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Framework becomes a KDE Patron helping to fund open source
Hardware vendor Framework has become a KDE Patron, providing financial support to the open-source Plasma desktop environment. Framework founder Nirav Patel expressed excitement about supporting KDE's efforts, while KDE President Aleix Pol highlighted the alignment of Framework's commitment to repairability with KDE's values for a sustainable industry.
RAMaggedon not expected to ease this year as IDC cuts 2026 PC market forecast again
The International Data Corporation has again lowered its forecast for the PC market in 2026, now predicting an 11.6 percent drop in global shipments due to ongoing memory shortages. Research manager Jitesh Ubrani stated that these shortages are expected to persist well into 2027, with prices unlikely to return to 2025 levels until 2028. This situation is already impacting major companies like HP, Samsung, Valve, and Framework.
If you're thinking about buying a Framework PC or laptop with 2 TB-plus of storage 'now is the time to do…
Framework CEO Nirav Patel announced that the company is passing on increased costs for RAM and SSDs to consumers, leading to price hikes on system memory and some storage configurations. Patel advised customers looking for large storage capacities, such as 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB SSDs, to purchase them soon before current inventory with lower pricing is depleted.
This creator shoved a Framework inside of a 2006 MacBook: 'A reimagined classic, that's only a little bit…
A creator known as Edoogg has successfully integrated a Framework motherboard into a 2006 MacBook, creating a unique hardware modification. The project, which took three months, involved extensive custom work, including 3D modeling and soldering, to achieve a functional, albeit 'janky,' reimagined classic.
"Creativity is the key": how PC hardware's smaller manufacturers are navigating the RAM shortage disaster
Smaller PC hardware manufacturers are navigating the current RAM shortage by using less memory in their products or leveraging their unique market position. Companies like Commodore International with the C64 Ultimate and Panic with the Playdate are less affected due to lower RAM requirements, while Framework utilizes a modular approach and direct supplier contact to manage component sourcing. Despite these strategies, some firms like the Pi Foundation have had to increase prices, and the overall outlook suggests the shortage, driven by AI demand, could persist for several more years.
