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Meta Sets 2027 Cutoff for Quest 2 and Quest Pro Feature Updates

Meta is winding down software development for its Quest 2 and Quest Pro virtual reality headsets, scheduling their final operating system updates for March 2027. While new operating system features will halt that spring, Meta has committed to issuing security patches and bug fixes through the end of 2027. Software developers will be permitted to

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Intel Rumored to Shelve Arc B580 Gaming GPU in Favor of AI Workstation Cards

Intel may be planning to declare its Arc B580 gaming graphics card end-of-life as the company redirects manufacturing silicon toward more lucrative enterprise AI hardware, according to a leak from hardware tipster Haze. The reported shift stems from shared silicon between consumer and commercial lines. The Arc B580 relies on Intel’s BMG-G21 die, the same

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Oppo Pad Air 6 Appears in Regulatory Filings Ahead of November Launch

Oppo is set to launch its next tablet, the Pad Air 6, in China this November alongside the upcoming Reno 17 smartphone series. The slate recently surfaced in China’s 3C certification database, uncovering several hardware variants ahead of its official debut. The regulatory documentation lists four separate model numbers: OPD2611, OPD2603, OPD2614, and OPD2613. Cellular

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Apple Warns iPhone Duo Shortages Will Linger into Next Year

Apple cannot predict when supply constraints for the new iPhone Duo will ease, Chief Operating Officer Sabih Khan said during the company’s fiscal fourth-quarter earnings call, leaving customers facing delivery dates that stretch well into next year. Shipment delays mounted quickly after the foldable device sold out online within hours of release, leaving buyers who

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Apple Inventory Value Surges 154% as Memory Chip Costs Climb

Apple’s inventory balance surged 154.3% year-over-year to reach $14.54 billion in its fiscal fourth quarter, propelled by an aggressive effort to stockpile computer memory components amid unprecedented chip pricing. The inventory valuation represents a 31.1% increase from the $11.09 billion recorded in the previous quarter and a sharp jump from $5.72 billion in the fourth

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Jackery Unveils Explorer 100D, Its Most Compact LFP Power Station Yet

Jackery has introduced the Explorer 100D, a palm-sized 96Wh portable power station that stands as the brand’s smallest model to date. Built with lithium iron phosphate battery chemistry, the compact unit is sized to fit into airline carry-on luggage to keep gear running during long flights. The device measures 4.6 by 3.4 by 3.4 inches

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Why Smart Glasses Still Struggle to Replace Everyday Prescription Eyewear

While consumers can now order AI-powered smart glasses fitted with prescription lenses, hardware limitations and expanding public bans continue to prevent them from becoming practical full-time replacements for traditional eyewear. The physical differences between standard frames and connected eyewear present an immediate challenge for all-day use. Standard prescription glasses generally weigh between 20 and 30

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Regularly Using Only One Wireless Earbud Accelerates Battery Degradation

Relying on a single wireless earbud for calls and listening can significantly degrade its battery health compared to its counterpart, leading to uneven hardware wear and premature power loss. Because rechargeable earbuds have limited battery cycles, placing one earpiece under heavier operational demand quickly takes a toll. Bluetooth transmission and microphone processing drain power faster,

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SK Hynix Posts Record Q3 Revenue and Warns Memory Shortage Will Extend Through 2030

SK hynix crossed the KRW 100 trillion quarterly revenue threshold for the first time in company history during the third quarter, while issuing a forecast that global memory supply shortages will persist until 2030. The South Korean chipmaker recorded KRW 104.6 trillion in Q3 revenue alongside an operating profit of KRW 83.3 trillion, representing an

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