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Prices for DDR2 memory, a standard introduced in 2003, shot up by up to 60% between April and June of this year. Market analysts at TrendForce say things will get worse, with another 35% to 40% jump expected in the next three months. So how did a two-decade-old chip become a hot commodity? The answer lies in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) boom. Big manufacturers like Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron have moved their production lines to make expensive, high-performance memory for AI servers. These chips earn them far bigger profits than the regular memory used in everyday gadgets. That change has created a domino effect. With fewer standard chips available, prices for newer RAM like DDR5 and DDR4 went up first. Companies that make electronics started looking for cheaper, older alternatives to keep their products affordable. They moved from DDR4 to DDR3, and then from DDR3 to DDR2. Now, even that ancient backup option is running low. The situation is made worse by the fa...

Electric vehicle owners in the Philippines could soon enjoy more benefits if a new bill makes its way into law. The proposed legislation aims to expand the current perks for EV users and encourage more people to switch to electric cars. The bill, filed by Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, adds several new incentives on top of what is already available under existing laws. Right now, EV owners are exempt from the Metro Manila number coding scheme and get faster processing from the Land Transportation Office . But with this new proposal, it would give Filipinos even more reasons to go electric. Among the proposed additions are free use of dedicated expressway lanes for EVs and discounts on parking fees. The bill also introduces a “buy now, register later” system, which would let buyers drive their new vehicles right away without waiting for paperwork. Another change is the extension of these benefits from 8 years to 12 years. Gatchalian, who also wrote the original ...

Seiko is adding another anime-inspired design to its lineup. This time, the popular manga and anime series Fullmetal Alchemist is the star of a new limited edition timepiece. The Seiko Fullmetal Alchemist watch is filled with visual nods to the show’s hero, Edward Elric. The dark dial features a circular red pattern that fans will recognize from the series’ alchemy scenes. Other small details are scattered across the face, including a military emblem on a smaller dial and markings shaped like the screws from Edward’s mechanical arm. The hands and the markers at 12, 3, 6, and 9 o’clock all have a green glow in low light. 8 most iconic anime power-ups of all time On the back of the case, there is a special engraved message. It reads “Don’t forget 3. OCT. 11,” which is a direct callback to the inscription on Edward’s own pocket watch from the story. The packaging also follows the theme. The watch comes in a red box that ma...

Have you ever received a message that felt a little too polished? A growing number of people are starting to worry that their perfectly written emails and posts might be mistaken for computer-generated text. A new study from Use.AI has found that sounding like artificial intelligence is becoming a social problem. The research team spoke to over 12,600 people across the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe and Latin America. What they discovered is that many people are now actively changing their writing habits to avoid being flagged as AI users. More than half of those surveyed, 58%, said they had witnessed someone being called out for using AI at work or on social media. This fear has spread widely. Almost half of the respondents, 46%, now worry that their own words might be labelled as machine-made. So, what makes people suspicious? According to the report, it comes down to writing that feels too clean. Text with flawless spelling, smooth transitions and a lack of ...

After unveiling it late last year, Valve has finally announced the official price and availability of its most ambitious hardware, the Steam Machine. The Steam Machine base model, which has 512GB of storage, has an SRP of USD1,049 (~Php64,100) in the United States, while the 2TB variant retails for EUR1,349 (~Php82,400). But that’s just for the main unit. To get the Steam Controller, you should get the bundle priced at USD1,128 (~Php68,900) and USD1,428 (~Php87,200) for the 512GB and 2TB, respectively. Those interested can now sign up on the Steam Store until June 25, 10 AM Pacific time. After that, they will run a one-time randomization that will determine who can get one. The lucky chosen ones will be notified and can start ordering by June 29. They will have 72 hours to order, or their slot will be given to the next person on the waitlist. Moreover, you need to have a Steam account with a good standing and a purchase history prior to April 27, 2026, for you...

TECNO is bringing its Slim branding to the CAMON series with the new TECNO CAMON Slim. Like the POVA Slim and Spark Slim , the TECNO CAMON Slim has incredible thinness of just 6.39mm. The rear panel has curved sides, adding to the overall sleekness. Plus, the New Mondrian colorway has the renowned pattern and features a photochromic finish that shows off blocks in green, yellow, and cyan colors when exposed to ultraviolet light. There’s also a Van Gogh Blue colorway, two prism designs (Black and Green), and a plain Burgundy Red. There’s also an iPhone Air -like camera island, with the 50-megapixel main camera and flicker sensor on each side. An LED panel is in between, which has 354 LEDs and 55 lighting scenes. It can show texts, different animations, and battery life, together with the RGB rings surrounding the camera lenses. Now onto the normal parts. Sadly, this device uses a 4G-only MediaTek Helio G200 processor, with 8GB of RAM, and up to 25...