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Microsoft Surface Pro and Surface Laptop devices shown with a graphic indicating increased price and decreased RAM.
The Edit

Microsoft offers 8GB RAM Surface models at higher prices

Microsoft's new 'cheaper' 12-inch Surface Pro, starting at $849 with 8GB of RAM, is actually $50 more expensive than its 16GB predecessor.

Sofia Garcia·June 25, 2026
Shattered CMF Phone 3 Pro components and rising RAM chips on a table, symbolizing the cancellation of the budget smartphone due to increased costs.
Deals

CMF Phone 3 Pro Cancelled Due to Rising RAM Prices

Akis Evangelidis, co-founder of Nothing and head of the CMF Phone series, confirmed the cancellation of the CMF Phone 3 Pro.

Adam Kowalski·June 20, 2026
Barret Zoph, former head of enterprise AI sales at OpenAI, exits the company for the second time after a brief five-month tenure.
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Barret Zoph Departs OpenAI Again After Five Months

Barret Zoph, OpenAI's head of enterprise AI sales, departed the company after just five months in his role.

Adam Kowalski·June 19, 2026
Illustration of the YouTube app interface highlighting the newly reintroduced direct messaging feature with chat bubbles and video sharing icons.
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YouTube Brings Back Direct Messages After Years Away

After years without integrated messaging, YouTube is bringing back direct messages, rolling out the feature to users 18 and older in the US, UK, Brazil, and Singapore.

Amara Dubois·June 11, 2026
A futuristic Windows laptop powered by the Nvidia RTX Spark chip, showcasing its premium performance capabilities in a dimly lit, sophisticated environment.
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Windows M1 moment cost impacts consumers, Nvidia strategy differs

Laptops featuring Nvidia's new RTX Spark chip, designed to bring Apple M1-level performance to Windows, are expected to start at $2,000 to $2,500 this fall, according to The Verge .

Sofia Garcia·June 2, 2026
AMD's AM5 socket motherboard with a Ryzen processor, symbolizing the platform's guaranteed support through 2029.
Tech & Electronics

AMD Commits to Socket AM5 Longevity Through 2029

Two years after its initial release, AMD is re-releasing the Ryzen 7 5800X3D at $349, a $100 reduction from its original price, alongside a new X3D chip.

Adam Kowalski·June 1, 2026
The new Asus ROG Ally X20 OLED handheld gaming PC is displayed alongside the Xreal R1 AR glasses, showcasing a premium gaming experience.
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Asus Unveils New OLED ROG Ally X20 Handheld Gaming PC

For $849, Asus is bundling its new ROG Ally X20 handheld with Xreal's R1 AR glasses.

Sofia Garcia·June 1, 2026
Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra with Nvidia RTX Spark chip, highlighting its powerful performance and advanced technology for professionals.
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Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra Debuts With Nvidia RTX Spark Chip

Microsoft's new 15-inch Surface Laptop Ultra arrives with NVIDIA's RTX Spark super chip, boasting 6,144 Blackwell GPU cores and 20 Arm CPU cores.

Amara Dubois·June 1, 2026
Gamer holding the Acer Nitro Blaze Link handheld, streaming a PC game with vibrant graphics on its screen in a dark room.
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Acer Unveils Nitro Blaze Link, a Linux Handheld for Streaming PC Games

Acer's new Nitro Blaze Link handheld ships with just 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage, making it solely capable of streaming PC games, a stark contrast to the powerful, expensive devices dominating the m

Amara Dubois·May 30, 2026
Google logo depicted as a powerful entity confronting legal symbols of justice and law in a dramatic, cinematic setting.
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Google Appeals US Antitrust Ruling on Search Monopoly

Google has formally appealed a US district judge's ruling that found the company illegally monopolized online search, setting the stage for a prolonged legal battle in 2026.

Sofia Garcia·May 22, 2026
Abstract visualization of digital data streams being collected from phones and computers by unseen entities, symbolizing covert tracking.
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Meta, Google covertly track your app usage and device data

Meta, a company many assume only tracks its users, admitted in 2018 to collecting contact details and browsing history from people who do not even have an account, according to the Electronic Frontier

Amara Dubois·May 21, 2026
A visual metaphor for Microsoft Teams' Together Mode being retired, showing fading participants in a virtual stadium and a focus on a cleaner, traditional video call interface.
Home & Kitchen

Microsoft Retiring Teams Together Mode by Mid-2026

By June 30, 2026, Microsoft Teams' distinctive 'Together Mode'—that ambitious attempt to seat up to 49 participants in a shared virtual space—will be fully retired.

Amara Dubois·May 18, 2026