HardwareFreaks - Hardware News https://hardware.nrgnews.net/ Hardware News Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:14:21 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/hardware-icon-512-150x150.png HardwareFreaks - Hardware News https://hardware.nrgnews.net/ 32 32 Meta is using old DDR4 memory in DDR5-only AI servers to save on hardware costs https://hardware.nrgnews.net/meta-is-using-old-ddr4-memory-in-ddr5-only-ai-servers-to-save-on-hardware-costs/ Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:14:21 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/meta-is-using-old-ddr4-memory-in-ddr5-only-ai-servers-to-save-on-hardware-costs/ The race to build the infrastructure necessary for advanced artificial intelligence is defined not just by processing power, but by how efficiently data flows. At a recent technology summit, Meta unveiled a glimpse into their next-generation computing strategy, revealing innovations centered around memory architecture and cutting-edge silicon. The focus of this unveiling was Meta’s new […]

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]]> ‘Meta will need to reduce or possibly stop AI investment in datacenters, as it already has excess capacity’: The AI infrastructure bubble feels the heat https://hardware.nrgnews.net/meta-will-need-to-reduce-or-possibly-stop-ai-investment-in-datacenters-as-it-already-has-excess-capacity-the-ai-infrastructure-bubble-feels-the-heat/ Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:13:12 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/meta-will-need-to-reduce-or-possibly-stop-ai-investment-in-datacenters-as-it-already-has-excess-capacity-the-ai-infrastructure-bubble-feels-the-heat/ The race for artificial intelligence has come with a massive hardware price tag. For PC gamers and tech enthusiasts alike, the staggering costs of memory and storage components are often eye-watering, a reality fueled by the immense appetite of big tech giants. The core issue? These astronomical prices are largely tied to major players acquiring […]

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]]> Sony’s PlayStation 6 is now estimated to cost over $900 in materials alone, signalling a launch price tag double that of the PS5 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/sonys-playstation-6-is-now-estimated-to-cost-over-900-in-materials-alone-signalling-a-launch-price-tag-double-that-of-the-ps5/ Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:36:02 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/sonys-playstation-6-is-now-estimated-to-cost-over-900-in-materials-alone-signalling-a-launch-price-tag-double-that-of-the-ps5/ The relentless pressure of the memory crisis continues to fuel an escalating hardware arms race, pushing up the cost of everything from computing devices to next-generation gaming consoles. As industry insiders sift through the complex economics of components, a significant question mark has emerged over the anticipated launch prices for the PlayStation 6. Hardware leakers […]

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]]> Lenovo Forecasts Sky-High PC Memory Costs Lasting Until 2030 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/lenovo-forecasts-sky-high-pc-memory-costs-lasting-until-2030/ Sat, 27 Jun 2026 19:19:19 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/lenovo-forecasts-sky-high-pc-memory-costs-lasting-until-2030/ The future of computing hinges on memory and storage, but for many industry participants, the cost curve looks less like a gentle slope and more like a steep, unrelenting climb. Anyone hoping that the prices for DRAM and NAND flash chips will miraculously drift back to pre-2025 levels is likely holding onto an illusion. The […]

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]]> Microsoft Concedes Surface Prices Are Too High By Launching An $849 Downgrade https://hardware.nrgnews.net/microsoft-concedes-surface-prices-are-too-high-by-launching-an-849-downgrade/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:21:14 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/microsoft-concedes-surface-prices-are-too-high-by-launching-an-849-downgrade/ The race for cutting-edge hardware is currently being waged in the shadow of soaring component costs, a reality hitting manufacturers across the board. Hardware makers are finding themselves in a particularly difficult position. The relentless demand for specialized memory and storage has driven prices into the stratosphere, primarily fueled by the insatiable appetite of massive […]

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