RAM Prices Are About to Tank Your Next Phone Upgrade
A severe RAM shortage is forcing analysts to slash 2026 smartphone forecasts. Expect fewer shipments, higher prices, and even spec downgrades as brands scramble to cope.
Category: Innovation
The Real Reason Most Manufacturing Programs Fail
Most manufacturing failures come from a single, flawed assumption: that nothing will go wrong. Building programs with no margin for error is like building a house of cards. Success requires strategic trade-offs and internal alignment, not just cost-cutting.
iRobot’s Bankruptcy is a Warning for Every Tech Company
iRobot, the maker of the Roomba, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and plans to sell its assets to its Chinese supplier. The company’s demise is a cautionary tale about tariffs, cheap competition, and failing to innovate.
Ubuntu Studio Wants You to Pick Its New Default Look
The Ubuntu Studio team is asking its community to vote on three potential default desktop layouts for the upcoming 26.04 LTS release in April 2026. The options include the classic top-bar, a Mac-like layout, and a new Windows-style taskbar. The poll closes on December 26, 2025.
Microsoft’s ‘Chief Storyteller’ Leaves for Cisco After 28 Years
Steve Clayton, Microsoft’s VP of communications strategy, is departing for Cisco. He’s known for launching the company’s print magazine and book imprint. His move highlights the growing corporate value of the “storyteller” role.
Fedora’s Gaming Lab Gets a Major Revamp for the Modern Era
Fedora is breathing new life into its long-standing Games Lab initiative. The plan is to transform it into a modern showcase for Linux gaming, with a focus on documentation, hardware support, and open-source game creation tools.
Chrome’s Back Button Is Getting Smarter, Just Like Safari’s
Google is implementing a new feature in Chrome that will close a newly opened tab and return you to the original page when you press the Back button. This brings desktop Chrome in line with how Safari and mobile browsers already handle this common action. The change is aimed at reducing extra clicks
Your USB-C Cable Might Be Broken In One Specific Way
USB-C’s reversibility is a clever trick, not a mechanical guarantee. If your cable or port is damaged, flipping the plug can switch you from a broken high-speed lane to a working one, restoring full speed.
A 3D-Printed Commodore 64 Laptop That Should Have Existed
A hobbyist has built the ultimate retro portable by 3D-printing a laptop chassis that perfectly captures 1980s design. It runs Commodore 64 games via emulation but supports real vintage peripherals, blending modern tech with authentic nostalgia.
JustCo’s CEO says co-working is hospitality, and Asia is booming
Kong Wan Sing, founder of Asia-Pacific co-working giant JustCo, frames the business as hospitality. He’s launching luxury and bare-bones brands while expanding across Asia, seeing growth that outpaces the West.