Tech giants scramble to cut soaring hardware costs
Meta is reusing old DDR4 server memory modules in new DDR5-only servers to reduce expenses amid rising hardware costs. Meanwhile, AMD's EXPO ULL RAM has launched at a staggering $1,099 per kit, contradicting earlier promises of competitive pricing. PNY's 32GB DDR5-5600 kit has become the cheapest 2x16GB option on the market, highlighting the wide price divergence in the RAM sector.
Delivery robots are facing growing public backlash in UK towns like Milton Keynes, with residents complaining about blocked pavements and safety concerns. The Guardian reports that pedestrians feel forced to 'get out of the way' for the autonomous vehicles. Despite the opposition, UK ministers are expected to support legal changes allowing delivery robots on England's public footpaths.