Recently, we've been reporting on the ongoing memory and storage crisis, which has led to surging prices, limited stock, and word that pretty much all 2026 capacity is being allocated to the AI market and data centers. Earlier today, we got the surprising and concerning news that Micron was pulling the plug on its consumer-focused Crucial brand, which has been one of the biggest go-to names for PC memory and storage for years. Yes, the situation is getting pretty dire.

In addition to the Crucial bombshell, there's another alarming announcement today from memory and storage company Transcend, a well-known name and brand in the DRAM (DDR4/DDR5) and NAND Flash (SSDs, microSDs) space. According to a letter and notification it has sent to its customers (via @jukan05 on X), Transcend confirms that it has not "received any new chip shipments since October."

Transcend notes that its key NAND Flash suppliers, Sandisk and Samsung, have notified the company that its deliveries have been postponed "again," which means its Q4 allocation has been "significantly reduced."

NVIDIA is reportedly cutting its B40 AI GPU production from an estimated 1.5-2M units to 900,000 units as Chinese AI companies are reportedly using RTX 5090 gaming graphics cards, as well as Hopper and locally-sourced AI chips instead.

In a new market report posted by insider @Jukan on X, we're hearing that NVIDIA's new B40 AI GPU, which complies with US export restrictions and is ready for China, is seeing its production cut, with an expected 1.5M to 2M units in 2H 2025, reduced to just 900,000 units.

The reason behind this is that the analysts' last "field trip" throughout Asia suggests that China's AI inference compute is still "largely dependent" on RTX 5090 gaming graphics cards (thanks to 32GB of speedy GDDR7 memory) and "previously improved" Hopper AI GPUs, and "some local chips".

Micron has just announced suddenly that it is closing its Crucial consumer SSD and RAM business, as it is pushing all-in for AI, in the middle of the crazy-expensive RAM crisis.

In a press release, the US-based memory company -- only one of three major DRAM manufacturers between Samsung and SK hynix -- has said that it will continue shipments of its Crucial consumer products into the channel until the end of Q2 2026. After that, Micron will work with its partners and customers through the transition, providing continued warranty service and support for Crucial-branded products.

Sumit Sadana, EVP and Chief Business Officer at Micron Technology, said: "The AI-driven growth in the data center has led to a surge in demand for memory and storage. Micron has made the difficult decision to exit the Crucial consumer business in order to improve supply and support for our larger, strategic customers in faster-growing segments".

Yacht Club Games needs Mina the Hollower to sell 200,000 copies, and if that doesn't happen, the studio could face some tough choices like being acquired by another bigger company.

It's been three years since Yacht Club Games released their latest project, Shovel Knight Dig. It's also been that same amount of time since they announced Mina the Hollower, the next big release from the studio. Mina was supposed to launch in October, but Yacht Club delayed the project indefinitely in order to boost the game's chances at making better sales.

If Mina misses the mark, Yacht Club is in trouble. Studio founder Sean Velasco tells Bloomberg's Jason Schreier that the new platformer is a "make or break" moment for the team. That's on top of the $1.2 million in funding raised by Kickstarter.

The ROG Matrix RTX 5090 from ASUS is a limited-edition graphics card that "stakes its claim for GPU supremacy" according to the board maker, but those who've paid a ton of money for the card are reportedly facing a delay in it being shipped.

It's undoubtedly a powerful graphics card, of course, but some buyers who have ordered the ROG Matrix RTX 5090, which has officially arrived - but is currently sold out - are wondering where their prized GPU is.

As VideoCardz reports, on the Republic of Gamers forum, one person who ordered the flagship GPU (pre-orders went live on November 19) noted they haven't got it yet, and wanted to hear from others who had actually received their card.

Arrowhead and Nixxes have massively reduced Helldivers 2's file size on PC from 154GB to just 23GB.

Helldivers 2 players on PC have some great news from the devs: Your install size is about to get a lot smaller. Arrowhead has released a new test build that shrinks the game's total file size by an astronomical -85%, dropping down to the low 20GBs in size. The studio says that this storage reduction was made possible by nixing all duplicated data within Helldivers 2's files.

Interestingly enough, this adjustment was expected to cause even longer loading times for users launching Helldivers 2 from hard disk drives--which Arrowhead notes is a small proportion of players. Apparently, the shrink only added a "few seconds in the worst cases" to mission load screens.

Intel's Arc desktop graphics cards have secured 1% of the discrete GPU market according to the latest statistics from an analytics firm.

As Tech PowerUp reports (via VideoCardz) this is Jon Peddie Research (JPR) which keeps close tabs on GPU shipments - for the global discrete market (and I'll come back to that in a moment) - and while 1% might not sound like much of an achievement, it's a milestone of a move of the needle away from zero.

Previously, Intel has had a sub-1% market share according to JPR's statistics, and hovered around the half-a-percent mark, but with a 0.4% boost in Q3 2025, Arc discrete graphics cards now account for a full 1%.

Support for most Windows 10 users ended on October 14, 2025, and those who want to keep receiving security updates (primarily businesses) must purchase an Extended Security Updates (ESU) subscription. And with that, Microsoft's big push for consumers, businesses, and schools to use Windows 10 has been to either upgrade existing systems to Windows 11 or buy a brand-new Windows 11 PC.

The migration process has been slow to say the least, withStatCounter's data showing that Windows 11 only became the most popular version of the operating system worldwide in June 2025 - almost five years after its launch. And Windows 10's market share hasn't changed much in the past six months; it's at 42.7% as of the end of November 2025. In fact, when you compare October 2025's figure to November 2025, Windows 10 market share actually grew.

And in that same period, as support for Windows 10 officially ended, Windows 11's market share actually decreased from 55.2% to 53.7%. It's a surprising stat that reflects the general consumer sentiment that Windows 11, despite its focus on AI tools to enhance productivity, is an inferior OS.

Logitech's new $120 productivity-focused mechanical keyboard sounds like a winner, and based on "substantial demand" in various markets, including China and Australia, it should definitely be on your radar. The Logitech Alto Keys K98M is a wireless mechanical keyboard that ticks all of the right boxes while including a couple of standout features.

It includes hot-swappable linear Marble Switches for a smooth, stable typing experience, paired with UniCushion full-frame gasket mount for sound absorption that delivers a "more refined and elevated typing sound." And with the Logitech Alto Keys K98M's transparent top case, you can see the UniCushion sound-dampening layer surrounding the high-quality PBT keycaps.

As a wireless keyboard, the Logitech Alto Keys K98M supports tri-mode connectivity, including low-latency wireless, Bluetooth, and wired over USB. Logitech notes that when you use the Bluetooth Low Energy mode without backlighting, the Alto Keys K98M offers an impressive 12 months of battery life on a single charge.

With memory prices surging due to shortages and unprecedented demand from the AI and data center markets, it has been widely rumored that desktop graphics card prices for PC gaming are set to increase. And now, with the latest report from the Board Channels forum in China, we've got word that AMD is set to increase the pricing for all of its Radeon GPUs based on VRAM capacity.

Board Channels regularly breaks news relating to pricing and stock levels from AMD and NVIDIA's partners, so chances are this is accurate information. According to the post, the "first wave" of Radeon GPU price increases will see 8GB GPUs cost $20 more, and 16GB GPUs cost $40 more. This refers to the GPU bundles (chips and memory) that AMD sells to its partners for packaging and pairing with boards and coolers.

The flow-on effect will see retail prices for AMD's Radeon GPUs increase by around 300 RMB (around $40 USD) and 600 RMB (around $85 USD) by the end of the year. Although no specific Radeon GPU models are mentioned in the post, it is expected to apply to AMD's full RDNA 4 lineup, which includes the entry-level Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB and the flagship Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB GPUs.

The GeForce RTX 5090 is not only the most powerful gaming GPU on the market, but also the most premium, with 32GB of fast GDDR7 memory. Looking at current retail prices for NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50 Series, the GeForce RTX 5090 is essentially triple the price of the RTX 5080, with prices at around $3,000. An eye-watering amount, and we're only pointing this out because it makes any GeForce RTX 5090 giveaway worth checking out.

As part of its holiday-themed Season of RTX event, NVIDIA has partnered with Embark Studios to give away a custom ARC Raiders-themed GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition graphics card. As one of the most popular games of 2025, ARC Raiders' multiplayer extraction gameplay has struck a chord with gamers across platforms thanks to its blend of exploration, shooting, and extraction mechanics in an immersive sci-fi setting.

For your chance to win the ARC Raiders GeForce RTX 5090 giveaway, simply head to one of NVIDIA's GeForce Facebook, Instagram, or X social media pages, find the relevant post, and follow the steps. This giveaway arrives alongside the company's latest DLSS roundup, which sees the AI suite of technologies arrive in two more games.

Cooler Master has just unleashed its beastly new COSMOS ALPHA case, with its upgraded FreeForm 2.0 modular system in the ultra-premium market, and should cost under $365.

The new Cooler Master COSMOS ALPHA case was first teased at Computex 2025 earlier this year, with the company's new tease on the COSMOS ALPHA highlighting its massive interior, which can handle gigantic radiator installations, and a massive 400mm maximum graphics card length, which is supported by the COSMOS ALPHA's new integrated GPU holder.

You can install up to 4 gigantic GPUs inside of the COSMOS ALPHA case, a massive E-ATX motherboard, and the biggest cooling systems you can think of. Cooler Master explains on its YouTube video of the new COSMOS ALPHA case: "The legendary COSMOS series, once hailed as the ultimate expression of PC case modularity, evolves into the "halo" platform for enthusiasts and modders. With its iconic design language and enhanced modular internals, COSMOS is engineered for boundary-pushers who want limitless control over layout, cooling, and customization".

Samsung has officially introduced its new Galaxy Z TriFold, with numerous advancements and upgrades over the Z Fold 7, with the new Galaxy Z Tri-Fold unfolding out into a gigantic 10-inch display.

Inside, Samsung is using its most advanced hinge system yet with a refined Armor FlexHinge, made of titanium with two differently sized hinges using a dual-rail structure that provide a smoother, more stable folding experience, with varying weight and components across the Galaxy Z TriFold. The upgraded hinge structure also allows the screen panels to meet securely with a minimal gap, making for a thinner, portable -- even though it's a triple-fold smartphone -- experience.

Samsung's new Galaxy Z TriFold features a huge 10-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED screen with a native 2160 x 1584 resolution, with up to 1600 nits of peak brightness, and a dynamic refresh rate between 1Hz and 120Hz to conserve battery life. The cover display is a 6.5-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED panel with 2560 x 1080 and up to a higher 2600 nits of peak brightness. The smallest 6.5-inch uses the same panel tech, with an adaptive refresh also between 1-120Hz.

NVIDIA will be the first customer for TSMC on its next-generation A16 process (1.6nm) with production taking off in 2027 at its Taiwan fab, while Apple will reportedly skip A16 and use the A4 (1.4nm) process.

We've been hearing rumors that NVIDIA would be the first customer for TSMC on its new A16 process node in 2026, but it looks like that will now take place in 2027, while other rumors said Apple was "not yet in talks" with TSMC to use its A16, with this new report suggesting the company is going directly to A14.

The new DigiTimes report also confirms that TSMC's plans to build 3 more 2nm semiconductor fabs in Taiwan in order to keep up with the ever-growing demand, with industry insiders saying TSMC's 2026 capex could reach $48-$50 billion, up from $40-42 billion this year. TSMC's advanced capacity at its Arizona fabs will also be going through some changes:

Original Halo co-creator and Bungie alumni Marcus Lehto takes fans back to the past to the early days of Halo CE, briefly touching on the design process for one of the most recognized protagonists in gaming history.

How do you create a media icon? By going through tons of iterations. That's the core message behind Marcus Lehto's advice to Kent State University students. Lehto went to Kent State before moving on to Bungie and creating Halo and the Master Chief, the latter of which he designed. That process was grueling, though, and didn't come easy.

"The creation of the Master Chief is something that I went through so many ringers to try to find the right look, the right feel, the right stature for such a character," Lehto told Kent State University in a recent alumni interview. "I built the Master Chief nine times before I finally got to the version that I liked for Halo Combat Evolved, the first installation of Halo."

Microsoft has proclaimed on multiple occasions that Windows 11 and Windows in general are transforming into an 'Agentic OS,' and the latest 'Experimental Agentic Features' included in a recent Windows 11 preview build offer a first honest look at a Windows PC becoming an AI PC. The quick summary is that AI Agents will have their own accounts and privileges and run in the background while you're using your PC, leading to a situation where multiple users are logged in to your PC, with you being the only human.

Basically, you'll be able to interact with your PC using natural language. At the same time, these AI Agents will handle everything from launching office apps and creating charts to browsing, finding a deal, buying a new appliance, and searching through images to find something specific. These agents will run in the background, with Copilot as the primary interface.

Microsoft notes that you'll be able to monitor AI Agents like you can apps, while also confirming that these agents are prone to hallucinating and can even be tricked into installing malware or sending sensitive data and files to bad actors, which makes you wonder why anyone would enable these 'Experimental Agentic Features' when Microsoft is adamant that they pose a real security risk.

According to TeamGroup's general manager, Gerry Chen, contract pricing for DRAM and NAND products has once again surged, doubling as we head into December. As a prominent brand and name in the memory, solid-state storage, and flash-based markets, TeamGroup isn't predicting a turnaround, as availability and pricing are reportedly set to worsen throughout the first half of 2026.

And the reason for this is that during this time, existing distribution and stockpiles will have been exhausted, making allocation and acquisition difficult across all corners of the tech industry - from AI to smartphones to PCs. An already bad situation is about to get worse. TeamGroup's Gerry Chen believes that pricing won't normalize until at least 2027 (via DigiTimes), with a timeline that could extend well into 2028.

And it won't even matter if you're willing to pay obscene, inflated prices, because supply will be limited and demand will increase. It's a grim prediction, especially when you factor in that even if the most prominent manufacturers like Micron, Samsung, or SK Hynix were to start building new memory fabs today, it would still take years to ramp up production.

KIOXIA's open-source AiSAQ is a game-changer as it offers an all-in-storage solution for AI by offloading vectors in large datasets from DRAM to SSD storage. Coupled with KIOXIA's Memory-Centric AI technology that stores AI training data on external storage, you've got AI-driven image recognition technology that could transform logistics.

In partnership with Tsubakimoto Chain Co. (Tsubakimoto Chain) and EAGLYS Inc. (EAGLYS), KIOXIA's AI image recognition technology can automatically identify products moving through complex logistics workflows. Designed for the growing e-commerce market, which sees large logistics networks handling higher volumes and a wider range of products, this scalable technology enables organizations to adapt to changing conditions while focusing on efficiency, cost management, and quality.

How it differs from traditional AI image recognition is simple. Those systems require tuning or even retraining for new products, including seasonal items, whereas KIOXIA AiSAQ and Memory-Centric AI store all new product data in high-capacity storage for quick retrieval, without the need to retrain the base model.

Valve's Steam Hardware & Software Survey results for November 2025 are in, and when it comes to discrete gaming GPUs, NVIDIA's GeForce lineup continues to dominate the field. However, when it comes to the company's new GeForce RTX 50 Series, the GeForce RTX 5070 is once again proving to be the most popular current-gen graphics card as it surpasses another milestone.

The GeForce RTX 5070 is now the tenth-most-popular discrete gaming GPU according to the latest Steam Hardware & Software Survey results, cracking the Top 10, so to speak. Interestingly enough, it knocked out the previous generation's GeForce RTX 4070 to claim the tenth spot, recording one of the most significant market share jumps for the month.

And if it continues to grow, we could see the RTX 5070 surpass the RTX 3070 in next month's results, which is one of NVIDIA's most popular and enduring 70-class GeForce graphics cards.

Metal Gear Solid 4 is currently stuck on the PS3, and a big reason why it has never departed the platform may lie in the game's complex code.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater has been a big success for Konami, selling 1 million copies on launch day. But what about other remakes? Fans have wanted a MGS4: Guns of the Patriots remake for over a decade now. The next best thing would be to port MGS4 over to other platforms and finally let Xbox and PC players try out the game.

Will Konami do it? The question might come down to how difficult it'll be to pull off, and from the sound of it, Konami had to implement some pretty unorthodox code in order to leverage the PS3's built-in Cell processor. This chip was a big reason why the PS3 failed to gain strong momentum, as devs had a hard time getting their games to play nicely with the PS3's complicated architecture.