Soldered RAM Isn’t the Enemy Anymore. Here’s Why.
The debate over soldered versus upgradeable laptop memory is a classic tech rant. But with modern thin-and-light designs and soaring RAM prices, the argument is losing steam for everyday users.
Author: Darren Holt
Darren Holt brings a distinctive perspective to technology journalism through his specialized background in industrial computing and automation systems, where he deciphers complex technical concepts for both engineering and business audiences. His analytical approach focuses on the practical implementation of IoT ecosystems and emerging technologies within industrial environments, drawing from hands-on experience with operational technology integration. Darren's writing illuminates how edge computing and smart automation are reshaping traditional manufacturing and infrastructure sectors. He maintains a forward-looking analysis of how industrial innovations converge with enterprise digital transformation strategies.
Apple’s iOS 26.3 Update Might Miss That Late January Target
Apple’s iOS 26.3 is on its second beta, with many expecting a late January release. However, the timing is now uncertain. The lack of a Release Candidate build suggests the final public rollout could be delayed.
I Tried Using Gemini Like a Real Person. It Actually Worked.
According to a detailed experiment by Android Police, integrating Gemini AI deeply with Google Workspace can turn it into a central command hub. The key was enabling extensions and using it with tools like NotebookLM, Tasks, and Sheets. It shifted from being a novelty to a genuine productivity boost
X Puts Grok’s “Undress” Tool Behind a Paywall After UK Ban Threat
X has abruptly restricted Grok’s image generation feature to paying subscribers only. The move follows intense UK government scrutiny over the AI’s ability to create non-consensual “undressed” images, with ministers openly discussing a total ban on the platform.
KKR Scores a 4.5x Return on OneStream in Latest PE Win
Private equity giant KKR has more than quadrupled its money on its bet on OneStream Inc. The firm expects the huge return following the company’s agreement to be sold to Hg for $6.4 billion.
A Sci-Fi Story Where Amazon’s Drone Mothership is a Sad, Punk Rock Mom
io9, via Gizmodo, is featuring a new short story from Lightspeed Magazine. “Mother’s Hip” by Corey Jae White and Maddison Stoff is a bleak, emotional tale of a transformed veteran of Amazon’s rainforest wars.
OpenAI’s Scattergun Strategy vs. Anthropic’s Singular Focus
The AI race is showing two wildly different playbooks. OpenAI is launching a flurry of consumer products, while Anthropic remains fixated on a single, monumental goal. Which approach will win?
Meta’s $2B Manus Deal Shows Where the AI Money Really Is
Meta is buying AI startup Manus for over $2 billion, a deal now under review by Beijing. It underscores a stark reality: US venture capital funding dwarfs China’s, pushing startups to relocate.
Why Universities Should Stop Issuing Political Statements
In a response to a recent essay, professors Daniel Sargent and Will Fithian push back against the idea that universities should abandon neutrality. They argue that institutional statements, like UC’s on the Dobbs case, are a hollow overreach that damages academic credibility.
Apple and NVIDIA on a Collision Course for TSMC’s Packaging
A new report suggests Apple’s upcoming high-end chips will compete directly with NVIDIA for TSMC’s advanced packaging capacity. This bottleneck could push Apple to diversify its chipmaking partners, with Intel’s 18A-P process already being evaluated for 2027. The fight for manufacturing resources is