SK Hynix promises to invest over $38 billion in new DRAM and NAND fabs

The chip shortage is very much still a thing, and it could even affect Apple's iPhone 18 Pro launch next month. Now, SK Hynix, one of the three major DRAM and NAND manufacturers, has announced that it will invest in a new DRAM and a new NAND fab. The former represents a KRW 35.2 trillion (approximately $25 billion) investment, while the latter is a KRW 19.1 trillion (approximately $13.5 billion) investment. The DRAM fab is expected to open in June 2029, while the NAND fab is expected to open in December 2028. So, while such investments are definitely welcome, they will not solve the...

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This is the Motorola Edge 70 Neo, leaked renders show four colors

Motorola may have teased the upcoming Edge 70 Neo in a very unusual way recently, but the phone is still not official. Even so, we now have a few leaked renders of it to look at. They show the device in four colors, and reveal that it will have a 200MP camera. The screen's sides are curved, but at a very steep angle, so they appear to be less curved, if that makes sense. The rear design is standard 2026 Motorola fare, with a raised squarish camera island in the top left corner. Unfortunately, nothing is known about the specs of the Edge 70 Neo aside from what that 200MP...

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Samsung now lets you send Samsung Wallet items through Quick Share

Samsung's latest update to the Quick Share app for its smartphones and tablets is now rolling out and it comes with a new feature. You can now share Samsung Wallet items through Quick Share. This includes tickets and boarding passes. So you can much more easily send someone a ticket to an event or a boarding pass for a flight by simply using Quick Share. The latest Quick Share update also unsurprisingly brings some bug fixes. Keep in mind that the rollout seems to be staged, so it may take a while until it reaches all supported devices. To manually check for the update, go to the...

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Samsung continues to lead the global DRAM market in Q2 2026

According to Counterpoint's report on the second quarter of this year, Samsung is great winner from the rising DRAM prices in the same quarter. The Korean tech giant is widening the gap between itself and its biggest competitor, SK Hynix. In Q2 2026, Samsung captured 39% of the global DRAM sales and secured the first spot for a third quarter in a row. The Korean company is followed by SK Hynix, securing 26% of the sales, which in turn is closely followed by Micron with a 25% share. CMXT gets only 7%, and the remaining share goes to other smaller manufacturers. Counterpoint's...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

Now that Samsung has a new form factor in the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, it is only natural for at least some prospective buyers to be weighing it against the more established foldable design in the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra. After all, the difference in price between the two isn't huge, so the decision has to be based on other considerations. So, let's look into some of the finer points in this comparison together. Perhaps we might just help you figure out which is the best Fold for you. Table of Contents: Design Display Battery Life Charging Speaker Test ...

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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE passes through the FCC

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 FE has now received the official nod from the FCC, which means it probably is launching next month, just like its predecessor did last year. Interestingly, while the Galaxy S26 FE has an Exynos chipset and modem, it uses a Qualcomm chip for Wi-Fi, unlike the S25 FE which was all-Exynos. The new phone has support for 45W fast wired charging, just like its predecessor. It also supports wireless charging, NFC, Wi-Fi 6, and satellite connectivity. While the FCC certification doesn’t reveal the chipset powering it, this has been rumored to be the Exynos...

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Sunbird, the Android app that does iMessage, returns from the dead with an open beta

The EU has been throwing its weight around, trying to force interoperability between the major digital platforms. But companies can work at the issue too – companies like Sunbird, which may as well be called “phoenix” since it’s back from the dead. Sunbird has built an Android app that promises proper iMessage support. Is that still necessary now that Apple devices support RCS? The company points out that RCS messages still appear in a green bubble to iPhone users. Also, some features like reactions, replies and iMessage group features still don’t work properly when RCS gets...

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