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Qualcomm Reportedly Supplying 75% of Chips for Samsung Galaxy S26, With Exynos 2600 Covering the Rest

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According to a new report, Samsung is preparing a split-chip strategy for the Galaxy S26 lineup, with Qualcomm providing roughly three-quarters of the processors and Samsung’s in-house Exynos 2600 powering the remaining share. Here’s what that could mean for performance, pricing, and availability when the S26 launches. Quick take Why Samsung may keep a split-chip … Read more

Microsoft’s $9.7B IREN Deal: Access to Nvidia Chips and a Bigger AI Bet

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Microsoft signed an approximately $9.7 billion cloud services contract with IREN, an AI cloud provider, to secure access to Nvidia chips over the next five years. The agreement includes a 20% prepayment and supports Microsoft’s push to meet soaring AI demand. It follows massive capital spending and fresh updates to Microsoft’s relationship with OpenAI. For … Read more

CoinGecko Survey: Fewer New Crypto Investors Start With Bitcoin

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Bitcoin has long been the first stop for new crypto investors. That pattern may be changing. A recent CoinGecko survey suggests fewer first-time buyers are starting with Bitcoin. Instead, they are trying other assets and products for their first purchase. This does not mean Bitcoin is losing relevance. It still dominates market cap and headlines. … Read more

Bernstein’s Outlook on TSMC: What It Means for Chip Stocks, AI, and Investors

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, or TSMC, sits at the center of the global chip market. When a major research firm like Bernstein updates its view, investors listen. The key questions today are simple. Will demand for AI chips keep pushing TSMC higher? Can smartphone and PC cycles pick up enough to support the rest of … Read more

Stocks Hit Record Highs: Rate-Cut Relief and Chip Optimism Lift the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq

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U.S. stocks rallied to fresh records as investors cheered rate-cut relief and upbeat sentiment around leading chipmakers. Here is what drove the move, which sectors led, and the key risks to watch. At a glance: What moved the market Equities climbed as traders priced in a friendlier path for monetary policy. Cooling inflation data, paired … Read more

Facebook Privacy Settlement: Who Qualifies, How to Claim, and When Payments Arrive

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Key takeaways: What is the Facebook privacy settlement? The Facebook privacy settlement is a class-action resolution connected to allegations that user data was misused or shared without adequate consent. In settlements like this, the company does not admit wrongdoing. Instead, funds are set aside to compensate class members and to cover administrative and legal costs. … Read more

iPhone 17 Preview: Thinner Design, iPhone Air, and What to Expect From Apple’s “Awe-Dropping” Event

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Apple’s September showcase is set to spotlight the thinnest iPhone yet, a new “iPhone Air,” and updates across Watch and AirPods. Here’s a clear, balanced look at what’s reportedly coming, what’s likely marketing hype, and what it means for buyers. Apple is gearing up for its annual fall event in Cupertino. The theme is “awe-dropping,” … Read more