Samsung and SK hynix are using two different approaches to manufacture next generation DRAM memory chips, suggest industry insiders. The boom in demand for computing products ushered in by AI data center buildouts has strained the memory market led to a tightness in the markets for HBM, DRAM and other chips since all of these rely on the same raw materials for production. As part of its efforts to manufacture next generation chips, the sources suggest that Samsung is interested in using the gate-all-around FET (GAAFET) fabrication technology for its next generation DRAM chips. Samsung Seeking To Apply NAND Manufacturing […]

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Windows 11 will soon see boosted performance through a new feature that Microsoft is working on, called Low Latency Profile. Maxing Out CPU Clocks For Short Duration Could Help Speed Up Windows 11 Apps & UI Microsoft is actively working towards refining the user experience within its Windows 11 operating system. There have been talks about some major changes underway, which will help reduce bloat, cut back AI features, and also improve gaming performance. These changes are part of the "K2" project. While Microsoft hasn't shared any specific plans or timelines on when these improvements would roll out to end […]

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GeIL has introduced what it claims is the first DDR5 memory to run at 8000MT/s entirely through JEDEC SPD, enabling true plug‑and‑play operation without XMP profiles or BIOS tuning.

The new modules embed their full 8000MT/s speed directly into the JEDEC specification, so the complexity of navigating the BIOS is taken out of the equation entirely for the end user. The memory is optimised for the latest Intel systems, including Z890 and B860 motherboards.

GeIL is also expanding its DDR5 lineup with the AQUARIUS Diamond RGB series, featuring a diamond‑cut light bar and aluminium heatsink in Graphite Black or Glacier White. The refractive lighting design aims to create a crystalline effect, something that only one other major memory maker currently does.

We will get a closer look at all of GeIL's new memory products at Computex next month, so expect more news soon.

KitGuru Says: A lot of people do buy high-speed memory and then forget to go into the BIOS to turn on the XMP profile, so it would be nice to see something like this become more common.

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TeamGroup has announced new high-frequency specifications for its Elite Plus DDR5 and Elite DDR5 desktop memory modules. Both series now offer speeds up to 8000MT/s. 

The Elite Plus DDR5 and Elite DDR5 8000MT/s modules utilise an optimised IC architecture and DDR5 Same-Bank Refresh technology to maintain system efficiency under heavy computational loads. The 1.1V operating voltage is intended to lower overall power draw compared to higher-voltage overclocked kits.

Initial availability will consist of 16GB x 2 kits. Timings are relatively loose, set at CL56-56-56-128. The products are expected to be available starting next month.

KitGuru says: The low voltage and high speeds are rather good, but the loose timings might not be the best match for some processors. 

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Samsung has finally entered the hallowed trillion-dollar club, courtesy of the memory-driven tailwind that continues to emanate from AI-focused data centers, going on to permeate nearly every facet of the global consumer electronics industry. Samsung is worth $1.2 trillion right now and continues to close in on Tesla's valuation, courtesy of the relentless global demand for memory resources As per a tabulation by CompaniesMarketCap, Samsung is worth $1.21 trillion right now, and remains poised to overtake Tesla as the world's tenth most valuable company. This comes as the operating profit of Samsung's semiconductor unit in Q1 2026 surged by an […]

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Samsung's display-related prowess remains unmatched right now, even as it continues to expand its lead by undertaking ambitious innovation. Now, a new leak has shed some much-needed light on a new holographic display that Samsung might be developing for Apple's secretive Spatial iPhone. Samsung appears to be working on its MH1 holographic display that supposedly uses eye-tracking and diffractive beam-steering, possibly to enable Apple's rumored Spatial iPhone Samsung typically implements significant technological upgrades with each new generation of its display panels. For instance, the M16 panels that are slated for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will swap blue […]

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XPG has announced the launch of its Novakey RGB DDR5 memory series, featuring a patented “Infinity Mirror” heat sink design. The new flagship modules offer speeds up to 6400MT/s and capacities up to 32GB per module.

Aimed at mainstream gamers and creative professionals, the Novakey RGB DDR5 modules use optical reflection principles on the heat sink to create a 3D visual depth effect. The exterior construction features matte-black metal accents and a brushed-aluminium finish. The RGB is configurable and compatible with most major motherboard lighting systems, including those of Asus, ASRock, Gigabyte, and MSI.

 

XPG states the series is optimised for the 6400MT/s “sweet spot” but will also be available in 5600MT/s and 6000MT/s. Available in 16GB and 32GB capacities, the memory series can be purchased in both single- and dual-kit configurations. Technical specifications include latencies as low as CL30. The modules are built on a 10-layer PCB and include an integrated Power Management IC (PMIC) alongside on-die ECC for data integrity. XPG confirms support for both Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD Expo to facilitate one-click performance optimisation.

The Novakey series incorporates sustainable materials, with the heat sinks manufactured using 50% recycled aluminium and 85% post-consumer recycled plastic. XPG backs the series with a limited lifetime warranty.

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The visual analysis system is now operating in select countries, but Meta says it's working toward a broader rollout.

The mobile DRAM market is showing no sign of retrenchment as the wider industry stares at a ~100 percent quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) price increase in Q2 2026, building upon the 58 percent - 63 percent QoQ price growth for LPDDR5X in Q1. The mobile DRAM market shows no sign of cooling off, as Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) entrench price hikes SemiAnalysis reported just a few days back that LPDDR5 contract prices were recently hovering at around $10/GB after undergoing a 3x increase since Q1 2025. What's more, the firm expected this trend of price hikes to continue well into 2027. While DRAM […]

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The Steam Hardware and Software Survey for April 2026 confirms that Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs now account for 10.8% of surveyed desktop systems. When including laptop variants, the Blackwell architecture's total market share reaches 13.41%. The data also marks the first appearance of the GeForce RTX 5050 and AMD’s RDNA 4-based Radeon RX 9070 in the primary GPU table.

According to Valve’s latest figures, the RTX 5070 is the most popular desktop entry in the series at 2.86%, followed by the RTX 5060 at 2.57%. Other desktop listings include the RTX 5060 Ti (1.81%), RTX 5070 Ti (1.62%), RTX 5080 (1.37%), and the flagship RTX 5090 (0.41%). The newly listed RTX 5050 holds a 0.16% share. On the AMD side, the Radeon RX 9070 debuted at 0.17%, while the RX 7800 XT remains the highest-ranked modern Radeon desktop card at 1.22%.

The survey also recorded the Apple M2 as a new entry in the video card category with a 1.77% share. Valve has not provided specific details regarding this addition, though it may reflect updates to Steam’s hardware detection or shifts in Mac user sampling.

VRAM distribution trends show a shift toward higher capacities. The 16GB category saw a 1.98-point increase, bringing its total to 23.51%. While the 8GB category remains the most common configuration at 26.76%, it declined by 0.76 points from the previous month.

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Anthropic, the creators of Claude AI, are reportedly in early talks with a UK startup whose SRAM tech can boost AI inference by 100x & reduce costs by 10x. Anthropic Reportedly In Early Talks With Fractile, A UK-based Startup Working on the fusion architecture as an AI Inference Booster Currently, Anthropic sources its chips from various companies, including NVIDIA, Google, and Amazon. This trio allows the company to keep running its AI infrastructure without major concerns that are often associated with relying on a single chipmaker. But as compute demand intensifies in the AI space, many AI firms are now […]

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Micron posted a record Q2 as DRAM demand increases, but its CEO says this is just the beginning as more memory is required for AI to reach its full capabilities. Micron CEO Sees Demand For Faster Memory To Increase Massively For AI To Reach Its Full Potential Memory & Storage maker, Micron, has seen exceptional growth across all of its businesses, which include DRAM, NAND, and HBM. The growth comes from skyrocketing demand for their products as the Agentic AI craze continues to lift off every memory and storage firm. During a conversation with CNBC, Micron's CEO said that what […]

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CPUs or GPUs, but require lots of memory for running Agentic AI, and this demand is spiraling to unseen levels as DRAM constraints persist. CPUs Running Agentic AI Will Be Equipped With Up to 400 GB of Memory, Further Crushing The DRAM Supply Chain Memory makers are earning big profits but are also unable to meet the demand. We have seen reports on how major manufacturers are rapidly expanding their production facilities, but these are yet to become operational, and Samsung itself has stated that 2027 will be worse for the DRAM industry than 2026, so it's looking like a […]

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To no one’s surprise, Apple’s Q2 2026 earnings turned out to be an excellent quarter for the technology giant, but it might not always be sunshine and rainbows going forward, especially during the DRAM crisis, which threatens to crush the stability of the company’s prices, especially iPhones. During the quarterly earnings call, CEO Tim Cook warned that while the Cupertino firm will do its best to avert the problem, there’s a chance Apple may have to throw in the towel and pass the cost increases to customers. Still, the amount of resilience shown by the trillion-dollar entity is certainly praiseworthy. Tim […]

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Apple has been making the most of the ongoing memory 'chipflation' by freezing the prices of its sprawling portfolio of products in a bid to gain market share. But this does not mean that the iPhone manufacturer is immune to the ongoing biting cost surges. As a matter of fact, despite recent corroborative commentary, you should not count on the base iPhone 18 sporting a 12GB RAM, especially as memory costs are slated to make up a whopping 45 percent of a given iPhone's Bill of Materials (BOM) by next year. LPDDR5, which made up just 10 percent of a […]

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Memory makers are enjoying a huge boost to revenue as AI demand has earned them more in a single quarter than the entire previous year. Memory makers such as ADATA saw a 17x Annual Growth In Profits, Others Also Seeing Similar Boost From AI Boom The AI crunch continues to devastate the consumer markets as component prices go up; at the same time, memory makers are seeing an astronomical rise in their profit margins. So there are two things to factor here, first is that memory demand is at an all-time high due to AI firms requiring more DRAM for […]

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The agency reports that losses from social media scams have increased eightfold and that social media scams resulted in higher losses than any other method scammers used to contact consumers.

In some regions, we are seeing some relief occassionally, but only specific RAM kits are enjoying the discounts. China Witnesses $87 Price Drop for 16 GB SO-DIMM DDR5 Module, But the Price Still Stands Nearly 5X Higher Than Last Year The volatility of the current DRAM market is apparent from the price instability, which is why we see RAM prices going up on some days and down on some other. The German market showed such a trend in March, recording its first price drop in RAM prices for various DDR5 modules in March. Howeve, the price trend quickly changed in […]

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Samsung has reportedly produced the world's first "standalone" DRAM module that uses a process tech below 10nm. Samsung's New Sub-10nm DRAM Technology To Boost Densities & Uses New Materials For long, the DRAM industry has relied on a 10nm process technology for producing integrated circuits. 10nm DRAM technologies range from 1x, 1y, 1x, 1a, 1b, 1c, and 1d. Now, Samsung is working on a brand new 10a process technology for DRAM that goes below the official "10nm" process limit. Samsung Electronics has produced the world's first single-digit nanometer DRAM working die. It is reported that the company plans to rapidly […]

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