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Time:2026-06-25T03:00:49Z

Amazon Prime Day 2026 dominates tech coverage with deep discounts on hardware, gaming PCs, SSDs, and RAM. GTA 6 pricing is finally revealed at £70 with no disc in the physical edition, and preorders open tonight. In semiconductors, China's JCET invests $1.15 billion in a new Shanghai chip packaging plant, while Qualcomm designs a China-specific data center chip compliant with US export rules. OpenAI and Broadcom announce Jalapeño, their first custom inference chip built for large-scale LLM deployment.

Best Amazon Prime Day tech deals on day two

Best Amazon Prime Day tech deals on day twoAmazon Prime Day 2026 continues with fresh discounts on tech hardware. Tom's Hardware reports the best live deals on gaming PCs, SSDs, RAM, and monitors as day two unfolds. Shoppers can still find significant savings across a wide range of components and peripherals.

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Best Amazon Prime Day tech deals live on day twolast updated25 June 26 (Tom's Hardware)
Prime Day gaming monitor deals live 2026last updated25 June 26 (Tom's Hardware)
Best Prime Day Gaming PC Deals 2026last updated25 June 26 (Tom's Hardware)
Best Amazon Prime Day RAM deals 2026last updated24 June 26 (Tom's Hardware)
Best Prime Day SSD deals 2026last updated24 June 26 (Tom's Hardware)

Prime Day gadget and accessory deals roundup

Prime Day gadget and accessory deals roundupWIRED and Digital Trends highlight the standout Prime Day deals beyond core PC hardware. Top picks include household gadgets, LED masks, hair growth devices, and iPhone accessories. Gaming accessories are also heavily discounted, with editors calling several deals worth the money.

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The Absolute Best Prime Day Deals (WIRED)
My Absolute Favorite New Household Gadget Is On Sale for Prime Day (WIRED)
The Best Prime Day Deals on LED Masks and Hair Growth Devices We've Tested (WIRED)
I passed on most Prime Day iPhone accessory deals, but these five are worth your money (Digital Trends)
These gaming accessories are heavily discounted for Prime Day, and I’d buy them myself (Digital Trends)

China chip packaging push and US export compliance

China chip packaging push and US export complianceChina's JCET announces a $1.15 billion investment in a new advanced chip packaging plant in Shanghai, underscoring the strategic role of packaging in China's semiconductor self-sufficiency amid rapid AI development. Qualcomm is designing a China-specific data center chip that complies with US export restrictions. Separately, MIT Review highlights a $400 million machine driving the future of chipmaking, and TechCrunch reports that the memory chip crunch is paying off for a US company.

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China’s JCET to build new plant in Shanghai to expand advanced chip packagingUS$1.15 billion investment underscores advanced packaging’s role in boosting China’s chipmaking capabilities amid rapid AI development. (SCMP)
The memory chip crunch is paying off for this US company (TechCrunch)
The $400 million machine powering the future of chipmaking (MIT Review)
Qualcomm to design China-specific data center chip in line with US export curbs (Nikkei Tech)

GTA 6 priced at £70, physical edition has no disc

GTA 6 priced at £70, physical edition has no discRockstar has finally revealed Grand Theft Auto 6 pricing: £70, making it more expensive than other AAA titles. The physical edition will not include a disc, a notable shift in the industry. Preorders begin tonight at midnight local time in the US, and major outlets are already covering where to buy.

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GTA 6 will cost £70 - and physical edition will not contain a disc (BBC)
Hotly anticipatedGrand Theft Auto VIwill cost more than other AAA games (Ars Technica)
Rockstar finally reveals pricing for Grand Theft Auto 6 (Engadget)
Grand Theft Auto 6 preorders begin tonight at midnight local time in the US; here's where to buypublished25 June 26 (Tom's Hardware)

OpenAI and Broadcom unveil Jalapeño AI chip

OpenAI and Broadcom unveil Jalapeño AI chipOpenAI has unveiled its first custom chip, named Jalapeño, built in collaboration with Broadcom. Designed specifically for large-scale LLM inference, the chip marks OpenAI's move into custom silicon to reduce reliance on third-party hardware. Coverage from TechCrunch, Ars Technica, Engadget, and Tom's Hardware highlights the strategic significance of the announcement.

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OpenAI unveils its first custom chip, built by Broadcom (TechCrunch)
OpenAI and Broadcom announce chip designed for LLM inference at scale (Ars Technica)
Jalapeño is the first AI chip from OpenAI and Broadcom (Engadget)
Broadcom and OpenAI unveil custom-built Jalapeño inference processorpublished24 June 26 (Tom's Hardware)