Lenovo Legion Go S handheld console with SteamOS discounted to $635.54 (from $1,137.41) using code EXTRASAVEAFF, offering capable gaming for indie titles and spec-intensive games at lower settings.
Ten-year-old Japanese student Jo Nagai has gained international attention for a scientific study suggesting Asian swallowtail butterflies retain memories from their caterpillar stage.
Samsung Electronics reported a record operating profit of ₩89.5 trillion for the April-June period, boosted by AI-driven chip demand, while warning that memory chip shortages could persist into 2028.
Apple's popular MacBook Air is facing significant supply constraints due to the global memory chip shortage, driven by demands from AI companies. Retailers report unprecedented scarcity, with Apple's official website showing delivery delays until August or September for new orders.
China's CXMT IPO and reported development of deep-ultraviolet lithography tools caused global AI-linked stock drops, particularly for chipmakers like Nvidia, SK Hynix, and Samsung. While CXMT's DRAM chips are complementary to GPUs, China's DUV tools pose a long-term challenge to ASML and potentially Nvidia, leading to significant market jitters.
Ryu Hae-ran, aiming for a third major win, saw her four-shot lead at the Women's Open at Royal Lytham and St Annes vanish in the third round, ending three shots behind Yealimi Noh. Noh delivered a masterclass, while home hopes Lottie Woad and Charley Hull remain in contention.
Researchers at Rockefeller University, using a virtual reality treadmill, discovered that fruit flies navigate complex odor plumes by forming and updating olfactory memories and using a neuronal compass, challenging the long-held "surge and cast" reflex model.
Victoria Stellas from Anglesey suffered memory loss and seizures after a tick bite on a Greek holiday in 2019 led to tick-borne encephalitis and a six-week coma. She now takes 18 tablets daily and advocates for TBE vaccination awareness, sharing her story with students.
Major tech companies are spending hundreds of billions on AI, leading to negative free cash flow for some like Alphabet, Meta, and Amazon. A memory chip crunch is driving up costs, impacting companies like Apple with potential price hikes. Investor reactions are mixed, with skepticism growing over the long-term returns of these massive AI investments.
Unitree Robotics, a Hangzhou-based firm, announced its initial public offering (IPO) on Shanghai's Star Market next week, planning to sell 40.45 million shares. This move is part of a broader trend among Chinese robotics start-ups racing to go public amidst intense rivalry with US counterparts.
Apple is experiencing severe memory shortages, dubbed "RAMageddon," which are significantly increasing production costs for iPhones and MacBooks. This has led to price hikes for Macs and iPads, a shift in inventory strategy, and revised revenue growth predictions, causing investor concern despite strong recent sales.
Apple struggles to meet Mac Mini demand, with wait times up to 3 months, especially for higher RAM configurations. Prices have increased across Mac lineup, notably a $500 hike for the M4 Max Mac Studio.
China's advancements in semiconductors and AI model development are poised to disrupt the global AI tech landscape, offering cheaper alternatives that could erode the margins of current US tech leaders.
ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) debuts on Shanghai exchange with a 466% share price surge, achieving a market capitalisation of 3.28 trillion yuan, surpassing all mainland China onshore listings. The semiconductor firm's unprecedented trading volume exceeded 140 billion yuan, prompting regulatory meetings to address market stability concerns.
Apple introduces Apple Upgrade, a leasing program with Klarna, offering monthly installments for iPhones, Apple Watches, Macs, and iPads, with options to upgrade, purchase, or return at lease end, amid industry-wide memory chip shortages and recent price hikes.
Nvidia secures a $500 billion deal with SK Hynix for AI memory supply, including 2027 data center launches, alongside a $1 billion investment in Korean cloud company Naver, amidst a global memory shortage driven by AI demand.
Roku raises prices on all streaming devices by $10-$50 due to a global memory shortage, citing prioritization of AI demand over consumer electronics.
Best Buy is offering a significant discount on Acer's Chromebook Plus Spin 514 with 12GB RAM, bringing its price down to $559. The article also highlights deals on Lenovo's Chromebook Plus 14, an Anker 140W wall charger, discounted Nintendo gift cards at Sam's Club, and Logitech USB-C Bolt receivers.
A persistent memory chip shortage is severely impacting budget smartphone makers, making handsets under US$100 unprofitable to manufacture. Analysts predict a 400% surge in memory costs by Q3 2026, forcing major vendors to abandon this segment and pivot to mid-range products, driving up average retail prices.
Andy Burnham, in his first week as Prime Minister, capped bus fares at £2 across England, a move reminiscent of Ken Livingstone's 'Fares Fair' scheme. This and the 'No 10 North' plan highlight Burnham's focus on practical, localized policies and decentralization, which he believes will drive economic growth, contrasting with Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch's critique of them as "small answers to big problems."
British heavyweights Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are set for a $100M+ showdown in November. This weekend, they will each fight "tune-up" bouts against lesser opponents in Thailand and Saudi Arabia, respectively, aiming to shake off rust and prepare for their highly anticipated clash.
AI chip startup Etched, founded by three Harvard dropouts, has closed a $300 million Series C funding round, valuing the company at $10.3 billion. This marks a doubling of its valuation in seven months, following successful chip manufacturing and $1 billion in orders.
The defence for former NSW Police officer David Robert Blackbourne, accused of raping a teenage girl in 1998, has challenged the complainant's memory, suggesting it was influenced by phone calls made years later. Blackbourne pleaded not guilty to sexual assault and misconduct charges.
Researchers at Fudan University in Shanghai have developed a device, named Guiyi, that can store a single bit of information using just one electron, a significant reduction from the 200,000 electrons required by current DRAM chips.
