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Engadget review recap: Steam Machine, Samsung Music Studio 7, Oura Ring 5 and more
This article recaps recent reviews published by Engadget, covering products such as the Steam Machine, Samsung Music Studio 7, and Oura Ring 5. It provides a brief overview of the various tech products reviewed by the publication.
Your Samsung Gallery won't be able to sync with Microsoft OneDrive soon
Samsung Gallery will soon lose its ability to sync photos with Microsoft OneDrive. This change affects users who rely on the integration for cloud backup and access across devices.
SK Hynix (SKHYV) ADR closes first day of American trading up 13%
SK Hynix's American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) closed their first day of trading up 13%, reaching $168.31 per share. The memory chip manufacturer has seen a surge in demand for its DRAM and flash memory products, driven by the booming AI sector and increased spending on data center components. This growth contributed to SK Hynix reaching a $1 trillion valuation in May 2026.
Multiple motherboard and PC component makers move forward with Chinese-made memory validation
Motherboard manufacturers MSI and Asus are validating DDR5 memory from Chinese supplier CXMT, enabling support for higher speeds on their AMD AM5 platforms. This move comes as major memory producers like Samsung, SK hynix, and Micron are still expanding capacity, with CXMT becoming a significant player in the DRAM market despite controversies.
What memory crisis? 79% of PC Gamer readers are rocking 32 GB or more RAM in their gaming rigs
A survey by PC Gamer reveals that 79% of its readers have 32 GB of RAM or more in their gaming PCs, with 50% specifically having 32 GB. This data contrasts with industry concerns about memory shortages and rising prices, indicating that PC gamers have largely equipped themselves with ample RAM. The article also touches on the broader impact of the memory crisis on other PC components and peripherals.
Samsung may be developing an ARM-based 'AI PC' chip
Samsung is reportedly developing an ARM-based "AI PC chip" codenamed 'GAIA' in collaboration with ARM Holdings. The chip is expected to be available in new PCs as early as 2027, marking Samsung's deeper entry into the PC chip market beyond its current focus on memory components.
Morning Mobilization
The market for premium mobile games is experiencing a resurgence, with releases increasing by 77% in 2025. This trend is highlighted by Samsung's recent promotion involving Spider-Man, which also served to confirm the existence of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide.
It looks like Samsung is taking a leaf out of Nvidia's book and making a proper PC processor
Samsung is reportedly developing its own Arm-based processor, codenamed 'Gaia', for AI PCs, aiming for production as early as next year. This move could introduce competition to Nvidia's RTX Spark and Qualcomm's existing Arm chips in the PC market. The processor is expected to be based on a 4nm process, with Samsung already in discussions with PC manufacturers.
Alienware is celebrating its 30th anniversary with three new monitors
Alienware is celebrating its 30th anniversary with the launch of three new gaming monitors: the AW3426DW, AW3426DWM, and AW3226DM. The flagship AW3426DW features a curved 800R QD-OLED Penta Tandem panel from Samsung, offering enhanced brightness and HDR. The other two models provide more budget-friendly VA panel options.
Official renders for Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 8, Watch 9, Watch 2 Ultra and Z Fold 8 leak
Official renders for several upcoming Samsung devices, including the Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Watch 9, Galaxy Watch 2 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Fold 8, have been leaked. These leaks appear just weeks before Samsung's next Unpacked event.
Morning Mobilization
Samsung has sent out invitations for its upcoming Unpacked event, signaling a new product announcement. Separately, the budget smartphone market is experiencing a significant downturn, with sales predicted to fall by 22% due to ongoing memory shortages.
Evening Mobilization
Samsung has confirmed the launch event date for its Galaxy Z Fold 8. Google's Pixel 11 launch event is scheduled for August 12. Additionally, a report suggests that RAM shortages may lead to fewer affordable Android phones with downgraded specifications.
The next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked launch is happening on July 22
Samsung has announced that its next Galaxy Unpacked launch event will take place on July 22. The event is expected to unveil new Galaxy devices.
Analysts think SK hynix's DRAM and NAND prices will finally drop by the end of 2028, but not before a huge rise…
Analysts from Bernstein predict that SK hynix's DRAM and NAND prices will see a significant rise through 2027 before dropping in 2028. Despite the eventual decline, prices are expected to remain considerably higher than 2025 levels. SK hynix is investing heavily in increased chip output, but aims to manage production to avoid oversupply.
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New experimental builds of Windows 11 are introducing a cloud recovery option and the ability to move the taskbar. Separately, the article mentions that renting robots can make them more affordable for various applications, and that Samsung is projected to increase its profits in 2026.
Chinese-made YMTC SSDs have been spotted in Lenovo's latest ThinkBook laptops, as the memory crisis continues to…
Chinese manufacturer YMTC's SSDs have been spotted in Lenovo's ThinkBook laptops, a development attributed to the ongoing memory and NAND shortage. While these SSDs may function as intended, their performance figures are reportedly below average for office laptops, suggesting manufacturers are opting for cheaper components to mitigate rising costs.
SK hynix to invest over $60 billion in chip plants in South Korea, but the memory crisis still seems a long way from…
SK hynix plans to invest over $65 billion in South Korea to build new chip plants, focusing on NAND flash memory and chip packaging. This significant investment comes amid a global memory crisis, with companies like Samsung and Micron also facing supply shortages. The article analyzes the long-term implications of these investments and the ongoing memory crisis, suggesting it may persist beyond 2028.
Rockstar workers hit back, PlayStation ditches physical discs, and chipmakers accused of price fixing - Patch Notes #59
Several significant developments have occurred in the gaming industry, including Rockstar Games facing accusations of pay inequity and crunch, Sony's PlayStation preparing to discontinue physical software production in January 2028, and major chipmakers being sued for alleged price-fixing. Additionally, Ubisoft has hired Christoph Hartmann to oversee its Tom Clancy franchises, while Krafton has agreed to pay bonuses to the Subnautica 2 developer Unknown Worlds following a legal dispute and CEO resignation. Microsoft is also reportedly testing a disc-to-digital feature for its Xbox consoles.
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Samsung Messages is scheduled to shut down this month, impacting users of the messaging service. Separately, an analysis suggests Microsoft's acquisition of Skype for $8.5 billion has been followed by a decade of mismanagement.
Evening Mobilization
Samsung has teased a new foldable smartphone with an unusually wide aspect ratio. Further details about the device's specifications and release date are expected soon.