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Micron secures $318 million Taiwanese subsidy for HBM R&D as AI memory arms race intensifies — three-year project aims to develop leading-edge, high-performance memory

Micron secures $318 million Taiwanese subsidy for HBM R&D as AI memory arms race intensifies — three-year project aims to develop leading-edge, high-performance memory

💡 Verdict: Micron receives a $149 million subsidy from the Taiwanese government to boost its HBM research and development efforts. Check Price: HBM ⚡ Quick Hits * Micron secures a significant subsidy for HBM R&D. * The funding will expand Micron's HBM research and development in Taiwan. * This move highlights
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Forgotten Star Wars Racer Revenge game is key to jailbreaking PlayStation 5, price soars 1,900% overnight amid leaked ROM keys exploit — Physical copies of the PS4 game go from $20 to $400 on eBay

Forgotten Star Wars Racer Revenge game is key to jailbreaking PlayStation 5, price soars 1,900% overnight amid leaked ROM keys exploit — Physical copies of the PS4 game go from $20 to $400 on eBay

💡 Verdict: Physical copies of Star Wars Racer Revenge for the PS2 have surged in price due to its unexpected role in the jailbreaking of the PlayStation 5. Check Price: Racer Revenge ⚡ Quick Hits * The game's price has increased dramatically. * This is due to leaked ROM keys exploit. * The
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Reports of the previously-recalled Bambu Lab 3D printer being a fire hazard resurface, new power board component issue identified as the cause — Bambu says the A1's issue has been addressed, affected units replaced or repaired

Reports of the previously-recalled Bambu Lab 3D printer being a fire hazard resurface, new power board component issue identified as the cause — Bambu says the A1's issue has been addressed, affected units replaced or repaired

💡 Verdict: Reports have resurfaced regarding the Bambu Lab A1 3D printer potentially being a fire hazard due to a flawed AC power board, though Bambu Lab states the issue has been addressed with replacements and repairs. Check Price: A1 ⚡ Quick Hits * Concerns about the A1's AC board causing
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Americans lost $333 million to Bitcoin ATM fraud in 2025 — FBI says there is a ‘clear and constant rise’ of this scam, and that it is ‘not slowing down’

Americans lost $333 million to Bitcoin ATM fraud in 2025 — FBI says there is a ‘clear and constant rise’ of this scam, and that it is ‘not slowing down’

💡 Verdict: The FBI reports a significant increase in Bitcoin ATM scams, with Americans losing $333 million between 2020 and 2025, and the trend shows no signs of slowing down. Check Price: Bitcoin ATM Fraud ⚡ Quick Hits * Bitcoin ATM scams are on the rise, causing significant financial losses. * The FBI reports
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LG's dual-mode 4K 240Hz / 1080p 480Hz OLED gaming monitor is 42% off — premium flagship panel with HDR1300 drops to its lowest-ever price

LG's dual-mode 4K 240Hz / 1080p 480Hz OLED gaming monitor is 42% off — premium flagship panel with HDR1300 drops to its lowest-ever price

💡 Verdict: The LG 32GX870A-B, a premium 32-inch gaming monitor with dual-mode 4K 240Hz / 1080p 480Hz capabilities and HDR1300, is currently 42% off, hitting its lowest price ever. Check Price: 32GX870A-B ⚡ Quick Hits * The LG 32GX870A-B offers both high resolution and high refresh rates for gaming. * Its HDR1300 rating and MLA+
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China's president Xi Jinping calls Taiwan reunification "unstoppable" — military drills around the island escalate in area and deployments

China's president Xi Jinping calls Taiwan reunification "unstoppable" — military drills around the island escalate in area and deployments

💡 Verdict: China asserts that reunification with Taiwan is inevitable amidst escalating military drills around the island. Check Price: Reunification ⚡ Quick Hits * China views reunification as an unavoidable outcome. * Military exercises near Taiwan are intensifying. * Tensions in the region are on the rise. China's president, Xi Jinping, has declared