A new IDC report shows global smartphone shipments are set to grow 1.5% in 2025 to 1.25 billion units, fueled by surprisingly strong iPhone 17 sales. Apple is now forecast to ship over 247 million iPhone 17 units, reversing declines in key markets like China. However, the research firm predicts a 1%
AMD is raising prices on its CPUs, including the new Ryzen 9000 series. The increase comes as global RAM and SSD costs are also climbing, making a new PC build more expensive.
Valve’s first Steam Machine, launched in 2015 and abandoned by 2018, was doomed by poor Linux compatibility and sold under half a million units. The new version, coming in early 2026, leans on the Proton translation layer to run nearly any Steam game. But with only 8GB of VRAM, its long-term viabili
Apple is on track to ship over 247.4 million iPhones in 2025, fueled by massive iPhone 17 demand. This will push Apple’s smartphone revenue past $261 billion. However, a planned delay for the iPhone 18 and a global memory shortage are forecast to cause a shipment dip in 2026.
Samsung just unveiled the Galaxy Z TriFold, and it has a killer feature for productivity. It’s the first Galaxy phone that can run Samsung’s full DeX desktop interface directly on its own large, foldable display.
In a move driven by skyrocketing memory prices, Raspberry Pi is increasing the cost of its popular single-board computers. The company is introducing a new, more affordable 1GB variant of the Raspberry Pi 5 for $45, even as it raises prices on other models.
The OnePlus 15 has finally cleared FCC certification in the United States after being blocked by regulatory delays. OnePlus confirmed the device received approval and will share availability details very soon. The OnePlus 15R is also expected to launch on December 17th with an impressive 8,300mAh ba
AMD’s Ryzen 7 9800X3D leads the pack for 240-360 Hz gaming, while Intel’s Core i3-12100F offers incredible value for 60-75 Hz gaming. For AI workloads, Intel’s Core Ultra 9 285K with NPU acceleration takes the crown.
The Seagate Expansion 22TB HDD has plummeted to $229 on Amazon, setting a new all-time low for massive storage capacity. At roughly one cent per gigabyte, it’s dramatically cheaper than equivalent SSD storage for archival purposes. This makes huge photo libraries, video archives, and media collectio
In a surprising pricing shift, Apple’s newest MacBook Pro with M5 chip is now cheaper than last year’s M4 model. The 512GB M5 configuration dropped to $1,399 from $1,599, while the M4 version remains at full price. This creates an unusual scenario where the latest generation costs less than its pred
