powered memecoin trading platform, as part of a strategic push to combine intelligent trading tools with long-term token value creation. With real-time analytics and one-click execution, Cabbage aims to bring structure to the chaotic memecoin market. At the same time, Stader is tying Cabbage revenue directly to SD token buybacks, giving token holders a tangible stake in the platform’s success.

The company is required to hold a license to export the H20 chip for an indefinite time. The decision will impact the company that designed this specific chip to fulfill the export requirements to China.

T-Mobile is arguing that older phone owners can't force their manufacturers to obtain the necessary Starlink satellite messaging service authorization on an individual basis. Its request to the FCC includes handsets older than the iPhone 14.

Maono claims that its new PD300X is the most versatile microphone for streamers, content creators and podcasters with its dual USB/XLR interface. It is backed to deliver other premium specs such as a "high-definition" 192kHz/24bit sampling rate at a relatively budget price. There is also an innovative multi-function Smart Knob and Custom Mute Button system for "intuitive" control of the mic.

Intel is selling its majority stake in Altera, an FPGA subsidiary, to private equity firm Silver Lake for $4.46 billion. Intel will retain a 49% minority stake in the business. Intel bought the company for $16.7 billion in 2015.

Lenovo's 2025 ThinkPads with AMD CPUs are limited to the eight core versions of Zen5 - at least until now. A product listing on Lenovo's Malaysian website suggests that we may soon see the first AMD ThinkPad with twelve CPU cores in the form of the Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 AMD, as it is said to feature the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX Pro 370.

Sony has begun raising PS5 prices worldwide in response to the current economic situation caused in part by the Trump trade tariff increases, which has affected the yen and price of components.

Trump tariff relief on in-demand smartphones and laptops may only last a month. The U.S. Commerce Secretary revealed that separate semiconductor tariffs on these products are coming. After conflicting daily tariff news, manufacturers and consumers again face uncertainty.

Web3 gaming faces turbulence as projects stall and token values drop. Affyn’s CEO warns of uncertainty in a recent update, highlighting the pressure on blockchain games to deliver real results amid growing scepticism.

In about a month, two humanoid robots from Unitree will step into the boxing ring and trade blows. If you’re too curious to wait, you can already catch a glimpse of the action in their first test matches.

A South Korean media outlet reports Qualcomm might use Samsung Foundry's cutting-edge 3 nm node again, likely for an upcoming smartphone SoC.

Teledyne FLIR has unveiled multispectral camera kits designed for researchers and engineers. These cameras merge thermal and visible imagery in real-time, streamlining the thermal analysis of products in development.

Google wants to help businesses operate more efficiently with the help of Gemini AI and deeper integrations into Workspace tools. Workspace Flows is the latest feature that allows automating multi-step processes.

Commercial Times reports many companies have suspended shipments to the US following President Trump's tariff announcement. Some of the affected parts will include laptops, smartphones and networking gear.

Reuters says the US Commerce Department could fine TSMC up to $1 billion for violating export control laws. This is related to the incident from last year, when TSMC accidentally made high-end chips for a proxy company that eventually ended up in Huawei's hands.

Razer is the latest manufacturer to suspend laptop sales for US customers. Razer Blade models are unavailable but remain in stock in Canada and other regions. The company has yet to explain its response to the latest Trump tariffs.

Apple stores are seeing a drastic increase in foot traffic and purchases as buyers try to preempt any potential iPhone price hikes. The White House administration has raised the tariff on China-sourced goods, and there may be more increases in store.

When it comes to laptops equipped for a hybrid work environment, few brands meet the performance, reliability, security, remote management, battery life, and performance requirements quite as well as Dell, HP, Microsoft, and Lenovo.

Vehicles that can be powered by renewable energy alone have seen another breakthrough, according to a new report. The motorcycle looks more than a little ungainly thanks to its own on-board generator for solar and wind power, but is indeed touted to be able to use them to power its battery for up to 31 miles at a time.

The tariffs recently imposed on vast numbers of countries and territories throughout the world by the second Trump administration, major tech and industry centers such as China and Taiwan included, have been received as a potentially significant threat to consumers in terms of the price of the goods that they buy - iPhones included, according to a new report.

Microsoft has launched its first own mini PC. Unlike regular devices for consumers, this machine is supposed to be very easy to use as it directly connects to the cloud, which could potentially make it more secure.

Add Razer to the list of businesses leaving San Francisco due to high costs and empty streets that the city never fully recovered from post Covid.

The Nintendo Switch 2 price is already significantly higher than the launch cost of the Switch. Fresh Trump tariffs on Vietnam will impact where Nintendo manufactures many consoles.

StationPC touts its new PocketCloud as a new kind of portable standalone back-up solution that can go anywhere with the user. It is rated to support up to 16TB of storage with its optional modular dock, which also adds Ethernet to its I/O options along with SD cards, USB and Wi-Fi 6. The PocketCloud has already attracted nearly 20 times its original goal as a result of its ongoing crowdfunding campaign.

The new Analyst and Research agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot perform data analysis and business research much like junior consultants do, potentially saving business users time and money while helping them tackle complex business challenges.

Hydrogen could play an increasingly important role in the efficient storage of electricity. But so far, storing and transporting the energy source has been a safety challenge. However, a recent project in Germany claims to have developed a safe and cost-effective method of transporting hydrogen using oxidised iron nuggets.

The Denali mobile food recycler separates expired and damaged foods from their packaging and produces organic output that can be used as feed or compost, diverting unsalable foods from supermarkets from going into landfills during natural disasters.

Raspberry AI gets new features that may help you eliminate the cost of on-site fashion shoots by replacing real models and locations with virtual counterparts. The service can be used 24/7 without the need to take breaks or wait for optimal lighting conditions.

The xMEMS Lassen is a MEMS micro-tweeter that can be used in wireless earbuds, reproducing audio with higher detail and better clarity than conventional cone drivers. The speaker does not require a separate piezo amplifier chip, enabling smaller earbud designs.

The Lenovo ThinkPad X9-14 Gen 1 Aura Edition seems like an interesting hybrid of different Lenovo laptop lines: In terms of looks, it could be a Lenovo Yoga. In terms of the features, it could be a ThinkBook. But in terms of quality, it has all the hallmarks of a ThinkPad.

Elon Musk's xAI company has acquired X for $33 billion in stocks. Some speculate xAI's Grok will soon get a more extensive access to user chats and personal information as a result.

Ubisoft is spinning off a new subsidiary with a 25% stake from Tencent to accelerate development of its three major franchises viz. Assassin's Creed, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six, and Far Cry. CEO Yves Guillemot said that this strategic move will help in better quality titles while helping the company consolidate its debt.

Asus has started selling the ProArt PA32UCDM globally. Based around a 32-inch, 4K and 240 Hz OLED panel, the professional monitor is already available for a healthy discount in the Eurozone.

New leaks have now provided some more insight into both Qualcomm and MediaTek's plans for their next-gen flagship chipsets, including their architecture and core configuration. Interestingly, too, both companies could be set to launch two flagship SoCs this year.

Our review of the Surface Laptop with Intel’s Lunar Lake clearly shows that it's the better device overall. Instead of pushing Windows on ARM at the expense of customers, Microsoft should offer both versions and let buyers choose.

Samsung Electronics has confirmed the death of its co-leader in hospital. Han Jong-Hee oversaw the part of the OEM's business that pertained to its mobile devices and chip-making concerns. His abrupt passing leaves his fellow co-chief executive officer (CEO) Jun Young-hyun solely in charge of the tech giant.

The Lunar Lake-powered EliteBook Ultra G1i is an impressive high-quality business laptop, but compared to the more traditional EliteBook X notebooks, certain compromises had to be made.

Volvo Trucks has now specified when it will start taking orders for its latest all-electric heavy goods vehicle (HGV). The new FH Aero Electric is rated to be able to cover up to 600 kilometers (~373 miles) of road on a single charge, which can be done at ultra-fast rates and also over CCS. The truck is also backed to haul a load of about 50 tons.

There is a new Starlink dish in the works that will increase the satellite Internet download speeds from the current 200 Mbps average to the gigabit level. Besides kits for gigabit downloads, SpaceX is preparing a new and improved Starlink Mini dish, too.

The company signed an agreement with the Israeli cybersecurity startup for $32 billion, marking the biggest acquisition made by Google to date.

Ant Group now trains AI models on homegrown Chinese chips, cutting costs by 20 percent compared to Nvidia hardware while achieving competitive results. This marks a significant step toward China's technological self-sufficiency amid US export controls.

Dell's habit of slapping "Pro" and "Premium" onto its product names may make us roll our eyes, but the Dell Pro 13 Premium is still an almost ideal business laptop. Why the "Premium" label is justified is explained in our review summary below.

CheckMag In the rapidly evolving realm of quantum computing, photonic systems—those that utilize light particles, or photons, for data processing—are emerging as a promising frontier. Unlike traditional quantum computers that rely on superconducting qubits requiring ultra-cold environments, photonic quantum computers operate effectively at room temperature, offering a scalable and energy-efficient alternative.​

HP has launched the EliteBook 6 G1 laptops targeted at professionals. The laptops come in AI and Next-gen AI flavors with Intel/AMD CPU options for the former and AMD/Qualcomm chips for the latter.

With the G5 OLED TV series release, LG announced plans to become the world leader in premium TV production, despite it historically trailing Samsung in mini LED TV shipments. To achieve this, LG intends to compete on processing hardware and TV operating system software fronts.

Assassin's Creed Shadows has reached an important player base milestone less than 24 hours into the title's official launch. The news, which comes to us via Ubisoft, is significant as AC Shadows has been grappling with controversies since the initial trailers.