Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, says that storing large amounts of DRAM in personal devices is inefficient because the memory is active only about five percent of the time. He argues that cloud data centres should be fully utilised given global supply constraints. Altman notes that OpenAI and partners have secured roughly 40 % of the world’s RAM output through long‑term agreements with manufacturers such as Samsung and SK Hynix, contributing to higher prices for laptops, phones and other electronics.
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Xreal has reduced the price of its Aura smartglasses to $1,099 through the end of the year, down from the $1,279 preorder price announced last month. Customers who preordered at the higher price will be refunded the difference automatically, according to Xreal general manager Ralph Jodice. The glasses weigh 95 grams, run Android XR on a tethered compute puck, and will ship in mid-November in the United States, Canada and South Korea, with Japan following on 2 Nov. Xreal and Google describe the device as offering more than 150 dedicated XR experiences.
28 October 2026
Apple is replacing iPhone Duo units whose inner displays crack along the fold, after early buyers reported failures within hours or days of use. Apple says only a small number of units are affected and that most are not susceptible, and it advises owners to contact AppleCare. The Duo costs $1,999 and went on sale on 23 Oct 2026. Bloomberg News verified the problem with more than six customers who supplied photos. Apple shares fell 1.1% to $343.91 on Monday.