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Apr 13, 2026 New Report Examines FCC Router Restrictions and Supply Chain Challenges The Global Electronics Association report says FCC's March 2026 move to add all foreign-made consumer routers to its Covered List could disrupt supply chains, pricing, and Wi-Fi 7 rollout as most routers are made abroad and US output is minimal. Global Electronics Association Apr 13, 2026 Gartner Says Worldwide PC Shipments Increased 4% in First Quarter of 2026 Worldwide PC shipments reached 62.8 million units in Q1 2026, up 4% year-over-year, as vendors built inventory ahead of memory-driven price hikes. Lenovo and Dell gained share, HP slipped, ASUS overtook Acer, and Apple surged 12.7% on MacBook Neo demand. Gartner Apr 13, 2026 Apple users warned over 'nasty' iCloud storage scam Scammers send fake Apple iCloud storage alerts claiming accounts are blocked and data will be deleted, pushing users to click malicious links. The phishing emails steal personal and banking details. Users should ignore messages, avoid links, check iCloud settings directly. Taipei Times Apr 13, 2026 China's energy strategy pays off China's long-term energy diversification and stockpiling strategy cushions it against Iran war–driven Gulf supply shocks, analysts say, as renewables and reserves boost resilience, though refining, chipmaking and chemicals still face pressure and economic risks. Taipei Times Apr 13, 2026 New DeepSeek model to test China's AI ambitions DeepSeek delays its anticipated V4 AI model, fueling speculation about China's progress in chip self-sufficiency. Reports suggest it may rely on Huawei chips instead of Nvidia hardware, highlighting geopolitical tensions and uncertainty over performance and US export restrictions. Taipei Times Apr 13, 2026 PC market posts modest growth in early 2026 despite memory shortages and economic strain Global PC shipments hit 65.6M in Q1 2026, up 2.5% despite a weak economy and memory shortages, IDC says. Vendors fueled gains with preemptive buying, Windows 10 upgrades, and new launches, but rising costs and logistics issues now threaten demand ahead. TechSpot Apr 13, 2026 Is DDR4 RAM Still Worth Buying In 2026? AI-driven chip shortages push RAM and GPU prices sharply higher, with DDR5 expected to rise further. Builders weigh cheaper DDR4 against limited future upgrade paths as Intel and AMD drop support, making upgrades or prebuilt PCs more practical options. BGR Apr 13, 2026 Working With More Experienced Engineers Can Fast-Track Career Growth Recounts joining a strong startup where he struggled to follow foundational computer science discussions, received critical feedback, and rebuilt knowledge through structured learning, improving performance while reflecting on risks of being weakest or strongest in a team. IEEE Spectrum |
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