A rumor suggests ASUS might start making its own memory chips to combat ongoing shortages. The report claims the PC manufacturer could establish dedicated DRAM production lines by the middle of 2026. This move would primarily aim to secure a stable supply for its own products, like ROG and TUF-branded laptops and desktops, shielding it from high market prices and allocation battles. Current industry forecasts predict that constrained memory supplies could last for several more years.
This potential shift comes as other module brands have exited the market. Unlike a company like Crucial, which was a retail front for Micron's chips, ASUS would be building a new manufacturing operation from the ground up. For a major system integrator...
ASUS is telling customers that a misaligned power connector on its ultra-expensive graphics card is not a mistake. A user posted about the ROG Matrix RTX 5090, complaining that the sixteen-pin power port sits off-center against the cooler shroud. This makes it hard to plug in many standard power cables securely. ASUS reviewed the complaint and stated the connector's positioning is intentional, part of the original design based on internal layout needs. The company will not be fixing or replacing cards for this issue.
This leaves buyers with limited choices. They can either keep the card and try to make the awkward connection work, or they can return it. The only guaranteed compatible cable is ASUS's own proprietary HPWR connector...
A major shortage of memory chips is causing chaos for big American tech firms. Companies like Microsoft, Google, and Meta are so desperate for high-bandwidth memory and LPDDR modules that they are sending their own procurement teams to South Korea. These executives are practically camping out at the headquarters of Samsung and SK hynix trying to negotiate long term supply deals. The situation is reportedly intense, with one Microsoft executive angrily walking out of a meeting after SK hynix said it could not meet their demands.
Google's internal response has been especially harsh. The company allegedly fired a procurement executive after failing to secure enough HBM from suppliers like SK hynix and Micron. Google blamed this person for...
Samsung hit a development milestone with its upcoming Exynos 2800 processor. This chip, planned for 2027, is expected to be the first from the company with a fully in-house graphics processor. This custom GPU design marks a strategic shift. The move is partly enabled by hiring former AMD Vice President John Rayfield, bolstering the Exynos division. The goal is not just smartphone competition against Apple and Qualcomm, but expansion into other tech like autonomous vehicle software, smart glasses, and robotics by leveraging parallel computing.
The recently announced Exynos 2600 still uses an AMD collaborated GPU called the Xclipse 960. It serves as a precursor to this more independent future. Samsung has reportedly finished the basic...
Overloud just dropped a free update for their THU amp sim, adding something called AIR. This Amp In Room feature tries to make digital guitar tones feel like you are standing in front of a real cabinet. It goes beyond a basic speaker simulation by adding in subtle room sounds and air movement. The idea is to capture the spatial feel of a physical amp interacting with its environment, which regular impulse responses or close mic setups often miss.
You can find the new controls in the Cabinet section of the plugin. There is a main knob to adjust the intensity of the room effect. A menu lets you pick from different ambience types, with both a standard stereo mode and a wider setting for a bigger soundscape. The AIR processing also works...
A student from Daystar University died after a chaotic crowd surge at a recent concert. Karen Lojore, who was twenty years old and in her second year at the Athi River campus, was injured during the stampede at an Asake performance. Her family is now grieving her loss, especially during the holiday season. Her father, Paul Britton Lojore, called it a tremendous loss. Friends who attended the event with her described a scene of confusion and tragedy after they briefly separated at the entrance.
A memorial service was held at the Kenyatta National Hospital chapel, where friends and classmates gathered. People remembered Karen as a lively, intelligent, and kind person who loved her pets. Her family is demanding a full investigation into...
Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary, Musalia Mudavadi, is floating a big idea for the next national vote. He wants to combine the 2027 general election with a constitutional referendum. Mudavadi, who also handles foreign affairs, suggested that several unresolved issues could be turned into simple yes or no questions for voters. He thinks the current election commission, the IEBC, can manage both ballots at the same time without a huge extra cost. This would let Kenyans vote for leaders and directly decide on amendments to the 2010 constitution in one go.
He named a few specific topics that could be settled this way. One is the implementation of the NADCO report, which has seen little progress. Another is the long-debated question of...
The power grid in Nigeria is still messed up from a big drop in generation. Authorities say they are close to fixing it. The issue started with an explosion on a major gas pipeline, the Escravos Lagos line. Acts of vandalism on other gas infrastructure made things worse. This cut off the fuel supply to a bunch of thermal power plants across the country. The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company told its customers in several states that the ongoing blackouts and spotty service are because of this national generation problem.
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, promised people that supply would come back within a day or two. That deadline has already passed. The latest word from the national grid operator is that repair work on the...
A serious fire ripped through a major market building in Lagos. The blaze happened at the Great Nigeria Insurance House in the Balogun Market area. An unspecified number of traders are thought to be trapped inside the plaza, which is known for selling clothes and shoes. The fire reportedly started on one of the upper floors, with eyewitness accounts and official statements differing on whether it began on the fourth or fifth floor. Thick black smoke was seen pouring from the structure as emergency crews arrived.
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency permanent secretary, Olufemi Oke Osanyintolu, confirmed the incident. He said the fire started on the fourth floor of the twenty two story building and spread upwards to the sixth...
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